Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...is working now with a consultant to outline the governance structure for a new city/Cap Metro joint venture, with..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Happy New Year?!?

Looking forward ... 2020 could go either way

"...whatever they can to undermine our common institutions of governance, of science and education, of human solidarity, and most..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...had, under Speaker Pete Laney, a real voice in governance – was 2002, when the fashion of the day..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...are repaid through property taxes – both as good governance and as a way to build community support for..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...now a senior fellow at TPPF's Center for Local Governance...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...in practice, the limits on background conversations undermined effective governance. "It was detrimental to the legislative process – once..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Review: The Day Shall Come

British satirist Chris Morris takes aim at security theater

"...forget that he’s up against the great machines of governance. It’s not if it goes wrong for him, but..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...need to be zeroing in on the malpractice of governance and how special interests captured the only tool we..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Child Care “Scandal” Highlights City’s Own Failures

CMs also mull fate of APL’s Recycled Reads

"...discuss "policy priorities, goals, and the potential impacts on governance" for the city. Their next regular meeting, which will..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...good stewards now," he says. "We can show good governance on our board, good stewardship of our resources, and..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...to renaming the schools, and a part of its governance role "is to continue moving forward with these decisions."..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Coverage: Election Miscellany

Here's to some losers and assholes

"...Dirty motives and dark money; score one for local governance...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...as ready to thwart those cities' attempts at progressive governance. Our Common Endeavor..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Bald-Faced Lie

"...and ignored for years by the at-large system of governance. The dedicated staff of the district office and I..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

Chronicle News Editor Changing of the Guard

Outro Chase Hoffberger, intro Mike Clark-Madison

"...columnist, and editor. Mike has immersed himself in city governance from all angles – as an award-winning journalist; a..."

Oct. 18, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: This Most Important Election

How and why the Chronicle takes endorsements seriously

"...Donald Trump – "a leader who daily threatens constitutional governance and healthy debate within a country that's already deeply..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Column by Michael King

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...other suggestions – pertaining to grant funding, staffing sizes, governance and leadership, and case loads – though he often..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...points to Patrick's ­affinity for state control over local governance, and devoting ample time to anti-LGBTQ legislation. Meanwhile, Milder..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Quote of the Week: Sarah Eckhardt

The optics of local governance

Aug. 24, 2018 News Column

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...own greed and often murderous personal goals. Clearly in governance, we must rely on the law. That way, our..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

Point Austin: Strange Bedfellows, Stranger Politics

"Efficiency audit" petition campaign could use an independent audit

"...animal control, and of any rational approach to community governance. (See "The Rise and Fall of the 'Freest Little..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Election Notes: New Names for AISD, Council

News from the campaign trails

"...ended Pace's tenure. Singh stressed the merits of "good governance" and increasing transparency in the board's decision making, and..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: Meet Your City Manager Semifinalists

Winnowing down the list

"...of "policy priorities, goals, and the potential impacts on governance." The next regular meeting is Dec. 7...."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: More Strategery ... and Books!

"...discuss "policy priorities, goals, and the potential impacts on governance." The point was to kick-start the year without having..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...and re-establish a relationship" between the two levels of governance. And if Abbott changes his mind and wants to..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Budgeting for a Return

Council catches last breaths before summer break comes to an end

"...concept menu, and he's presented a "fist-to-five" form of governance for what stays or gets chopped off the annual..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

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

"...Legislature is focused on not just Austin but progressive governance in general," said Casar. "It's not just about pre-empting..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Q&A Hole: Why Are So Many People Unhappy With President Trump?

Can’t American citizens cut that orange shitgibbon a little slack?

"...who simultaneously manages to do no real work of governance, yet who also casually damages our country via neglect..."

June 12, 2017 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...need to push back against the Republican limitations on self-governance for cities”); immigration (“I know the area well, and..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

City Council Takes a Field Trip

CodeNEXT, off-site workshops push agenda through January

"...2 (Thursday) is said to be devoted to "Using Governance Levers to Improve Alignment to Citywide Priorities," which in..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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