This week in Newsreel: Newly indicted Rick Perry tested the presidential waters in New Hampshire. Labor Day kicks off election season. And search your communities’ local debt with the Tribune’s Debt Explorer app.
August 2014
Posted inState Government
Abbott Web Ad Highlights Importance of Education
A new online ad from Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott focuses on the importance of education. “As a student, I know that education has value,” one Texan says in the ad.
Posted inState Government
Battleground Ad Promotes Lozano’s Opponent
In a campaign video released Thursday by Battleground Texas, Kim Gonzalez, the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 43, touts her record as a prosecutor. And she says her opponent, state Rep. J.M. Lozano, R-Kingsville, “can’t be trusted.”
Posted inState Government
DNC Web Ad Pokes Fun at Perry Indictment
In a sarcastic web ad released Thursday, the Democratic National Committee tried to push back against the positive spin Gov. Rick Perry has put on his indictment.
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Bypassed by the Miracle
Critics Say Bond Elections Lack True Transparency
Texas voters approve billions of dollars in new local debt each year. A growing group of critics argues that voters wouldn’t be so agreeable if they were more clearly informed of the debt that’s already owed in their name.
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Criminal Justice
Attorneys: Judge in Perry Case is Thoughtful, Fair
If Bert Richardson remains on the bench for the criminal case against Gov. Rick Perry, those who know the former prosecutor say trial watchers will be treated to an engaged judge.
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Politics
Secretive Group Launches Pro-Perry Site
A secretive nonprofit, which until recently has been known solely for its efforts to unseat New York Democrats, has launched an online campaign in support of Gov. Rick Perry in light of his recent legal troubles.
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Health care
The Brief: Aug. 28, 2014
They are this summer’s odd couple: Gov. Rick Perry and his lawyer, Tony Buzbee.
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Inside Intelligence
Inside Intelligence: About the Public Integrity Unit…
For this week’s nonscientific survey of insiders in politics and government, we asked about moving the public integrity unit from the Travis County district attorney’s office.
