NEWS
Doggett & Dems in on the War on Texas
The War on Texas is far broader than that coming from the White House; it includes Texans bent on upsetting the rights of other Texans to govern themselves.
Defying Kings & Governing Ourselves
It was on July 2,1776, that the Continental Congress declared “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” It was two days later, of course, on the Fourth of July when they adopted the formal declaration.
Liberals Don’t Get It
Sometimes you just have to laugh at liberals.
State Rep. Garnet Coleman has offered a side-by-side comparison of Texas Democratic Party and Texas Republican Party platforms on issues of his choosing.
Austin City Council Spends Money to Figure Out How to Spend More Money
Your elected political heroes are at it again. On June 24th, the Austin City Council voted to spend $100,000 of your tax dollars on a study to find how the city could afford to pay for a $1.3 Billion (that’s right, I said “Billion”) light rail service that would supplement the already-failing MetroRail that cost taxpayers $105 million.
Obama EPA’s War on Big Bend?
Are your summer or fall travel plans finalized yet? If the Big Bend area is on your agenda, it looks like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants you to reconsider. Under new rules being considered, Big Bend may soon be listed as a high pollution area (or in EPA jargon a “non-attainment zone”).
Gambling On A Flawed Premise
Making its way around the state today is news about a new poll purporting to show Texans prefering slot machines as a means to bridge the projected budget shortfall. It’s a false choice, because the pollsters — apparently paid for by the gaming industry — only asked registered voters to choose between slots or higher taxes. That’s not exactly the real choice.
Bill White for Texas
. . . not! Excuse me, I meant to say TOO LIBERAL for Texas.
Working for Public Benefits… A Radical Idea?
People receiving extended unemployment benefits should be required to provide a public service while getting public assistance, so says Texas’ Workforce Commission chairman Tom Pauken. Predictably, critics, such as the Texas AFL-CIO, have blasted the idea.
Are conservatives against “good” for Texas?
This past weekend’s Dallas Morning News carried a predictable, editorial which sadly reflects the views of many in our society who believe themselves to be educated but aren’t.
The Importance of Redistricting
As we all know, the next legislative session will be consumed by redistricting, along with the biennial budget, a voter ID bill, a sonogram bill, a possible immigration debate, and a potential challenge to Joe Straus for the Speaker’s gavel. However, redistricting is probably the most pertinent issue as Texas is expected to gain four congressional seats–four times as many as any other state!
Jason Isaac BBQs some liberal
Since I commented on Speaker Straus’ headlining of a fundraiser for State Representative Patrick Rose, I have gotten to know his opponent, Jason Isaac, and the people of HD 45. Many people had told me that Jason was “the real deal,” someone who stands by his principles and can beat Rose with an impressive grassroots effort.
Transparency in Government Victory
This week transparency in government won a major victory when a judge ruled Grapevine’s City Council violated the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) by hiring Fred Hill in a secret meeting.