Brandi Grissom looks into the costly treatment of hepatitis C in Texas prisons, and Jay Root discusses his soon-to-be-published e-book about Gov. Rick Perry’s run for president.
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Criminal Justice
Wainwright to Resign From Texas Supreme Court
Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright is resigning at the end of the month to join an Austin law firm, the court announced Wednesday.
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Economy
Guest Column: Wake Up — Schools Are Failing
Texas local school bureaucrats are not graduating enough of our students ready for college or career. We need to wake up, and wake up now, to the deeper truth that it is time to stop blaming the messengers. It is time to fix the problem.
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Races Under the Radar
This week on the Newsreel: Races flying under the radar.
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Economy
Governors From Rival Parties and States Find Common Ground
At a time of bitter partisanship and fierce political competition, Republican Gov. Rick Perry and Democratic Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper found rare common ground Friday at a meeting about economic development strategies.
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Tribune Insider: Death Row Donors, Political Consultants, Paul Sadler
In this week’s edition of the Insider: death row organ donors, the future of Texas political consultants, wind power, a new concussion law and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler.
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Transportation
Plan for 85 MPH Road Draws Concerns Focused on Safety and Fairness
Plans to allow the highest posted speed limit in the country on a new Texas toll road are drawing warnings that the project is reckless, while local residents fear their interests are being ignored.
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Higher Education
Assistance Program for Migrant Students Hits Milestone at St. Edward’s
The federal College Assistance Migrant Program started in 1972 at four colleges, two of which were in Texas. Of those four, only St. Edward’s University in Austin has kept the program in continuous operation for 40 years.
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Races, Races, Committees and Races
This week, we hit some of the races remaining in Texas, Senate committee assignments and reporter Jay Root’s take on campaign consultants.
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Video: Democrats Proud of Diversity at DNC
Delegates at the 2012 Democratic National Convention reflect proudly on diversity in the party.
