The Brief: Jan. 15, 2014
The campaigns of Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott don't agree on much, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that even the announcement of campaign contributions has become a source of disagreement. Full Story
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![At separate events, Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, filed for governor in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013.]()
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Interactive: Track 2014 State Spending on Primary Care for Women
Use this interactive to see how much the state has awarded individual regions for primary women's health care in 2014, the percentage of that money expected to be spent on family planning and the total anticipated clients. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 14, 2014
Washington, D.C., is abuzz over the latest perceived thumb to the eye delivered by Ted Cruz to the House leadership. Full Story
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Pregnant Texas Woman on Life Support Stirs Political Debate
A pregnant North Texas woman being kept on life support against her family's wishes is stirring political debate in a state immersed in competitive primary races. Full Story
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ACA Enrollments Grow in Texas, Where Uninsured Rates Are High
Nearly 120,000 Texans purchased coverage under the Affordable Care Act in 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That number represents a tiny fraction of the state's uninsured. Full Story
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![Zoila Chaver, second from right, a member of the Texas Organizing Project, giving health care information to Dallas resident Graciela Garcia at Garcia's home on July 10, 2013.]()
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The Brief: Jan. 13, 2014
Both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis are expected to disclose raising more than $10 million in campaign finance filings due this week. Full Story
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Video: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Speaks at TPPF Forum
Here's full video of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's keynote address Friday at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's policy orientation event. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 10, 2014
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
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Providers, Patients Face Obstacles in Women's Health Program
Unlike family planning clinics, physician groups generally don't have the funding to provide low-income women with the free or subsidized services that aren't covered by the state-run Women's Health Program. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 9, 2014
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
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5th Circuit Court Weighs Abortion Rules
While Texas awaits a decision by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on the state's abortion regulations, the strict new rules that have forced some facilities to stop performing the procedure remain in effect. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 7, 2014
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
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![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.]()
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Turning to Technology to Fight Depression in the Elderly
As in the rest of the country, Texas lacks enough mental health professionals to serve the state's rapidly growing elderly population. To combat the problem, experts are looking to technology to help seniors cope with disorders like depression. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 6, 2014
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
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![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.]()
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Democrats Argue Proposed Navigator Rules Politically Motivated
Democrats pushed the Texas Department of Insurance to justify proposed state rules on the federal navigator program at a hearing on Monday. Full Story
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Disagreement Between "Pro-Life" Groups Spills Into 2014 Elections
A rift between Texas “pro-life” groups over how to regulate end-of-life care from the 2013 legislative session is continuing into the 2014 election cycle. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 3, 2014
Your evening reading: Stockman in gray area with Bitcoin; Azle-area residents sound off on earthquakes; experts in Canada saying giving up citizenship easier than Cruz makes it appear to be Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 3, 2014
Here's a novel strategy for state officials looking to avoid answering questions from the public: When in doubt, blame the Sugar Bowl. Full Story
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Funds, Reforms Bring New Hope for Mental Health Care in Texas
Advocates see cause for optimism in the unprecedented amount of funding state lawmakers dedicated to mental health services, and in federal health care reform's emphasis on mental health care. Full Story
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Year in Review: Video
In Texas, 2013 featured a legislative calendar that included multiple special sessions, a filibuster that drew international attention and a multitude of filings for the 2014 elections. Here's a look back at some of 2013's top stories. Full Story
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