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Issues: Communities
Houston region is now the most diverse in the U.S.
The Houston metropolitan area is now the most ethnically diverse large metropolitan area in the country, with two suburbs – Pearland and Missouri City – leading the region in diversity. Continue Reading »
States, including Texas, banks reach foreclosure settlement
WASHINGTON – U.S. states have reached a $25 billion deal with the nation’s biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses that occurred after the housing bubble burst. Continue Reading »
Ellis pedals toward fitness diversity
It’s been a goal of state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, to get more African Americans and Latinos on bicycles. His purpose is simple: Riding bicycles on a regular basis can improve their health and well-being through a fairly inexpensive and available activity they can do throughout their lives. Continue Reading »
Tour de Houston bike marathon coming back
After a year on hiatus for economic reasons, Houston cyclists are once again gearing up for the return of the citywide Tour de Houston bike marathon. Continue Reading »
Ellis Statement on State Farm Windstorm Controversy
Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) today sent the following letter to Texas Department of Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman regarding State Farm’s handling of windstorm claims following Hurricane Ike. Continue Reading »
Lawsuit says State Farm denied claims for Ike-damaged shingles
HOUSTON — A Houston lawmaker on Friday called for an investigation of State Farm after homeowners alleged in a lawsuit that the insurer wrongfully denied more than 100,000 roof-related Hurricane Ike claims. Continue Reading »
Ellis and Hernandez Luna Kick-Off the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
(Houston, Texas)—Senator Rodney Ellis was joined by Representative Ana Hernandez Luna at Macy’s in downtown Houston to kick-off the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which runs August 19-21. The state officials were also joined by Regina Garcia, Vice President and Store manager of Macy’s Downtown and students from Aspire Special Needs Centre and JOY Ministries. Continue Reading »
Ellis Files Complete Streets Legislation
(Austin, Texas) — Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) has filed Senate Bill 513, Complete Streets legislation which will require agencies with projects receiving federal or state funding to consider all modes of transportation when they are building or renovating roads. Continue Reading »