Texas’ Top Voucher Vendor Taps Abbott Allies in Contract Bid, Program Rollout
The New York firm Odyssey is now running the state’s lucrative voucher scheme with a little help from the governor’s friends.
Politics
Perry’s Presidential Non-Campaign
The governor's national shrink-the-government act is humming along. But the will you/won't you questions keep coming.
The Medicaid Withdrawal Myth
Ditching Medicaid wouldn't make for good politics or good policy
Stumper of the Week: Perry Too Powerful for Presidency
The nuttiest things said this week in Texas politics
The Speaker’s Race Goes Statewide
Despite the apparent support for Speaker Joe Straus, Warren Chisum may find the support he needs—by going outside the House
Time to Fight for the Poor
Bring back the war on poverty to save Main Street.
Claytie’s Water Scheme Hits a Bizarre Snag
Williams' bid to create his own water district suffers from too much democracy.