COVID-19 Coronavirus Announcements and Important Information
On March 22, 2020, County Judge Clay Jenkins announced a county-wide order to shelter-in-place (Stay Home) Order through April 3, 2020. Please see here for further details, including the full video of the shelter-in-place order. States’ Orders, waivers, and additional announcements from the Governor’s office. Dallas County Orders Testing Information & What to do if you are Sick From the Department of State Health Services: What to do if you’re sick Testing information, symptoms Prevention tips Mental Health The Mental Health Alliance (MHA) advises “the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as important
Fight over sanctuary cities in Texas ramps up as state awaits Trump’s immigration actions
AUSTIN — On the same day President Donald Trump is expected to crack down on so-called sanctuary cities and Gov. Greg Abbott called for the ouster of public officials who support them, Hispanic Texas lawmakers called the policies nothing more than government-sanctioned racial profiling
MALC JOINS SENATE HISPANIC CAUCUS, FAITH AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES TO OPPOSE SANCTUARY CITIES LEGISLATION
For Immediate Release: January 25, 2017 Contact: Liz Zornes MALC JOINS SENATE HISPANIC CAUCUS, FAITH AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES TO OPPOSE SANCTUARY CITIES LEGISLATION Leaders oppose tying the hands of local law enforcement and requiring them to enforce federal immigration laws. Austin, Texas— Today, members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) of the Texas Legislature held a press conference to oppose legislation that would force local compliance with all Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests. Joining them were Senator Sylvia Garcia, Chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus, Bishop Joel Martinez
Rep. Anchia Appointed to NCSL Labor & Economic Development Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Liz Zornes 214- 943-6081 October 3, 2016 Rep. Anchia Appointed to NCSL Labor & Economic Development Committee DALLAS – Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the National Conference of States Legislature’s (NCSL) Labor and Economic Development Committee by NCSL President and Iowa Senator Mike Gronstal. The Labor and Economic Development Committee is one of eight standing committees of the NCSL. The Committee covers state and federal issues related to labor, employment, workforce, economic development, international trade and cultural affairs.
GLBT Chamber holds business equality conference
The North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce held its business equality conference today at UNT Dallas College of Law downtown. Among the speakers were state Rep. Rafael Anchia and Small Business Association Regional Administrator Yolanda Garcia Olivarez and SBA Assistant Administrator Eugene Cornelius
Rep. Anchia Reacts to Modification of Voter ID Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2016 Rep. Anchia Reacts to Modification of Voter ID Law DALLAS – Today, Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) applauded the decision by U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos of Corpus Christi to modify the discriminatory voter ID law, SB 14, which was passed by the Texas legislature in 2011 and opposed by Rep. Anchia and a majority of Democrats in the legislature. Judge Ramos’ decision was in response to a ruling in August by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals which determined that
Community celebrates opening of new community center
Elected officials and community members gathered at the new John Thomas LGBT Community Center at 5750 Cedar Springs Road today (May 21) to cut the ribbon and open the new building. The Turtle Creek Chorale and the Oak Lawn Band performed. State Reps. Eric Johnson and Rafael Anchia presented a proclamation from the Texas House of Representatives to Resource Center honoring the grand opening
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS For Immediate Release March 30, 2016 Contact: Liz Zornes Phone: (512) 463-0746office MEDIA ADVISORY Following up on the visits to Cuba by President Obama, and Governor Abbott, the committees on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs, and Agriculture & Livestock are meeting jointly to take invited testimony on how Texas could stand to benefit from an open U.S.-Cuba trading relationship. What: Joint Committee Hearing on International Trade with Cuba Where: Austin, Texas - Reagan Bldg. Hearing Room JHR 120 When: Thursday, March 31 at 1:30PM Who: Invited testimony from the following experts: Brian Daniel Director, Economic
Toll road body-check clobbers Dallas news this week
No more boondoggle Trinity toll road advocates got body-checked on Monday, when a citizens advisory committee made a hastily-called presentation on the toll road project. This was the committee appointed by Mayor Mike Rawlings and Dallas city council member Sandy Greyson to review the toll road design by the so-called dream team
New Trinity Parkway Advisory Committee Includes Vocal Critics
So reports the Morning News this afternoon: Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings today sent word