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Perry pushes 2/3 vote for tax hikes
Dave McNeely
      Gov. Rick Perry is trying to make it harder to pay for programs in Texas. Perry has proposed that Texas copy California, and amend its constitution to require any proposed tax increase get a two-thirds vote in the Texas House and Senate to become law.
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Resumé padders, lazy need not apply
Mary Henkel Judson
      Here we are, coming up on another “election season.” Gluttons for punishment can start filing for city council, school board and the water district board on Monday.
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House committee begins hearings
Todd Hunter
      The House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence held its first public hearing of the year covering interim charges on Wednesday, Jan. 27. The topic was the use of arbitration in Texas and the effect such practices have on state jurisprudence.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
      Support locals I would like to thank all the participants in the 2010 Dine Around. We are very fortunate to live in such a giving, selfless community. Let’s remember to shop/spend/trade locally and utilize the catering abilities of our island restaurants. Sherry Lancaster Port Aransas
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