Video: A Conversation with Ron Kirk
Full video of my 10/14 conversation with former United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk. Full Story
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The Ticket: The First Democratic Debate
This week on The Ticket: Jay Root and Ben Philpott talk with Evan Smith about how Texas could play a defining role in both party primaries. And Jay and Ben offer their analysis of the first Democratic presidential debate. Full Story
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Kirk Supports Clinton Despite her Opposition to Trade Deal
Former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Wednesday he still supports Hillary Clinton, who lauded the Trans-Pacific Partnership he helped negotiate during her tenure as secretary of state but has more recently opposed it. Full Story
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![U.S. Trade Rep. Ron Kirk speaking at the state Democratic convention on June 8, 2012.]()
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Patrick Signals Interest in More Tax Cuts in 2017
Following a legislative session in which lawmakers debated whether to cut property taxes, business taxes, sales taxes or a combination of the three, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaled an interest Wednesday in continuing the conversation. Full Story
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Hurd Continues to Out-Raise Gallego
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, maintained a financial advantage over his likely Democratic rival for Texas' 23rd Congressional District — the man he unseated, former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego — in the most recent campaign period. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego (left) was ousted by Republican Will Hurd, right, in the 2014 CD-23 contest.]()
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God & Governing: Revisit the Project
In the 2015 Texas legislative session, state lawmakers frequently used their religious beliefs to defend their policymaking. Take a look back at "God & Governing," our documentary-style series on the role lawmakers' personal faith played in their legislating. Full Story
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Cruz Skeptical of Ending Military Transgender Ban
The U.S. armed forces should not serve as a "cauldron for social experiments" U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said in Iowa, expressing skepticism about the military's move to end its ban on transgender soldiers. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, holds a meet and greet at a Pizza Ranch restaurant Monday in Rockwell City, Iowa. While campaigning for president earlier in the day in Fort Dodge, he said it would be "lunacy" for party leaders to mess with the 2020 primary schedule.]()
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Dan Patrick Asks Senators to Study Fetal Tissue, Panama Canal
Fetal tissue used for scientific research tops the list of topics Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked Texas senators on the Health and Human Services Committee to study before the Legislature reconvenes in 2017. Full Story
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Paul Campaign Fiercely Guards Libertarian Base as Cruz Looms
The presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is fiercely guarding its libertarian base against GOP rival Ted Cruz. Full Story
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Texas Mulls Who Profits From Medicaid
A recent high-profile battle over funding therapy services for poor and disabled kids has been cast as budget-ax-wielding lawmakers against suffering children. But there's plenty at stake for some for-profit companies as well. Full Story
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God & Governing: The Unedited Interviews
As part of our "God & Governing" project, we sat down with two-dozen Texas elected officials to hear how their faith guides their decision-making. Check out the full, unedited interviews with everyone from Attorney General Ken Paxton to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Full Story
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In Volkswagen Challenge, Paxton Wants to Do It Himself
Seeking to fight scandal-plagued Volkswagen alone, Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking two Texas counties to halt their lawsuits against the automaker. Full Story
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Santorum Says GOP Fails to Connect with Workers
The Democratic Party has done a better job than the Republican Party connecting with low-income voters frustrated by a persistent “wealth gap,” GOP presidential contender Rick Santorum said in North Texas Monday. Full Story
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Upcoming San Antonio Rally Key to Clinton's National Strategy
Hillary Clinton's visit to San Antonio later this week will kick off a concerted outreach to Latino voters nationally. But supporters say the campaign is also hoping to run the table in the Texas primary in March. Full Story
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![Former state Senator Leticia Van de Putte at the mic. To her left, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, and state Sen. Carlos "Charlie" Uresti, D-San Antonio, in San Antonio on Oct. 12, 2015.]()
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Cruz: Changing Primary Schedule Would Be "Lunacy"
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz opened a packed swing through early-voting Iowa on Monday by blasting leaders in his own party for contemplating changes to the presidential primary calendar, calling it “lunacy” and a “terrible idea.” Full Story
![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, holds a meet and greet at a Pizza Ranch restaurant Monday in Rockwell City, Iowa. While campaigning for president earlier in the day in Fort Dodge, he said it would be "lunacy" for party leaders to mess with the 2020 primary schedule.]()
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Bill Flores to Run for U.S. House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, said Monday he intends to seek the gavel of the United States House of Representatives if his colleague, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, doesn't. Full Story
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With Growing Focus on Iowa, Cruz Plans Blitz
Ted Cruz is preparing for an aggressive schedule of events in Iowa as his presidential campaign increases its overall focus on the first early-voting state. Full Story
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![Presidential contender and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks with a supporter at the opening of his first Iowa office in Urbandale, Iowa on Sept. 26, 2015.]()
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Analysis: Patrick Makes An Old Bill Come Due
Legislation that would have blocked public employees from paying union or association dues with paycheck deductions failed last session. But the Senate is reopening the issue, and it could play against a powerful House chairman up for reelection next year. Full Story
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![State Rep. Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, debates an amendment to SB19, an ethics bill on May 26, 2015.]()
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God & Governing: Lawmakers on Their Faith
As part of our "God & Governing" documentary series, we've collected short video clips of two-dozen Texas lawmakers explaining how their personal religious beliefs drive their policymaking in the state Capitol. Take a look. Full Story
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Video: Ivy Taylor Talks "Bridging the Digital Divide"
At The Washington Post's "Bridging the Digital Divide" event, San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor and Abby Livingston, D.C. bureau chief for The Texas Tribune, discuss how critical digital literacy is to the economic growth of cities. Full Story
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