Past Contributions

• Struggling Pharmacy Will Shut Its Doors

  By Becca Aaronson, The Texas Tribune, and Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Jan. 21, 2013

  A South Texas pharmacy featured in a June Tribune article on independent pharmacists struggling to adapt to lower Medicaid reimbursement rates will shut its doors on Friday. Full Story 

• Bill Looks to Adjust Medical Parole to Help Alleviate Prison Budget

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Jan. 18, 2013

  As lawmakers try to trim the budget for health care for prison inmates, one bill aims to cut costs by re-examining a program that releases inmates deemed the oldest, sickest and most expensive. Full Story 

• Variety of Gun-Related Bills on Table for Session

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Jan. 17, 2013

  At least 20 bills have been filed or proposed by Texas lawmakers on the subject of guns, with most of the legislation aiming to widen access to guns. Here's a roundup of the proposals. Full Story 

• President's Gun Plan Panned, Embraced by Texas Lawmakers

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Jan. 16, 2013

  Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, praised President Obama's proposals to curb gun violence, while Gov. Rick Perry shunned efforts to increase regulation and called for prayer. Full Story 

• White House Responds to Texas Secession Petition

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Jan. 14, 2013

  The White House, responding to calls for secession from Texas and seven other states, has called for healthy debate, but to not let "that debate tear us apart." Full Story 

• They Weren't in the Running, but They Still Won Some Write-In Votes

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Jan. 2, 2013

  Willie Nelson and Mickey Mouse may not have been candidates in the 2012 presidential election, but they won write-in votes. That support didn't get them any closer to the White House, as counties don't officially count write-in votes for uncertified candidates. Full Story 

• Death Row Inmate's Case Adds to Debate on Recorded Interrogations

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Dec. 28, 2012

  Death row inmate Max Soffar says his 1980 murder confession was coerced. As his lawyers say his case highlights a broader debate about false confessions, police and prosecutors say he told them details only the killer would know. Full Story 

• Perry Pardons 14

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Dec. 21, 2012

  It's Christmastime, which means it is also time for Gov. Rick Perry to issue pardons in a handful of criminal cases. On Friday, he pardoned 14 people, bringing his career total to roughly 200. Full Story 

• As Fallout From Scandal Continues, El Paso ISD Looks to Aid Dropouts

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Dec. 19, 2012

  As the El Paso school district continues to reel from a testing scandal, one district program is focusing on the students who dropped out as a result of pressure from school officials. Full Story 

• Villalba Will File Bill to Allow Teachers to Carry Concealed Guns

  By Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project Dec. 18, 2012

  In response to last week's Connecticut school shooting, state Rep.-elect Jason Villalba, R-Dallas, says he will file legislation to allow public school teachers to carry concealed weapons while on campus. Full Story