The following is a press release from the Republican Party of Texas – The Republican Party of Texas has received numerous emails and calls over the last few days inquiring about the status of the redistricting lawsuit. It has become apparent as a result of these questions, that many of our Republican activists are confused [...]

SAN ANTONIO –  Negotiations between minority groups and Texas officials in a lengthy clash over new political districts appeared stalled Monday as both sides prepared to argue in Washington over whether the Republican-drawn maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act. An attorney for the League of United Latin American Citizens, one of nine groups suing [...]

Two weeks after Utah’s Republican Governor Gary Herbert signed into law sweeping immigration reforms, the backlash is still being felt across this conservative state, and Herbert faces possible primary challengers when he seeks reelection next year. Herbert on March 15 signed a two-pronged package of immigration laws comprised of four bills he called “the Utah [...]

By PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press – 5 hours ago  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Negotiations between minority groups and Texas officials in a lengthy clash over new political districts appeared stalled Monday as both sides prepared to argue in Washington over whether the Republican-drawn maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act. An attorney for the [...]