Embattled Tech Firm Keeps State Contract
While other state agencies have canceled contracts with Austin technology firm 21CT, the secretary of state's office said Thursday it plans to continue its business relationship with the company. Full Story
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Fired TCEQ Investigator: Law Firm Triggered Dismissal
A former Texas environmental investigator says he tried to blow the whistle on his employer. But instead of helping him, he said, a high-profile Texas law firm tattled on him, leading to his dismissal. Full Story
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Issues of the 84th Lege: Reducing Property Taxes
As our reporters follow issues involving the state budget and taxes during the 84th legislative session, they'll keep a close eye on efforts to reduce property taxes. You can stay updated on this and other issues during the session using our 84th Lege page. Full Story
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Carson: Don't Talk ACA Repeal Without Alternative Plan
Speaking Thursday at the Texas Hospital Association conference in Austin, potential GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said it was a “mistake to talk about repealing” the Affordable Care Act without offering an alternative. Full Story
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Abbott Announces Appointees to University System Boards
UPDATED: Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced his nominees to fill upcoming vacancies on university system boards, sending clear signals about his vision for those boards. Full Story
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Video: A Conversation With Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock
Full video of my 1/22 conversation with state Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock, R-Killeen, the chairman of the House Public Education Committee. Full Story
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Texas Housing Discrimination Case
Civil rights advocates say a Dallas case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday could weaken the landmark Fair Housing Act of 1968. Full Story
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From Richard Pryor to Politics: Houston Lawyer Runs Carson Campaign
Houston lawyer Terry Giles' legal career has ranged from defending Richard Pryor to taking on Anna Nicole Smith. Now he's jumping into presidential politics as the top dog for Republican Ben Carson's nascent campaign. Full Story
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TxDOT Spends Millions in Tuition Reimbursements
The Texas Department of Transportation has spent about $10.6 million in education costs since 2002, nearly half what state agencies have spent in total on tuition reimbursements and other educational programs. Check out our breakdown. Full Story
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Bill Targets Toll Road's Power to Take Land
Only one private company in the state has the power to condemn and take land for a toll road. Following public backlash over its proposed road near Dallas, state Rep. Cindy Burkett, R-Sunnyvale, wants to take that power away. Full Story
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Few Texas Hospitals Reap Bonuses for Performance
A slim majority of Texas hospitals earned bonuses from Medicare this year for treating their patients well. But many are also being fined under a different Medicare program for treating their patients poorly. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Defending the Dream Act
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Defenders of the Texas Dream Act rally to its defense, a Humble ISD alternative high school garners kudos and an interview with Pedro Reyes of the Texas Education Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Finding a Texas Way to Cover the Uninsured
Texas hospitals want legislators to find a way for the state to draw down billions in federal Affordable Care Act dollars to cover the uninsured and alleviate the burden on local taxpayers. This is the third video in our State of Mind series. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 22, 2015
From state agencies paying employees' tuition to House budget writers sending a shot across the UT System's bow, here are two good reads to start your day. Full Story
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