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Personal Privilege

  If you’ve ever held a position at a state capitol, especially the Texas State Capitol, you know that turnover can be high. Staffing needs and policy positions adjust from […]

Jessica Magee: House Republican Caucus Policy Director

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“I’m Practical” and Other Clap-Worthy Moments with LeadingAge Texas Lobbyist Alyse Meyer           Something that I’ve particularly enjoyed about starting Pink Granite earlier this summer is the […]

Alyse Meyer: Director of Public Policy for LeadingAge Texas

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Not very long after launching Pink Granite, I received a lovely note from Catherine Van Arnam who serves as District Coordinator for Austin City Council Member Ellen Troxclair. Catherine shared […]

Austin City Council Member Ellen Troxclair and District Coordinator Catherine Van Arnam

Interview

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    This blog has been an amazing avenue for me to make new relationships and to share the same goal of advancing the role of women in Texas policy […]

Susan Patten: Former Vice President of Government Affairs for Time Warner Cable

Interview

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  I am so very pleased to bring you all this week’s interview with veteran Texas Capitol staffer-turned lobbyist, Bonnie Bruce. Bonnie is truly a force at the Capitol building […]

Bonnie Bruce: Director of Governmental Affairs for the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

Interview

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    If you are new to Texas, old to Texas or just looking to land that job in politics, policy or journalism in Texas – you’ve got to know […]

Christine Garrison Rodriguez: Founder of Christine’s List

Interview

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