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John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
The Senate discards the two-thirds rule, no word yet on pending runoff elections and it's committee assignment time: All that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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More news reports are highlighting growing questions about 21CT's activity at various state agencies. Full Story
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If a majority party doesn't need help passing legislation, what does it do to the character of the chamber? Full Story
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The work of setting up committees has begun in both chambers, and an interesting poll surfaces on support for ending diversions from the sporting goods tax. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Defenders of the Texas Dream Act rally to its defense, a Humble ISD alternative high school garners kudos and an interview with Pedro Reyes of the Texas Education Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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From state agencies paying employees' tuition to House budget writers sending a shot across the UT System's bow, here are two good reads to start your day. Full Story
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A day of festivities surrounding the inauguration of Texas' newest governor, Greg Abbott, and lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, ended with the traditional black tie gala. Full Story
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Festivities are the order of the day as the state's newest governor and lieutenant governor are sworn in. Full Story
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With Rick Perry and David Dewhurst leaving town, the spotlight shines fully this week on incoming Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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Straus becomes the dean of the Big 3, scorecard votes abound and a look at the balance of power over the decades: All that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story