Items of Interest Compiled by Arnold Public Affairs Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: ___________________________________________________________ Infographic: Rainy Day Politics In Texas “We've heard a lot of talk lately ... Keep Reading
Archives for March 2011
Items of Interest Compiled by Arnold Public Affairs Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: __________________________________________________________________ Appropriations OKs $3.1 Billion From Rainy Day Fund “On Tuesday ... Keep Reading
Working with consumer advocates, including our client, Texas Association of Goodwills, and credit service organizations, Texas State Rep. Vicki Truitt has filed 3 bills that will address predatory lending. Other legislators have already filed bills seeking to regulate payday and auto title lending, ... Keep Reading
March 12, 2011, Courtesy of Jason Smith of Smith Capitol Strategies: Today alone (bill filing deadline), members of the Texas House filed 550 bills, while the Texas Senate filed 301 bills. This session (82nd), there were 3802 bills filed prior to the deadline (3/11/2011) in the House and 1874 ... Keep Reading
Items of Interest Compiled by Arnold Public Affairs Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: __________________________________________________________________ Perry Seeks to Slow Move Toward Rainy Day Fund “Gov. Rick Perry, ... Keep Reading
Items of Interest Compiled by Arnold Public Affairs Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: __________________________________________________________________ A Texas Debate: When is a Tax Not a Tax? “If you’re a political ... Keep Reading
From Harvey Kronberg's Quorum Report: DEUELL CALLS FOR TAX INCREASES, SPENDING RAINY DAY FUND State Sen. Bob Deuell said today that the Republican-dominated Legislature should take a serious look at both raising taxes and raiding the Rainy Day Fund to minimize what are sure to be devastating ... Keep Reading
Republicans in both the House and Senate this week started discussions about finding new sources of revenue to go with spending cuts. Among the ideas this week: using some or all of the Rainy Day Fund, raising the gas tax, and closing the loopholes in the state's sales tax. In addition, gambling ... Keep Reading