“Go see Ralph Williams.” That was my editor’s advice back in 1982, as I began covering the West Virginia Legislature. No explanation. Just a name — and the clear implication that if I wanted to ...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday proposed a state program to give every ...

Four Republican candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

No GOP candidate for the Texas Senate has ever defeated a Patrick-endorsed primary opponent since he became the state’s second-in-command over a decade ago.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, proposed a state program to give every baby born in the Lone Star State $1,000 invested in the stock market, an idea he said was inspired by a federal plan ...

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday proposed a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market, modeling the idea off a federal plan created as part of President ...

The Texas Tribune - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday proposed a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market, modeling the idea off a federal plan created as ...