Rep. Vikki Goodwin, HD 47

“... Actually figuring out solutions to our epidemic of gun violence”

"...she'll continue to prioritize pay increases for teachers and state employees, and will join Rep. Erin Zwiener in pushing..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Quote of the Week: Sylvia Garcia

The state senator on allegations of sexual harassment at the Capitol

"...whole officialdom is a totally different animal. We're not employees. We're elected. A lot of the rules don't apply..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Column

Gay Place

The community mourns the loss of Monica Loera and Ceci Gratias

"...As the country, and state, grapple with yet another mass shooting (by a white..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month of May

"...Chorus. Sat., May 6, 7:30pm; Sun., May 7, 3pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress. $20. www.socowomenschorus.org...."

May 5, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Anti-Choice Lawmakers Divert Millions From TCEQ To Crisis Pregnancy Centers

House swaps $20M from TCEQ to anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers

"...lawmakers succeeded in funneling millions of dollars from the state’s environmental agency into the anti-choice Alternatives to Abortion program..."

April 6, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Gay Place

The fight carries on

"...though we're still waiting anxiously to see if the state Legislature will listen. If they don't, we'll fight more...."

April 7, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Rebel Grrrl Burlesque's riot grrrl tribute will benefit SAFE

"...Follow Facebook for updates. Tue., March 7, 8:30am. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.equalitytexas.org...."

March 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Bill of the Week: The War on the War of Northern Aggression

Mutual respect for those who fought for the North and South shall rise again

"...three days after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many state employees took the day off from work to honor..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

DSA Queer Coalition Organizes and Mobilizes

Democratic Socialists subgroup has the LGBTQ community's back

"...next meeting is Feb. 8, 7pm, at the Texas State Employees Union office. Equality Texas' regional coordinator Robert Salcido..."

Feb. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

Headlines

"...the last legislative session, vary from workplace provisions for state employees who are breastfeeding, to crackdowns on revenge porn..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: January 29

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Virginia’s Senate has approved a bill protecting LGBTQ state employees from discrimination...."

Jan. 29, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Bill of the Week: Protection, or Slut-Shaming?

Because what strippers really want is something else to wear

"...strippers. His House Bill 337 endeavors to protect those employees of "sexually oriented businesses" by requiring them to be..."

Jan. 12, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

What's Your Occupation?

Targeting July Fourth and the Capitol, Occupy Austin considers its future

"...is planning a Fourth of July rally on the state Capitol grounds to compose a list of grievances and..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Adam Wasch

Special Bills for a Special Session

UPDATE: Measures mix unfinished business, new ideas, grandstanding

"...Rep. Joe Barton to abandon his lawsuit against the state before the Iowa caucuses start?" e: Sanctuary cities (the..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2

"...occupation and the human cost of "victory." 5pm. Texas State Employees Union, 1700 S. First, 743-3704. www.liberatethis.com. Tuesday31..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...own recent history. Meanwhile, its teachers are among the state's lowest paid. Now the AISD Board of Trustees looks..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Budget Shell Game

Request for five percent agency spending cut doesn't add up

"...Speaker Joe Straus released a letter on Friday asking state agencies to submit plans to cut five percent from..."

Jan. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...electric vehicle charging sites," a Department of Energy release states...."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature

Goodbye to All That

Revisiting Kyle Henry's University Inc. and a film community's cri de coeur

"...themes. On Monday night, he'll sit down with Texas State Employees Union rep Caroline O'Connor for a discussion about..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Rose's Slippery Slope

"...Rose, D-Drippings Springs? Why is he helping Republicans scapegoat state employees through his sponsorship of Senate Bill 643 in..."

May 5, 2009 Postmarks

Rowling's Resignation

Highlights of the UTIMCO chair's brutal Senate Finance Committee dust-up

"...UTIMCO is the private investment firm created by the state in 1996 to run the permanent endowment funds for..."

Feb. 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dixon Defends Craddick. Ish.

LPT chair says Dems shouldn't be so happy that Craddick looks miserable

"...making hay out of Speaker Tom Craddick and former state rep Suzanna Hupp making odd overtures to Libertarian Party..."

Aug. 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Daryl Janes, R.I.P.

Austin journalist Daryl Janes has passed away.

"...is a short obit put together by Comptroller Office employees:..."

May 30, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Bring Your Gun to Work Day! (No, Please Don't)

More concealed gun licenses, fewer safety instructors, and a new bill that extends the definition of self-defense to "shoot first."

"...and shouldn't customers be told if there are armed employees around?), if you think they're threatening you, you can..."

March 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Should Really Care About Parks and Wildlife

"...been decades since the Legislature has adequately funded our state parks. Even still, dedicated state employees (yes, they do..."

Feb. 21, 2007 Postmarks

Strayhorn Says Accenture Taking Texas to Cleaners

Comptroller releases report charging that agreement between Accenture and Health and Human Services Commission was crafted to benefit Accenture's bottom line, and that the company has already profited despite series of missteps

"...Can 60 legislators, two gubernatorial candidates, and the Texas State Employees Union be wrong about Accenture? Gov. Rick Perry..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Union Member Disputes 'Chronicle's Attempted Fair-Minded View

"...happy islanders have gotten huge rewards from other gullible states. In each instance, cost savings have melted as breath..."

Aug. 8, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines

"...case involving the 200-plus acres owned by Endeavor Real Estate Group adjacent to its planned Domain site in Northwest..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Elliott Naishtat's Closing Remarks on House Bill 2292

Rep. Elliott Naishtat speaks against passage of HB 2292.

"...The bill cuts state employees by nearly 3,000 and opens the door to..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The House State Affairs committee is considering bills endorsing the Universal Living..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

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