Politics & Policy
June 14, 2015
Eltife Not Seeking Re-Election
Senator Kevin Eltife often stood up to speak the truth on the state budget and tax cuts during the past legislative session, but he is not seeking re-election.
Kevin Eltife
Politics & Policy
August 5, 2009
The Unemployment Insurance Issue and the Governor’s Race
Let's just start out by reviewing what has happened so far. As those who have followed the debate know, $555 million in federal stimulus funds was available for Texas, provided that the Legislature agree to make several changes that increased the number of people who would be eligible for UI
Politics & Policy
May 13, 2009
Perry wins on UI stimulus
Eltife’s bill to make the changes necessary for Texas to be eligible to get $555 million in funds for unemployment insurance will die in the House. A poll of the floor yielded around 80 votes for the bill, and since the 74 Democrats are presumed to favor it, that means
Politics & Policy
April 20, 2009
Senate gives final passage to unemployment bill
Seeking final passage of his bill drawing down federal money for the unemployment compensation fund, Sen. Kevin Eltife argued that taking federal money — despite the strings attached — is a good deal for Texas employers and will actually save them money. By October, the unemployment insurance fund will be nearly
Politics & Policy
April 16, 2009
Eltife passes little ol’ non-controversial bill
Taking fewer than three minutes, Sen. Kevin Eltife just passed SB 1569 drawing down federal stimulus money for the Texas Unemployment Compensation Fund. He makes the case that accepting federal money will reduce the tax burden on Texas employers. 22-9. No questions, no debate.