Property Tax Fireworks Flare

Proposals would actually tax Texans more, but with little extra for schools

"...On Tuesday, the day before the House was scheduled to open debate on a..."

July 8, 2005 News Column by Kimberly Reeves

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...For the last two legislative sessions, George W. Bush's State..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Premature Deaths

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

"...The continual refusal of the state government under Gov. Rick Perry to enable millions of Texans to gain access..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Gov. Perry boasts his job numbers, but the facts belie him

"...Presidential wannabe Rick Perry is flitting hither, thither, and yon, spreading little..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: The Quality of Mercy

If you're looking for compassion, you've come to the wrong place

"...of Save Texas Schools, the Austin-engendered statewide coalition of Texans opposed to the Lege's wholesale slashing of funds for..."

July 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...long as it takes to kill the Republican plan for congressional redistricting. "It's difficult to be certain," said Laredo..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Insiders at Introgen

As Texas looks for a new economic boost, the decision-makers like to have a piece of the action

"...If you look on the fifth page of Gov. Rick Perry's personal financial disclosure form on file at the..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Tinkering With the Machinery of Death

The Texas Legislature moves slowly to consider alternatives to the death penalty

"...the death tax." (It might also be news to Texans that for Bush, running a few head of cattle..."

March 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Budgets Are Moral Documents

When the rulers call for sacrifice, who do they mean?

"...air at Tuesday's inauguration festivities, though one could be forgiven for thinking we were celebrating V-E Day rather than..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The governor's political, not personal, sleeping arrangements deserve exposure

"...by reporters and photographers) gathered at the Governor's Mansion for what was disingenuously billed as a "support rally" for..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

This Week in Campaign Fail

Perry's funds, Staples' Interwebs and Patterson's plane

"...of Chris Bell-style love taps, the Dems are aiming for heavy body blows...."

June 21, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Tex Budget Blues

The money debate begins: 'Every Texan for himself' vs. 'All in this together'

"...the State address to the Legislature last week, Gov. Rick Perry said once again that he knows how to..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...Lobbying for the rights of gays and lesbians is not always..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...MLK Day celebrations continue, U.S. A.G. Eric Holder calls for an end to the much reviled practice of "asset..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...For more than a decade, Austin Demo­cratic state Rep. Elliott..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Governor's Principles

The latest Perry eruption is a characteristically lamentable mash-up of political calculation and fiscal faux conservatism

"...to go back in the political water, up pops Rick "Land Shark" Perry. You might think, after his recent..."

April 27, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...It's just before 8pm on a Saturday night in January, and Richard..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

See You June 2?

Spitballing the odds and causes of a special session after the the House midnight meltdown

"...The events were pretty simple. With the midnight deadline for House approval of committee conference reports imminent, House Bill..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Get in Line

In the new Texas arithmetic, nothing for nothing leaves nothing

"...new curriculum – which would cost $200 million just for new labs (teachers to be acquired later) – until..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Snake Eyes

As Perry's session goes down to defeat, the rest of Texas celebrates a victory

"...no omnibus bill on public school finance would be forthcoming in time to meet session deadlines, although Dewhurst put..."

May 21, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Governor Perry and his 82 vetoes: Government by Negation

"...the legislative session, last week Texas Monthly proclaimed Gov. Rick Perry "furniture" -- a category normally reserved for ancient..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

"...The Week is Texas Congressman Michael Burgess, R-Lewis­ville, who informed a House committee considering an anti-abortion "fetal pain" bill..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

On the Funding Front

The governor puts a hit out on the Texas Commission on the Arts

"...side, and the call goes out: Cut public funding for the arts! Seriously? That card was tired three recessions..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...entering the final stretch of uncertainty over whether Gov. Rick Perry will call a special session on school finance..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Time to Get Ill

Five songs to fire up Lone Star legislators

"...The 83rd Texas legislative session convened Jan. 8 for its biennial spectacle. Squabbling over a budget surplus will..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Point Austin: Angels Wanna Wear Our Red Shoes

If GOP dominoes refuse to fall, maybe the Dems can take advantage

"...still disappointing to see the two major Republican candidates for governor already campaigning for the GOP Award for –..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The state auditor does its job, the state enviro agency doesn't. Guess who gets the governor's goat?

"...on Environmental Quality does a poor job of issuing enforcement orders to and collecting penalties from environmental polluters. The..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Citizens Not Invited

The Dems and Repubs posture over redistricting, while the rest of us just look on.

"...fighting over which established faction gets to represent you for the next decade. It's called "redistricting": re-drawing political boundaries..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Column by Michael King

GOP Candidates All Lacking

"...Gingrich shows a history of conflict in politics. Even former President George H.W. Bush wouldn't support the former House..."

Jan. 9, 2012 Postmarks

Point Austin: What Do They Conserve?

The 82nd Legislature sets a new standard for official recklessness

"...Carrollton Rep. Burt Solo­mons, and political cynics like Gov. Rick Perry, who thought reassuring racist know-nothings (rather than deferring..."

May 13, 2011 News Column by Michael King

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