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Texas' haul from BP spill -- $100 million, and counting



SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas -- Sand dunes rise above a windy, desolate stretch of beach, miles beyond where most tourists venture. Occasional flocks of brown pelicans are visible, arcing through the sky above the water.

Texas gave out $25 million in film, TV incentives in 2011



The Texas Film Commission distributed approximately $25 million in state funds to 177 projects in 2011 under the auspices of the Moving Image Industry Incentive Program.
Message of a new crop of Republican candidates -- It's not just about cuts


Two years ago, the Republican primary was teeming with angry conservatives stirred up by federal fiscal policy. Not all of them were Tea Party members, but all of them seemed to get labeled that way. Whatever the description, their effect on last year's legislative session was clear.
Texas readies a new weapon against 'doctor shopping' for prescription drugs


As prescription drug abuse increases, Texas is readying a new weapon to catch patients who "doctor shop" for multiple prescriptions and physicians who prescribe too many painkillers.
LIttle agreement on how to fix school finance system


A teachers group has urged Gov. Rick Perry to call a special session to address education funding, but there's still plenty of disagreement on what fixing the school funding system would actually mean.
'C' in science not enough for our kids


When pondering Texas education, it's almost impossible not to hum a little Sam Cooke.
Mississippi Republicans challenge powers of attorney general
By Jim Malewitz, Stateline Staff Writer

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood hires lots of outside lawyers. They make a great deal of money for the state, and for themselves. Not everyone is happy with that situation.


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