From the monthly archives: March 2009

The Week Ahead: March 9-13

On March 10, 2009 By Lize Burr

As the pace begins to pick up in the 81st Session, committees will hear testimony on ACT issues throughout the week.  This morning, the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development and Workforce heard Rep. Strama’s bill on a green jobs skills training program (HB 516). Cyrus Reed of the Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter testified [...]

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Week in Review: March 2-6

On March 6, 2009 By Lize Burr

This week, it felt as though the work of the 81st Session truly got underway. Committees began hearing testimony, including the House Committees on Environmental Regulation and on Energy Resources. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Environmental Regulation heard testimony on three electronic waste recycling bills (HB 284, HB 433, and HB 821) and one [...]

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