Daily Archives: May 12, 2005

Points of order kill two bad bills

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Sometimes it’s the little things in life…Points of order were deadly to two bills which frankly deserved to die. The first was HB1167, first noted here, which was killed by a really tiny mistake. Affordable-housing advocates expressed relief Wednesday after … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still working on that budget

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The Senate has come to an agreement amongst themselves on a framework for a tax plan, and they’re busy debating a school finance plan. You can read the articles to get the flavor of it, but the key point is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Judge to rule in June on TRMPAC dismissal request

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

State District Judge Bob Perkins has heard the arguments from lawyers for Jim Ellis and John Colyandro that charges against them stemming from the TRMPAC corporate fundraising of 2002 should be dismissed, and will issue his ruling on June 27. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another poll on Perry

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

On the heels of Survey USA comes the quarterly Texas Poll, which contains better but still not good news for Rick Perry. Gov. Rick Perry’s job approval rating, after rebounding earlier this year, slipped to 45 percent in a new … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry and Schubert

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Was the poor showing by Carroll Schubert in the San Antonio mayoral election a repudiation of Governor Perry? The Jeffersonian considers the question. Check it out. Continue reading →

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Jack!

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

You know how I’ve been grumbling about the utter lack of variety, innovation, and trust in the intelligence of the listeners among radio stations? Well, via Michael Croft, it appears that hope is on the way. The sleek electronic device … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Accenture looking for real estate in Austin

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Time for another update on THHSC outsourcing…Father John notes that Accenture, the winner of the multimillion dollar call center sweepstakes (pending the lawuit, of course), is looking for office space in Austin. Sources pinpoint the 141,900-square-foot Southfield office building in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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