Opinion

The Biden energy transformation, joined by some states, is taking the United States dangerously close to a collapse of our electric grid. They are implementing mandates that force Americans to convert from consumer appliances that rely on fossil fuels — like natural gas furnaces, water heaters and stoves — to all-electric models.

In California, interest among high school students is increasing dramatically in what is known as career and technical education (CTE) — courses that teach the skills needed for various in-demand industries, such as the construction building trades. The most recent data show nearly 650,000 students enrolled in CTE classes in the Golden State in 2022, up from 370,000 students two years earlier.

The United States has historically been a nation divided. From the debate over slavery and the Civil War to the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, political divisions and societal strife have always been omnipresent.

The price of prescription medications rose in 2023, prompting concern and outrage from patients and politicians. It’s certainly true that Americans pay more for their medicines than those in many other countries.

Mathematics proficiency is key to a workforce that can produce innovation and economic growth in the 21st century economy. Texas students, however, continue to struggle in mathematics — a reality that predates the learning disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The legal status of cannabis in Texas is mixed. It is one of 19 states that jails individuals for the possession of small amounts of cannabis and one of 12 states that does not have a comprehensive medical cannabis law.

Electric utilities are doing something equivalent to a person changing clothes without getting naked. They can’t shut down while they switch out old plants for new; they can’t turn off the lights while they retool.