Rep. Maldonado To Host Community Forum on Higher Education
State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52) will host a Higher Education Community Forum Thursday October 22nd, to discuss current higher education programs as well as increased opportunities that are planned in House District 52. The Community Forum is open to the public and will consist of a panel discussion involving experts from the Round Rock Higher Education Center, Austin Community College, and the East Williamson Higher Education Center (EWCHEC). “Ensuring our students have access to a quality and affordable higher education is paramount to building a strong economy and a vibrant community,” Maldonado said. “With numerous educational institutions

State Senator Leticia Van De Putte and State Representative Chris Turner to Hold Joint Press Confere
On Monday, State Senator Leticia Van De Putte and State Representative Chris Turner will be joined by Texas veterans’ leaders at a press conference to unveil the Veterans Cash Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket, which will go on sale November 9, 2009 and will benefit the Permanent Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA). What: Press Conference with State Senator Leticia Van De Putte, State Representative Chris Turner and Texas veterans leaders to unveil the Veterans Cash Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket When: Monday, October 19, 2009; 10AM Where: Texas Capitol; Speaker’s Committee Room, 2W.6 During

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State Representative Robert Miklos, MISD Host Successful Children’s Health Insurance Sign Up Day
State Representative Robert Miklos and the Mesquite Independent School District hosted a Children’s Health Insurance Program on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free application assistance was provided at four locations. “I want to thank the Mesquite Independent School District and CHIP Partners for their help in the planning of this event. Through their efforts, and the hard work of 175 volunteers, 316 families filled out CHIP applications. That’s 525 children in our school district that should receive health care coverage,” Rep. Miklos said. Uninsured children are less likely to receive preventive health care, which means more trips to