Despite Cupcake Advocacy, Texas Ag Commissioner Insists He's Fighting Childhood Obesity
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller pushed back Thursday against those who say his policies encourage kids to eat unhealthily. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/03/10/MillerSid823.jpg)
Jim Malewitz
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/profiles/Jim_1.jpg)
Jim Malewitz was a reporter at the Tribune from 2013 to 2017, covering energy and environment and then working on investigations. Previously, he covered those issues for Stateline, a nonprofit news service in Washington, D.C. The Michigan native majored in political science at Grinnell College in Iowa and holds a master’s from the University of Iowa. There, he helped launch the nonprofit Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, where he currently serves on the board of directors. Jim also coaches the Texas Tribune Runoffs, which, sources say, is the scrappiest coed newsroom softball team west of the Mississippi.
Past Contributions
-
![Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller challenges Texas Tribune editor Evan Smith during TTEvents on Mar. 10, 2016.]()
Credit: Bob Daemmrich -
As Oil Prices Plunge, Small Producers Could Get Tax Relief
After a 20-month free fall, West Texas crude prices thudded to a milestone last month — one that could bring some tax relief to small-time producers in Texas, state Comptroller Glenn Hegar said this week. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2015/01/12/OilPumpSunset-2.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Paul Lowry -
Texas Supreme Court Grapples With Billion-Dollar Tax Question
With billions of dollars at stake, the Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a tax showdown whose outcome could shake up the next legislative session while providing a boost to struggling petroleum drillers. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2013/12/19/TexTrib-Best017.jpg)
![Pipes used for fracking are shown in front of a Fasken OIl and Ranch drilling rig outside of Midland on Oct. 8, 2013.]()
Credit: Jerod Foster -
Billions At Stake for State in Tax Challenge
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments in a case that could deliver a multibillion-dollar windfall to struggling oil and gas producers, threatening to take a major bite out of state revenue. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/01/29/Hegar-Oil.jpg)
![An oil driller had filed a lawsuit over sales tax refunds. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar's office warned that a Texas loss could have spurred up to $4.4 billion in refund filings for 2017 alone.]()
Credit: Illustration by Shelby Knowles / Ed Schipul -
Appeals Court Judge Updates His Dissent in Rick Perry Case
Also, the state details the effects of low oil prices on the state economy in its annual financial report issued this week. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/02/24/Screen_Shot_2016-02-24_at_4.07.08_PM.png)
![Former Gov. Rick Perry visits Sandy's Hamburgers in Austin after the state's highest criminal court rules that his remaining felony indictment should be dismissed.]()
-
Vote Delayed, But Hunt's Oncor Plan Inches Forward
Texas regulators are moving closer to allowing the Ray L. Hunt family to purchase and reshape Oncor, the state’s largest utility. But the high-stakes deal remains far from forged. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/ONCOR.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Graphic by Camil Tulcan / Todd Wiseman -
Supreme Court Hands Paxton Setback on Mercury Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request from Texas and 19 other states to block a landmark federal rule requiring power plants to slashes emissions of mercury, acid gases and other toxic metals emissions. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/CoalPlant.jpg)
![Article thumbnail]()
Credit: Rennett Stowe -
Texans Remember Late Fracking Magnate's Impact
Those who followed the turbulent career of Aubrey McClendon called him one of the most influential Texas figures in a generation — warts and all. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/03/02/Aubrey_McClendon_headshot.jpg)
![Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon died in a car crash in Oklahoma on March 2, 2016.]()
Credit: American Energy Partners Limited -
Texas Regulators Poised To Vote On Mammoth Oncor Sale to Hunts
Texas regulators are expected to reveal Thursday whether they will sign off on the Ray L. Hunt family’s $18 billion plan to purchase and reshape Oncor, the state’s largest electric utility — a decision that will resonate more than statewide. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/01/11/PUC-sign.jpg)
![The Texas Public Utility Commission]()
Credit: Todd Wiseman -
Despite Support, Former Lawmaker Ousted From Statewide Race
Former Texas Rep. Lon Burnam went into Tuesday’s Democratic primary for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission with a litany of high-profile endorsements. But the longtime Fort Worth lawmaker will exit the race empty-handed. Full Story
Credit: Bob Daemmrich
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/075076a6830e68ba31b1c4255b7442bb/BD%20INC%20Burnam%20005%202010)