City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...part of its historic reallocation of Austin Police Department funds toward health and social service programs...."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...school district. The class-action lawsuit points to the month-old Texas House committee report on the shooting, which found "systemic..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature

Lege Takes Direct Aim at Austin Abortion Aid

"...R-Allen, (House Bill 1173) would prohibit local governments from funding any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Assistance With Abortion Services

"...National Network of Abortion Funds www.fundabortionnow.org/get-help Referrals for direct funding sources..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature

Naked City

The General Land Office throws the doors open for wind power in the Gulf.

"...Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced last Thursday that the Texas General Land Office will begin leasing state-owned lands for..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Good Unemployment While it is true that Texas is tied in a ranking for the fifth-worst unemployment..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature

Return of the Unruly Mob

Palmer Center celebration marks filibuster anniversary

"...there was no more exhilarating place to be in Texas. No photo could capture the thunder of the crowd’s..."

June 23, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Health Inequities Dog Austin

Racial disparities are glaring

"...The portal’s data reinforces the implicit message of the..."

Aug. 19, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...Net, claiming to help pregnant women make the "best choice," and doing so by interspersing misleading information about abortion..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

With Rosie's Law, Austin Legislators Aim to Restore Abortion Coverage

Sheryl Cole, Sarah Eckhardt introduce bicameral legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for abortion care

"...insurance plans regulated by the state. "The state of Texas should not be in the business of interfering with..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Michael Cooper www.cooperfortexas.com ENDORSEMENTS: N/A..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...are gearing up for another long fight to defend pro-choice rights under the dome this session...."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

How Not to 'Stop Patriarchy'

New York group has a curious way of "helping"

"...the Austin federal courthouse during the trial to overturn Texas' abortion law last week, members of the national abortion..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Outside a committee hearing room during the 82nd Texas Legislature, I ran into Austin political consultant (and staunch..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...like its predecessors, is entirely focused on the General Fund, which includes only tax-financed city services – a not..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...congregation – specifically because of her ongoing support for Texas' Women's Health Program, a Medicaid-waiver health care program that..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...but maybe not enough to travel back. That's how Texas lawmakers have treated the state's school finance system, and..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Whole Woman's Abortion Clinic To Reopen in Austin

First abortion clinic reopens since SCOTUS HB 2 ruling

"...in North Austin – shuttered in the wake of anti-choice House Bill 2 – will reopen in April, clinic..."

March 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

It's Time for Wine and Swine

Annual cook-off raises grant money with porkiliciousness

"...pig cook-off this Sunday, Nov. 23. More than 20 Texas chefs will demonstrate their mastery of pork cookery while..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative fight over vouchers and school finance has a long history and deep roots.

"...oppose legislation to create voucher programs that would siphon funding from school districts by using tax dollars to pay..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Special Session

New bill numbers and potential arguments imminent

"...At 2pm today, Monday, July 1, the Texas House and Senate are scheduled to gavel in for..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TPPF, Jim DeMint, Milton Friedman, and Me

Lunch and school choice with unholy free market triumvirate

"...love-ins, they would look a lot like Wednesday morning's Texas Public Policy Foundation gathering, as the movers and shakers..."

March 31, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Paying Doctor

Federal Insurance Program Could Aid Texas' Youth

"...a serious problem shared by 1.3 million minors in Texas. Many, like Cheryl, are teenagers of working parents, ineligible..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Anti-Abortionist and Heidi Group Founder Sues U.S. Government

Suit argues anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ groups with "sincere religious beliefs" deserve Title X money

"...crisis pregnancy center, was awarded $1.6 million in state funds to provide health care to low-income women in 2016-19...."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texans Protest Film Incentive Cut

Change.org petition demands special session to save program

"...or abortion rights, they've become commonplace. But as the Texas Legislature slashes film incentives, there's a call for Gov...."

May 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dismantling Family Planning Pt. 2

House budget amendment would subvert access to reproductive services

"...president for community affairs for Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region...."

April 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Choice of Small-Business Entity

"...and transferability of the entity. There is no right choice of entity in absolute terms, so the decision turns..."

April 20, 2007 Column by Meghan Griffiths

Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"...have recently been sending what they don't want to Texas. Of late the refuse has included sewage sludge, silicon..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Council Recap: Tip the Band, Skip the Pork Chop

Relief funds for artists, planning for fair and just mobility

"...approving a new $1.5 million Austin Artist Disaster Relief Fund to soften the impact of COVID-19...."

April 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...In a statement issued Monday, March 23, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced abortion procedures would halt..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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