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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Abbott Calls for Hands-Off Approach to Education Reform
Fewer government mandates and more choices for parents were among the education reform strategies gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott touted at an event Friday. Full Story
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In Austin, Cruz Renews Attack on Obama, ACA
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz criticized the Obama administration for a culture of "lawlessness" and renewed his attack on the Affordable Care Act during the Texas Public Policy Foundation's policy orientation Friday morning. Full Story
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To Know the Score, First Know the Scorekeeper
The primaries are underway and a flurry of legislative scorecards is coming out, offering both information and misinformation about the candidates. The grades are useful so long as you know how they were determined. Full Story
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House Race Draws Focus to Vietnamese Voters
A Democratic state representative who is the only Vietnamese-American ever elected to the Texas Legislature will face the winner of a Republican primary that has two Vietnamese-American hopefuls. 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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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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The Brief: Jan. 8, 2014
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
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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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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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The Brief: Jan. 6, 2014
Wendy Davis looked to go on the attack last week on the issue of payday lenders, but some misread reports have her campaign dealing instead with "fuzzy math" and "'oops' moment" headlines. Full Story
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For Perry Administration, the End is Beginning Now
The state's longest-serving governor is beginning his last year in office. His people are finding long-term jobs, and his allies and appointees can start thinking about what happens next. Full Story
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Friedman Hopes to Win With Weed in His Third Bid for Statewide Office
Kinky Friedman — noted singer, humorist, novelist and hawker of tequila — has tried in vain to add “elected official” to his résumé. His most recent attempt is all about legalizing marijuana. 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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Stockman Enters Legal Gray Area With Bitcoin Donations
U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, may have already begun receiving donations in Bitcoin since embracing the private virtual currency. That puts him firmly in a gray area of campaign finance law. Full Story
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Crowded Field Leaves Candidates In Search of Good Campaign Help
These are heady days for Republican consultants, with an unusually large number of open seats creating a bumper crop of primary campaigns along with a challenge: finding enough staff to work them. Full Story
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Changing the Characters, but Not Their Parties
The legislative changes coming in the 2014 elections mean several current lawmakers will be replaced. But their voters, in almost all instances, are likely to stick with politicians of the same party. 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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Beyond Perry, Future of Deal-Closing Fund Murky
With a year left to go in Rick Perry's governorship, the future of the Texas Enterprise Fund is unclear. The two front-runners to succeed him have offered mixed messages on the fund in the past. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 2, 2014
The political conversation is wasting no time in 2014 pivoting to what is expected to be the biggest story of the year — the November clash between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis. Full Story
Credit: Davis: Marjorie Kamys Cotera | Abbott: Bob Daemmrich
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