Daily Archives: December 31, 2008

End of the year Speaker race update

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve already had an exciting and eventful 2009 legislative session, and it’s still 2008. The release of the Democratic list of 64 has moved things forward, starting with an admission by Team Craddick that they really aren’t in such good … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texan of the Year 2008

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Press release from my colleague Vince Leibowitz, the chair of the Texas Progressive Alliance: The Texas Progressive Alliance Tuesday announced that the Harris County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign had been named its “Texan of the Year” for 2008. Also earning … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Will the Lege go green?

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Short answer, probably not. But they may at least not take any backward steps, and they may take some grudging action to head off future federal requirements. That counts as progress around here. Continue reading →

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McLane: Please regulate me!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, Drayton. You must think we’re all a bunch of idiots. Astros owner Drayton McLane is one of the wealthiest men in the country and is accustomed to hearing about multimillion-dollar deals being made in any of his numerous business … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas Voices gets an ally

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Remember Texas Voices, the fledgling advocacy group that seeks to ease some of the registration requirements for sex offenders? They now have a champion in the Legislature. “Some offenses don’t rise to the level” of needing registration, Rep. Roberto Alonzo, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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