Daily Archives: February 23, 2023

Harris County settles Juul lawsuit

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced a settlement of the county’s lawsuit against e-cigarette company JUUL Labs, Inc. over claims that JUUL deceptively marketed its products to children. The county received the second largest settlement for … Continue reading →

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In support of Crystal Mason

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Hoping for the best. The same month Tarrant County officials announced the creation of an election integrity task force, a group of 14 bipartisan prosecutors threw their weight behind an effort to acquit the woman at the center of a high-profile … Continue reading →

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Tell me you have no evidence of voter suppression without telling me you have no evidence of voter suppression

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Hilarious. Houston furniture magnate Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has launched a website in hopes of gathering evidence of voter disenfranchisement in Harris County’s November 2022 election. The initiative follows the Gallery Furniture owner’s lawsuit filed last week accusing the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office of refusing … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 20

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance is recovering from the Presidents Day sales madness as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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