Daily Archives: March 3, 2016

2016 primary reactions and initial impressions

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

First, a couple of minor notes. Rep. Byron Cook ultimately pulled out a win in his nasty and high-profile primary. That’s good news for Speaker Joe Straus and the general forces of “government that isn’t like a three-year-old coming off … Continue reading →

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Oral arguments before SCOTUS on HB2

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

From Texas Monthly: It’s been a circuitous journey for HB2, the omnibus abortion bill the Texas Legislature passed 2013. Suits have been filed, the law has been overturned, appeals have been made. A collection of Texas abortion clinics, led by … Continue reading →

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Texas files another lawsuit against the EPA

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Haven’t we seen this movie before? In the state’s first lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2016, Texas is suing the agency for rejecting parts of a seven-year-old state proposal to reduce haze in wilderness areas. The EPA … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 29

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance is ready to rumble for November as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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