At this morning’s TribLive conversation, incoming state Reps. Cecil Bell Jr., Giovanni Capriglione and Mary Gonzalez discussed what Texas should do about the Affordable Care Act now that President Obama has been re-elected.
November 2012
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Public Education
TribLive: New State Reps. on Public Education
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, incoming state Reps. Cecil Bell Jr., Giovanni Capriglione and Mary Gonzalez talked about school finance, standardized testing and the prospect of school choice legislation in the 83rd Session.
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F1 Race Over, but Debate on Subsidies Continues
Austin’s first Formula One race has been largely deemed a success. But state officials are still discussing whether to give as much as $250 million in tax subsidies to the race promoters.
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What if Bush Leapfrogged Other Texas Republicans?
The fresh face from the Bush political dynasty has thrown the political gauntlet, filing papers in anticipation of a 2014 political bid. Is George P. Bush a threat to Republicans who’ve been patiently waiting their turns?
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Public Education
School Districts Could Lose Tax Incentive Powers
Chapter 313, a provision of the state’s tax code that allows school districts to use tax cuts to lure large corporations, will expire unless lawmakers act to renew it next year.
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Higher Education
If There’s a Way, There’s a Will to Regulate Tuition
Since its deregulation in 2003, the average cost of tuition and fees at public Texas universities has increased by 90 percent. Some lawmakers are hoping the 2013 session will provide a chance to once again regulate the price of higher education.
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The Brief: Nov. 19, 2012
Does George P. Bush have his sights set on the Governor’s Mansion?
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Video: Sexual Assault Case Could Open Door for Reviews
Nearly two decades ago Elizabeth Ramirez, Anna Vasquez, Kristie Mayhugh and Cassandra Rivera were accused and convicted of sexually assaulting Ramirez’s nieces. Now, one of the nieces has recanted and defense lawyers are working to exonerate the women.
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Criminal Justice
Sexual Assault Case Could Open Door for Reviews
Could wrongful convictions for sexual assault be the next frontier for Texas junk science cases? Advocates for four San Antonio women accused of sexually assaulting two young girls 15 years ago say their case could open the door.
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State Government
Newsreel: Racing, With and Without Wheels
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: George P. Bush announces he will run for something, Bryan Hughes steps up his run for House speaker, F1 is running residents out of Austin this weekend and three candidates are running for the late state Sen. Mario Gallegos’ seat in Houston — so far.
