Daily Archives: November 28, 2006

Tax cuts or spending caps? You decide

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

This has the makings of an interesting conundrum for some legislators. Paying for promised cuts in local school property tax rates over the next two years would put lawmakers at least $4 billion over a constitutional cap on state spending, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TEC reiterates its “no disclosure” ruling on cash gifts

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Ethics Commission does what it does best, which is to say, “nothing”. A Texas official who receives any sum of cash as a gift can satisfy state disclosure laws by reporting the money simply as “currency,” without specifying … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Precinct review: CD07

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Since my examination of the Richmond Rail effect generated a lot of good feedback, I’m going to start my tour of the Harris County precinct data with a look at CD07 and the race between John Culberson and Jim Henley. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bowling in New Orleans

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It’s still technically unofficial until a formal announcement by Conference USA at noon today, but as Moisekapenda Bower reports in the Chron, the Rice Owls will be headed to New Orleans for their bowl game. If you plan to attend … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Robinson Warehouse demolition update

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Robinson Warehouse demolition is proceeding apace. I’ve decided to try and document its progress, since I drive past it so often. Beware of doing that on a weekend, however – all but one of the southbound lanes of Montrose … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WSJ on CD23

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Wall Street Journal has an article on the CD23 runoff that’s worth a read. It’s for subscribers only, but Phillip has a copy. One bit of interest: [I]ndependent handicappers say Mr. Bonilla has the edge. “[Ciro] Rodriguez isn’t known … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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