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FCC Rules TV Stations Must Disclose Political Ad Buys Online
FCC Rules TV Stations Must Disclose Political Ad Buys Online
Phillip Martin - April 27, 2012
TV stations in Houston, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio will have to start disclosing online the political information of any candidates, campaigns, or PACS - including Super PACS - that purchase commercials on their stations. This is a welcome ruling for transparency in our electoral process. Read More >>
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Republicans Accuse Tea Party Conservatives of Breaking the Law
Republicans Accuse Tea Party Conservatives of Breaking the Law
Matt Glazer - April 5, 2012
Texas Republicans have accused the Tea Party conservative organization Empower Texans - aka Texans for Fiscal Responsibility - for failing to register as lobbyists and for not filing requisite campaign finance disclosure forms. Republican State Reps. Jim Keffer and Vicki Truitt allege that Empower Texans is acting above the law... Read More >>
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ALEC Assembles "Most Wanted List," And Oklahomans Say "ALEC Is Not OK"
In anticipation of protests at ALEC's recent meeting in Oklahoma City, state legislators were handed a set of talking points that read "The American Legislative Exchange Council recognizes the first amendment rights of free speech and assembly, and asks that _____ do the same," apparently to prepare legislators for press questions about citizen... Read More »
Hearing on West explosion produces more questions
AUSTIN — A hearing Wednesday before a Texas House committee on the West Fertilizer Co. explosion produced more questions than answers as state lawmakers tried to determine if any state agency had jurisdiction to inspect fertilizer facilities for safety concerns. State officials said volunteer firefighters responding to the blaze that preceded the... Read More »
Progress Texas Announces Ed Espinoza as Executive Director
(TEXAS) – Progress Texas, the communications hub aimed towards shaping the state’s progressive narrative, has brought on Ed Espinoza as Executive Director. A communications operative with state and national credentials, his political and rapid response background will guide the two-year old organization through a changing state political landscape... Read More »