Daily Archives: February 15, 2003

Chron discovers Astroturf

Well, not really, but they did print an opinion piece about it. The current GOP Team Leader-inspired turfing has been known for over a month, thanks to the likes of Atrios and Failure Is Impossible, but better late than never, … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Other punditry | 4 Comments

Rural schools fear Robin Hood reform

School funding in Texas is done from a combination of local property taxes and state funds. It’s roughly a 50-50 mix, though right now the state’s share is at a low point. In the early 90s, after the inequities of … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | 3 Comments