Daily Archives: February 1, 2006

TTRC considers new business tax proposal

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Get ready to gird your loins: the Texas Tax Reform Commission is gearing up to propose a new business tax to replace the state’s antiquated franchise tax. [Former state Comptroller John Sharp] said the Texas Tax Reform Commission is zeroing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | 2 Comments

Enron trial: And they’re off!

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Gads. I can tell that it’s going to be impossible to keep up with all the Skilling/Lay trial happenings. Opening arguments are already over, and the first prosecution witness is testifying as I blog. Just subscribe to the feeds for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Enronarama | 3 Comments

EFF files lawsuit against AT&T over wiretaps

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

This ought to be exciting: The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a class action lawsuit against AT&T for “violating the law and the privacy of its customers by collaborating with the National Security Agency (NSA) in its massive and illegal … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Legislative Council Director controversy

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday when I blogged about James Leininger and his new voucher PAC, there was more to the story at the end, on a different topic. Here it is, from PinkDome: “TRLCC (Leininger’s PAC) also spent $15,000 with Keep Texas Strong. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wednesday campaign roundup

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Just a few tidbits to tide you over… Frank Madla gets a school named after him just before he’s in a contested primary. With a little help from his friends, of course. Matt has the story. Borris Miles is having … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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