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  December 2008 - Texas Monthly
The Republic of Chad
Brian D. Sweany
  December 29, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman - hard copy
Legislators: Textbook spending is outdated
Kate Alexander
  December 29, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman - print
Legislators: Textbook spending is outdated
Kate Alexander
  December 29, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman - web
Should textbooks or technology be Texas' spending priority?
Kate Alexander
  November 26, 2008 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch to serve fourth term in Texas House of Representatives
  November 23, 2008 - The Dallas Moning News
Texas lawmakers look to rein in higher-ed cost
Robert T. Garrett
  November 21, 2008 - The Dallas Moning News
Dallas' high-profile dropout tactic lured a few, but results unclear
Joanna Cattanach
  November 20, 2008 - North Texas Daily
Texas reps consider law school money
Courtney Roberts
  November 19, 2008 - Blanco County News
Rush to file legislation for upcoming session begins
Ed Sterling
  November 19, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
As college costs grow, so do leaders' paychecks
Holly Hacker
  November 16, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
Board puts stiff controls on state's next budget cycle
April Castro
  November 14, 2008 - Quorum Report
LBB Sets $79.7 Billion Budget Cap
Harvey Kronberg
  November 12, 2008 - Texparte Blog
UNT law school proposal back to Legislature
Jeanne Graham
  November 7, 2008 - Park Cities People
Most PC Voters Backed McCain
Terry Webster
  November 6, 2008 - D Magazine FrontBurner Blog
Carol Reed’s Election Postmortem
Glenn Hunter
  November 5, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Dallas County Democrats gain ground in state House
Ian McCann
  November 4, 2008 -
Earliest Returns: Dems Showing Strength in Dallas Area House Races, Close Contests Showing Up in Harris County
Harvey Kronberg
  November 4, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Angie Chen Button, Dan Branch winners
Mark Norris
  October 31, 2008 - Dallas Observer - Unfair Park Blog
Suddenly, Jerry Jones is the Most Popular Guy in Sports
Patrick Michels
  October 29, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Election Possibilities Fuel Speculation on Resurrected House Speaker's Race
Mike Hailey
  October 28, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Republicans Surge Back into Fundraising Lead in Hottest House Battles
Mike Hailey
  October 26, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Candidates spar over education platforms
Mark Norris
  October 20, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Editorial Board Recommendations for 2008 Election
Editorial Board
  October 8, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Democrats Fare Better in Fundraising in Most Competitve State House Races
Mike Hailey
  October 4, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch serves Dallas well
Opinion/Editorials
  October 4, 2008 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Hundreds of North Texans turn out to protest – and support – Palin
Anna M. Tinsley
  October 3, 2008 - Trading Markets
Sarah Palin follows debate with Dallas visit
  September 24, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
Editorial: We recommend Branch in Texas House District 108
Opinion/Editorials
  September 21, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman
'Rich' label worries districts
Molly Bloom and Andrea Lorenz
  September 17, 2008 - Waco Tribune-Herald
Editorial: More Flagship Universities
Editorial
  September 14, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman
Lawmaker vows to push for more top-tier universities
Ralph K.M. Haurwitz
  September 11, 2008 - North American Windpower
Wind Coalition Announces Wind Champions
NAW Staff
  September 7, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Mayor Tom Leppert, Dallas ISD leaders go door-to-door to woo dropouts back to school
Sherry Jacobson
  September 6, 2008 - NBC5i
Volunteers Go Door-To-Door To Convince Kids To Stay In School
  September 6, 2008 - The Monitor - Rio Grande Valley
Valley school districts among many to ask voters to approve tax rate increases
Andrew Kreighbaum
  September 4, 2008 - The Daily Texan
Universities anticipate budget increase
Andrew Kreighbaum
  September 3, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman
More than 100 Texas school districts to ask voters to increase taxes
Kate Alexander
  September 1, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Crashes involving elderly fall slightly; year-old Katie's law could see changes
Brian Whitley
  August 29, 2008 - Lone Star Report
Interview: Dan Branch Talks School Finance
William Lutz
  August 29, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Starting Gates
Mike Hailey
  August 28, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
More school districts ask voters to raise tax rates
Ericka Mellon
  August 26, 2008 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tarrant County school districts hope for funding relief from lawmakers
Mark Agee
  August 22, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Plano, Wylie educators named Region 10 teachers of the year
Emily Powell
  August 21, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
'Robin Hood' law touches record number of Texas schools
Terrence Stutz
  July 30, 2008 - Bond Buyer
Texas schools wonder how to address court's ruling on bilingual education
Richard Williamson
  July 27, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Texas schools wonder how to address court's ruling on bilingual education
Michael E. Young
  July 27, 2008 - WFAA Fort Worth/Dallas
Texas schools wonder how to address court's ruling on bilingual education
Michael E. Young
  July 25, 2008 - Quorum Report
Rep. Branch previews some items likely to make it into his report next September
Harvey Kronberg
  July 24, 2008 - Old Government Road Blog
Add One More To The List Of Fans For A UNT Law School
Jake Hatlin
  July 21, 2008 - Old Government Road Blog
The Races That Weren't Meant To Be - Show Me The Money Part III
Jake Hatlin
  July 18, 2008 - Old Government Road Blog
The Races That Weren't Meant To Be - Show Me The Money Part II
Jake Hatlin
  July 16, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Price Tag Soars in CC House Race as Four Dozen Join $100,000 Club
Mike Hailey
  July 16, 2008 - Quorum Report
New round of discussion on laptop funding for schools ahead
Harvey Kronberg
  July 15, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Florence Shapiro seeks to raise money for possible U.S. Senate bid
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
  July 15, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Democratic Challenger Flexes Fundraising Muscle as Campaign Reports Flow into State
Mike Hailey
  July 10, 2008 - Park Cities News
Speaker Craddick appoints Rep. Branch to Legislative Budget Board
  July 9, 2008 - Cameron Herald
Study shows school kids not up to fitness standards
Ed Sterling
  July 9, 2008 - Jasper Newsboy
Fitness testing of schoolchildren shows improvement
Ed Sterling
  July 6, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Point of Contact: Rep. Dan Branch
Sunday Commentary
  July 5, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses: North Texas keeps its voice
Opinion/Editorials
  July 3, 2008 - Texas Weekly
Political People and Their Moves
  July 2, 2008 - Dallas Blog
Branch appointed to Legislative Budget Board
Will Lutz
  July 2, 2008 - Dallas Morning News - Trail Blazers Blog
Branch adds to his budget creds
Karen Brooks
  July 2, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Branch's Appointment Sparks Speculation
on Musical Committee Chair Game in House

Mike Hailey
  July 1, 2008 - Office of Speaker Craddick
Speaker Craddick appoints Rep. Branch to LBB
Press Release
  July 1, 2008 - Austin American-Statesmen
Changes on the Legislative Budget Board
  June 30, 2008 - Quorum Report
FRED HILL RESIGNS FROM LBB; SPEAKER SET TO APPOINT BRANCH AS REPLACEMENT
Harvey Kronberg
  June 30, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Budget strain starts to show
Laurie Fox
  June 17, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
McCain needs Latino votes, too
William McKenzie
  June 17, 2008 - Bond Buyer
Big-Time Irony in Texas
Richard Williamson and Jason Philyaw
  June 16, 2008 - Old Government Road
The Game of Musical Chairs Is Upon Us
Jake Hatlin
  June 15, 2008 - San Antonio Express-News
2 districts stalling on fingerprint discoveries
Eva Ruth Moravec
  June 15, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas County GOP chairman says party needs a game plan
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
  June 14, 2008 - Texas Politics Blog
A Different Message
Janet Elliot
  June 14, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
All eyes on Hutchison as officeholders map plans
Christy Hoppe
  June 13, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Show-Stopping State Convention Speech Sparks Speculation on U.S. Senate Race
Mike Hailey
  June 12, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Republicans to fortify positions at state convention
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
  June 9, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Middle-class need college aid, too
Opinion/Editorials
  May 29, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Official: Texas dropout plan not a voucher sneak attack
Terrence Stutz
  May 28, 2008 - San Antonio Express-News
Funding plan needs a major overhaul
Editorial
  May 20, 2008 - San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber Today
Newsletter
  May 20, 2008 - Roll Call
Several House Incumbents are Very Entrenched
David M. Drucker
  May 12, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
Texas schools warn inflation could bankrupt many districts
Gary Scharrer
  May 12, 2008 - Old Government Road Blog
The Takeover Class of 2002. . .3 Sessions Later
Jake Hatlin
  May 11, 2008 - San Antonio Express-News
Inflation imperils school districts
Gary Scharrer
  May 10, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Legislature Brimming with Potential Contenders for Statewide Positions
Mike Hailey
  May 9, 2008 - McAlen Monitor
Colleges and school districts urge Legislature to give more money to education
Jennifer L. Berghom
  May 2, 2008 - Pegasus News Wire
Texas Woman University schedules spring commencement May 10
Press Release
  April 26, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
Cy-Fair ISD facing decision on home-tax exemptions
Ericka Mellon
  April 6, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
D-FW needs top-tier university
Opinion/Editorials
  March 29, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman
Yudof's legacy at UT System mostly positive, lucrative
April Castro
  March 29, 2008 - Sacramento Bee
Presumptive UC president knows lean times for higher education
April Castro
  March 26, 2008 - Laredo Morning Times
UT leader excels at hustling
April Castro
  March 26, 2008 - San Jose Mercury News
Prospective UC head brings experience
April Castro
  March 26, 2008 -San Francisco Chronicle
Presumptive UC president knows lean times for higher education
April Castro
  March 25, 2008 - Valley Morning Star
Yudof's legacy at UT System mostly positive, lucrative
April Castro
  March 25, 2008 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Yudof's legacy at UT System mostly positive, lucrative
April Castro
  March 25, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
Yudof's legacy at UT System mostly positive, lucrative
April Castro
  March 21, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle
Texas Chancellor Tapped for UC Post
Tanya Schevitz
  March 4, 2008 - Euro News
Poll Shows Small Swing in Clinton's Favor
  February 29, 2008 - Park Cities People
Bus Safety Law, Costs Miss HPISD
Curtis Ippolito
  February 21, 2008 - Que Pasa
Higher Ed Committee Chair Visits UTEP
Kimberley Miller
  February 21, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Group tackles aid for college
Holly K. Hacker
  February 9, 2008 - ABC KTRK TV - Houston
Warning for C. Texas School District
Associated Press
  February 9, 2008 - CBS 11TV - DFW/Fort Worth
TEA Official Warns District That Hasn't Paid
Associated Press
  February 9, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Drop the Phone: State should restrict cellphones in school zones
Opinion/Editorials
  February 8, 2008 - San Antonio Express-News
School district resists revenue sharing
Gary Scharrer
  February 8, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Education official warns district that hasn't paid
April Castro
  February 8, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
Wimberley leaders may forgo 'Robin Hood' payment
Gary Scharrer
  February 6, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Campaigns head to Texas to give state a say
Gromer Jeffers, Jr.
  February 5, 2008 - UT Dallas News Center
Texas House Speaker Visits UT Dallas Campus
Press Release
  February 4, 2008 - Fox4 News - Dallas-Fort Worth
Video - Investigation: Missing State Property
Becky Oliver
  January 30, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Candidate Questionnaire
Opinion/Editorials
  January 30, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Financing College
Opinion/Editorials
  January 28, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Taking aim at 'Robin Hood'
Terrence Stutz
  January 25, 2008 - Dallas Business Journal
Mayor marshalls troop for downtown initiative
Dave Moore
  January 23, 2008 - East Texas Review
School lobby requests more formula money
  January 22, 2008 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Court fairly upheld Texas' moment of silence
Opinion/Editorials
  January 18, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Texas House Money Leaders
Mike Hailey
  January 18, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Making College Affordable
Opinion/Editorials
  January 17, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Tax reform not enough to fix money woes, Texas school districts tell lawmakers
By Terrence Stutz
  January 17, 2008 - San Antonio Express-News
School officials lambaste financing
By Gary Scharrer
  January 16, 2008 - KXAN - NBC Austin
State Reps Examine Education Funding System
By Ellen McNamara
  January 16, 2008 - Capitol Inside
Republican House Hopeful Has Dad's Help While Democrat Tops Quarter-Million Mark
By Mike Hailey
  January 10, 2008 - Capitol Inside
State Senate Freshman Proposes Tax Overhaul with Tradeoffs and Return to Old Business Levy
By Mike Hailey
  January 9, 2008 - Texas Monthly News
89 House Seats will be contested in 2008
By Paul Burka
  January 9, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Locally, few contested races in primaries
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
  January 5, 2008 - Dallas Morning News
Texas school's moment of silence upheld after Carrollton couple's challenge
By Stephanie Sandoval
  January 4, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman
Court Upholds Texas Moment of Silence Law
By April Castro

 

 

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