Richardson Tells Bush to Back Off

Democratic Prez candidate Bill Richardson firES off a letter to Prez George W. Bush, urging him to end the feds' "heartless" policy of harassing seriously ill medi-pot patients.

"...medi-pot patients who use the drug in compliance with state laws. The Bush Administration has reportedly threatened to target..."

Aug. 22, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

What School Finance Crisis?

The Lege considers school finance, and recommends ways to cut wages and fire teachers

"...Even by government standards, the Joint Select Committee on Public School Finance..."

March 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...should be a bedrock document of common principles of government. We recommend that our readers at least consider voting..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...should be a bedrock document of common principles of government. We recommend that our readers at least consider voting..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

The Hightower Lowdown

Nancy delivers Victory for cell-phone companies; Rick Perry admits he's not up to the job.

"...who Ms. Victory worked for before going inside Bush's government. Of course, the cell-phone industry! She was a lawyer..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

All the Right Moves

Democrat Donna Howard faces self-proclaimed moderate Republican Cynthia Thornton in the general election for Austin's seat on the State Board of Education

"...recent controversies ignited by influential Christian conservatives on the State Board of Education, one might have expected to see..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The anti-Longhorn Pipeline contingent rallies in the wake of a preliminary approval of the pipeline.

"...Doggett, all testified that they're ready to take on state government, Big Oil, and the White House -- whether..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

Former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes speaks on taxes, Gov. Bush, and the state of the state of Texas.

"...him over his plans to raise taxes and increase government spending. But Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Texas,..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Sweep Them Out

"...the Western World -- the President of the United States -- for a 20-year-old land deal and then for..."

June 4, 1999 Column

Spinning Out of Control?

Business Is Booming

"...and tax breaks for high-tech business. Simply put, the government business is big business. "When I came to the..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Personal Politics

"...fundraiser, and in 1971, Smith appointed Bullock Secretary of State, a job he held for 15 months. During his..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature

Legislative Bill Would Hide How the Sausage Is Made

HB 4181 would add new exemptions for legislative records from open records requests

"...organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government." Much of the bill is occupied with what..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Paxton Stacks AG’s Office With Anti-LGBT Culture Warriors

AG hires opponents of church-state separation

"...doesn’t seem to be the game plan for the state’s top law enforcement officer...."

April 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Premature Deaths

It's not Ebola that's killing Texans – it's ruthless politics

"...emergency. People are dying under extreme circumstances, while the government stands idly by and either twiddles its thumbs or..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Written in Blood

Timid moderates join fringe Republicans in push to pass suicidal state budget

"...Two weeks ago, I wrote that the draft state budget wrapped up in House Bill 1 was an..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness: Don't Talk About It

El Paso City Council's resolution calling for an 'open debate' on legalizing drugs draws threats of funding cuts

"...Mexico and the U.S. – a war that both governments are, by all objective measures, losing...."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: The DEA's Dopiness

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is blocking North Dakota farmers' right to grow industrial hemp

"...the 8th U.S. Court of Appeals that the federal government should not be allowed to block their attempts to..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Usual Suspects

On trying my best to be scandalized by the Comptroller's report on the CTRMA

"...of what promises to be a slew of these quasi-governmental road-building agencies across the state, and Lord knows Texas..."

March 18, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...faculty to supervise midwives," according to a Sept. 27 Statesman article, quoting UTMB's chairman of obstetrics and gynecology. Furthermore,..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column

Page Two

Contemplating the devastating effects of redistricting on democracy and the transformational effects of knowing Ondine and Ed Lowry.

"...I believe in the American two-party system of government. When Democrats are in power, I'm as happy to..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Comrades in Court

Boll Weevil Case Could be City's Ace Card in Water Suit

"...the first of several pieces of legislation creating a quasi-governmental entity, the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation. The legislature..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Film Review: Executive Order

Brazilian speculative drama shows racism transcends borders

"...in real life in this Brazilian thriller about a government forcing its Black citizens to “go back to Africa.”..."

March 16, 2021 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

The Hightower Report: Goofy is not just a cartoon character – he's a legislator in Texas

Drew Springer fights Austin's bag ban

"...You might think that the political leaders of your state are goofy – but, hey, I'm from Texas. Goofy..."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: The Devil and Gov. Perry

'Spiritual Warfare' is no substitute for the earthly obligations of government

"...people of faith, and this separation of church and state is just false on its face." Perry delivered this..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column by Michael King

LBB: Budget Kills 335,000 Jobs

GOP lawmakers ignore their own experts by pushing for cuts

"...It's official: House Bill 1, the draft state budget for the next two years, will kill almost..."

March 25, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hit in Veto Spree

A look at the bills whose lives were cut short

"...While the state's lawmakers are still waiting for him to call a..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

U.S. Senate: Sharp on Sharp

John Sharp explains why he's the best man for the job of filling Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat

"...Former state Comptroller John Sharp made his pitch for his U.S...."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Watson's Speech for Preserving Two-Thirds Rule

"State government appears to be more concerned with protecting partisan rule than governing to protect the people"

"...Library website. And here's what that page, our official government explanation about what we do, says:..."

Jan. 15, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rare Bird

From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature

"...towering canopies of native trees that dot the Texas state Capitol grounds, beyond the imposing memorials to Confederate war..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...years were in service to the Texas secretary of state where I served six secretaries – three Republicans and..."

March 19, 2004 Column

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