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Schools in Lynn County enrolled the 61st lowest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 27

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Budget Committee to Introduce Legislation to Rein-In Improper Payments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Budget Committee unveiled plans for a legislative initiative aimed at curbing improper payments within the federal government. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) emphasized the urgency of addressing wasteful spending in a recent op-ed titled “It’s Time to Stop Talking and Start Acting on Fraud and Improper Payments.”In his article, Chairman Arrington stressed the importance of combatting improper payments to improve fiscal responsibility, stating, "Every dollar lost to improper payments and fraud represents a theft...

April Jobs Report: 140,000 Less New Jobs than March

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its jobs report for April 2024, which showed 175,000 new jobs were created in April, down from 315,000 in March.In response to the worsening job numbers, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) stated, "It’s no surprise that the job market has slowed, adding 140,000 less jobs in April than the previous month. President Biden’s and Congressional Democrats’ fiscal policies and reckless spending have stalled the economy. Inflation is on the rise, GDP growth is significantly lower than...

39 coaches at institutions in Lubbock County earned $277,859 on average in 2022

By Lubbock Times | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Texas Tech University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Lubbock County, was $728,402, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Crosby County schools enroll 814 economically disadvantaged students in 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | May 2, 2024

Schools in Crosby County enrolled the 66th lowest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

How many students in Lubbock County schools were considered economically disadvantaged in 2022-23 school year?

Schools in Lubbock County enrolled the 19th highest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Reining in Executive Overreach with Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), accompanied by all Republican members of the House Budget Committee, introduced the H.R. 8195, Strengthening Administrative PAYGO (SAP) Act of 2024. H.R. 8195 will rein-in unchecked and costly executive actions by clarifying and permanently extending Administrative Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO), as established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023.Chairman Arrington emphasized the importance of the SAP Act, stating, “The SAP Act locks into law...

House Budget Republicans Push for Streamlining U.S. Defense Spending with DoD Watchdog

House Budget Committee Chairman, Jodey Arrington, emphasized the importance of streamlining the Department of Defense budgeting process, stating, "When America is strong, the world is safe — and in an increasingly dangerous and unstable world, it has never been more important for our military to project strength."Task Force Chair Jack Bergman echoed this sentiment, highlighting the need for modernization in defense budgeting, saying, "As America’s foreign adversaries continue to grow and evolve at a rapid pace, so too must our ability to budget and plan for emerging...

Federal Reserve Makes No Change to Interest Rates, Meaning Bidenomics is Still Driving Stubbornly High Inflation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) committee that meets every six weeks to discuss federal interest rates, announced that there will be no immediate change to interest rates.Chairman Arrington expressed concerns about the current economic state under the Biden Administration, stating, “Democrats and President Biden have made history for all the wrong reasons: record $7 trillion in additional debt, a record number of regulations by a President, and 40-year high inflation. It’s no wonder GDP growth is stalling,...

Support for H.R. 7032: Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 7032, the “Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act,” marking a significant step in improving data access and transparency within the legislative process. The bill aims to enhance the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) authority, safeguard legislative intent, and introduce new reporting requirements.According to CBO Director Phillip Swagel, enacting the bill will provide CBO with better and more timely access to data, thereby enhancing the precision of its work and allowing Congress to make more...

Arrington Commends UT Austin President Hartzell for Maintaining Order on Campus

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), a former Vice Chancellor of Texas Tech, issued a statement commending University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell for maintaining order on campus and preventing violent riots like those seen across the country."I applaud President Hartzell for enforcing law and order on his campus. Protecting students from criminal acts and ensuring they have access to the classroom and educational resources should not be a novel concept," stated Chairman Jodey Arrington.Chairman Arrington also emphasized the...

Arrington Fights Back Against Biden’s EV Mandate

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) cosponsored a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards. This rule would limit consumer choice, require 67% of new light-duty sales to be electric by 2032, and put the American car industry at the whim of China and its monopoly on electric vehicle batteries.In response to this mandate, Arrington stated, “President Biden’s pandering to the Radical Left’s obsession with foisting electric...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 27?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Arrington Statement on Biden Administration's Climate Agenda

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) expressed his concerns regarding the Biden administration's approach to energy projects, highlighting the prioritization of climate initiatives over reliable energy sources.Arrington criticized the administration for its focus on the Green New Deal agenda, stating, “Biden and the far-Left are more committed than ever to their Green New Deal agenda and forcing their radical ideology on hardworking American families."He further pointed out various actions taken by President Biden that he believes prioritize...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 27?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Consumer Confidence Plummets to Lowest Level Since July 2022, Reflecting Economic Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Conference Board's latest report has revealed a concerning trend in consumer sentiment for April 2024. The report, titled "Consumers More Pessimistic About Future Business Conditions, Jobs, and Income," highlighted a significant drop in consumer confidence, marking its lowest level since July 2022.According to the report, consumer sentiment plummeted by 6.1 points from 103.1 to 97 in April, resulting in a third consecutive monthly decline. This decline is attributed to prevailing concerns about business conditions, job prospects, and income levels...

Chairman Arrington Urges Immediate Action to Combat Improper Payments and Fraud in Government Spending