Motor Voter: Texas Won’t Play Nice

Why does the state want to restrict voting access?

"...ruling that found Texas in violation of the National Voter Registration Act's motor voter law, Federal Judge Orlando Garcia..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

"...ruling that may force the state to change its voter registration laws, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia found Texas in..."

April 10, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...Crow was two blocks away, having just seen his motorcade pass by. In 1971, Crow was at the founding..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...Motor Voter Mayhem: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...that is more skewed toward what is best for voters than what is best for the party in charge...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...ruling that found Texas in violation of the National Voter Registration Act ("motor voter") for preventing drivers from registering..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature

Wayne Kramer Still Kicks Out the Jams

MC5 founder talks politics, prison, and the art of double guitar solos

"...Forty-nine years and 11 months ago, five young Motor City musicians, high on LSD and communism, recorded one..."

Sept. 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...want to move every single central Texan around by motor vehicle. No transportation system in the world moves everyone..."

May 28, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...is completely missing the point. I don't think most voters are that easily led...."

April 19, 2002 Column

City and Cap Metro Contemplate How to Make a "Real City” Transit System

Following the slow march toward a vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit

"...and while meeting the community's ambitious climate goals. Austin voters have turned down plans for a citywide rail transit..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Hightower Report

Hide the Sponsor; and Online Voter Registration

"...would spend so much to play sponsorship peek-a-boo. Online Voter Registration..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...If you're planning to participate in the Nov. 2..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Getting Mobilized

Arguments (and opponents) against the mobility bond run a little thin

"...the following pages) will be (for city of Austin voters) a seemingly innocuous proposition. Despite all the headline hoopla..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...returned the favor.) Today's point being: If you think motor vehicle traffic (not just e-scooters) is worse this year,..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Words to the Wise

You have to know the rules ...

"...intoxicated, must be restricted to the operation of a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device. (HB 2246)..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Reefer Madness: Medi-Pot Update

State lawmakers change pot rules and more states consider legalizing

"...– where pot-related measures in the past have earned voter approval but for a variety of reasons have not..."

June 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...their own signatures to put the question to the voters. – M.C.M...."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Comptroller Gives Legislature More Money to Spend

But don’t go crazy y’all

"...tax revenue and levies on oil and gas production, motor vehicles and their fuels, and suchlike...."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...Travis County: 45% for, 55% against Different: If Travis voters had their way, this measure – widely seen as..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...was killed June 6 in a crash with a motor vehicle. Silva would have been 17 years old this..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?

Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal

"...other races happening this November. The League of Women Voters just announced a forum series for the AISD board..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Other Prop. 1

State prop. gets overshadowed by electoral hot topics

"...delay it a year, so it would not endanger voter approval of the new $2 billion State Water Implementation..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...were moved to the Dept. of Public Safety or Motor Vehicles – both of which have highway related responsibilities...."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Pride Events

"...bikes! Dykes we like! Email Toby to get your motor runnin' to lead the procession in this year's Pride..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Cyclists Pay Fair Share

"...and related stencils and signs are paid for by voter-approved bicycle-specific bond funding, which is paid for with property..."

July 12, 2010 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...history professor Larry Willoughby, the report shows that straight-ticket voters – those who cast all the votes on their..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

The Carmadillo

Austin's Best New Little Armored Ride

"...Hartman: The original motor...."

Oct. 17, 2008 Features Feature by Kristine Tofte

Texas Voters Approve Props; Travis Narrowly Passes Cancer Measure

Constitutional-amendments election turnout low but a bit higher than we expected

"...but at just under 9% of the state's registered voters, it was actually a bit higher than expected...."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...can do it at the Travis Co. Web site (www.traviscountytax.org/goVoters.do), or pick up forms at post offices, libraries, and..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

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