Weed Watch

Fight to "equalize" penalties associated with the use of booze and pot in Colorado continues

"...their full-court press last week to annihilate Colorado's citizen-supported Amendment 44, which seeks to legalize adult possession of up..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

More than 98% of all marijuana seized by law enforcement under Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program is actually feral hemp – aka 'ditchweed' – and not cultivated, smokeable pot, according to DEA stats; and explanation regarding decriminalization effort e-mail sent to Colorado politicos gets weirder

"...an opposition campaign to the decrim initiative, known as Amendment 44, sponsored by the grassroots group Safer Alternatives for..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

The election roundup

"...not a decent one. In the end, however, just 44% voted for Q7; although backers note that's up six..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Column by Jordan Smith

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...Texans approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that lets cities and counties exempt child..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Cops Say Legalize It

New report from drug-reform cops with the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition says the time is right to legalize -- and regulate -- drugs

"...this week alcohol prohibition officially ended when the 18th Amendment was finally repealed on Dec. 5, 1933. The 14-year..."

Dec. 2, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Vote Pot!

"...COLORADO: A statewide ballot question in Colorado, known as Amendment 44, would reduce pot-related criminal penalties, bringing them in..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...following endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments. See the full text of these endorsements, and lots..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...relevant to Travis County. There are also seven constitutional amendments, pertaining to ad valorem taxation, home equity loan financing,..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...council vote (to beat the summer recess) is an amendment to the city's Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Since 1985, the..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Fifth Circuit Blocks WHP Ruling in Favor of Planned Parenthood

Single judge agrees to late-night stay

"...healthcare and family planning services for low-income, uninsured women 18-44 who would not be eligible for government-subsidized healthcare unless..."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Balance, Yes; Reality, No

"...balance to the Triangle story ["Squaring the Triangle," Vol.16, No.44], we are appalled at the cover photo composite purporting..."

July 11, 1997 Column

No More WHP? WTF?!

Lawmakers likely to kill successful women's health program

"...19, a majority of lawmakers voted to include an amendment by Rep. Jim Landtroop, R-Plainview, that would deny any..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

APD Pot-Hunters Are Data-Mining at AE

Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.

"...all over Austin. One such search provided APD with 44 printed pages of account-holder information for about 2,000 customers..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...gay people from serving as foster parents, in an amendment to the Child Protective Services reform bill that was..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...whistles, and is likely a working template for committee amendment, floor discussion, lobby arm-twisting, and budget hysterics (early power-talk..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

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DeWitty Center Helpful

"...analysis of "the pulse of reggae" ["Pressure Drop," Vol.16, No.44]. The efforts of former reggae promoter Louis Meyers go..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Column

Election Notes

Election day is almost here!

"...After eight of 11 days of early voting, only 44,605 ballots (6.9% of all registered voters) have been cast...."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

".../ 136,290 (3.0%) Deb Shafto (G): 4,707 (1.8%) / 44,726 (1.0%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Low Turnout or Bad Law?: Voter ID Effects Uncertain

Turnout boost heaviest in counties with local referendums

"...2011. Republicans and statewide officials pointed out that, with 1,144,844 ballots cast statewide, turnout was actually higher than in..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Assaults in War on Women's Health Care

New rule places stranglehold on Planned Parenthood

"...The WHP serves low-income women, ages 18-44, who wouldn't be poor enough to qualify for Medicaid..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Making of an Endorsement

"...10/17/2008 2:44 PM..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Council Notes

What's ahead for this week's City Council meeting

"...$2.2 billion into the city economy, accounting for some 44,000 jobs. Well, look at us! Let's throw a party!..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election Breakdown

The not-so-shocking election story, in numbers

"...by 333 votes. There were 27 boxes where the amendment lost by an equal or greater margin, with Precinct..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hammers Out Budget, Crosses Fingers for Katrina Evacuee Reimbursements

2005-06 money is ready to spend

"...After adoption of the session's only major amendment to the city manager's proposed budget – setting the..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Whistles a Happy Budget Tune

Pain, pain, go away, come again some other day

"...the General Fund. Mayor Will Wynn voted against this amendment, though assuring his colleagues that this reflected general fiscal..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Texas Commission on the Arts Budget by a whopping 44%. They are finalizing their budget recommendations this week, and..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...line "liberal," he draws the line at the Second Amendment, by mocking Attorney General John Ashcroft's refusal to (illegally,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...space. In Florida, 70% of voters supported a constitutional amendment that will allow the state's multimillion dollar land acquisition..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Royal, the patron saint of UT football and a $44,000-per-year special assistant to the president at UT, testified before..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature

Hardcore-Nazi Austinite Wanted by the Law

After making numerous threats, local white supremacist made a mistake in threatening law enforcement

"...from Penn­syl­vania to Austin last year. Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 44, is charged with making terroristic threats after DPS said..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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