Capitol Chronicle

Here come the constitutional amendments, propositioning you.

"...mayoral election in Houston in November, and the GOP legislators are particularly concerned that too many inner-city Houstonians might..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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If he were CEO, and not governor, of Texas, Rick Perry's lazy disloyalty would never be tolerated; look for new "Postmarks" online daily; Screens Editor Kimberley Jones decamps for graduate school; and we honor the righteous life of Marjorie Hershey.

"...on the specifics of that issue but argue that legislators are wasting taxpayers' money, noting, "If I took off..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...budget shortfalls, the Missouri Legislature ended family-planning funding entirely. (Legislators also passed a 24-hour waiting period, vetoed July 9..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege battle over ethics covers a multitude of sins -- and hidden agendas.

"...that moment, the only objection Wilson had was that lawyer/legislators should be required to disclose referral fees...."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...and the integrity of their state's government, enough Republican legislators absconded to Oklahoma to deny the Texas Legislature a..."

May 23, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

The war in Iraq has diverted our attention from other important matters, including a truly destructive proposed federal budget, mirrored by Texas' very own fiscal abyss.

"...oblivious strategy of beginning with such contentious topics, splitting legislators along partisan lines, leaving them angered and dysfunctional as..."

April 4, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Lawyers, Drugs, and Money: The Latest on Metabolife

"...and perhaps that of a dozen or more other legislators -- appeared to violate ethics law banning nonpublic lobbying..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a horrible imposition upon our liberties, and we wish legislators such as Ron Paul success in seeking its repeal...."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Wentworth Grabs Rose's Tail

"...occasion was understandable: Rose's bill (HB 456) would forbid legislators to act as paid lobbyists before state agencies. Wentworth..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Hospital District Gets an Exam From the Lege

Austin and Travis County lawmakers ready a hospital district for the Legislature -- and then the voters.

"...message district proponents hope to get across, first to legislators and then to voters in November. Leaders of the..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative leadership sends out feelers about a pilot voucher program.

"...In the wake of the Republican victory, GOP legislators are once again raising the possibility of addressing a..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Business, As Usual

The Capitol circus returns, but the permanent government is always in session.

"...debate. Moreover, with a groaning budget deficit, even if legislators should actually desire to address these issues like serious..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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Saturday's election results show that election reform isn't necessary when you have a thoughtful electorate.

"...voters. Certainly it sounds progressive and thrilling that citizen legislators will control the political process, but let's wait a..."

May 10, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Capitol Chronicle

Living on the Dole

"...high-dollar lobbyists, two of whom just happen to be ex-legislators Hugo Berlanga and Terral Smith...."

May 11, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

A short-lived run on Alliance School funding at the Lege

"...Rogoff, said she started this session trying to convince legislators to increase the ICF from $14 million to $20..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Tear-Down, or Fixer-Upper?

"...No one's saying it publicly, but insiders suggest that legislators may send the TDHCA board an ultimatum demanding that..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...and his wife, Liz Watson, inviting a slew of legislators and lobbyists to a dinner in their West Austin..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...to university leaders, who each biennium testify before state legislators and roll out the charts illustrating what is known..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Two committees of the state House of Representatives express disappointment in the state of Texas' progress on improving its public high school students' access to higher education.

"...Given the inevitable frustration that lies ahead for Texas legislators trying to stoke more performance out of the state's..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...was concluding, and handed out $10,000 checks to key legislators involved in the workers' comp debate. Several legislators took..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...no participation by the representatives of environmental groups or legislators who had demonstrated an interest in the state's air..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...year's legislative session, the sodomy law was invoked by legislators who tried to pass a bill that would have..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Nickel-and-Diming It

Security in State Jobs

"...Although legislators granted a much-needed pay raise for state workers and..."

May 21, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Barrientos Misrepresented

"...can America ever move away from prejudice when our legislators continue to write prejudice into the law?..."

May 7, 1999 Column

On the Lege

Free to Be

"...acknowledgedthat the legislation is "controversial" even among the left-of-center legislators who reliably support such bills. And the lack of..."

April 2, 1999 News Column

On the Lege

"...participation in government by encouraging citizens to communicate with legislators, the media, and each other. But Wells points out..."

March 5, 1999 News Column

The Child Support Mess

"...intractable program while everyone from federal regulators to state legislators look over his shoulder. Saying it won't be an..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

All-Star Team

"...to. The city of Austin has been "misunderstood" by legislators from far-flung locales where they care nothing for Smart..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Postmarks

"...3 candidate Baxter (a clerk and aide for big-bidness legislators who taught him everything he knows) has raked in..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

The Prop. 2 Coup

Not Your Same Old Song and Dance

"...1,000 gallons, up from the 17cents cap Laws persuaded legislators to impose in 1995. Board member electee Smith said..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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