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Potter County: 22.9% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 92nd in Texas

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.9% of income in Potter County—ranking it 92nd least dependent among Texas counties.

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 17, 2025

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Carson County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Carson County, providing an average of $3,045 per capita to residents.

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 17, 2025

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Rep. Ronny Jackson discusses faith, government, and border security in social media posts

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 15, 2025

In a recent series of tweets, U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson shared thoughts on religious faith, government inefficiencies, and border security.

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Randall County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 1.1% of income in 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.1% of income in Randall County, providing an average of $634 per capita to residents.

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Ronny Jackson expresses gratitude and commitment to agriculture and national security

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Ronny Jackson, representing Texas' 13th district, conveyed his appreciation for agricultural support and outlined his defense and electoral priorities in tweets from April 9-10, 2025.

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Potter County: Residents received $489 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.5% of income in Potter County, providing an average of $4,229 per capita to residents.

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Randall County ranks 238th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Randall County received an average of $8,228 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in Texas.

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Ronny Jackson comments on economic growth, scripture, and intelligence community concerns

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 7, 2025

In a series of tweets from early April 2025, Congressman Ronny Jackson commended recent job numbers, shared a message of faith, and criticized the handling of certain health incidents by the Intelligence Community.

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Ronny Jackson reminds residents of art competition and announces new bill

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 4, 2025

Ronny Jackson highlighted key updates regarding a local art competition, agriculture-industry meetings, and legislative efforts on diplomatic relations.

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Oldham County: Residents received $2.13 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.6% of income in Oldham County, providing an average of $1,214 per capita to residents.

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Armstrong County saw 17.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.4% of income in Armstrong County, a 17.1% surge from 9.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Jackson introduces bill to review U.S.-South Africa relations

By Amarillo Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

Congressman Ronny Jackson of Texas has introduced a new bill, the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, which calls for an extensive examination of the relationship between the United States and South Africa.

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Residents of Oldham County received $9,811 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 218th in Texas

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Oldham County received an average of $9,811 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th lowest in Texas.

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Armstrong County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.8% in 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.8% of income in Armstrong County, providing an average of $5,129 per capita to residents.

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Bill to remove federal funding for NPR and PBS reintroduced

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 28, 2025

Mar 28, 2025 Congressman Ronny Jackson, representing Texas's 13th District, has reintroduced a bill aimed at ending federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

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Congressman Ronny Jackson's office plans mobile office hours across Texas in April

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 28, 2025

Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for April in several Texas locations.

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Carson County: Medicaid made up 3.1% of total income in 2022

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Carson County, providing an average of $1,497 per capita to residents.

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Ronny Jackson highlights local achievements and upcoming service academies forum

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson acknowledges local accomplishments and promotes an upcoming service academies forum via social media posts dated March 25, 2025

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Rep. Ronny Jackson introduces bill to reform U.S. dietary guidelines

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 25, 2025

Congressman Ronny Jackson of Texas has introduced the Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025.

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In 2022, Carson County ranks 203rd among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,716

By Amarillo Gazette | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Carson County received an average of $10,716 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 52nd lowest in Texas.