The Brief: April 9, 2014
The Greg Abbott campaign wants to make clear it is not calling for testing of 4-year-olds. Full Story
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Abbott Campaign: Pre-K Plan Does Not Mean More Tests
After questions were raised about language in a policy proposal that appears to call for the biannual testing of pre-kindergarten students, Greg Abbott’s campaign is clarifying his early education plan, saying he is not calling for such tests. Full Story
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The Brief: April 8, 2014
A special prosecutor's report appears to give a House panel all the ammunition it would need to recommend charges of impeachment against University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall Jr. — should they choose that route. Full Story
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The Brief: April 7, 2014
Because it's never too early to talk about 2016, here are a couple of reads for your Monday on what to expect from some high-profile Republicans should they pull the trigger on a White House run. Full Story
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The Brief: April 4, 2014
A special prosecutor wouldn't say whether Rick Perry committed a crime when he vetoed funds for the Travis County district attorney, but a case could be presented to a grand jury this month. Full Story
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Cyber Crimes Efforts That Abbott Touts Had Roots in Predecessor's Office
Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott often touts the work of his office’s Cyber Crimes Unit, which he established. A review of the unit’s history found that its work extends beyond Abbott’s tenure as attorney general. Full Story
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The Brief: April 3, 2014
A gunman killed three fellow soldiers and later killed himself Wednesday afternoon at Fort Hood, an incident which invariably brought back memories of the mass shooting on the military base in November 2009 that claimed 13 lives. Full Story
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Analysis: Abbott Aims Big on Education Reform, but He Must Aim Carefully
Gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott says he's looking “to make Texas the No. 1 education system in the United States within 10 years.” He has to find a way to suggest improvements while not criticizing his ally Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Brief: April 2, 2014
The Dallas Morning News has taken another look at wage disparities between men and women, this time expanding the focus to look at trends across the country and not just in Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: April 1, 2014
The focus of the governor's race swung back to public education on Monday with GOP candidate Greg Abbott rolling out a pre-K proposal in a Weslaco elementary school. Full Story
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Abbott: Tie Additional Pre-K Funding to Outcomes
Announcing the first of his education policy proposals Monday, Greg Abbott called for reforming pre-kindergarten programs before expanding access, saying that additional funding should be tied to academic outcomes. Full Story
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The Brief: March 31, 2014
Delegates to the GOP state convention in June could find themselves with another big immigration battle on their hands. Full Story
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Abbott, Davis Oil and Gas Records Show Contrast
Neither Greg Abbott nor Wendy Davis has spent much time talking about the energy industry and regulations. But Texans should have little trouble distinguishing their positions. Full Story
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The Brief: March 28, 2014
The absence of big-dollar Democratic donor Mikal Watts is starting to draw notice. Full Story
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The Brief: March 27, 2014
Executives with the electric carmaker Tesla Motors met on Wednesday with government officials in San Antonio, according to the San Antonio Express-News, a development sure to spur further talk about Texas' odds of landing the company's $5 billion battery plant. Full Story
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As AG Weighs Plastic Bag Laws, Dallas Passes Its Own
Amid debate over whether plastic bag bans violate the state's health and safety laws, Dallas on Wednesday became the largest city in Texas to pass an ordinance restricting use of the bags. Full Story
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The Brief: March 25, 2014
Tar balls from Saturday's spill of 168,000 gallons of fuel oil in into Galveston Bay began to wash ashore on Monday as officials assessed the long-term effects of the accident. Full Story
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Davis Renews Equal Pay Attack on Abbott
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis on Monday renewed her attack on her Republican opponent, Greg Abbott, for his opposition to a Texas version of the federal Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Full Story
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Video: Wendy Davis Talks Equal Pay, Gender Equity
Here's full video of state Sen. Wendy Davis' speech in Austin on Monday about equal pay and gender equity in the workplace — an issue she's made a centerpiece of her gubernatorial campaign. Full Story
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Video: Davis Asked About Her Legal Work, Affordable Care Act
Here's full video of state Sen. Wendy Davis answering questions Monday about her legal work, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion and funding transportation. Full Story
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