The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Sunday morning roundup

John Brummett: Bubba has other things on his mind
Roby Brock: Beebe signs grocery tax into law
Stephens Media: Interview with Houston Nutt
Springdale Morning News: Beebe plans to scale back DC office
AP: Lawmakers impatient with slow school progress

Austin American-Statesman: Tag, you're it! (Reg.)
Houston Chronicle: Let's see eyes of Texas on efficiency
Waco Tribune: We Texans don't mean to brag (typical)
Ft. Worth Star Telegram: Chance for redemption

It's a little slow for a Sunday as far as legislative news goes, so I'll throw in a little Louisiana flavor as well. The legislature does not convene for its regular session until April 30, but the state did just lose its longtime Superintendent of Education:

Lafayette Daily Advertiser: State loses treasure in Picard
Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Picard's legacy will live on
Baton Rouge Advocate: Picard leaves lasting legacy