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School bus cleanup
Thursday, February 08, 2007
by Mike Ward
Austin American-Statesman
Riding on Texas’ 35,000 school buses is the dirtiest part of many children’s day, and state Sen. Kirk Watson wants to change that.The Austin Democrat today announced that he has…
Sen. Watson calls for another flagship university
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
by A.J. Mistretta
Austin Business Journal
To compete effectively in education on the national and international stage, Texas needs a third flagship university, says newly elected State Sen. Kirk Watson. The Austin Democrat says he may…
Watson wants Mobility Task Force to start with a blank slate
Monday, January 29, 2007
In Fact Daily
Sen. Kirk Watson told his new CAMPO Mobility Financing task force Monday that he came into the first meeting with an idea that the group eventually should set forth a…
Watson: Stopping area toll roads doesn't mean a free ride
Monday, January 29, 2007
by Kirk Watson
Austin American-Statesman
In the final analysis, anything that helps people move through a region — be it a road, rail, or bus — is nothing more than a tool. And, as with…
"One big ode to conspiracy theories"
Thursday, January 25, 2007
by Kimberly Reeves
Austin Chronicle
Here are some of the things you would have learned from speakers at Monday night's Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting: There's a New World Order, and they're trying to…
CAMPO delays vote on Phase 2 tollways
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
by Kate Miller Morton
Austin American-Statesman
Anti-toll road passions ran high at Monday night's meeting of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, where board members ultimately postponed a vote on a proposed second wave of toll…
Perry pursues cancer assault
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
by Corrie MacLaggan
Austin American-Statesman
Texas could become a world leader in cancer research if state lawmakers can secure $3 billion for a plan they hope can defeat a disease that kills 35,000 Texans a…
Watson gets plums
Saturday, January 13, 2007
by Mike Ward
Austin American-Statesman
Freshman state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, got a plum assignment late Friday as vice chairman of the influential Senate Transportation Committee.That puts him in a key position to help guide…
Employee groups make raises their priority for session
Friday, January 12, 2007
by Mark Lisheron
Austin American-Statesman
The state's 144,934 employees are hoping the Legislature will not forget about their paychecks as it contends with other demands this session.The two most powerful groups representing employee interests, the…
