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“Small businesses are the most powerful engine driving the Texas economy and we must do everything we can to help them grow, especially in this challenging economy.  Senate Bill 19 would lower taxes on those businesses and allow them to re-invest their savings in people, equipment and innovation.”

–Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst

“The American people do not want a new world currency that China would
control.”

Washington, D.C.-Eagle Forum, a leading conservative grassroots organization founded by Phyllis Schlafly, applauds Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN-6th) for introducing a resolution which would bar the U.S. dollar from being replaced by any foreign currency. Bachmann’s legislation was prompted by a series of contradictory public remarks made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner last week. Continue Reading.

By Sara.Behunek

The president’s plan for General Motors and Chrysler, announced yesterday, continues to get top billing in the press. Obama took a hard stance with the struggling automakers, giving GM 60 days to come up with a viable, not to mention drastic, restructuring plan, and Chrysler 30 days. Continue Reading.

NCPA

Few policymakers today want to regulate trade and capital flows as countries did in the 1950s, but dangerous movements are afoot to control and limit tax competition.  Continue Reading.

Other Events, Resolutions Planned in Austin

Dallas, TX – On Saturday,  March, 28  Rep. Roberto R. Alonzo participated in two events honoring Cesar E. Chavez, paying tribute to the inspiring life and achievements of the founder and longtime leader of the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), ALF-CIO.  Continue Reading.

With all of the discussion and concerns over the state budget and acceptance of economic stimulus money, one large issue on the minds of conservatives at the Texas Capitol is what will happen with gambling.

Battle lines have been drawn between the various interests on whether to expand gaming to include casinos, slot machines at horse racing tracks, Indian tribes to conduct gaming or even expand the state lottery to the gas pump.  Continue Reading.

Terri Hall – TURF

Friday, March 27, 2009 – SB 220 authored by Senator Robert Nichols actually opens a NEW loophole that would allow existing highway lanes to be tolled and the free lanes to be subsequently downgraded to access roads. Continue Reading.

AUSTIN –  The Senate Committee on State Affairs today approved legislation by State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, establishing a health insurance pool for children in the child support system.  SB 66, which passed unanimously, moves to the full Senate for further consideration. Continue Reading.

Bill will reduce the business tax burden on the driving force of the Texas economy

AUSTIN – On Friday, the final day bills could be filed during the 2009 Legislative session, Senator Dan Patrick filed Senate Bill 19 that would provide permanent and real tax relief to thousands of Texas businesses. 

The bill represents the culmination of months of negotiations between budget writers and business leaders.  The bill, which has bi-partisan support, was first co-authored by Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio). Continue Reading.

Michael Ramirez
Published: 03-31-09