Past Contributions

• The Brief: Jan. 12, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 12, 2011

  Despite the hand-wringing, the big day remained notably subdued. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Jan. 11, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 11, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Live, from the Capitol Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 11, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 11, 2011

  It's here! 1/11/11. And, oh yeah, the Legislature's back in town. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Jan. 10, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 10, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: the revenue estimate, Tom DeLay and more Kay Bailey Hutchison speculation Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 10, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 10, 2011

  Tomorrow's the big day, but in terms of action, today might be bigger. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Jan. 7, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 7, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: gay divorce upheld; U.S. House to correct oath slip-up; Paul Krugman on Texas' woes Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 7, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 7, 2011

  For some, the enemy of their enemy legislation may be their friend. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Jan. 6, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 6, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: Cameron Todd Willingham, Deepwater Horizon and a rude post-holiday awakening for education employees Full Story 

• The Brief: Jan. 6, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 6, 2011

  Already caught up in one fight, House Speaker Joe Straus now has another on his hands. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Jan. 5, 2011

  By David Muto Jan. 5, 2011

  Your afternoon reading: the Republican Caucus; Arizona-style immigration policy in Texas looks unlikely, a study says; and a bid to rename the Railroad Commission Full Story