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Full Show: TxDOT Considers Defunding Grand Parkway Project Segments, And Public Attitudes Toward Public Schools (Aug. 6, 2019)

Posted on August 6, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss TxDOT's plans to defund some of the Grand Parkway segments and a recent poll that examines public attitudes toward public schools. We also find out if Texas Democrats could reclaim the State House of Representatives in 2020. Plus, Houston writer Katherine Center talks about her latest novel, Things You Save in a Fire.

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WATCH: Attorney General Barr Faces Questions On Mueller Report From Senate Judiciary Committee

Posted on May 1, 2019 · The Senate hearing promises to be a dramatic showdown as Barr defends his actions before Democrats who accuse him of spinning the investigation's findings.

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Here’s A Look At Who’s Interested In Replacing Straus As House Speaker

Posted on March 19, 2018 · The Texas House is in the midst of a months-long scramble for control. Here's an updated look at who is running to lead the chamber after Speaker Joe Straus steps down as well as who may soon throw their hats in the ring.

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Here’s A Look At The Local Races For Texas House

Posted on February 22, 2018 · Here is a look into the race for seats in the Texas House

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As Early Voting Begins, A Preview Of The March 6 Primary In Texas

Posted on February 19, 2018 · The first day of early voting for the March 6 Texas primary begins tomorrow. Houston Matters previews the races and recaps how the primary works.

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Trump Signs 2 Year Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown

Posted on February 9, 2018 · The president's signature ends the second partial government shutdown in three weeks. The budget agreement struck in Congress adds billions for the military, domestic programs and disaster relief

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UPDATE: Big Budget Deal In Senate Hailed As ‘Genuine Breakthrough’

Posted on February 7, 2018 · Senate leaders have reached a budget pact to increase spending for the Pentagon and domestic programs, offering a reprieve from fiscal fights that have been a cloud over Capitol Hill

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GOP Congressman Expelled From Arizona House Due To Sexual Misconduct

Posted on February 1, 2018 · This expulsion is the first since the beginning of the #metoo movement

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Trump To Make Bipartisan Pitch To A Divided Country In His First State Of The Union

Posted on January 30, 2018 · A senior administration official said that the theme of Tuesday's speech will be "building a safe, strong and proud America" and will highlight economic growth and other successes of the past year.

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GOP Closer To Big Win With House Tax Vote; Senate Unclear

Posted on November 17, 2017 · Democrats said the tax measure would give outsized benefits to the wealthy and saddle millions of moderate-income Americans with tax increases

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Gov. Abbott Endorses Primary Challenger To Houston-Area Rep. Sarah Davis

Posted on November 13, 2017 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday endorsed a primary challenger to a sitting member of the Legislature, state Rep. Sarah Davis, a Houston-area Republican.

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El Paso Democrat Draws Influential Endorsement In Bid To Replace U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke

Posted on October 19, 2017 · A major women's group with a vast fundraising network endorsed former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar Thursday in her bid to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso.

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Here’s Where The Texas Legislature Is On Abbott’s Special Session Issues

Posted on July 27, 2017 · Gov. Greg Abbott called the 85th Texas Legislature back for a special session beginning July 18, initially to pass legislation needed to keep five state agencies in operation, and then to address a longer list of proposals for everything from restroom regulations to local tree ordinances. The governor opened a total of 20 for consideration; this is our constantly updated look at the Legislature’s progress during the 30-day special session.

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Turner Will Lobby In Austin In Support Of The Pension Reform Bill

Posted on May 3, 2017 · The Texas House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on it on Saturday.

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Almost 100 Days In, ‘Trumpism’ Is Still Not Clearly Defined

Posted on April 25, 2017 · Donald Trump is a man who's made a life out of branding. But as president, the brand is muddled — is he a protectionist looking out for the little guy or has he gone "mainstream"?