by Bill Lynch | Apr 7, 2021 | Public Policy
Ten of the fourteen candidates competing for the four Arlington city council districts in the May 1st election appeared at a virtual City Council Candidate Showcase this morning. All candidates were invited, but four were unable to participate.There are a total of...
by Bill Lynch | Mar 31, 2021 | Public Policy
Two bills passed the Texas House today and are headed to the Senate: HB7 by Button and HB1195 by Geren. The Coalition of Chambers communicated with all our members of the legislature yesterday asking for their vote for these two bills. HB7 by Angie Chen Button...
by Bill Lynch | Mar 31, 2021 | Public Policy
Small businesses will have more time to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan thanks to swift action from Congress and the Biden administration ahead of the application deadline. President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act into law yesterday, providing...
by Bill Lynch | Mar 15, 2021 | Economic Development, Public Policy
A $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund is included in the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill signed last Friday by President Biden. Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association estimates that US restaurants have lost about $250 billion in revenue...
by Bill Lynch | Mar 8, 2021 | Greater Arlington, Public Policy
A total of 22 candidates have filed to run in the May 1st Arlington city elections: 8 candidates for Mayor and 14 for four city council seats. Early voting in person will begin April 19th and end on April 27th. Mayor Jeff Williams is term limited and cannot run for...
