Florist licensing in Louisiana faces critique and court ruling
In Our View argues state florist licensing is protectionist and unneeded. Judge Polozola ruled the issue is for lawmakers, noting the 14th Amendment due process concerns and the license tests, while lawmakers debate repealing the law to allow market competition in flower arranging.
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U.S. District Court
Frank Polozola
Institute For Justice
Polozola
State House
Senate
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details Map Texas Leaders
Directory of federal and state lawmakers with office addresses in Texas including U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Henry Bonilla U S Senator John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and state figures Buddy West Tom Craddick Robert Duncan Kel Seliger and Gov Rick Perry with street addresses and phone numbers for Washington D C and Austin offices.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Washington, D.C
Fox
Desta Drive
Texas
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
Rayburn
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
Odessa
P.O
Austin
P.O. Box
Tom Craddick
Republican of
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Stance
The Odessa American editorial reiterates that peace starts with individual self control and freedom. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not political mercy, aligning it with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
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The Nature of Our Law and Judicial Activism
The piece argues that the key issue in judicial nominations is whether courts decide cases by law or by judges personal philosophy. It warns that activism erodes constitutional governance, cites Kennedy and Dred Scott as examples, and urges restraint through judiciary reform and selecting restraint-minded judges. It critiques liberal and some Republican stances, urging principled action over obstruction.
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Roger Taney
Dred Scott
Taney
Bill Clinton
Anthony Kennedy
United States
Andrew Jackson
Arlen Specter
Senate Judiciary Committee
Public Forum On Editorials And Local Life In Odessa
Readers critique editorial pages and columnists, question facts, motives, and global warming claims. A memory of Goldsmith Odessa friendliness underscores a broader call for civic engagement and thoughtful discourse.
Odessa American endorsement for youth football fundraiser
The Odessa American applauds Odessa resident Terry Akin for initiating fundraisers to help youths cover football participation costs. The paper invites reader input on current topics and suggests emailing letters with a thumbs nomination.
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