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Which Way, L.A.?

Texas: From Boom to Budget Gap of $25 Billion

Two weeks ago, Texas’ Republican Governor Rick Perry won an unprecedented fourth term and his party captured two thirds of the Legislature. Now voters are being told what they never heard during the election campaign: state government may face a 25-billion dollar shortfall.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Two weeks ago, Texas’ Republican Governor Rick Perry won an unprecedented fourth term and his party captured two thirds of the Legislature. Now voters are being told what they never heard during the election campaign: state government may face a 25-billion dollar shortfall.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Wayne Slater

    journalist and author

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    Jason Isaac

    Representative-elect (R), Texas State House of Representatives

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    Sherri Greenberg

    former Representative (D), Texas State House of Representatives

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