TribLive: A Conversation With Jerry Patterson
Full video of my 12/5 TribLive conversation with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 6, 2013
Ted Cruz made a big splash during a half-hour speech over lunch on Thursday to the American Legislative Exchange Council, covering a host of topics near and dear to the grassroots conservatives whose allegiance he'll need if he pulls the trigger on a 2016 presidential run. Full Story
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Fast-Food Strikes Put Spotlight on Minimum Wage Debate
Fast-food workers walked off the job in several Texas cities on Thursday as part of a national strike calling for higher wages. But proposals to raise the minimum wage face uncertain odds in Washington and even longer odds in Texas. Full Story
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![Texas fast-food workers are planning to join a nationwide strike on Thursday to call for $15-an-hour wages. Recently, there have been similar strikes in cities across the country. This one was in Milwaukee.]()
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Davis Expresses Concerns on Energy Market Proposal
State Sen. Wendy Davis has joined a chorus of lawmakers who are urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to put the brakes on efforts to transform the state’s wholesale electricity market. Full Story
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TribLive: Patterson on Ethics
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, defended his decision not to release his tax returns and his plan to collect his pension while still a salaried state employee. Full Story
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TribLive: Patterson on Patrick
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, accused one of his opponents, state Sen. Dan Patrick, of lying and said he'd be a "disaster" if he won the office. Full Story
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Polling Center: Obama Weighs Heavily on Texas Democrats
There is a reason so many Texas Republicans are mentioning the Democratic president in their commercials: He's unpopular with Republicans, and moderates and some Democrats have their reservations, too. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 5, 2013
Both Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott have shared tax returns for the last three years — but they seem to be the exception and not the rule when it comes to candidates disclosing what they make and what they pay in taxes. Full Story
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Most Candidates Won't Release Tax Returns
Nearly four-fifths of the candidates currently vying for statewide office either did not respond to a Texas Tribune request to release their tax returns or declined to provide them. Full Story
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Opiela Touts Record Fighting for Rural Communities
In a new video ad, agriculture commissioner candidate Eric Opiela highlights an episode in his hometown of Karnes City. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 4, 2013
Your evening reading: Texas gets OK to boost payments to primary care docs; Davis says she would have vetoed cuts to public schools; radioactive material stolen in Mexico Full Story
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TribCast: Tax Returns, Attorneys General and Drones
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Ayan chat about Wendy Davis' tax returns, the Republican candidates vying to be the state's next attorney general, drone deliveries and the future of the filibuster. Full Story
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Hot Seat: A Conversation With Campbell and Isaac
At our 12/3 Hot Seat conversation at Texas State University, state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, and state Rep. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs, talked about water, transportation, public education and other issues in play in the 83rd session. Full Story
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Davis Sees Rise in Income From Private Law Practice
Democrat Wendy Davis only makes $7,200 a year in salary as a state senator, but her take-home pay more than doubled between 2010 and 2012 thanks to steadily rising income from her private law practice, tax records show. Full Story
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Participants Say Mérida Initiative Making a Big Difference in Juárez
The Mérida Initiative, a $1.5 billion U.S. aid package whose beneficiaries include Mexico, has faced its share of criticism. But in Ciudad Juárez, many say they see the positive results of the initiative every day. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 4, 2013
Wendy Davis released three years' worth of tax returns late Tuesday, matching the level of disclosure of Greg Abbott and shedding additional light on how she's made a living beyond the Capitol. Full Story
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Guest Column: Anglo Women the Key for Texas Democrats
Democrat Wendy Davis' chances in the race for governor of Texas hinge on her ability to attract votes from Anglo women — like Ann Richards did more than 20 years ago. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 3, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott and Davis square off on education; state insurance regulators move on new rules for health care "navigators"; Amazon drones worry U.S. Rep. Ted Poe Full Story
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New Dewhurst Web Ad Urges Voters To "Keep Texas No. 1"
The David Dewhurst campaign offers a civics lesson on the Texas Legislature and the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor — while showcasing the incumbent's conservative record in office — in a new web ad. Full Story
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Branch Focuses on Voter ID Fight in New Web Ad
In a new web video, attorney general candidate Dan Branch focuses on protecting the state's elections laws, concluding with a pledge to "stop Obama's Department of Justice from overturning our Texas voter ID law." Full Story
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