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State of the Union

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Posted on February 10, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Analysis: For Hints To Next Year’s Fights At The Texas Capitol, Watch The Investment Advisors

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 6, 2018 · The political debates of this election year will foreshadow some of the issues you'll see when the Texas Legislature meets next year, but some of the best clues — sports gambling is one example — come from the financial advisors to public sector investors.

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Supreme Court Ruling Is A Big Win For Sports Gamblers — Unless You’re In Texas

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 15, 2018 · Experts say there’s still a long way to go before legalized sports betting in the Lone Star State is a reality, but could the High Court’s decision have other implications here?

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Gov. Abbott’s legislative priorities (Feb. 22, 2023)

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Posted on February 22, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to be "heavily involved" in the effort to establish school vouchers this legislative session and backs criminalization of some health care treatments for transgender kids.

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