Texas Standard for June 13, 2017
Spectacle versus substance, episode 2 – the attorney general speaks. But after Comey, what are Texans expecting to hear? We’ll explore. And: The governor signs off on a budget, but not all of it. He made $120 million in cuts with his veto pen… we’ll find out what’s left and what isn’t. Also: When a law enforcement officer gets suited up for work, a new report says that in some big Texas cities, a major piece of police equipment is getting left behind. We’ll explain. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:

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Host David Brown preps for the day's show.
Today’s Stories:
What To Watch For In Jeff Sessions’ Senate Testimony
Greg Abbott Aims His Veto Pen At Environmental Programs
Study: Electric Market Reforms “Delivered What Was Intended”
For Texas Companies, Reckoning With Climate Change Is Good Business
When Fish Roar, Scientists Listen
Texas Producer of Chick-O-Sticks Fights To Stay Local Despite Rising Sugar Costs
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