Point Austin: What the GOP Wants for You

The 2010 Republican Party platform is a real nightmare

"...relied upon to deliver a dour snapshot of the state's dominant political culture. Not too long ago, when the..."

July 23, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The governor sells social service cuts as "enhancements."

"...programs under the Children's Health Insurance Program, "pending federal government approval." That sounds like good news, but in the..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Conservative Political Group ALEC Is Coming to Town (UPDATED)

Corporate group hosts mid-August legislative confab

"...group that drafts “model policies” in collaboration with conservative state legislators, is holding its 46th annual meeting in Austin,..."

Aug. 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...legislator wants to make an inappropriate contact to get state investment managers to put money into a pet business,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Billy Clayton's Flying Circus

State, City Head for a Dogfight Over Mueller

"...being strafed by the low-flying puddle jumpers of the State Aircraft Pooling Board. The what? Think of it as..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Don’t Let Them Get Away With It

It's time to reckon with how our state government failed us – and if it was by design

"...in 2011. And it includes the people running the government who show very little interest in actual governance, and..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Joaquin Castro and Lloyd Doggett Demand Voter Purge Documents

If state leaders have "nothing to hide, why wouldn't they turn those documents over?"

"...Calling state officials "Trumpettes" trying to avoid accountability and obstruct access..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dingus Don't Like Craddick and ALEC

Craddick challenger lambasts speaker over "special interest" award.

"...cigarette makers, drug companies, and utilities ... looking for government contracts or for lax regulation."..."

July 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...other experiences women have undergone at some of the state's nearly 200 crisis pregnancy centers. Often using vague language..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...Abbott immediately stripped the county of $1.8 million in state grant funding, straining critical services for veterans and struggling..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Still in the Women's Health Program...For Now

Travis County judge issues temporary injunction

"...Yelenosky Thursday afternoon granted a temporary injunction barring the state from enforcing a rule that would keep Planned Parenthood..."

Nov. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Left Unstated

A few omissions in the governor's State of the State

"...laundry list was more 2010 campaign kickoff than official State of the State address. He and Sen. Kay Bailey..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Michael King

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...last week in the November 5 election to replace state Rep. Mark Strama in north Austin’s House District 50,..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...like necessity to add focus and so, with the state's structural deficit being amplified by collapsing tax revenues, yesterday..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Still – and despite our admiration for all that state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has done for Austin and Texas..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...there is one undoubted point of constant consensus: The state's school finance system is critically broken. After failing to..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Be Thankful for What We’ve Got

Sometimes, the grinding slog of government bears tasty fruit

"...cover the slow and grinding wheels of local and state government as we do here at the Chronicle, it's..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...slew of closures around Austin, as schools and local government take Friday – or at least a half day..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Bad Weather, More Closures

UPDATE: A fresh chilly blast means more lousy driving conditions

"...of the terrible road conditions and resultant school and government delays and closures again this morning...."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Weather (Slight Return)

Two hour delays for some, but which schools are open as normal?

"...bit of rain, and guess what? Schools and local government across Travis County are delaying opening again this morning...."

Feb. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...shut down for the day. School districts, colleges and government entities have shut down until Monday. Here's the full..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...171 some-odd million acres in between, the Lone Star State possesses unmatched potential for progress and leadership. The vast..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Adler: Lege Has "Declared War" on Texas Cities

The mayor's State of the City applauded local efforts and condemned state attacks

"...Mayor Steve Adler delivered a mixed but certainly subdued "State of the City" address on April 17 at City..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Other Prop. 1

State prop. gets overshadowed by electoral hot topics

"...new rail system, also on the ballot will be State Proposition 1, which could put $1.5 bil­lion a year into..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

American Ho

An old friend from work turns up in a very different occupation

"...We had both been working at nowhere jobs in state government, taking care of the mentally retarded, bathing and..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...have their colleagues approve two measures that would allow state government new and greater access to medical decisions made..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Commissioners Vote to Fund D.A.'s Public Integrity Unit

State funds for PIU previously vetoed by Perry

"...Public Integrity Unit, which this summer was stripped of state funding for the coming year by Gov. Rick Perry...."

Aug. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Texas Hammer

Life under attack by our state government

"...to his tweet, Abbott had cut $1.8 million in state funding from Travis County because of Hernandez's change in..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Could Lose Big If Census Undercounts Immigrants

Citizenship question could eat into $43 billion state receives in federal funds

"...also cautioned that as one of the most populous states when it comes to immigrants, Texas stands to lose..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Wentworth Gets Council Thumbs' Down

Council unanimously rejects legislature's single-member district proposal

"...At a special meeting this morning, Austin City Council..."

April 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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