Category Archives: Government Relations
Almost 1,500 New Laws for Us
Posted by Amy Gibson, Manager, Public Policy Much of the attention surrounding this year’s state legislative session has been about the budget, education and redistricting. But did you know that Perry signed 1,458 bills into law and allowed 27 … Continue reading
Small Business is Big Business in Federal Contracting
posted by: Steven Monacelli, Member Services Intern Fiscal year 2010 saw the largest two-year increase in federal contract dollars awarded to small business in over a decade, according to the Small Business Administration. Additionally, it was the second consecutive yearly … Continue reading
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What Did The Texas Legislature Accomplish In 140 Days?
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy The 82nd Texas Legislature adjourned on Monday, May 30 without acting on several important issues including redistricting, healthcare containment costs, windstorm insurance, sanctuary cities, and public education. Consequently, Governor Perry called a Special … Continue reading
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Today Concludes Early Voting for City Run-off Election: DRC and NDCC Co-Sponsor District 12 Forum
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy Early voting for the City’s Run-off Election ends today at 5:00 p.m. The voters of District 12 will choose Sandy Greyson or Donna Starnes. Greyson and Starnes are scheduled to speak tomorrow morning … Continue reading
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District 12 Candidates Greyson and Starnes to Debate: Dallas Regional Chamber and North Dallas Chamber to Co-Sponsor Debate
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy Want to learn more about the District 12 City Council candidates Sandy Greyson and Donna Starnes? You can do that by attending a Candidates Forum co-sponsored by the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) and … Continue reading
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Kunkle and Rawlings Hold First Face-to-Face Debate Since Election
DRC Candidate’s Forum A Big Success By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy In the first mayoral debate since the May 14 election, former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle and Ex-Pizza Hut executive Mike Rawlings shared their positions on what … Continue reading
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What Question Do You Want Answered By Dallas Mayoral Candidates Kunkle and Rawlings?
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy The first run-off election mayoral forum will be held this Friday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. at the Adolphus Hotel. Each candidate will have three to five minutes to offer opening remarks which … Continue reading
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Where Will You Be On May 14?: Two Important Dates to Remember!
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy The citizens of Dallas are scheduled to elect city council members and a new mayor this Saturday,May 14, 2011. Thirty individuals are vying for seats on the Dallas City Council and four candidates want … Continue reading
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Want To Know Who The Next Mayor Of Dallas Will Be?
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy DRC to Reveal the Answer on May 20 Will the next mayor of the ninth largest city in America be Dallas real estate consultant Mr. Edward Opka, former Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle, … Continue reading
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