We’re willing to invest in the community…

Posted on January 24th, 2007 by TechDigger

MySA.com: Business
“When we come into a community, we invest in the community,” Microsoft’s Andrew Weiss told the court after the vote, saying the company plans to get involved in San Antonio philanthropy.
Yeah, I guess it’s cheaper than actually having to pay taxes.
MySA.com: Business
“This is a game changer for us,” said Mario Hernandez, president of the […]

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Pay to play in Austin?

Posted on January 24th, 2007 by Dig ad veritas

Dallas Morning News | Liquor wholesalers ply legislators with cash
AUSTIN – Liquor wholesalers dumped nearly $1.7 million on Texas lawmakers in the weeks leading up to the 2007 Legislature while pushing for changes that would allow them to sell booze directly to restaurants and bars.
The law now allows only package liquor stores – not wholesalers […]

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