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POLL RESULTS: Top Legislative Issues

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

The results are in and the top 3 issues Political Sense readers are interested in are:
1. Economic Development
2. Local (Fort Worth and Tarrant)
3. Job Creation

Multiple responses were permitted.

The results aren’t too surprising considering the current economic times. What do you think about these results? If you responded to the poll, did the results fall in [...]

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Scratching your head?

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Getting a little confused with all the stimulus package talk? We’re here to help.
HowCast.com has published a simple video to explain.
(click here for the transcript)

What do you think about it?

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Last Call

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

I thought it would be fitting with spring weather, spring break and St. Patrick’s Day that we talk about beer. More specifically, beer legislation.
Fort Worth’s Rep. Lon Burnam and Sen.Wendy Davis have filed a few bills to help out Fort Worth’s local thirst for brew. HB1062 and its companion SB 754 change current law by [...]

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POLL: Top Legislative Issues

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Don’t worry it’s just a one-question! We are curious which government issues interest you the most. Click the link below to send us your answers.

Top Legislative Issues Poll

The stats will be reported back to Political Sense readers and used to help with future post ideas.
Thanks in advance!
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Cowtown goes to Austin

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The folks at the Tarrant County Chambers did a great job on Wednesday and Thursday of bringing our 13 member delegation together to talk about this session’s important issues. On top of the list, transportation. There is still some apprehension by some on giving our local communities the option to go to the voters and [...]

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