A day after his opponent notched support from a powerful oil and gas group, Rep. Jonathan Stickland drew the “reiterated” support of a petroleum PAC that has yet to raise any money.
Jim Malewitz
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.
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Oil and Gas PAC Backs Cargile Over Stickland
Andy Cargile has notched an endorsement from a leading oil and gas group — despite his opponent’s ties to the industry.
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Stickland TV Ad Touts Military Families Law
State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, has rolled out a new television ad touting a commitment to families. The 30-second ad references a bill Stickland helped push through the Legislature that allows children of active duty service members to receive excused absences in school while spending time with those parents or guardians.
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Ethics Debate Swirls in Race to Be the Next Railroad Commissioner
Ryan Sitton, a Republican candidate for railroad commissioner, says that if elected, he would remain involved with his company, which consults with some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies. Some of his opponents have raised concerns.
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Driller Sues Dallas for Denial of Drilling Rights
UPDATED: A natural gas producer is suing the city of Dallas, after the city denied the company drilling rights to mineral interests it had leased.
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Railroad Commission Hopeful Sitton Talks Energy Independence in Ad
Ryan Sitton, an oil and gas engineer running for Texas railroad commissioner, introduces himself in his first television ad, saying he will help Texas lead the U.S. to energy independence.
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Nuclear Waste Storage is on Lawmakers’ Agenda
Following instructions from House Speaker Joe Straus, Texas lawmakers plan to study the benefits of accepting high-level nuclear waste from around the country, a controversial proposition. But even if Texas seeks a waste facility, huge hurdles would stand in its way.
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Christian: Train Whistles an Education Tool in Railroad Commission Race
Wayne Christian says he is troubled that few voters seem to know much about the Railroad Commission’s duties, which do not include regulating trains. His campaign is handing out branded train whistles, which, he says, spark dialogue about the agency’s scope.
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GOP Railroad Commission Hopefuls Try to Be Different
Four Republicans running for Texas railroad commissioner are working to differentiate themselves. But speaking Thursday at a Republican Women of Austin luncheon, they found plenty upon which to agree.
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Former Railroad Commissioners Back Boyuls
Three former Texas railroad commissioners have endorsed Malachi Boyuls to fill Barry Smitherman’s open seat on the commission.