Daily Archives: March 7, 2019

What about Wendy?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

If not Beto and not Joaquin… Wendy Davis of Texas said Tuesday she is considering a U.S. Senate run in 2020 but is waiting to see whether another high-profile Democrat, Rep. Joaquin Castro, goes through with challenging Republican incumbent John … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with the Permanent School Fund?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

For starters, it should have more money in it. It was a grand promise, one our forefathers made 165 years ago to all Texas children, to theirs and ours and those not yet born. With $2 million and the state’s … Continue reading →

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Scooter study bill

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: State Representative Eddie Rodriguez filed a bill directing the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, in consultation with the Texas Department of Transportation, to conduct a study on the use of motor-assisted scooters. Under HB 2715, the study must … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 4

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance has been thinking thoughts of spring training as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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