Hank Gilbert Takes a Stand. Again.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert stopped in Austin Wednesday to deliver a speech on energy and the environment — the sixth policy proposal he’s released so far. Can Gilbert gain traction by focusing early and often on the issues?

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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...