Archive for March 14th, 2007
Some progress for clean government in the House Elections Committee
Some good news from today’s House Elections Committee hearing:
(1) It started on time! (2) It ended at a reasonable time! (3) The committee passed HB 158, by Rep. Elliott Naishtat (as amended slightly by a committee substitute), which would require reporting of the cash value or fair market value of all gifts to public […]
Posted: March 14th, 2007 under Ethics in gov't, Committees.
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TCAN speaks out against voter roadblocks
Another big day at the capitol began with our participation in an excellent press conference organized by Sen. Rodney Ellis to show solid opposition to several onerous voter ID bills now making their way through the House (unfondly referred to as “voter roadblock” bills).
Senator Leticia van de Putte and Reps. Alma Allen, Rafael Anchía, […]
Posted: March 14th, 2007 under Legislation, Actions, Media, Voting issues.
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