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The Quorum is a non-partisan newsletter focusing on Texas politics and government. Founded in 1983, QR is Texas' oldest political newsletter. Former editors for Quorum Report include founders Tim Richardson and Scott Bennett. Hilary Hyltonheld the reins briefly until current publisher and editor Harvey Kronberg came on board in 1989.
The Quorum Report was an early implementer of the internet. We "went live" in 1998. QR pioneered the power of the Internet to evolve into a multi-dimensional news, information and gossip source for the politically involved. Published online the newsletter combines fast breaking news along with institutional memory and a healthy skepticism as befits a publication whose subscribers include most of Texas' elected officials, most of the lobby as well as most law firms and public relations firms with a legislative practice.
Currently, the publication includes the Daily Buzz, News Clips, the R&D Department and a Calendar of Political Events. Source
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“Development of this scale can only move forward successfully when it is built on trust and genuine partnership with the community it affects” Texas House Energy Resources Committee Chairman Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, on Monday asked the developer of a proposed data center in Tom Green County to answer what he called “critical questions” and made a formal request for the to hold a local meeting about it.
Secretary of State Howden says the office will continue to oppose the Texas GOP in lawsuit aimed at closing primaries
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Texas House Homeland Security hears from hawks on foreign adversaries
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Texas Democrats could take a lesson in forgiveness from Rep. Shelley Luther and others as the GOP statewide rural campaign starts
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Office of the Comptroller throws cold water on the idea of data centers as major job creators in Texas
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Abbott applauds the cancelation of an East Texas data center project
“Data centers that want to do business in Texas must meet a clear standard. This project did not,” Abbott said Here’s the news release via the Office of the Governor. Depending on your browser you might have to right click the link and open it in a new tab.