“This is another step in holding companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis. Too many communities have dealt with incredible losses, and this settlement helps move us toward recovery,” said Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee. “I’m pleased that these funds will be distributed to counties and cities across the state to help fight this epidemic and begin the healing process for many people.”
For construction projects such as the police station, the City of Longview is required to accept the lowest bid and not consider whether a company is local. The $23.9 million contract is about 14.6% or about $4 million below the allocated construction budget for the project. The Longview City Council on Thursday, Oct. 22, voted […]
Genesis PrimeCare, based in Marshall, Texas, will receive a $990,716 federal grant to expand telehealth capabilities at its seven sites throughout rural northeast Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today. “Congress passed the CARES Act with resources to expand telehealth so that Texans can stay home and receive care, protecting both patients and providers,” […]
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Until there is a vaccine, critical care ventilators give medical professionals the tools they need to fight this pandemic and save lives,” said Ventec Life Systems CEO Chris Kiple. “This partnership is an historic effort and a great reminder of what can be accomplished with the power of American innovation and American […]
By Sen. John Cornyn ‘Amid all this uncertainty, one thing is abundantly clear: There’s no time for politics as usual. Each of these bills received broad bipartisan support in both the Senate and House, and each was quickly signed by the president. I’m proud to have joined both Republicans and Democrats in swiftly passing these […]
