Topic – Government
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White House claims progress on sustainability
Cites eight initiatives
The Office of Urban Affairs cites eight initiatives for sustainability.
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Daniel Krueger to head COH Public Works & Engineering Department
Mike Marcotte retiring
Houston Mayor Annise Parker has named Daniel Krueger to be the new Director of the Public Works & Engineering Department.
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Mark Kilkenny is the new Chair of COH Planning Commission
Serving 4th term on commission
Mark A. Kilkenny, Sr., with Mischer Development, is now the Chair of the City of Houston Planning Commission.
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Gas taxes dip to all-time low
Inflation-adjusted numbers
Gas taxes in the US have dipped to all-time low, adjusted for inflation.
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County Commissioners
Meeting Notes - June 22, 2010
Harris County Commissioners Court approved the Capital Improvement Plan and discussed many budgetary issues, the hiring freeze, and the Sheriff's authority.
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Harris County may drop Hempstead funding
2010 Capital Improvement Plan
On June 22, Commissioners will discuss the proposed FY2010 Capital Improvement Plan, which is not expected to include funding for the Hempstead Toll Road.
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Port Arthur begins work on 2020 Vision Plan
To guide growth & development
The City of Port Arthur will undertake a community based planning exercise to develop a Vision 2020 to guide future growth and development.
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Most americans support road safety policies
Including restrictive measures
A new survey finds that strong majorities of Americans support highway safety policies, even those some see as too restrictive, like mandatory safety measures.
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