Season of Risk

What can be done to stop the rising rate of HIV in Austin?

"...conference in the fall of 2014 on the current state of HIV, where speakers discussed the new use of..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Page Two: An Injury to All

The universal perils of union busting

"...help explain the immoral and illogical legislative activities certain state governments are taking against the right of workers to..."

April 8, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Point Austin: Nobody in Charge

For the Cap Metro chaos, blame a feckless board

"...insult to the injury of already lost workdays, the workers awoke Wednesday morning to a condescending lecture from the..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Hold That Bus!

New labor deal proposed for Cap Metro waits for willing riders

"...create a "meet and confer" relationship with the transit workers' union (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091) akin to that..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...going to be a whore for Dr. Leininger." – State Rep. Charlie Geren, a Fort Worth Republican targeted for..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Page Two

Mirroring those on the state and national levels, current city budget battles reflect the fact that we are not willing to pay for the quality of government we demand and expect.

"...Fund's $50 million-plus deficit for fiscal 2004, but any state budget shortfalls as well. How many times has the..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Bill of the Week

Building a Better Texas

"...at the results of a groundbreaking report on the state of the construction industry in Texas released this week,..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Activists call attention to big-box retailer's poor record of providing affordable health care to employees

"...Wake Up Wal-Mart campaign, the United Food and Commercial Workers, along with the Texas AFL-CIO, the Austin Central Labor..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Lege Wrap-Up

Health care

"...Workers' Comp: Disagreeing to Agree It took Gov. Rick Perry..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

What Price Labor?

Business as Usual

"...exception than the rule, it illustrates a problem that workers and union leaders say happens virtually every day in..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Think Positive

"...the Mueller redevelopment must be "another front of the state-city land war." As a neighborhood representative my experiences with..."

May 8, 1998 Column

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...to fund services, and regulating rideshare companies beyond any state limits...."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...fund services, and regulating rideshare companies beyond what the state allows...."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...county is prepared with more machines and more poll workers to oversee the election. "I think we are in..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...shocking to some, many of the city's own IT workers were definitely unsurprised. They had been predicting the mess..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

"...While self-employed workers usually can’t apply for unemployment, the CARES Act recently..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Minimum Wage Murmurs

Hundreds of economists sign on to "manifesto" urging Congress and state policymakers to raise the minimum wage, an act of defiance that is apparently generating some disconcerted murmurs

"...Nobel Prize winners, signed onto a very mouthy joint statement (www.epi.org/content.cfm/minwagestmt2006) issued on Oct. 11 by the Economic Policy..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...profoundly as would a fraudulent election of the United States of America? I should think so. And yet you..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

After 40 Years of Hard Labor, Joe Gunn Steps Down

The longtime AFL-CIO leader ends a chapter of Texas labor history

"...and approachability. Gunn, 72, had been president of the state union federation for 14 years, but had begun speaking..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...-- and to increase the downward pressure on the states to sink or swim on their own. Since the..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...issues -- interesting, considering he is running for a state-level office ......"

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...Friday's American-Statesman reported that the average median family income in the..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Words on the Jesus video, the Instrumental article, the Dance Festival, and other local points of contention.

"...The reporter stated that "... Mike McDonald ... endorsed the POFG [Police..."

May 4, 2001 Column

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...Sarah Eckhardt jointly announced the declaration of a “local state of disaster” in the city and county, allowing the..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...Garza is currently the co-executive director of the Workers Defense Project, the workers' rights advocacy and activist group,..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States that went public earlier this month, uncovering extreme and..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...right to take bold steps on transportation policy." – State Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, announcing that he will..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Attempts by Houston state Rep. Al Edwards to ban "sexy cheerleading" have now..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Don't Lose Your Day Job

Texas unemployment insurance paints a dismal picture.

"...If you're wondering why the state's unemployment tax is designed so that it rises in..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Lacresha Murray returned to her grandparents' home Wednesday afternoon. State District Judge John Dietz Wednesday signed an order releasing..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

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