Governor Abbott Directs THECB To Create Task Force Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a task force to address healthcare workforce shortages in order to meet the demands of our growing state and provide students with the tools they need to succeed. Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a task force to address healthcare workforce shortages in order to meet the demands of our growing state and provide students with the tools they need to succeed. 
 
“The State of Texas has invested millions in job training grants to help prepare students for high-demand careers, such as nursing, to meet the healthcare needs of our state, but we must do more,” reads the letter. “To help address the healthcare workforce shortage, I am directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to immediately create a task force to provide opportunities and remove barriers that exist to expand healthcare programs at institutions and provide students with the tools necessary to succeed in this field in Texas. Texas is the fastest growing state in the nation, and it is vital that we continue to expand our healthcare workforce to meet the needs of our citizens as we build a bigger, better Texas.”
 
The task force shall issue a report by October 1, 2024.
 
Read the Governor’s letter. 
 

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PE Coach Pairs Unmotivated Students to Run with Shelter Dogs–Adoptions Soar

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Struggling Manatee Was Close to Dying but Florida Deputy Held it Afloat for 2 Hours

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Millions of Birds Now Migrating Safely Through Darkened Texas Cities After Successful Lights Out Campaign

Texas is in the middle of the most important migratory pathway for birds moving up and down the Americas—nearly 2 billion birds, or 1 out of 3 in the US, will pass over Texas during their spring and autumn migrations. To safeguard the over 400 species of birds that migrate through Texas, the Houston chapter
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Contest Gives Children Chance to Win the Field Trip of a Lifetime to Famous Landmarks–Celebrating America’s 250th

An organization wants to take 75 of the nation’s school kids on the field trip of a lifetime; to a dozen of America’s most famous monuments and places as part of a contest to celebrate the United States’ quarter-millenarium. The Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, the Library of Congress, and the Golden Gate Bridge
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Governor Abbott Named To 2024 TIME100 List Of Most Influential People In The World

Governor Greg Abbott today was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME in their 2024 TIME100 list.Governor Greg Abbott today was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME in their 2024 TIME100 list.

“We have worked tirelessly to ensure Texas remains a beacon of freedom and opportunity for the entire world, and it is an honor to be recognized for all we have accomplished by being named as one of the most influential people in the world by TIME100,” said Governor Abbott. “From building the eighth-largest economy in the world to leading a historic border security mission amidst the most prolific border crisis our nation has ever seen, one thing remains clear: where Texas leads, others follow. I am proud of the work we have accomplished and look forward to building an even bigger, better Texas for generations to come.”

According to TIME, Governor Abbott is one of the world’s top leaders, particularly for his efforts on the border crisis, bringing national attention for busing migrants to sanctuary cities through Operation Lone Star. 

TIME’s annual TIME100 list recognizes the 100 most influential individuals from across the world who have made a profound impact in business, entertainment, politics, science, and more.

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Saving Woman’s Son from Hockey Puck, the Three Reunite After Viral Video on Center Ice for Playoffs

A fan at a Cleveland Monsters game reached over to block a puck that came screaming out of the ice towards the head of a 4-year-old boy named Nasir. Sitting in bed that night, Nasir’s mother Asia Davis shuttered to think what would have happened if the fan hadn’t been there. She resolved to try
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