For the public good

Posted on May 3rd, 2007 by TechDigger

Just in case you’re wondering why the legislature is actually going to fund the parks.Star-Telegram.com | 05/03/2007 | Park-funds bill gets initial OK
 

One other bit of controversy Wednesday centered on an amendment by Chisum that some say would give an unfair funding advantage to local parks in the home districts of various well-connected House members.
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Developer funds three Helotes candidates

Posted on May 3rd, 2007 by Dig ad veritas

MySA.com: Politics
HELOTES — The amount of money contributed this year to municipal election campaigns here is markedly higher than in previous years, due in part to $10,000 in contributions made by an area developer.
On March 19, Alfred “Tom” Rohde gave a total of $10,000 to three candidates who are running against three City Council incumbents. […]

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