Daily Archives: July 14, 2007

Fundraising: Lampson and Cornyn

We know Rep. Nick Lampson is one of the top targets for the GOP in 2008. The good news is that Lampson is off to a good start in fundraising. U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson has raised twice as much as … Continue reading Continue reading

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What about that smoking ban?

Remember the expanded smoking ban that the city passed in October of 2006, which forbade smoking in bars? The ordinance contained a few exceptions, including one for “bars that promote cigar smoking and derive significant revenue from tobacco sales”. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Wind power for the city

I like the sound of this. Hoping to stabilize a $150 million annual electricity bill, Houston officials have negotiated a contract to ensure that a third of the city’s power is generated by wind. If approved, the contract would make … Continue reading Continue reading

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