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Early Voting for November 4 Election Underway

October 20th, 2008

The following information is distributed from the City of Frisco’s News and Information service.
Early voting, which began today, October 20, is underway at two locations in Frisco. Registered Collin County voters may vote ‘early’ at the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd. Collin County ‘early voting’ hours being offered in Frisco […]


By Cody C Caudill

City Politics, Collin County, Denton County, Federal Politics, State Politics - 0 Comments

Election Fair 2008

September 20th, 2008

Sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce:
Thursday, October 2, 2008
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Westin Hotel (1549 Legacy Drive; Frisco, TX 75034)
(Following LIVE Broadcast of the VP Debate on BIG SCREEN!)
This 2008 Election will be one of the most important elections in our lifetime and there is much to be voted on from local races all […]


By Cody C Caudill

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New Business Tax

May 9th, 2008

Starting in 2008, Texas businesses are subject to the revised franchise tax, also known as the margins tax. This new tax is a result of House Bill 3, which the Legislature passed in May 2006. House Bill 3 restructured the state’s existing franchise tax to expand the tax to include more businesses and […]


By Ken Paxton

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Values Vote

April 29th, 2008

I found this website for voters concerned about values. I dont know how helpful it will be for you, but it is another resource to consider in becoming an informed voter. Check it out: http://www.valuesvoteonline.com/surveys/zipsearch.aspx


By Jon Wilson

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Texas Conservation Efforts

April 22nd, 2008

Capitol Steps by Ken Paxton
National Earth Day is this week. The first Earth Day began in 1970 as a rally to promote clean air, land conservation and improved water quality. Support for and interest in the activity was immense and what began in 1970 as a demonstration became the first official Earth Day. Earth Day, […]


By Jon Wilson

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Texas Attorney General Cracks Down on Fake Driver’s Licenses

April 13th, 2008

Capitol Steps by Ken Paxton State Rep. District 70

Yesterday, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that Harris County District Court Judge, Grant Dorfman, granted the Attorney General’s request for a temporary restraining order to stop a vendor in Houston from continuing to illegally manufacture and market fake drivers licenses to immigrants.
Attorney General Abbott charged […]


By Jon Wilson

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Open Letters from Your Politicians

April 4th, 2008

FriscoPolitico.com invites all elected officials and candidates to submit a post each week. This invitation serves to compile what is currently given over multiple newsletters across Frisco. All politicians may create a login which will be upgraded to a contributor status. Guidelines given for Open Letters:

Must address the audience in which […]


By Cody C Caudill

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Project Vote Smart

March 25th, 2008

I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to a great website called Project Vote Smart. In essence, FriscoPolitico.com strives to carry on Project Vote Smart to Frisco. Project Vote Smart attempts to give voters information on candidates that are seeking office as well as current elected officials. Information such as biography, where they […]


By Jon Wilson

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