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Fivethirtyeight is the ultimate political junkies’ Web site. It is probability-driven. Fantasy baseball addicts (of whom I am one) will be familiar with the principals: Will Carroll and Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus, which specializes in detailed statistical analyses of player performance. I bought it for a couple of years but found a rival publication, [...]
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When Steve Munisteri was elected chair of the state Republican party, I wrote in my report on the GOP state convention that his defeat of the ultraconservative Cathy Adams was a positive development for the state Republican party. Now I’m not so sure. Munisteri went off the deep end when he told GOP candidates for [...]
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GOP Gov. Rick Perry upped the ante on the question of whether he'll debate Democratic challenger Bill White. Perry -- who has said he won't debate unless White releases his income tax returns from his time as deputy energy secretary...
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Cuts rile teacher groups
9/1/2010 3:32 PM
Teacher groups reacted strongly today to proposed budget cuts they say would cripple public education. Education CommissionerRobert Scott Education Commissioner Robert Scott defended his agency's proposal to cut at least $260 million as a result of instruction from the state's...
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  1. Re: Press Release: Villarreal Calls for Balancing the Budget Without Abandoning Higher Education

    Oops, seems the Republicans ran a little short of money again. So, they are going to follow the trie...

    --Ken

  2. Re: Press Advisory: Women's Health Program - Saving Money & Strengthening Families

    What a great idea! It only makes sense to prevent problems before they happen. Not only are there ...

    --Matt

  3. Re: Appointed to the Select Committees on School Finance, Fiscal Stability

    Although it may never pass muster with the voters, I feel the only way we can address the funding ne...

    --d34415

 
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Statesman Article: "Solar on the Horizon"

Texas might seem an unlikely candidate for the world's solar market leader. But with the combination of an expansive solar resource, recent success with wind power, extensive natural gas installations, competitive electricity markets and commitment to add...

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Wrong Kind of Leadership on Climate Change

Governor Perry announced yesterday that Texas is challenging the EPA's ruling that global warming gases pose a threat to public health.  Instead of leading the charge against addressing climate change, Texas should be a leader in developing the new c...

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New Texas Green Jobs Guidebook

If Texas gets serious about leading the new clean energy economy, there is huge potential for new jobs, new businesses, and economic growth.  But green jobs aren't just a hope for the future. They are out there right now.  The Environm...

My op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News: Everyone Wins With Voluntary Solar Program

Texans care about conserving energy, but investing in solar power has not — up until now — made economic sense for most of us. We are a pragmatic people. But imagine if putting solar panels on our houses or even geothermal systems did not require a big up...

Getting ready to hit the ground running in January: Interim Charges

Before everyone disappears for the holidays, I want to remind advocates and citizens concerned about state policy to be ready to hit the ground running early next year.  In January and February, House Committees will start holding hearings on interim...

Heading to Renewable Energy Industry Conference

Driving to Austin for the Renewable Energy Industry Association conference. I'm receiving their State Leadership award for my bill on city loans for solar panels and energy efficiency.

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