The Evening Brief: Nov. 19, 2012
Your evening reading: women's health providers to appeal directly to federal government for funding; Paul calls secession a "deeply American principle"; F1 subsidy debate continues Full Story
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TribLive: New State Reps. on Health Policy
At this morning's TribLive conversation, incoming state Reps. Cecil Bell Jr., Giovanni Capriglione and Mary Gonzalez discussed what Texas should do about the Affordable Care Act now that President Obama has been re-elected. Full Story
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TribLive: New State Reps. on Public Education
At this morning's TribLive conversation, incoming state Reps. Cecil Bell Jr., Giovanni Capriglione and Mary Gonzalez talked about school finance, standardized testing and the prospect of school choice legislation in the 83rd Session. Full Story
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F1 Race Over, but Debate on Subsidies Continues
Austin's first Formula One race has been largely deemed a success. But state officials are still discussing whether to give as much as $250 million in tax subsidies to the race promoters. Full Story
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If There's a Way, There's a Will to Regulate Tuition
Since its deregulation in 2003, the average cost of tuition and fees at public Texas universities has increased by 90 percent. Some lawmakers are hoping the 2013 session will provide a chance to once again regulate the price of higher education. Full Story
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School Districts Could Lose Tax Incentive Powers
Chapter 313, a provision of the state's tax code that allows school districts to use tax cuts to lure large corporations, will expire unless lawmakers act to renew it next year. Full Story
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What if Bush Leapfrogged Other Texas Republicans?
The fresh face from the Bush political dynasty has thrown the political gauntlet, filing papers in anticipation of a 2014 political bid. Is George P. Bush a threat to Republicans who've been patiently waiting their turns? Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 19, 2012
Does George P. Bush have his sights set on the Governor's Mansion? Full Story
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