Rep. Donna Howard released the following statement today regarding the coronavirus.
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Rep. Howard Decries Latest Rate Changes For Acute Therapy
Rep. Howard Authors Op-Ed on Women's Health
Over the weekend, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times ran an Op-Ed by Rep. Howard, in which she discussed the veto of her SB 790. That bill would have extended the Women's Health Advisory Committee for another two years. You can read the piece here:
New Laws Authored By Rep. Howard Take Effect Today
September 1 marks the effective date of hundreds of new laws in Texas. Here's a graphic detailing the ones that were authored or sponsored by Rep. Donna Howard:
Team Howard Recap of Final Women's Health Advisory Committee Meeting
Last Monday marked the final meeting of the Women's Health Advisory Committee (WHAC), which is set to expire on September 1st of this year. The agenda featured two major items: a presentation on maternal mortality in Texas by Dr. Lisa Hollier, the Chair of the state's Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force, and an update on the state's women's health programs. Here are a few key points from that discussion:
