The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...frank in intention: "I'm the majority leader," he told reporters, "and we want more seats."The Hive Swarms "I guess..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...will take (until Aug. 26) to prevent a Senate quorum and completely shut down Gov. Rick Perry's second special..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Perry calls a third special re-redistricting session, and the Dems explore their options.

"...during the second-called session? In theory, Whitmire delivers a quorum -- but will they try to make him pay..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Column by Michael King

What Would Dunnam Do?

Advice to Wisconsin from the man that took Dems to Ardmore

"...Wisconsin lawmakers, and now Democrats in Indiana are using quorum-busting targets to break the GOP's anti-worker strategies. But Texas..."

Feb. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

The second special session ends with a whimper, but the re-redistricting battle rages elsewhere

"...Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, flanked by Republican senators, told reporters he remains disappointed that the absent Senate Democrats, aka..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Chapter Two: The Re-Redistricting Hearings Produce Much Heat, Little Light

"...All six sessions were reportedly raucous affairs -- dominated by hundreds of Democrats who..."

July 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

So Long to My Other Brother Daryl

Slusher remembers Janes

"...Daryl's biting wit and sarcasm made his reporting both informative and entertaining. One of his most devastating..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Is Perry's HPV Order Illegal?

One legal expert says Gov. Perry overstepped his authority with the HPV order; another says the authority doesn't even exist.

"...the Center for Public Policy Priorities. And in Tuesday's Quorum Report, Austin attorney and political-law expert Buck Wood goes..."

Feb. 7, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...during two terms in the Lege, but, according to Quorum Report, has been an Austin resident since the 1990s...."

July 29, 2005 News Column

Property Tax Fireworks Flare

Proposals would actually tax Texans more, but with little extra for schools

"...he said, according to a transcript printed in the Quorum Report. "I'm just told that it doesn't solve all..."

July 8, 2005 News Column by Kimberly Reeves

Robbing Pedro to Pay … Highland Park?

The funds in the latest public ed bill appear much less than meets the eye

"..."Pat is not familiar with the bill," Grusendorf told Quorum Report. "He's parroting what somebody said."The Money vs. the..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lies, Damn Lies, and Polls

"...letter-writing campaigns, ads, and polls. On April 16, the Quorum Report featured a poll by Allyn & Company conducted..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Justice Can Wait

On eve of hearing, Perry reshuffles the Forensic Science Commission

"...a tragic accident. Beyler was scheduled to discuss his report, submitted in August, in which he concluded that the..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...on the road to drum up statewide support, the Quorum Report reported this week. The group hopes to raise..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Even as Cases Climb, the COVID-19 Rules Begin Unraveling

The state opens businesses up and Austin tries to keep some controls in place

"...Texas survive COVID-19 emerged Tuesday with leaked audio, first reported by Quorum Report, where the governor concedes to legislators..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Voter ID: Train Wreck Rolling

Dems have little hope of derailment

"...public hearing Tuesday. According to Texas politics website the Quorum Report, the committee substitute bill removes Austin Sen. Kirk..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Meetings Violation, Investigation at City Hall? (Updated)

Website alleges malfeasance; Co. Attorney reviewing complaint

"...On the heels of a report today in the Austin Bulldog alleging that City Council..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Still a House Divided in Speaker's Race

Why can't Republicans get along?

"...getting vitriolic and the session so close, he told Quorum Report, "We have to stop this nonsense." However, even..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Digging Mountains Out of Molehills

The hive mind ain't down with the Texas Lege.

"...times. Over at Digg, they've picked up on a report from CBS affiliate KEYE which aired during last Lege..."

Oct. 1, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Since the Dems were breaking no laws in their quorum-busting walkout, the DPS defense is that it's only following..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...never grew up." – Republican consultant Royal Masset, in Quorum Report Headlines..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...blog, called for Craddick's resignation; and Capitol insider newsletter Quorum Report notes that the 109 pledges of support Craddick..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...latter for his environmental activism – were prevented from reporting the news and were victims of excessive force when..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Tea Partiers Party to Ethics Violations?

Texas Democract Party expands lawsuit to include King Street Patriots

"...of the law, they have "failed to file any reports or registrations for KSP and/or their political committee. Furthermore,..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Democrats File Suit Against Tea Party Group

Claims King Street Patriots are engaging in voter harassment

"...of the law, they have “failed to file any reports or registrations for KSP and/or their political committee. Furthermore,..."

Oct. 19, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Carona Says Filibuster About Process, Not Vengeance

Watson blasts local-option opponents as "bumper-sticker arguments"

"...he was engaged in negotiations on a separate conference report with members of the House. It’s one thing around..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Blogosphere Branches Out

A highly abbreviated harvest of the best liberal and progressive reads online.

"...Burnt Orange Report* Founded by fearlessly Democratic UT students, BOR now draws..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

War of the Roses (and Greens)?

"...The Quorum Report just posted a confirmed report that an "altercation"..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Kill the Messenger!

In the Tomstown counterattack, the GOP spin doctors are pointing the finger in every direction

"...of the spin campaign: the revelation that veteran Statesman reporter Dave McNeely had provided drafts of a July article..."

April 2, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports that state Rep. Gabi Canales, D-Alice, was busted on..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

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