Daily Archives: August 27, 2005

Why sixty-five?

Posted on August 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I should have guessed that the sixty-five percent solution didn’t come out of nowhere. Just like the outsourced school finance plan, the genesis of Governor Perry’s recent executive order is just more ideological nonsense which has nothing to do with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Griggs retiring

Posted on August 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

As previously rumored, State Rep. Bob Griggs is retiring at the end of his current term. Griggs’ decision was not a surprise. His open displeasure over the lack of influence he wielded in Austin on school finance sparked speculation about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ellis announces in SD7

Posted on August 27, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

City Council member Mark Ellis, who is term-limited as of this year, has announced his intention to run for the open SD7 seat. “I’m extremely irritated at what’s going on in Austin. There are two issues that are important, school … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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