Richardson Tells Bush to Back Off

Democratic Prez candidate Bill Richardson firES off a letter to Prez George W. Bush, urging him to end the feds' "heartless" policy of harassing seriously ill medi-pot patients.

"...New Mexico Governor and Democratic Prez candidate Bill Richardson on Aug. 17 fired off a letter to..."

Aug. 22, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...House Public Health Committee closed a hearing on House Bill 46, Chairman Ken King considered how medical marijuana may..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Letters @ 3AM

Joe Biden and Chris Dodd rise above the other primary candidates in terms of achievement and hands-on experience in what a president needs to know

"...he's served on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill Richardson has been our ambassador to the United Nations..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Weed Watch

California votes in favor of bill that would legalize industrial hemp farming; and bill that would legalize medi-pot for seriously ill patients moves forward in New Mexico

"...The California State Assembly last week passed a bill that would legalize industrial hemp farming in the state...."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sharp: I'm Not Running For Senate

Former state comptroller has no plans for any electoral run

"...he is the state co-chair for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson’s presidential bid. When the conversation sidetracked into a..."

Oct. 29, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Medi-Pot Passes in New Mexico

New Mexico Passes Progressive Drug Laws

"...With the dedicated efforts of Gov. Bill Richardson, New Mexico legislators have finally passed a law..."

March 23, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...two-thirds of the senators to agree to bring any bill to the floor. The prospects don't exactly look good:..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Prissy Politicos; and My Gift for George W.

"...W. as he touted the purifying qualities of Purell. Bill Clinton also is a user, as is Sen. Barack..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• "It's a shame. He could have been Bill Maher or Jon Stewart. Instead, he's a guy who..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Get Down to Your Civvies!

Who's camp is campier? With whom would you most likely camp? Who will make you the happiest camper?

"...the answers are: John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, and Barack Obama. At the end of the..."

Dec. 6, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

The Evening Star

"...Directed by: Robert Harling. Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Bill Paxton, Miranda Richardson, Marion Ross, Juliette Lewis, Donald Moffat,..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Naked City

"...and commercial growth," said Save Our Springs Alliance leader Bill Bunch. "All their 'greenbuilding' wash will do nothing to..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

La Raza: Waking the Sleeping Giant?

The National Council of La Raza looks to raise the U.S. Latino profile.

"...inequities and "opportunity gaps" (for example, the federal "Student Bill of Rights Act," intended to improve education for low-income..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Non-Stop

Liam Neeson plays a flawed lawman once again, this time tasked with finding the terrorist on a plane.

"...camerawork is its screenplay by Ryan Engle, John W. Richardson, and Chris Roach, which piles on the possibilities only..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Los Alamos Up for Grabs

UT contemplates whether to go after the jewel of the nuclear crown

"...is New Mexico governor and former Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson. Over the past year of Los Alamos buzz..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"...one who counts – to move a bipartisan ethics bill out of her committee to the House floor...."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Legislative Attack on Eastside Planned Parenthood Closer to Finish Line

House-approved SB 22 jeopardizes basic preventive community care

"...into Friday evening, the GOP-dominated Texas House approved a bill that threatens the future of Planned Parenthood on East..."

May 18, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

"...Justice's 2007 annual review, it costs more than $2 billion per year to incarcerate felons – 79.4% of the..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Fierce Urgency

While presidential candidates are asking for votes – where are they now?

"...subject is about five too many. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson provided a nice oppo-slogan version of the headliners:..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Michael King

And I Approved This Instant Message

What will page views, YouTube clips, and MySpace friends add up to for Web-savvy Democratic hopefuls?

"...mobile phones. The Web site for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (658 MySpace friends) has prominent links to MySpace,..."

March 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Proposal could add $45 million to general fund

"...A gas tax bill has stalled in the House, just as fuel costs..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Red-Light Cameras on Trial

State Reps. Fred Hill, Carl Isett Collide Over Red-Light Cameras

"...aspect of Tuesday's House debate on a red-light camera bill, please allow us to recount a few delicious highlights...."

May 16, 2007 News Post by Amy Smith

Madden Pushes for Evacuee Reform

City of Austin opposes bill proposing closing schools when they are serving as an emergency shelter

"...not surprise that districts are pushing back against House Bill 727. This measure would "close a school campus used..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Fox fairies, ultra-violence, and amnesia dominated 2015

"...It's easy, because you ate that sandwich, or that bill passed. But films get weird in a town like..."

Jan. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...soon to see some local regulation. City Council member Bill Spelman has posted two items on council’s August 18..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Proposed Bills Address Death Penalty

Meanwhile, Texas' death machine churns stronger than ever

"...life-without-parole sentence. The measure now goes to Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson. Rich-ardson has said in the past he does..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...use as a needed electric substation didn't fit the bill either, so AE considered trading the land for a..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Medi-Pot Legal in the Land of Enchantment

"...New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson this week signed his state’s medi-pot bill into..."

April 5, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Tribune Festival Adds Newsom, Clinton, Cruz to 2022 Lineup

TribFest takes place in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...Mexico and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson, and U.S. Representative, Michael McCaul, R-Austin, moderated by..."

Aug. 9, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Letters at 3AM

This two-year-long campaign of such unprecedented intensity may have been the best proving ground for Barack Obama's candidacy

"...federal bailout. Wednesday, after the Fed announced its $85 billion taxpayer-financed AIG bailout, McCain agreed it was the right..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

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