Texas Standard For May 2, 2018
Governor Abbott used to take delight in filing lawsuits against the Obama administration, so why is Texas now suing the Trump administration? You may be surprised by the answer. And: The capitol city has a plan to mandate paid sick leave for businesses within city limits. That’s sparked a legal battle with business owners and the state, we’ll explore. Also: Imagine 10 years with tap water so poisonous, you don’t dare drink it or bathe in it. A south Texas town fights back. Plus: A 200 percent increase in heroin snagged at the border? We’ll have a fact check. All that and much more today on the Texas Standard:

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