Inside Intelligence: The Pecking Order
Hand a bunch of insiders a list of 31 senators and ask what's going to happen next, and you turn them into outsiders. Full Story
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Something to Talk About
Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Attorney General Greg Abbott may well use a court ruling against the abortion sonogram law to their political advantage — to lure anti-abortion voters to the polls, and fuel their fire against so-called “activist” judges. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 95
This week on the TribCast, Evan, Reeve, Ben and Thanh talk about Rick Perry's front-runner status and the new roadblock thrown in front of abortion sonogram legislation. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Nursing Homes Brace for Higher Costs, Sicker Patients
DAY 31 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Nursing homes were spared the draconian cuts proposed by lawmakers at the beginning of the 2011 session. Still, despite growing caseloads and rising medical costs, they move forward with less state and federal support. Full Story
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Over the Years, Perry's Anti-Abortion Position Has Grown More Insistent
In his nearly 11 years as governor, Rick Perry has helped make Texas one of the most restrictive states for women seeking abortions. With every legislative session, and every election, his opposition has grown increasingly emphatic. Full Story
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Updated: Judge Rules Abortion Sonogram Law Can't Take Effect Yet
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has ruled that the state can't yet enforce the abortion sonogram law slated to go into effect on Thursday. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Despite State Budget Cuts, Border Security Funding Increases
DAY 30 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: During a legislative session where hardly any services were spared the budget ax, funding for border security actually increased. Full Story
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Van Arsdale Seeks Return to House
Former state Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale, defeated in Tomball in the 2008 Republican primary, will run for an open seat in Cedar Park in 2012. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: State Cuts Nursing Education Funding
DAY 29 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The state has dramatically reduced support for nursing education, meaning Texas will continue to face a critical shortage of registered nurses. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Tort Reform Bill Gives Texas High Court New Powers
DAY 28 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Under a new tort reform law, the Texas Supreme Court will make rules to expedite certain lawsuits and to allow judges to dismiss meritless ones early on. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: State Underfunds HIV Medication Program
DAY 27 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Lawmakers didn't cut spending for the Texas HIV Medication Program, but it remains nearly $20 million short. Full Story
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Child Welfare Commissioner Announces Retirement
Anne Heiligenstein, the commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services, is retiring from the agency after three years. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Days, Services at State Parks Cut Back
DAY 26 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: 23 of the state's 94 parks face reductions in staff or operations. Full Story
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Texplainer: Why is the Texas Constitution So Dang Long?
Hey, Texplainer: Why does the Texas Constitution have so many amendments? The way it's written makes it both fairly easy to amend and highly restrictive in the powers it grants, making frequent and often highly specific changes necessary. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Texas to Require Online Retailers to Collect Sales Taxes
DAY 25 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The state is preparing to begin requiring online retailers to collect sales taxes from their customers over the strenuous objections of Amazon. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Stringent Voter ID Law Means Changes at the Polls
DAY 24 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The state is preparing to enforce more stringent voter ID requirements. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Fewer Classes, Teachers for Incarcerated Texans
DAY 23 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The state's prison education system, known as the Windham School District, eliminates or reduces classes for Texas inmates. Full Story
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Video: 31 Days, 31 Ways: Fewer Classes for Incarcerated Texans
DAY 23 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The state's prison education system, known as the Windham School District, eliminates or reduces classes for inmates. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: State Slashes Funding for Residency Programs
DAY 22 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Lawmakers slash funding for residency programs in Texas, making it even more difficult for the state to meet its growing physician shortage. Full Story
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Inside or Out: Who'll Run the Texas Senate?
The restricted club that is the Texas Senate will be invaded by noisy conservative voters and activists next year if senators have to choose a new leader from their own ranks, reprising the 2011 contretemps over the choice for Speaker of the House. Full Story
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