Daily Archives: February 24, 2009

More SJL rumors

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Marc Campos stirs the pot. Commentary votes in the 18th Congressional District so I kind of think I know what I’m talking about when I say that I don’t know if Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s reelection in 2010 would be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More SJL rumors

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Marc Campos stirs the pot. Commentary votes in the 18th Congressional District so I kind of think I know what I’m talking about when I say that I don’t know if Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s reelection in 2010 would be … Continue reading →

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KBH leads Perry in early poll

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, the polling firm Public Policy Polling asked the readers of its blog which state they should do next. The readers, with a little help from us bloggers, picked Texas. PPP has the results of its first poll up … Continue reading →

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KBH leads Perry in early poll

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Last week, the polling firm Public Policy Polling asked the readers of its blog which state they should do next. The readers, with a little help from us bloggers, picked Texas. PPP has the results of its first poll up … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Vidal Martinez and John Castillo

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Greg Wythe

As you know, I’ve been following the issue of Houston City Council redistricting with a lot of interest. After the lawsuit was filed a week ago Thursday, I wanted to speak to the protagonists and ask them some questions about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Vidal Martinez and John Castillo

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, I’ve been following the issue of Houston City Council redistricting with a lot of interest. After the lawsuit was filed a week ago Thursday, I wanted to speak to the protagonists and ask them some questions about … Continue reading →

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Gambling poll

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Got a press release in the mail on Monday that claims there is broad support for expanded gambling in Texas – in particular, allowing slot machines at existing race tracks and on Indian reservations. I’ll point you to Texas Insider … Continue reading →

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Gambling poll

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Got a press release in the mail on Monday that claims there is broad support for expanded gambling in Texas – in particular, allowing slot machines at existing race tracks and on Indian reservations. I’ll point you to Texas Insider … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sixty-five percent of nothing

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Greg Wythe

So back in 2005, after the regular legislative session and two ensuing special sessions on school finance, Governor Perry issued an executive order that would require schools to spend at least 65 percent of their tax money in the classroom. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sixty-five percent of nothing

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So back in 2005, after the regular legislative session and two ensuing special sessions on school finance, Governor Perry issued an executive order that would require schools to spend at least 65 percent of their tax money in the classroom. … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 23

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Academy would like to thank the Texas Progressive Alliance for its weekly blog roundup. The envelope, please…

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 23

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Greg Wythe

The Academy would like to thank the Texas Progressive Alliance for its weekly blog roundup. The envelope, please… Continue reading →

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