Poll finds economy top concern for Texans
Texans rate the economy as the main issue and expect conditions to worsen. The Texas Lyceum Poll shows 58 percent support expanding rights for gay partnerships. It finds low confidence in stocks and retirement funds, with many cutting back on retirement contributions and shifting to safer investments. Texans back tougher voter ID requirements, a noted Republican priority.
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Baytown study favors incentives to lure businesses
The measure would offer incentives to restaurants and retail firms as tie breakers for new location decisions in Baytown. Officials say MDD sales tax revenue, about 4 million dollars annually, could fund development in areas like Alexander, Market Street and Texas Avenue to attract new firms or expansion.
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