Rep. Donna Howard on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Let’s target some new money toward childhood literacy, toward high school success, toward teacher quality – the kind of things that research shows make a difference”

"...a nurse and former member of the Eanes ISD school board, has represented west and northwest Austin since 2006...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...possible outcomes as it wrestles the greased anaconda of school finance and deals with the rest of the state's..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...in the Texas Senate. His committee posts have included Finance, Health & Human Services, and Higher Education. – Michael..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Rep. Vikki Goodwin on the 86th Texas Legislature

“I worry when people talk about property tax caps [and not] where the revenue is going to come from instead”

"...in the community. My mom served on the Dallas school board when I was a teenager, so there was..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. James Talarico on the 86th Texas Legislature

“There isn’t a blue or red way to fix public education – there’s only a right way”

"...Harvard graduate formerly taught in the San Antonio public schools. – Austin Sanders..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Erin Zwiener on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We were always very clear that being progressive and being tribalist weren’t the same thing”

"...AC: I bet you’ve talked a lot about school finance in that time...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...is the president and founder of the Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL), and former chair of..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...of lowering our property taxes and supporting our public school children...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Happy New Year?

Hoping for new starts at each level of government

"...prospects for a more productive session. And not surprisingly, school finance is high on the priority list for everyone;..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: The Gavel Descends

The 86th Texas Legislature: Hoping for the Best ...

"...it." Nevertheless, after running through the work-in-progress on public school funding, on health care, and on transportation, he cautioned,..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Rep. Sheryl Cole on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve always been on defense, and we’ve got to learn how to play offense”

"...feeling the pinch of recapture affected the conversation on school finance? SC: I was in my first meeting with..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Send More Money! The Texas Commission on Public School Finance wrapped up its work with more than 30..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"...those reductions, especially a proposed increase in the secondary school student-teacher ratio...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...this could have on local budgets. – Mike Clark-Madison Fixing School Finance..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

AISD Prepares to Slice the Apple

School district battles its budget monsters

"...force volunteers assembled in the library of Martin Middle School. [inset-3-right]..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

This Holiday Season, Give Political Gifts That Resist

Anti-MAGA merch, feminist nudie mags, Chron swag, and more

"...will have the temperament and discipline to enact real school finance reform when they convene at the Capitol in..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...Fund Public Schools! Travis County officials outlined at Commissioners Court on Tue.,..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature

Luv Doc: Not Metaphorically Speaking

You can say "Cleveland Steamer" and not be accused of profanity

"...I had a grade school teacher who regularly told us that profanity is the..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...daily lives. My relationship with my husband and the school that my children attend should not be important to..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bills, Bills, Bills ... and Bonnen!

Nearly 400 bills filed already for the 86th Texas Legislature

"...stickler, is more conservative than Straus, and he says school finance tops his priorities list. The GOP caucus is..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Work Goes On

A mixed election bag nationwide, but real reasons for optimism

"...changes the legislative equation on substantive matters like public school finance and municipal independence. Closer to Home..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...tells us she's ready to get to work on school finance solutions, transportation fixes, and pushing to expand Medicaid...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...the cumulative early voting totals and the latest campaign finance reports. We've got deep dives into both on the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Voting With Our Wallets

Pretty soon, you’re talking about real campaign money

"...With the “8-day” finance reports (the last before E-Day) now in from candidates..."

Oct. 31, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...we feel he is best suited for pushing the school board toward the drastic changes needed to balance the..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...the three contested races each for the Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College boards of trustees. (Two..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...works directly for City Council and its Audit and Finance Committee – and her office perform annual audits of..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...Developer, Programming Blockchain), and moderator Cesare Fracassi (Professor of Finance, University of Texas at Austin) for a conversation about..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

Coalition Issues Manifesto on East Austin Schools

Coalition issues manifesto on East Austin schools

"...of issues they say have gone unaddressed by the school district. Chief among the demands is a call for..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...challenge facing first time and independent filmmakers is often finance, and that’s just one barrier to fostering diversity in..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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