Daily Archives: May 3, 2006

Teachers or Textbooks?

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Phillip Martin writes a letter to State Sen. Florence Shapiro: It has come to my understanding that you recently added a provision to the committee substitute to House Bill 1 that stops the Texas Education Association from ordering new elementary … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | 1 Comment

Bike racks and the I-45 Design Workshop

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Couple of transportation-related notes to pass along here. First a note on the issue of bike racks on Metro buses. Robin Holzer has been flogging this – see here for background – and it’s a low-costidea that makes a lot … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 4 Comments

Rep. Martinez-Fischer responds to Gas Tax Cut feedback

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I sent a note to Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer regarding the feedback to this post on HB120, the proposed gas tax cut. Here’s his response to the comments that post has received. I want to thank Charles Kuffner for allowing me … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 2 Comments

Good news for Sklar in CD14 poll

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday, I received information about an encouraging poll done in CD14 by the Shane Sklar campaign. I’ve written about it and posted the memo they sent me over at Kuff’s World. Continue reading →

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Cutting the gas tax

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Like several other bloggers, I had the opportunity to speak to Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer about his HB120, which is a proposal to suspend collection of the state gas tax for 90 days. There’s a website up that explains the particulars … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 9 Comments

Harris on Net Neutrality

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

David Harris writes about Net Neutrality and the role that his opponent, Smokey Joe Barton, is playing in trying to kill it. Check it out. Elsewhere in the good reading department, MyDD reminds us that there’s still action to be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Breakfast for Chad Khan, barbecue for Mark McDavid

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Chad Khan, the Democrat running for the open HD126 seat now held by Republican Peggy Hamric, is hosting a breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, May 20, at 8 AM. The location is 4503 El Salvador, which is near 1960 and Veterans’ … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Adopt the Astros

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Want to let everyone know how you feel about your favorite sports team but don’t want to start a(nother) blog? Check out Armchair GM, which is looking for fans to adopt their favorite team and be a part of that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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