by Bill Lynch | May 18, 2020 | Chamber News, Greater Arlington, Public Policy
Governor Abbott announced today Texas is moving to Phase II of reopening. Monday, May 18 Childcare centers may open. Massage and personal care salons may open with 6 foot spacing between work stations. Youth clubs like scouting, Girls, Inc and FFA may reopen with...
by Bill Lynch | May 15, 2020 | Public Policy
Senator Jane Nelson (R)-Flower Mound, Chair of the Texas Senate Finance Committee, announced that every state agency will be required to use zero-based budgeting for the next biennium’s budget. Standard practice has been to have each agency use zero-based...
by Bill Lynch | May 11, 2020 | Greater Arlington
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) has announced there will be no Phase 4 COVID relief bill without protection from litigation for employers. Blanket immunity from being careless is not likely, however. Here are some common sense things to keep in mind as...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 20, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development
Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. While employing nearly half the American workforce, they keep our neighborhoods running and make them feel like home. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many businesses facing uncertainty, but there...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 17, 2020 | Public Policy
The Governor’s Executive Order (GA-16), issued April 17, 2020 relates to the safe, strategic reopening of select services and activities in Texas. This order establishes a temporary “Retail-To-Go” model that will allow retail outlets in Texas to reopen...
