by Bill Lynch | Apr 28, 2021 | Education, Public Policy
Governor Abbott, Speaker Phelan and Lt. Governor Patrick announced today the state was releasing $11.2 billion of new federal funds for public education targeted at closing the pandemic education gap for k-12 students in Texas. This is on top of $2.2 billion...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 21, 2021 | Public Policy
This Legislative Session is starting to feel like a normal session after a really slow start. Most of our Chamber legislative priorities are moving along: 1. Chapter 313 reauthorization, which will permit school district to continue to participate in tax incentives...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 21, 2021 | Economic Development, Public Policy
If Texas HB4072 becomes law, the way businesses calculate and remit sales tax will be fundamentally changed. Historically businesses have collected sales tax where the sale was made, usually where the business is located, and all sales tax was credited to the local...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 14, 2021 | Greater Arlington
Early voting for the May 1st local and Special Elections starts Monday, April 19 at 8:00 AM. Local elections will be held in Arlington, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens. In Arlington four City Council Districts, the Mayor of Arlington and several positions on the...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 14, 2021 | Greater Arlington
“Gee, I’d like to get involved in the community, but I really don’t know where to start.” If you have been using that excuse to avoid service, quit reading now or that excuse will be out the window.The Mayor and City Council members appoint citizens to 21 boards and...
