News Briefing: Grant System Leads Cancer Researchers to Play It Safe

• Texas adopts a law that bars trustees from moving a trust or foundation out of Texas without court approval.  [New York Times]

• Scientists turn to private foundations to fund more speculative research.  [New York Times]

• Microsoft veterans launch two separate Seattle nonprofits aimed at encouraging a new generation of philanthropists by using mobile phone and social networking.  [Seattle Times]

• The government's economic stimulus package sets aside $2.5 billion for free and low-cost health clinics.  [Associated Press]