Daily Archives: March 8, 2007

Senate readies gambling expansion bills

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Is it time for the Biennial Push For Expanded Legalized Gambling again? Yes, I suppose it is. Sens. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, and John Carona, R-Dallas, on today will tout a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize resort casinos in Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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This time we mean it: Council special election lineup really, truly set

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Disregard everything you read before. The lineup for the May 12 City Council special election is well and truly set. Well, maybe again. Retired Air Force officer Roy Morales will be a candidate in a special City Council election May … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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GLBT Caucus endorses Noriega

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Houston GLBT Political Caucus has made its tough choice and given its endorsement to Melissa Noriega. With two openly gay candidates, Noel Freeman and Ivan Mayers, running, the decision to endorse Noriega was not an easy one, but the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Woolley files bill to protect stem cell research

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

On “pro-life day” at the Lege, Rep. Beverly Woolley has filed a bill that will get her a little crosswise with the Republican base. Woolley, R-Houston, filed legislation to protect embryonic stem cell research and already has support from 64 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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