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John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.

Past Contributions

  • The Brief: Jan. 10, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Wendy Davis has now laid out the first major policy initiative of her gubernatorial campaign. The policy area — education — was not surprising, but the extensive press coverage focused on a big unanswered question: How to pay for it? Full Story 

    State Sen. Wendy Davis announces her campaign for governor in front of a crowd of supporters in Haltom City on Oct. 3, 2013.
    Credit: Laura Buckman

  • The Brief: Jan. 9, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The Public Utility Commission's proposed changes to the electric market gained a powerful detractor in recent days: the Texas Oil and Gas Association, the state's oldest and largest petroleum organization. Full Story 

    Transmission lines near Sweetwater that will connect windy regions of the state to major population centers.
    Credit: Axel Gerdau

  • New Carona Ad Highlights Lessons From Grandparents

    By John Reynolds

    State Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, has released a new biographical ad highlighting a lesson learned from his Italian grandparents: Fighting for what's right is a good thing. He notes that "hasn't always made me the most popular leader in Austin but I'm there to do what's right for the people, not the politicians." Full Story 

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  • The Brief: Jan. 8, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The Tribune's Morgan Smith has a must-read piece on what's next for the education reform group funded by tort reform champions that left a big imprint on policy debates during last year's legislative session. Full Story 

    Texas charter school children and supporters rallied at the Texas Capitol to lobby the Legislature for more funding on May 8, 2013.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • The Brief: Jan. 7, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The challenge to Texas' law placing further restrictions on abortion facilities took another step toward a widely expected hearing by the U.S. Supreme Court with oral arguments before a three-judge panel from the 5th Circuit in New Orleans. Full Story 

    Thousands of abortion opponents attended the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol on Jan. 26, 2013, where speakers included Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Houston Sen. Dan Patrick.
    Credit: Callie Richmond

  • The Evening Brief: Jan. 6, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Your evening reading: Democrats continue criticism of proposed state regulations of health navigators; critics of new abortion law face tough questions at 5th Circuit; judge says Texas Supreme Court justice can stay on ballot Full Story 

    Jill Ramirez, the director of outreach for the Latino Healthcare Forum, passes out flyers and explains components of the Affordable Care Act on Oct. 5, 2013.
    Credit: Spencer Selvidge