Daily Archives: March 29, 2007

You know where you can stick your amendments

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Note: See second update below Whatever you may think of today’s budget bill, keep this in mind: It’s 100% the work of the Republicans, because Democratic amendments are being snuffed before they even get a chance to be debated. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Budget battles today

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Today the House will take up the Committee Substitute for House Bill 1 (CSHB1), which is the state budget bill. I’m sure I’ll have plenty to link to and talk about later today, but for now, here’s two items regarding … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Voter ID bills pass out of committee

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Not surprisingly, the two voter ID bills passed out of committee yesterday on a party line vote. It will, I presume, also be passed by the House on a straight party line vote as well. The only question at this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Supreme Court agrees to hear Jones’ appeal

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Ray Jones has cleared the first hurdle in appealing his case to the state Supreme Court. The Court has agreed to hear his appeal, and has requested a reply from the city by 3 PM on Wednesday, April 4. We’ll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Reminder: Town hall meeting with Rep. Ellen Cohen

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Just a reminder that tonight at 7 PM on the campus of Rice University, State Rep. Ellen Cohen will be hosting a town hall meeting on education. Details are here. One of the presenters is former State Sen. and Lt. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More wind over wind farms

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, the folks at the King Ranch are hot about wind farms. They are now taking their beef to the Lege. King Ranch Inc., the agricultural holding company that owns the South Texas ranch and other properties, is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Business tax revenue projected to fall short

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I wish I could say I’m surprised by this, but I’m not. Texas’ new business tax may bring in $500 million to $900 million less per year than originally projected, the state comptroller said in a draft letter to lawmakers … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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