Daily Archives: June 9, 2005

Re-redistricting re-upheld

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The Quorum Report reports: FEDERAL PANEL RULES IN FAVOR OF THE STATE ON REDISTRICTING Next step would be a direct appeal to the Supreme Court. Plaintiff Attorney Gerry Hebert has confirmed a federal three-judge panel has ruled in favor of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Radack to retire

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

County Commissioner Steve Radack says he will not run for reelection in 2008. His decision will set off a political free-for-all typical on the rare occasions when an incumbent vacates one of the powerful commissioners’ seats, Radack said. He plans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rumors in HD134 and HD146

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

PinkDome is first to report a rumor of a challenger for Martha Wong in HD134: Ellen Cohen, Executive Director of the Houston Area Women’s Center. Today the Houston Democrats blog gives what appears to be confirmation of this, in quoting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You’re negotiating! You’re really, really negotiating!

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Perry hopeful schools deal will surface Gov. Rick Perry is optimistic about reaching an agreement on school finance after meeting separately this week with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Tom Craddick. “It’s very fair to say he feels … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is Sharp jumping in?

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’m a little late on the draw with this, but it’s been a weird week for me. In the Pink and PinkDome both report on the rumor that two-time near-miss Lt. Gov. candidate John Sharp is about to throw his … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Susan Gates

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I join with Stace in saying a sad goodbye to HCDP Executive Director Susan Gates, as she and her husband prepare to move to Portland next month. I haven’t known Susan for as long as Stace has, but like him … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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