Campaign Chatter
"Suspended" doesn't necessarily mean a campaign is in its final state of rest, a congressman becomes a poster boy for a bill he probably didn't want to get tangled in, and other news in state politics. Full Story
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Uncharted, Still
Start here: The judges in charge of the redistricting case in Texas haven't rejected the maps proposed by the state and agreed to by some but not all of the plaintiffs. They simply observed that no deal has been made to satisfy everyone and told everyone to keep talking and get ready for a hearing next week. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Third Parties Calling
We asked the insiders about who's influential in the primaries, which kinds of third-party groups have the most influence, and what kinds of Republicans will be in vogue with voters this year. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 9, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry blames "left-wing, pro-abortion" radicals for Medicaid standoff; Paul Super PAC run by 9/11 "truther"; Perry meets with Texas congressional members Full Story
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UT Regents Vote to Revamp Review Process for Professors
Under the new rules, tenured UT System faculty members will receive two kinds of post-tenure reviews: yearly reviews and “comprehensive reviews” that will occur at least every six years. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: Dying Citrus Trees, Border Coal Mining
In the latest Texas Tribune Weekend Insider, dying citrus trees in the Rio Grande Valley and a battle along the border over a proposed coal mining site. Full Story
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TribLive: Gallego on Obama's Contraception Mandate
At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, objected to President Obama's mandate requiring Catholic charities to cover the cost of contraceptive services in their employee health insurance plans. Full Story
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Perry Targets "Left-Wing, Pro-Abortion Radicals" in CPAC Speech
Gov. Rick Perry targeted “left-wing, pro-abortion radicals” in a speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, blaming the Obama administration for the state’s stand-off over the Women’s Health Program. Full Story
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Humane Society Wants Tougher Exotic Pet Rules
Animal protection organizations are pushing for legislation in Texas that further regulates ownership of exotic animals as pets, but one East Texas resident says she'll fight to keep her 22-year-old African lion. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 9, 2012
After roaring back to life on Tuesday, Rick Santorum has a plan to win the Republican presidential nomination — and it may involve Texas. Full Story
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State's Electric Capacity Under Scrutiny
Last summer’s record heat pushed the Texas power grid to the brink. As Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, a state House committee today will look into what's being done to prevent that from happening again. Full Story
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Industry, Political Players Drive Proposed Rules on Adult Stem Cell Therapy
The Texas Medical Board, this week considering rules governing adult stem cell treatments, has had no shortage of input — from Gov. Rick Perry and the doctor who injected him with his own stem cells last summer, among others. Full Story
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What if There's a Mega-Drought? Comptroller Considers Impact
A report released Wednesday by the Texas comptroller's office looks at the impact of the current drought and other scenarios. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 118
On this week's TribCast, Ben, Ross, Emily and Morgan discuss redistricting, public school accountability testing and the controversy involving Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 8, 2012
Your afternoon reading: resurgent Santorum visits North Texas; state sales tax collections beat expectations; Cornyn says "careless rhetoric" on immigration has hurt Republicans Full Story
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Lawmakers Scrutinized as STOCK Vote Approaches
In a political season that has revolved around questions of transparency and fiscal integrity, lawmakers in the U.S. House are getting ready to vote on the STOCK Act. But many of them — including several from Texas — are still under scrutiny. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 8, 2012
Focus may have shifted to a resurgent Rick Santorum, but Ron Paul notched a victory of his own on Tuesday. Full Story
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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News
The wait for primary election dates and political maps continues, and candidates are filling the time trying to win endorsements and raise money. Full Story
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Catholic Texans Fight Contraception Mandate
Catholic employers in Texas say a federal requirement for contraception coverage violates their religious rights, and some say they do not plan to comply with the mandate. Full Story
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UT Regents May Step Up Scrutiny of Professors
When the University of Texas System regents meet in San Antonio today and Thursday, accountability will be back on the agenda, in the form of more frequent performance reviews for tenured professors and criminal record checks for certain employees. Full Story
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