Daily Archives: April 28, 2006

I have been assimilated

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

As you can see from the sidebar, I’m now a two-fisted blogger. As of today, I’m the third political type to write for the Houston Chronicle’s reader blogs section. It’s called Kuff’s World, and it joins Texas Sparkle and Polimom, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Free WiFi goes live in Austin

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I mentioned before that a free WiFi network, to be put in place for the World Congress of Information Technology, was set to go live in Austin. Well, today’s the day. Starting today, Austinites can get a free high-speed wireless … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Call for contribution caps

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

A bill to limit campaign contributions to $100,000 per individual for state races has been filed. At a morning news conference flanked by a dozen or so of his colleagues, including five Republicans, House Bill 110 co-author Rep. Mike Villarreal, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dear Lite Guv

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Matt has a copy of a letter, now circulating the Senate, signed by about a dozen citizens’ and teachers’ groups, that call on the Senate to reject the House’s approach and take positive action on school reform. In particular: Together, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Emergency paper ballots to be used in Bexar County

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Some more grist for the electronic voting machine mill: Bexar County will be forced to use emergency paper ballots for early voting in the May 13 municipal and school board elections, because their voting machine vendor cannot deliver a promised … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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