The Big 3 – 08.05.25

Texas Democratic Lawmakers Flee State Over Redistricting Vote

Texas Governor Abbott has condemned the “awol” lawmakers who have fled and shirked their state house responsibilities, over their disapproval of proposed redistricting maps that would tend to favor the GOP. (More)

HHS Secretary Kennedy Announces Changes To Nutrition Assistance Program 

“For years, SNAP has used taxpayer dollars to fund soda and candy—products that fuel America’s diabetes and chronic disease epidemics,” said HHS Secretary Kennedy. “These waivers help put real food back at the center of the program and empower states to lead the charge in protecting public health.” (More)

Interior Department Set To Fund Wetland Conservation

The Department of the Interior will be pouring $102.9 million into the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The proposed projects will restore and reinvigorate wetland environments across the U.S. (More)

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On This Day

• 1864 – Battle of Mobile Bay won by the Union Navy.

• 1914 – First electric traffic light installed in the US in Cleveland, Ohio.

• 1974 – President Richard Nixon admits he withheld information about Watergate break-in.