Daily Archives: March 2, 2011

Sonogram bill delayed in the House

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Delayed for a day, at least. House lawmakers today launched into debate over their version of an abortion sonogram bill — one that is more stringent than the measure that passed the Senate last month. But after hours of delays … Continue reading →

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Budget cuts are bad for the economy

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

In case you missed this last week. Texas’ cuts-only approach to its budget shortfall won’t solve the state’s long-term fiscal problems, according to Standard & Poor’s, a major bond rating agency. “We believe that a balanced approach that includes both … Continue reading →

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Ogden on board with Pitts about Rainy Day Fund

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

State Sen. Steve Ogden, the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, joins with his House counterpart Rep. Jim Pitts in endorsing the use of the Rainy Day Fund to at least close the deficit from the 2010-11 biennium. Senate Finance … Continue reading →

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Ellis and Hobby on class size limits

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

State Sen. Rodney Ellis and former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby hit all the high points in writing about the 22:1 class size limit and the effects we’d see if it were lifted. The simple truth is that the 22-1 ratio … Continue reading →

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Speed trap city

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Apparently, we’re number one. The number one speed trap city in America, that is. Houston, TX Speed traps: 373 And the winning city is from … Texas! Seriously, the speed traps in Texas are so bad, Dornsife said, “any place … Continue reading →

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