From The Economist: What Do We Think of Texas' Growth

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Texas and the greater DFW area were featured in the Economist magazine. It was the main story and filled with tons of information. Jimmy and EJ break down the essential points and why Texas is leading in more than just oil, guns, and bbq.
Short Stories:
1) FWISD leaked conversation about cutting jobs
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/15/job-cuts-in-fort-worth-isd-could-include-campus-staffs-according-audio-of-closed-meeting/
2) FW City Council considers giving $1.5M incentive to new video game company https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/17/fort-worth-city-council-to-consider-giving-1-5-million-incentive-for-video-game-company-new-office/
3) FW Chamber splits into two orgs. Is that a good thing?
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/15/abbott-pushes-new-economic-incentives-states-business-climate-in-fort-worth-address/
Big Story: Texas Economist Magazine Feature
https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/03/16/texass-latest-boom-is-its-biggest-yet
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/03/16/why-america-is-going-to-look-more-like-texas
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-15/10-top-cities-where-100-000-salary-goes-the-furthest#xj4y7vzkg
Wins
LGBTQ+ Community Health Fair
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpv43P2rLFW/
Texas Bill to Allow Groceries to Sell Alchohol
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/18/texas-bill-pushes-ready-to-drink-cocktails-to-be-sold-in-grocery-and-convenience-stores/
Losses
Train postponed
Playing nice
https://fortworthreport.org/2023/03/18/not-all-city-council-candidates-promise-to-fight-fair-heres-why/