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ICE Protests, Trump Accounts & Child Care Scholarships
Season 6
Episode 29
Published 4 weeks ago
Description
On this episode, Brian Greene, President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, and co-host
Dr. Chris Kulesza aka Dr. Data discuss:
- ICE Protests: Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, explains the legal rights of peaceful protesters, how communities are supporting immigrant families, and how to distinguish verified information from rumors during times of heightened immigration enforcement.
- "Trump Accounts": Elizabeth Colvin, Executive Director of RAISE Texas, breaks down the new child savings accounts created under the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill."
- Leading on Early Childhood Education: State Representative Armando Walle discusses why early childhood education remains a legislative priority, the recent investment in Texas' Child Care Services scholarship program, and what still needs to be done to make high-quality, affordable child care accessible to more families.
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