Texas Legislature Eyes May 30 End For 79th Session
State lawmakers anticipate a May 30 finish after a contentious 140 day session. A Senate vote of 21 to 8 moved to place a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage on the November 8 ballot, with potential court challenges if approved. Sen Juan Hinojosa offered a failed amendment restricting those with three marriages from a fourth marriage.
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Austin
Senate
Sen
Juan Hinojosa
McAllen
Hinojosa
Texas lawmakers push for retirement boosts and voting on marriage definitions
The Texas Senate and House move toward a budget driven pay raises for 145,000 state workers with 4 percent on Sept. 1 and 3 percent on Sept. 1, 2006. A conference committee will resolve a transport bill’s toll clause while retirement rules stay unchanged. The legislature also adds $6,000 to lawmakers' retirement at age 50 after 12 years. DPS honors peace officers who died on and off duty. A Senate tribute to the Texas Press Association marks its 125th anniversary amid light sparring.
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Senate
House
DPS
Department of Public Safety
Texas
TPA
Texas Press Association
John Whitmire
Houston
Love Potion No. 9 in the War on Mealybugs
Agricultural Research Service scientists report a pheromone lure attracts pink hibiscus mealybugs and helps survey infestations. Biocontrol efforts using parasites and a predatory ladybug have reduced populations in Florida by over 98 percent, aiding efforts to prevent spread to 36 states.
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Sandy Miller Hays
Agricultural Research Service
United States
Southeast Asia
Caribbean
Grenada
Mexico
Central America
Florida
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
U.S
ARS
St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands
Maryland
California
Five New Cotton Germplasm Lines Released by CI Initiative
Cotton Incorporated announces the first joint germplasm releases from the Cl Breeding and Genetics Initiative. Five lines developed at Texas A M University University of Arkansas and University of Georgia will be available to breeders. The release marks the program’s move into germplasm development to broaden genetic variation and boost yield and fiber quality.
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Shawn Wade
Roy Cantrell
Cantrell
Cotton Belt
USDA
Mexico
National Cotton Council
Usda-Ars
Peii S
Cotton Incorporated
Usda Agricultural Research Service
Texas A&m University
Wayne Smith
Cwsmith
Tamu
University of Arkansas
Fred Bourland
Bourland
Uark
Mike Johanns
Fsa
Usda.gov
Eauth
CCI
High Plains
Lubbock
Cotton Council
International Cotton USA
U.S
Texas Cotton Association
Lubbock Cottonange
Lubbock Cotton Exchange
Manfred Schiefer
Marc McDougal
International Textile Center
Dean Ethridge
Texas
PCG
Steve Verett
Peter Wierzba
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