The Bookshelf: March 14, 2017
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights How Autism is Reshaping Special Education. Full Story
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Cassandra Pollock
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Cassandra Pollock was a state politics reporter for the Tribune. She joined the Tribune full-time in June 2017 after a fellowship during the 85th Texas Legislature. Pollock spent her first two years at the Trib as an engagement reporter, which meant her name likely landed in your inbox every weekday morning with “The Brief,” a newsletter on all things Texas politics and public policy. Pollock is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. Pollock left The Texas Tribune in 2021.
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Change likely for women’s health coverage
The GOP proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act would prevent women on Medicaid from receiving health coverage at Planned Parenthood, among other things. Full Story
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Unicycles and feral hogs: former lawmaker unveils his top bill descriptions
Having trouble classifying your electric unicycle? Want to identify your deer but don't want to get it tattooed? The 85th Texas Legislature is here to help. Full Story
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The Brief: Will charter schools get more funding this session?
Legislators and advocates looking to increase charter school funding are facing an uphill battle this session. Full Story
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University of North Texas System chancellor retiring after 15 years
During Lee Jackson's tenure, the UNT system expanded from two campuses to four, and as of last fall, more than 40,000 students were enrolled there. Full Story
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Should "made in Texas" mean 100 percent Texas grapes? Texas grape growers split on wine bill
A bill in the state Legislature would require that Texas-labeled wines be made from 100 percent Texas-grown grapes, rather than 75 percent under current law. Full Story
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The Brief: Senate committee advances bathroom bill
Texas lawmakers on the Senate State Affairs Committee passed the bathroom bill early Wednesday morning after more than 13 hours of public testimony. Full Story
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Red River farmers hope Trump administration resolves land dispute
North Texas farmer Tommy Henderson may soon get what he has long hoped for: a resolution for his community's lengthy dispute with the federal government over land along the Red River. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: March 8, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Outer Beach. Full Story
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The Q&A: Meghan Hope
In this week's Q&A, we interview Meghan Hope, a policy analyst with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Full Story
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