Daily Archives: March 20, 2007

TTC moratorium is veto-proof

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

According to Corridor Watch, there are now veto-proof majorities in both chambers for the toll road moratorium bill. It still has to make it through committee, which will present some interesting options for toll-loving Chair Mike Krusee, and it needs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TYC: You can’t quit just yet

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The TYC board may have resigned on Friday, but that may not mean anything just yet: Mark Brown, a lawyer with the Texas Legislative Council, told state lawmakers today that despite their resignation letters, the Texas Youth Commission governing board … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thanks, Bob

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

After coming to the floor yesterday, the bill to (mostly) restore CHIP funding was sent back to the drawing board to try again. A missing word in a bill analysis derailed debate Monday on a bill to cover more youngsters … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Robinson Warehouse – The grassy knolls

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

It’s been six weeks since I last checked in on the Robinson Warehouse, and to say the least things look a little different now. I thought they were beginning construction then, but clearly they were not. They were just getting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Melissa Noriega campaign headquarters opening this Saturday

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

From Team Noriega: Please join us at our headquarters opening party this Saturday, March 24th from 4 pm to 7 pm for food, drinks and fun! Pick up a yard sign and bumper sticker while you are there and find … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Jerk!

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

My first reaction upon reading this article about jerks in the workplace is how fortunate I’ve been in my professional life. I’ve never had a bad boss, going all the way back to my student days. There’s not a one … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Funding pro-transit candidates

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Rad Sallee’s column yesterday was of great interest to me. Developer Ed Wulfe and Citizens for Public Transportation, which he chairs, played a key role in winning voter approval of Metro’s long-term transit plan in 2003. Since that tough campaign … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The politics of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I was no longer living in New York by the time the fights over whether or not gay organizations would be allowed to participate in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade started breaking out. (The best summary of the whole sorry … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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