The Land Commissioner weighs in on the titanic clash of Rick vs. Kay.
State Government
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2010: Here We Go Again
Another day, another debate, another Debra Medina dis.
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State Government
TribBlog: Alexander Out, Davis In
House Speaker Joe Straus named Denise Davis his new chief of staff and said former Rep. Clyde Alexander, who had held that post, will become a senior advisor.
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Public Education
TribBlog: Can Cash for Teachers Fix Poor Schools?
“Not even Jesus could save everybody,” one teacher laments.
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Demographics
The Brief: January 12, 2010
Just because the Republican debates will make for good television, don’t forget the joys of a live show. Today, the State Board of Education is coming to town
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Public Education
Still Restrained
Texas educators forcibly pinned down students with disabilities as many times in 2009 as they did in 2008, despite efforts to curb the practice.
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Jerry Patterson: Why I’m a Big Fan of Obama
You know, don’t you, that the Land Commissioner is being facetious when he says that?
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Higher Education
Guest Column: The 2010 Agenda: Business
To restore jobs lost during the recession and to prepare for those ready to enter the job market, Texas must create more than two million jobs in the next decade. A key factor in achieving this target is having educated employees available to fill positions as they become available.
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Mapping it Out
Census offices across Texas are gearing up to collect data for the 2010 census. Population growth in Texas is expected to bring the state 3 to 4 new congressional seats. Ben Philpott, who’s covering politics for KUT News and the Tribune, says it will also lead to another round of redistricting battles between Democrats and Republicans.
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Politics
Mapping It Out
What does the 2010 census mean for 2011 redistricting? Ben Philpott filed this report for KUT News and the Tribune.