In this episode of the TribCast, Evan, Reeve, Ben and Mark chatter about Leo Berman, David Simpson, Jeff Wentworth and David Dewhurst.
David Dewhurst
Posted in
State Government
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 73
๏ปฟIn this week’s TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben discuss statements by the Legislative Budget Board, the situation with gambling bills, and the saga of Willie Nelson.
Posted in
Economy
State Senate, Facing Tight Budget, Hunts Revenue
The Texas Senate isnโt allowed to raise money. Itโs right there in the stateโs Constitution, which says all revenue bills must originate in the House. But there it goes, looking for โnon-tax revenuesโ to put enough meat on the skimpy proposed budget to get senators to vote for it.
Posted in
Health care
Guy Clifton: The TT Interview
The Houston neurosurgeon, author and frequent health care adviser to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on his support for the individual insurance mandate, why cutting provider rates to rescue the budget is misguided and how far Texas would trim Medicaid if given the permission.
Posted in
Criminal Justice
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 68
This week’s TribCast features Ross, Reeve, Ben and Emily discussing the University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll, the buzz about Medicaid and concealed carry on college campuses.
Posted in
Health care
TPPF, State Leaders: Medicaid Growth Is “Unsustainable”
A conservative think tank and Republican state leaders gathered this morning to offer their solutions to the state’s “unsustainable” Medicaid cost crunch.
Posted in
University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Senate Race Wide Open as Voters Are Glum About Future
Most Texas voters haven’t decided, but if they voted today, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst would lead the field for the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.
Posted in
Health care
Dewhurst, Nelson Unveil Health Care Bills
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine, introduced two bills Wednesday they believe could save the state a significant amount of money and produce “healthy patient outcomes.”
Posted in
Health care
Dewhurst, Nelson Unveil Health Care Bills
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine, introduced two bills Wednesday they believe will save the state money by increasing “healthy patient outcomes.”
Posted in
Health care
Texas vs. “Obamacare”: How the Words Stack Up
Senate lawmakers unveiled bills today to reform how health care is paid for and how providers are held accountable for patient outcomes. Here’s a look at how the wording of Texas’ proposed reform legislation compares to the wording of the often-maligned federal health care reform law in Washington.