Paying the CPPP Way

"...Finding a Way to Pay. The primer (available at www.cppp.org) analyzes the state's tax system and outlines options to..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Lobbying for Little People

A Profile of Austin's Center for Public Policy Priorities

"...As the lead representatives of the CPPP (occasionally referred to affectionately as "The Center for Too..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Not Getting By in Texas

According to new report, more than one-third of working families in Texas are low-income

"...for a family of four.) A principal tenet of CPPP's report, however, is that federal poverty-line numbers are too..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Honoring B Rapoport

Center for Public Policy Priorities to recognize legendary Texas philanthropist

"...President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address, and CPPP executive director and former state district judge F. Scott..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Frank Rivera

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...prove their citizenship status before enrolling in the program. CPPP also wants to hear from people having trouble getting..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...poor and working Texans. (Year in and year out, CPPP diligently compiles many of these statistics, issues policy papers..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Do Kids Count?

State leaders don't walk the talk on children

"...CPPP's annual Kids Count report, released early this month, points..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping ideas from the Chronicle News staff

"...for every pot-law reformer. – Jordan Smith Contribution to CPPP..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Blues for Clifford

Men are remembered not for what they had, but for what they gave

"...Web site of the Center for Public Policy Priorities, www.cppp.org. Not very well hidden in the legislative package is..."

May 26, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...schools. See the full report at www.texaspolicy.com. Meanwhile, the CPPP analyzed different states' average educational expenditures and test scores,..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...its impact on clients." For more info, see the CPPP Web site, www.cppp.org. Written comments may be delivered to..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

New draconian Texas welfare requirements get thwarted -- for now -- in court

"...The CPPP charged that the rule adoption had violated the Open..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle: Nothing From Nothing Leaves Nothing

The state budget proposals are walking on moonshine.

"...to pay attention to the obvious. According to the CPPP's analysis, the $15.6 billion will be needed to "tread..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...[for Public Policy Priorities] analysis. Other TANF materials at: www.cppp.org/policy/welfare-reform or contact Patrick Bresette at the Center, 512/320-0222 or..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...[for Public Policy Priorities] analysis. Other TANF materials at: www.cppp.org/policy/welfare-reform or contact Patrick Bresette at the Center, 512/320-0222 or..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column

Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"..."Who Pays Texas Taxes?" Center for Public Policy Priorities, www.cppp.org.)..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Grieve Globally, Act Locally

Texas' Legislative circus comes to town in just six short weeks

"...Election 2016. The $250 registration fee will help support CPPP's excellent work. Check out the full schedule and speaker..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Premature Deaths

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

"...physicians. (Source: "The Texas Health Care Primer," Rev. 2011, CPPP.org.) Death by Veto..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...experts and citizens' advocates will discuss the current economy. CPPP Communications Director Derrick Crowe expects the discussion to cover..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature

The State of Texas Children

New report indicates things are looking good for Travis County's children in the areas of education and premature death, but also lays out some troubling stats on poverty.

"...2007, authored by the Center for Public Policy Priorities (www.cppp.org), a nonprofit research organization that advocates for low- and..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

"...a Minimum Wage Increase Would Be Good for Texas" (www.cppp.org/research.php?aid=566), saying "Texas can – and should – raise its..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Health Coverage in the Hole

Ranks of nation's, state's, and county's uninsured have been swelling

"...indicated modest increases in both counties, according to the CPPP, but it's too early to know if that's a..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

"...UT Board of Regents, which he chaired 1993-97. The CPPP will begin selling tickets to the dinner on Monday...."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Get in Line

In the new Texas arithmetic, nothing for nothing leaves nothing

"...with Pierce on questions of school finance. But the CPPP's charge is broader than that of the Equity Center,..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Barely Making It

"...CPPP Executive Director Dianne Stewart said the report's findings point..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...CPPP fiscal analyst Dick Lavine says fairer taxation on poor..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Prop 7 Surprise

"...my colleagues at the Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP) sent information to the Chronicle. It provided information on..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Postmarks

Building a Better GED

After a sharp drop in test-takers, Texas requests a new test

"...test, and the pass rate drops to 30%. The CPPP argues that, apart from the test being much harder..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...finance system is than Austin." Like Villanueva at the CPPP, she praised Aycock for starting the debate. "I love..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What Do They Conserve?

The 82nd Legislature sets a new standard for official recklessness

"...of which would have gone to public education," said CPPP's Scott McCown. "At this point, though, we must rally..."

May 13, 2011 News Column by Michael King

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