The Evening Brief: March 14, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry robocall blames Obama administration for women's health cuts; Americans Elect begins signature drive in Texas; poll shows Santorum leading in Texas Full Story
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![Gov. Rick Perry with wife Anita at a Williamson County Republican dinner in Round Rock, his first public appearance since leaving the presidential race.]()
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Inside Intelligence: About Those Political Odds...
For this week's nonscientific survey of government and political insiders, we asked who's likely to get beat in this year's elections, who would replace the lieutenant governor if he leaves, and whether the speaker of the House is safe. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 123
Reeve, Emily, Julian and Jim talk about Texas' role in the presidential primary, the future of the state's Women's Health Program, and the latest on Voter ID. Full Story
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Survey: Youths in State Lockup Concerned Over Violence by Their Peers
A new survey of youths at the Giddings State School finds they feel safe and hopeful about their future but still worry about violence by other youths. Full Story
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![Despite the statewide decrease in staff-on-youth assaults at juvenile correctional facilities, the rate of youth-on-youth assaults has increased following the 2007 legislative reforms.]()
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Urban Water Use Climbs Despite Restrictions
In 2011, residents of some large Texas cities increased their water usage — despite the widespread adoption of restrictions on lawn-watering. Full Story
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The Brief: March 14, 2012
Call it more wishful thinking, but last night's election results in Alabama and Mississippi have nudged Texas closer to the electoral spotlight. Full Story
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Claudia Kolker: The TT Interview
The contributing editor for the Houston Chronicle on her book, which chronicles several practices that first-generation immigrants bring to the U.S. Full Story
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Without Planned Parenthood, What's Next for Health Program?
A state rule that forces Planned Parenthood out of Texas' Women's Health Program takes effect today. But the transition will take a few weeks. Full Story
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![March 6th, 2012: Protest against Texas lawmakers decision regarding changed to the the Women's Health Program. the federal government is expected to cut funding for the program because Texas improperly excluded Planned Parenthood from its list of providers]()
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The Conservative Core and the 2012 Primary Elections
The February 2012 University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll shows a riptide of very conservative opinion is exerting a strong pull on state politics. Full Story
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