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2015
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Health care
Amid Health Commission Contracting Fallout, Abbott Calls for Review
UPDATED: Gov.-elect Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the creation of an independent “strike force” to review the state’s largest health agency, specifically how it awards contracts to private vendors.
Posted inEnergy, Environment
New in Trib+Water: Little Relief for Edwards Aquifer
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: an easing drought is not yet providing relief for the Edwards Aquifer, Marvin Nichols reservoir stays in state water plan and an interview with Greg Flores of the San Antonio Water System.
Posted inState Government
Meet Your 84th Texas Legislature: White. Male. Middle-Aged. Christian.
What does the Texas Legislature look like? A lot like this, according to a Tribune analysis of demographics under the Pink Dome. While the makeup of the Lege is changing by the session, it remains out of whack with the Texas population.
Posted in
Politics
Slideshow: Day One of the 84th Legislature
On the first day of the 84th Legislature, state lawmakers were sworn into office amidst family and friends. Afterwards, the House re-elected Joe Straus speaker, while the Senate made Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa president pro tempore.
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Energy
The Brief: Jan. 14, 2015
A video of a confrontation between open-carry activists and a lawmaker drew attention to the group’s tactics on Tuesday.
Posted inState Government
While Drought Eases, Edwards Aquifer Gets Little Relief
Experts are saying that although the drought in Texas may ease in some parts of the state in coming months, there is still trouble ahead for water levels in the Edwards Aquifer.
Posted inState Government
The Bookshelf: Jan. 14, 2015
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Your Water Footprint.
Posted inState Government
Decreasing Water Demand May Hurt Utilities
Despite the drought that persists in Western states, water utilities may actually be facing decreasing demand for water as cities implement water conservation measures.
Posted inState Government
The Q&A: Greg Flores
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Greg Flores, vice president of state legislative affairs for the San Antonio Water System.
