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State Government
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Criminal Justice
Time’s Up
The political window is about to close: Today’s the last day to become a candidate in the 2010 state elections. What we know so far is that the ballot will have a fireworks show at the top, with contested and well-financed gubernatorial primaries on both sides. A couple of statewide Democratic races will be competitive, but with incumbents seeking reelection on the Republican side, there’s little action there.
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Money Matters
The four major gubernatorial campaigns will spend big bucks — maybe as much as $60 million — between now and the March 2 primary. What is that deluge of cash and advertising going to look like? Ben Philpott, who’s covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report.
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State Government
Last Man Standing
As a holiday gift to Tribune readers, I’m pleased to present Last Man Standing, my documentary about the 2002 Texas House race between Rick Green and Patrick Rose.
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Candidate Video: Geoff Bailey
Geoff Bailey’s “Better Know a Candidate” video submission. Bailey is Republican running for House District 102, the seat currently held by state Rep. Carol Kent, D-Dallas.
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Demographics
TribBlog: Not-so-happy New Year’s Eve for MALDEF
The Third Court of Appeals in Austin said the Texas Department of Public Safety does not have to halt its policy that prevents some legal U.S. residents from getting driver’s licenses.
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Criminal Justice
On the Records: What the Big App-le Can Teach Us About Open Government
Is NYC bigger than Texas when it comes to releasing government records?
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State Government
2010: Ham on Wry
Can you do better than the “Davey Dewhurst sandwich”? A year-end Texas Tribune contest.
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State Government
2010: Running Lite
David Dewhurst will seek reelection on the Republican side, effectively ending that party’s primary for lieutenant governor. But the Democrats are still stirring the pot. Ronnie Earle, the former Travis County DA is in. As of earlier today, Austin restauranteur Marc Katz is in. Will Linda Chavez-Thompson sign up?
