Daily Archives: June 26, 2008

Good news for Noriega

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good news – Rick Noriega was the winner of the PAC For A Change contest, which will bring him some much-appreciated fundraising help. In just one week, over 25,000 PAC for a Change community members voted in our “Choose a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Business tax revenues falling short of projections

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Unless something changes in the next few months, this is going to present an unpleasant surprise for the next Legislature. Texas’ new business tax has brought in $4.2 billion so far, raising questions about whether it will hit the $5.9 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Eric Roberson

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I had the chance to meet Eric Roberson, who is running for CD32 up in Dallas, while I was in Austin for the Democratic convention, but due to my short stay our schedules didn’t allow for an interview. Fortunately, he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Final reminder: TexBlog PAC fundraiser tonight

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Today is the big day! Please join host Mustafa Tameez and sponsors: State Representatives Ellen Cohen, Jessica Farrar, and Ana Hernandez Houston City Controller Annise Parker Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress Michael Skelly Democratic Candidate for State Senate Joe Jaworski … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on the Heights highrise

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Farther down in that HAIF thread about the Heights highrise is this entry from someone who appears to have inside knowledge: A few notes of clarification on the building being discussed: a. The structure, as currently envisioned, will include first … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sexism and sports writing

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

My friend Stephanie Stradley discusses matters relating to sexism and sports writing in a piece about Will Leitch’s to-be-named successor at Deadspin. Are Female Sports Bloggers Held to a Different Standard? On this I can offer an emphatic Yes. Whoever … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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