Daily Archives: May 5, 2007

Anti-clean air bill referred to Urban Affairs

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Remember SB1317, the anti-clean air bill that could have been stopped in the Senate but wasn’t? And remember how I was worried that it might get routed to a friendly committee for a clear path to passage in the House? … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Statewide smoking ban hits a snag

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

It was back in March when a statewide smoking ban bill was first heard in the House. Yesterday, it hit a snag after an amendment that would exempt all bars from consideration was adopted. As it originally hit the House … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Posted on May 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

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HB218: Disenfranchisement stories

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Democratic Party solicited feedback about people who would be unable to vote if HB218 were to become law. BOR has some of the feedback they got. From Sondra in Houston: My grandmother is in her 70’s, doesn’t drive, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Michael Berry interview

Posted on May 5, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Didn’t get to this yesterday – Mike McGuff has a nice interview with soon-to-be-former City Council member and new radio mogul Michael Berry. The interesting bit to me is right here: McGuff: I’m sure a lot of people wonder, “Why … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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