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What if the Governor of Texas proposed to close the public schools next month because she disapproved of the way we paid for them? What if your legislator said that your children could not go to school next month because … Continue reading →

When I first became Lieutenant Governor in January, 1973, one of the major issues facing the Legislature was how to equalize funding for public education. This past spring, during my final year in office, the Legislature spent four special sessions … Continue reading →

One of the more cynical ideas to be floated around the country is the now much-talked about idea of limiting the number of terms state and federal legislators can serve. The idea is largely a Republican one, born of the … Continue reading →

We approach a historic moment. This week I am confident the legislature will pass a school finance bill that will move public education a giant step forward. Senate Bill 1 will bring equity, accountability and adequacy to our system of … Continue reading →

The political conventions are over. The balloons have drifted away. The delegates have come home. The stage has been carefully set. It’s time for voters to make a critical decision about the future of this country. We’ve heard the promises. … Continue reading →