Daily Archives: February 5, 2026

Interview with Lawrence Allen

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

For our third and final candidate in HD131, we have once again a familiar name. Lawrence Allen is the previous member of the SBOE in District 4, serving multiple terms beginning in 2004 where he succeeded his mother, Rep. Alma … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Rustin Foroutan

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: As I have done in past elections, I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. This is intended to help introduce the candidates and their experiences to those who plan to vote in … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS green-lights California redistricting map

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Checkmate. The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new congressional map that will undermine President Donald Trump’s effort to keep control of the House of Representatives, marking a defeat for Republicans who claimed one of the new districts was redesigned … Continue reading →

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We’re still spending a lot on overtime

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Good thing our Mayor is fixing our finances. Despite steps to improve staffing and management, the City of Houston is still on track to exceed its overtime budgets for Solid Waste and public safety operations by more than $54 million this fiscal … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 2

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the people of Minnesota as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff looked at Ken Paxton’s latest lawsuit against an out-of-state mifepristone provider. SocraticGadfly said “GACK” about Suzanne Bellsnyder, and also about … Continue reading →

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