Full video of my 10/31 TribLive conversation with Dr. Kyle Janek, the state’s executive commissioner of Health and Human Services.
November 2012
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State Government
Video: Carona’s Comments on Gay Rights Reflect Changing Attitudes
While comments by state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, on his “evolving” attitude toward certain gay rights issues have garnered plenty of negative attention from conservative groups, the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll shows the Republican lawmaker’s views are consistent with changing attitudes among many Texans.
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Visualization: Executions on Perry’s Watch at 250
The execution of Donnie Lee Roberts Jr., 41, on Wednesday for the 2003 shooting death of a Polk County woman marked the 250th execution during Gov. Rick Perry’s tenure, and the 12th in 2012. The total is the largest — by far — under any recent governor in the United States.
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Little Competition but Big Differences in U.S. Senate Race
A relatively quiet race has helped mask the stark differences between Democrat Paul Sadler and Republican Ted Cruz in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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State Government
Political Clash Dominates Debate Over Reforming Windstorm Association
As state lawmakers prepare for a joint hearing Wednesday morning on how to reform the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, a long-standing political battle continues to define the debate.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Texans Are Leery of Government
News flash: Texans aren’t big fans of the state government in Austin, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. But if you really want to get their dander up, ask about the government in Washington.
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The Brief: Nov. 1, 2012
Less than a week before Election Day, a money mystery in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race may lead back to Texas.