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Tomlinson: Political connections appear to help with state contracts

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 3h

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State contractors give millions to Gov. Greg Abbott, creating a perception of corruption that most states and the federal government do not allow.

Tomlinson: Political connections appear to help with state contracts

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 3h

Texas contractors give millions to Gov. Greg Abbott, creating a perception of corruption that most states and the federal government do not allow. Why the perception of corruption is as corrosive as actual bribery: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... #txlege

State contractors give millions to Gov. Greg Abbott, creating a perception of corruption that most states and the federal government do not allow.

Tomlinson: Trump’s visa policies will mean only the wealthy are welcome in US

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 20d

Trump’s visa policies will cut legal immigration. Only the wealthy are welcome in America now. #txlege www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col...

Supporters insisted President Donald Trump only opposed undocumented workers, but now he’s stopping legal immigration, too.

Tomlinson: I tried ‘gas station heroin.’ Why FDA wants to ban 7-OH.

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 22d

Here's a link to my column: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col...

The FDA is moving to ban 7-OH, an opioid-like drug sold at gas stations across Texas and nicknamed “gas station heroin.” Users and manufacturers, however, are fighting to keep it legal.

‘Gas station heroin’: Drug found in convenience stores raising concerns

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you @texasstandard.bsky.social for having me on to talk about taking #7-OH. Texans need to know why some say this "dietary supplement" is actually "gas station heroin." www.texasstandard.org/stories/7-oh...

The FDA wants to ban 7-OH. Despite being illegal in Texas, one columnist found the substance has been easy to acquire.

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 23d

Sorry to hear that. My columns also show up on @houstonchronicle.com

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 23d

Pritzker: “ICE is running around the Loop harassing people for not being white. Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States. Now, ICE is making it commonplace.”

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 28d

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Tomlinson: I tried ‘gas station heroin.’ Why FDA wants to ban 7-OH.

The FDA is moving to ban 7-OH, an opioid-like drug sold at gas stations across Texas and nicknamed “gas station heroin.” Users and manufacturers, however, are fighting to keep it legal.

Tomlinson: I tried ‘gas station heroin.’ Why FDA wants to ban 7-OH.

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 28d

Link to Austin American-Statesman: www.statesman.com/business/col...

The FDA is moving to ban 7-OH, an opioid-like drug sold at gas stations across Texas and nicknamed “gas station heroin.” Users and manufacturers, however, are fighting to keep it legal.

Tomlinson: I tried ‘gas station heroin.’ Why FDA wants to ban 7-OH.

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 28d

The FDA wants to outlaw a drug called #7OH, an opioid-like substance found across Texas. Some also want to ban #kratom, a plant that also produces 7-OH. Naturally, I had to try them. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... @houstonchronicle.com

The FDA is moving to ban 7-OH, an opioid-like drug sold at gas stations across Texas and nicknamed “gas station heroin.” Users and manufacturers, however, are fighting to keep it legal.

Tomlinson: Pete Hegseth doesn't want reporters — only stenographers

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · 29d

I didn't become a journalist to parrot official statements. In Iraq I revealed how the Pentagon was sending poorly-equipped troops into harm's way. Under Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon will punish reporters who do real journalism. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... #txlege @houstonchronicle.com

Journalists' duty is not to echo authority but to help readers see what’s really happening. What Hegseth proposes is an Orwellian Ministry of Truth, where propaganda is the only source of...

Tomlinson: Will Trump help China benefit from more Texas innovations?

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 18

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Trump’s latest effort to boost the oil and gas industry will hurt Texans’ health and innovative businesses.

Tomlinson: Will Trump help China benefit from more Texas innovations?

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 18

Link to Austin American-Statesman: www.statesman.com/business/col...

Trump’s latest effort to boost the oil and gas industry will hurt Texans’ health and innovative businesses.

Tomlinson: Will Trump help China benefit from more Texas innovations?

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 18

Trump wants to stop monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA wants to destroy the evidence that oil and gas companies are destroying the climate. This will hurt Texans along the fence lines, hurt clean energy innovators: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... #txlege @houstonchronicle.com

Trump’s latest effort to boost the oil and gas industry will hurt Texans’ health and innovative businesses.

Tomlinson: Corpus Christi’s water crisis is a glimpse into Texas’s future

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Texas’s water crisis is hitting Corpus Christi first, and billionaires have plans to profit.

Tomlinson: Corpus Christi’s water crisis is a glimpse into Texas’s future

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Texas’s water crisis is hitting Corpus Christi first, and billionaires have plans to profit.

Tomlinson: Corpus Christi’s water crisis is a glimpse into Texas’s future

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 12

Texas is staring down a water crisis, and Corpus Christi is ground zero — where politicians cater to global corporations while billionaires look to cash in on scarcity. Average Texans are going to end up holding the bag: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... @houstonchronicle.com #txlege

Texas’s water crisis is hitting Corpus Christi first, and billionaires have plans to profit.

Tomlinson: Why Trump’s mortgage fraud investigations should include Ken Paxton

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may be violating four mortgage agreements, mortgage documents, tax reports and websites suggest.

Tomlinson: Why Trump’s mortgage fraud investigations should include Ken Paxton

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may be violating four mortgage agreements, mortgage documents, tax reports and websites suggest.

Tomlinson: Why Trump’s mortgage fraud investigations should include Ken Paxton

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Trump administration should investigate Texas AG Ken Paxton, who told separate lenders that three of his houses were simultaneously his permanent residence. He has also rented his fourth and fifth homes in violation of the mortgages. Details: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col... #txlege

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may be violating four mortgage agreements, mortgage documents, tax reports and websites suggest.

Tomlinson: Texans have $1.1 trillion in property at risk of extreme weather

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Sep 7

PRITZKER: “.. The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke.”

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Insurers say $1.1 trillion in Texas real estate is at risk from extreme weather caused by climate change, preparations needed.

Tomlinson: Texans have $1.1 trillion in property at risk of extreme weather

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Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Insurers say $1.1 trillion in Texas real estate is at risk from extreme weather caused by climate change, preparations needed.

Tomlinson: Texans have $1.1 trillion in property at risk of extreme weather

Chris Tomlinson @cltomlinson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Texas has $1.1 trillion in real estate at risk from severe climate change-related disasters, as the Trump administration downplays the danger and deletes research that could help protect from future storms. #txlege #climate #weather Trying a free link: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/col...

Insurers say $1.1 trillion in Texas real estate is at risk from extreme weather caused by climate change, preparations needed.