Election News

Does this campaign chest make me look fat?

"...on, Kim's development-friendly donors include the Austin Apartment Assoc­i­ation PAC and architecture/engineering firm Carter & Burgess PAC, and developer/philanthropist..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Conservative Press Conference Could Spell Rift

There's a new PAC in town, and it may have harsh words for Perry and McCain.

"...party in two. The new Texans For Conservative Principles PAC is holding four organized press conference around the state..."

Feb. 16, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Bond Proposal Possibly Ballot Bound

While district administration broadly supports Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee's recommendations, still some controversy

"...parents of McCallum students that, while they support a PAC, it should be considered on its own merits, and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry Inc. Responds to Suit With Characteristic Smirk

Just another day at the governor's office: questionable campaign contributions

"...two checks for $500,000 from the Republican Governors Association PAC, dated Oct. 27 and Nov. 2. However, Wood said,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...board will take more time to re-evaluate the economic impact of the proposed increase and explore ways to raise..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Oh, the Joy of Double Dipping

Perry staffers serve double duty

"...A spokeswoman for Perry's PAC said Black does not hold an official position with..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Hairspray, UT-PAC..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...year, which nearly made it into the new tax-swap package that lawmakers passed in a special session. But it..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Post-Election Coverage: Vouchers crap out

School-voucher proponent James Leininger contributed more campaign dollars this election cycle than in previous elections, but his gamble on GOP candidates didn't pay off at polls

"...than $1.5 million of that going to various Republican-based PACs...."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...chosen to reveal how much they're being paid by EducatePAC.org, a name taken straight from the playbook of the..."

May 12, 2006 Column

Austin's New Karl Rove

Former council member doesn't care for SOS's charter amendments, and they don't like him, either

"..."Citizens for Austin's Future," a new "political insider" city PAC formed to defeat the amendments (i.e., Slusher is no..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...reduce foreign-oil dependence, and even tap unused electric utility capacity by charging the vehicles overnight, when few people demand..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...real show-stoppers, though, are the handful of Texas Parent PAC GOP recruits, two of whom are rapidly gaining traction..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Is the Hammer Nailed?

Yet another indictment of DeLay, this time for money laundering. Will it reverberate for other politicos?

"...committee – Texans for a Republican Majority, known as TRMPAC, and the Texas Association of Business. Both groups played..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...be overshadowed by consideration of a $57 million incentive package, intended to persuade Samsung to build a $3.5 billion..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...42nd Street, UT-PAC..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 State Stories

Our state leaders bumble through the year

"...2) The TRMPAC Lawsuit: It's a scam so juicy, it takes up..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...8901 Business Park Dr. (southwest corner of the Highway 183/MoPac interchange) for what will presumably be a nonvictory party..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Plead Ignorance

In the wake of the TRMPAC indictments, the big players are scurrying for cover

"...sailors and blast candidates directly. In a similar way, TRMPAC fundraisers targeted corporate deep-pockets, and implicitly acknowledged the state..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Michael King

And They're Off!

Money flows into Texas House horse races

"...in for more than $5,700; and the Annie's List PAC, $15,000 with another $3,500 pledged...."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tomstown Suits Go Forward

A Travis Co. judge declines TRMPAC's motions for summary judgment

"...a Republican Majority in a lawsuit brought against the PAC by four defeated Democratic 2002 legislative candidates. TRMPAC attorney..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Tweaking the Elephant's Booty

The TRMPAC lawsuit rumbles into Travis Co. court

"...Committee argued Tuesday that a lawsuit brought against the PAC by four defeated 2002 Democratic House candidates should be..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Is Texas High Court Contaminated by Toxic Campaign Cash?

Weekley family activism leaves a plaintiff worried about her chances for justice at the Supreme Court.

"...the Weekley family and the Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC -- founded by David Weekley's brother and business partner..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Wider War On GOP Bucks

"...TPJ states that the group's IRS filings show the PAC raised and spent about $1.5 million during the 2002..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Articulations

Local theatre artists join a planetwide call for peace with the Lysistrata Project, the UT PAC's associate director leaves for Pittsburgh, and the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center gets a room of its own.

"...Barclay Leaves PAC..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...while simultaneously complying with state regulations. State law forbids PACs from receiving contributions or making expenditures above $500 (or..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...didn't work, contributions showed up in the Bruce Todd PAC from city lobbyists to help fund her petitions. I..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Endorsements!

"...blessing of the blues in the Austin Police Association PAC, which also issued a rare double-endorsement in Place 3...."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

United We Paint

On Monday, December 3, 53 members of the community came to the UT Performing Arts Center to create a giant American flag for display outside Bass Concert Hall.

"...Monday, December 3, they invited all comers to the PAC scene shop to make a flag. Spread across the..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Georgetown Recalls -- and Recollects

The latest salvos in the Georgetown Smackdown

"...Indeed, Lyda says the fact that none of the PAC members -- or other vocal critics, including recall organizer..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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