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Texas Politics

Bye FeLEGEcia: A 2015 Texas Legislative Wrap-Up

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Ok everyone sing it with me... Ding Dong The Lege is Dead!   Which Ole Lege?  The TEXAS Lege!   Ding Dong The Texas Lege is DEAD!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js Though I guess it's up to your point of view on just how wicked it turned out to be. We'll turn to Ross Ramsey of The Texas Tribune to give a proper … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Growing Support For Texas Medicaid Expansion?

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Politicians tend to say a lot of things when on the campaign trail.  They make a barrage of promises to different audiences, trying to court voters at every turn.  The 2014 election was certainly no exception for Greg Abbott, who handily defeated Democratic challenger Wendy Davis just weeks ago. But sometimes what is not said is … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Judge Ed Emmett Pressures Austin Over ACA Expansion

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At an estimated population of over 4.3 million people, Harris County is the largest county in the state of Texas, and the third largest in the United States.  In population, Harris County is actually larger than 24 states. With those big numbers come big challenges, especially regarding healthcare costs.  Thanks to the belligerence of Republicans in … Continue Reading ››