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News Articles - May 2 - 8, 2005

Sunday, May 8, 2005

Abilene Reporter News
School finance is a political mess

Dallas Morning News
Clock's ticking for school finance deal
After 4 months, with only 3 weeks to go, House, Senate aren't even close

Houston Chronicle
Try charming ballot prose to sway tax-averse Texans

Abilene Reporter News
State legislators shouldn't waste money on vouchers

Friday, May 6, 2005

Austin American Statesman
Bledsoe, Correa and Linder: House bills fail to help our disadvantaged students

Austin American Statesman
Planned business tax will be reduced, Senate panel chairman says
Bill intended to pay for lower school property taxes expected to get committee approval today

Austin American Statesman
Cuts to fine arts and gym have parents reaching in own pockets
Parents and teachers: 'One teacher, one class'

Dallas Morning News
House panel OKs school voucher bill

Thursday, May 5, 2005

Tyler Morning Telegraph
Dewhurst Champions Plan for School Finance Reform

Austin American Statesman
A taxing endeavor for all concerned

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Dewhurst vows to scale back payroll tax

San Antonio Current
Rush to deadline

San Antonio Express News
Perry expects job to be done

San Antonio Express News
Move school materials into the 21st century

Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Austin American Statesman
Senate eyes booze tax to cut school levy
Senate takes a shot at education tax plan, which calls for rise in alcohol levy, but some fear it'll chase away patrons

Dallas Morning News
Businesses protest Senate tax proposal
But proponents like the lower increase in the state sales levy

Dallas Morning News
Commissioners slam Perry, tax cap plan
They say Austin is hindering county's ability to raise revenue

Dallas Morning News
Ignoring Judge Dietz: Dome's school finance plans risk judicial wrath

San Antonio Express News
Funding legislation leaves out youngest

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

Brownsville Herald
School finance equity
Former chief justice says Senate plan solves dilemma

Dallas Morning News
Senate unveils tax-swap proposal
Businesses, drinkers, smokers pay more, but school rate would drop

Austin American Statesman
Miller: Texas lawmakers face a key test on vouchers

Monday, May 2, 2005

San Antonio Express News
Education personal for some politicos

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