“When ideology takes the front seat, human relations are pushed aside.”
-Heda Margolius Kovaly
In “Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague 1941-1968”
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Inbox: #txlege & file bill to "end Onerous & Confusing" regulation of small business: #Texas Regulatory Consistency Act.
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Governor's Office Memo Urges End to 'Illegal' Diversity Hiring
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These apartment buildings are exempted from all taxes- city, county, school district, etc. for periods of 75-99 years, and have drawn scrutiny in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Bettencourt's SB 805 would repeal Sec. 303.042 granting tax exemption to PFC properties.
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After Standoff, Agreement-in-Principle Announced Between Austin and Police Union
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Make that 3/3 of the state's top officials at the Policy Orientation next month. will deliver the lunch keynote address on Thursday, March 2. #txlege
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Inbox: @TPPF will now have 2 of the Big 3 state officials speaking at its March Policy Orientation. @GovAbbott announced as a speaker today and @DadePhelan has already been announced. #txlege
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“I’m appalled that Housing Authorities and taxing authorities have completely abused the statutory authority to create PFCs in a totally nontransparent manner,” said Senator Bettencourt.
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"Put another way, for those of this newer view, 'return on investment' — the financial gauge central to everything in the business world — extends to more than just the ability of earnings to outpace costs."
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Inbox: reintroduces bipartisan legislation w/ & others to strengthen Coastal Revenue Sharing program. Would send 37.5% of offshore wind revenues to states w/in 75 miles of offshore wind farms. #Texas
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Federal Judge in Amarillo Could End the Mailing of Abortion Pills Nationwide
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“BlackRock says whatever it needs to say to whoever they’re speaking to at that point in time, that’s what we’re experiencing here today," said at a December ESG-focused committee hearing where senators questioned BlackRock and others.
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I’m honored to be appointed by Speaker to serve on three important committees for the 88th legislative session. I’m ready to get to work.
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A) House approves two measures to repeal DC laws on who can vote in the city and to repeal changes to the criminal code
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“The hiring spree in everyday services shows that the sectors hardest hit in the pandemic’s first months, when 22 million jobs were lost, are continuing to recover. Those gains may prop up the broader economy enough to avoid a recession.”
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That’s nice.
The House passed a resolution condemning China for its “brazen violation of United States sovereignty” and seeking more information from the White House
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Drove by Ben Hur, Texas on Tuesday and told my dad (who loved the movie as a kid) about it and he found some interesting history about the town with such an odd name.
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This just ended. Some highlights:
-4 yr contract, 14% officer raise over the 4 years
-Office of Police Oversight role expanded to allow them in the room, participating in misconduct investigations
-OPO to make direct recs to chief
-APD plans to have 4-5 acadamy classes per year
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The city of Austin and the @ATXPOA appear to have reached an agreement on a four-year labor contract. It will be unveiled tomorrow at 9:30 am.
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Latest control of terrain map update for .
1. Russian forces are making more gains around northern and southern Bakhmut near the E-40 and T0504 highways to encircle it.
2. There's a new reported partisan attack in Yasenivskyi, Luhansk Oblast.
Details below.
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Here are today's control-of-terrain maps of #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine from @TheStudyofWar and @criticalthreats.
Click here to see our interactive map: arcg.is/09O0OS
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Busy day ahead in Austin politics:
-9:30 am, police labor agreement announcement
-81-item council meeting that includes discussion of the outages & approval of a 2nd police oversight May ballot prop
-Special council session to discuss the employment status of the city manager
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Inbox: email covering the national resort fee/Ticketmaster fee crisis most of us hadn’t heard of until Tuesday. Just trying to afford eggs & kids’ college over here.
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Texas House Committee Assignments for 88th Legislature Released by Speaker Phelan #txlege
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Another NJ councilmember shot dead just a week after slaying of Eunice Dwumfour trib.al/Oz4plW7
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If you’re disgusted by how Madonna looked with all the plastic surgery, don’t turn around and ridicule a woman’s signs of aging in her TV appearance. Growing old in the public eye is brutal for women. #middleage
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#NOW: TIME TO GOAT HOME!
Deputy Austin responded to the Target located in the 200 block of Cypresswood Drive in reference to 2 goats wandering through the store.
Upon arriving, he located the two fleeing suspects and they are now safely contained. #onlyintexas
Great work C4!
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Texas Lawmaker Calls for Prohibition on Defunding District and County Attorneys
#Houston #HarrisCounty
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‘Fiduciary Responsibility’: The Two Words at the Center of the ESG Fight in Texas
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Poll: Most Texans want ‘content ratings’ on school library books | Texas | news-journal.com
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$5 MILLION REWARD: That’s not something we report on everyday, but it’s the reward announced today for the leader of MS-13 in Honduras. They say he has ties to Houston and we talked to a retired agent about the gang’s violent past.
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Rep . has filed legislation requiring cities to release annual financial audits, saying it “would give the people of Texas the tools to hold their local government accountable.” #txlege
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abc13.com/mother-and-3-k
Laredo was sentenced to 4 years in prison for Evading Arrest and Burglary of a Habitation in 2019
In 2020 he was charged with another Burglary (didn’t do to much time) but not taken into custody until 2/3/23
He was given a $2,500 bond
Now back in custody
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Today, I was appointed to serve on the House Committees on Appropriations and Urban Affairs. I feel incredibly fortunate for the opportunity to serve on these committees. Thank you, ! #txlege
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“The federal budget deficit was $459 billion in the first four months of fiscal year 2023, the Congressional Budget Office estimates—$200 billion more than the shortfall recorded during the same period last year.”
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