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Point of Order

Point of Order: The disconnect

In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Trent Ashby about his bill to create a state broadband plan — a long-overdue effort to address our digital deficiency at a time when school, work and health care have all moved online.

by Evan Smith

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Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune.

Point of Order

Point of Order features newsmaker interviews with elected officials of both parties and other key members of the Capitol community, plus candidates and campaign pros with their noses pressed against the glass. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or RSS. 

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Hear Texas Tribune CEO Evan and state Rep. Trent Ashby discuss his bill to create a state broadband plan.

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