The Big Haggle

Lawmakers have begun the long process of reviewing the state’s rules on arbitration — in particular, the way it’s used in complaints between homebuilders and owners. Ben Philpott, who covers politics and policy for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report.

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Ben Philpott is a senior reporter for KUT-FM, Austin’s National Public Radio affiliate. He has been covering state politics and dozens of other topics for the station since 2002, during which time he...