The 2022 Primary elections finally took place yesterday and looks like we’ve got a lot of run-offs on our hands. After the brutal cycle of the 2021 Covid/Winter Storm Legislative Session, three special sessions, redistricting, unprecedented retirements and the usual scandal laden campaign season, this is the bottom line: It…will…never…end. Most of the drama last…
The election season has already begun! The regular session may be over, but certainly our journey continues. There are rumblings of a special session or two, and a number of announcements precede upcoming primaries. We’ve got June’s headlines here to keep you in the know – stay cool! Special Sessions Governor Abbott has suggested that…
There are just 10 days left to Sine Die, and news from the capitol is coming out faster than we can print it. From bills signed by Governor Abbott to the budget of the biennium, here are the highlights of this week, with a little something extra for you at the end. The Texas Economy…
Yes, it is indeed 2020! Shutdowns galore, an unsettled election, riots and an America that is deeply divided create so much uncertainty for us all. Thank goodness for Texas! In Texas, we have electoral certainty. We have a Governor and Lt. Governor that will not face election for another two years. They are already organized…
This Veteran’s Day, the Avon Old Farms School community honored a fallen brother by organizing an all-school 5K in cooperation with APK Charities Corporation—a non-profit founded to honor and remember the ultimate sacrifice made by Avonian Captain Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, US Army Special Forces. Decorated soldier Pedersen-Keel ’02 was a proud member of the Avon…
I’d like to say – “oh what a night”. But now it has turned into “ oh what a week!” Everyone in America is just waiting for a true election night, that may take more time that anyone wanted….. That being said, the State of Texas certainly has some Definity. What a relief! As far…
pinkgranitetx Congrats to Pink Granite alum Lara Keel for launching her own lobbying firm! If you haven’t read her interview from 2018 check it out at PinkGranite.org #txlege #pinkgranite #lobbyist #texaspolitics
Lara Keel is branching out to launch her own lobby practice, LLK LLC. “Lara has been a valued friend and partner for many years, and I’m proud of her decision to strike out and build her own practice. We both look forward to our continued partnership in this new capacity for many years to come.”…
