In Zimmerman's Defense

"...arguing the legality of this provision, it felt like "lobbying" since it is not illegal to put that information..."

Aug. 30, 2016 Postmarks

Point Austin: Zimmerman's Hypocrisies

Denouncing "subsidized" Austinites, council member should try a mirror

"...on the dais while loudly denouncing city attorneys for "lobbying" instead of giving objective legal advice. (Translation: Zimmerman didn't..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Column by Michael King

City Council: Zimmerman, Bond, and Budget

(And a few other things got done)

"...the meeting, Zimmerman had angrily denounced city attorneys for "lobbying" rather than giving objective legal advice.)..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Pick a Castro, Any Castro

Texas Dems want one of the Castro twins for DNC chair

"...being circulated among the Texas House Democratic delegation, actively lobbying for Julián, and stressing the importance of having a..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...being circulated among the Texas House Democratic delegation, actively lobbying for Julián, and stressing the importance of having a..."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...initiated a lobby reform resolution that strengthened the city's lobbying laws. She also helped form a 13-member Task Force..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Slinging Mud: Sampson vs. Travillion

In response to challenger Arthur Sampson's attacks, Travis County Commissioner front-runner Jeff Travillion joked, "I'm surprised to learn what a bad person I am."

"...attacked Travillion's association with Bill Miller, charging that Miller's lobbying firm HillCo Partners had worked for subsidiaries of companies..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Mobility and the Devil

Only Uber and Lyft can bring back Uber and Lyft

"...state capital, and Uber has long been more a lobbying firm than a transportation firm. Consider: In another story..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Prop 1 Election Results

Uber and Lyft vs. Austin, the numbers through the night

"...local control over fracking in Denton: With the right lobbying dollars being spent, it seems inevitable that their attention..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Learning to Share?

A full week of Proposition 1

"...the state chambers being told how to align their lobbying agenda against their members and the majority of the..."

April 29, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Strange Bedfellows

Does ridesharing work for Austin?

"...Meanwhile, Americans for Prosperity, the ultra-right lobbying foundation founded and funded by the Koch brothers, has..."

April 1, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Living History

The debate on how best to honor the history of Rosewood Courts continues

"...as part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, after lobbying efforts by then-Congressman Lyndon Johnson. Along with Rosewood, the..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How the Gun-Toting Half Lives

Michael Cargill thrives in the age of open carry

"...made their way through the Legislature last session. The lobbying firm he founded, Frontera Strategy, may only represent nonprofits..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hernandez Rolls Out Pot Paper

Hernandez advocates for de-prioritization of arrests for first-time minor possession of marijuana offenders

"...to the county attorney's office and commissioners court and lobbying for this program to be here in Travis County."..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...the city's federal and state legislative agendas to include lobbying support for any bill that would maintain or expand..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Lege Stories

"...open carry and campus carry. Guess all those NRA lobbying dollars paid off. 4) Unhealthy Fixation..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Can You Uber to Your Short-Term Rental?

Ride-for-hire regulations reach the dais

"...bringing forward a resolution to tighten the rules on lobbying, and another that would require source disclosure of "dark..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: A Funny Thing Happened ...

Potential consultant firm violates city's anti-lobbying ordinance

"...consideration is a de facto violation of the city's anti-lobbying ordinance – and automatically disqualifies the potential vendor. Although..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Follow the Money

City attempts to keep up with growing need for services

"...institutes [get funded], it's good to know they're actively lobbying for more increases, which is important, because Austin keeps..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Beside the Point: Abortion Debate Hits Home

The attacks against Planned Parenthood are not just political, they're about class and privilege

"...the city's federal legislative and state agenda to include lobbying support for any legislation that would maintain or expand..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

Let the Sun Shine In!

Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs

"...reproductive health organization to the city’s federal and state lobbying agenda along with “expanding funding of women's access to..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Planned Parenthood, Piñatas, & Pink Bikinis

City Council goes long

"...for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and endorsed federal and state lobbying efforts on behalf of Planned Parenthood and for “expanding..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...various consultancy services – as well as high-profile legislative lobbying – to dues-paying members throughout Texas. The organization was..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council Preview: Short Termers

City Council resumes regular business today, on a short-term fuse

"...Ann Kitchen agreed to lead a review of the lobbying agenda)...."

Sept. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: One Hand Clapping

Budget in rearview mirror; Council still debating STRs

"...are paid to spend their days at City Hall lobbying city officials should be considered lobbyists (the jury's still..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Column

OUTside In

After a tumultuous year in LGBTQ, it's time for an emotional check-in

"...enough under her belt – like the time her lobbying in D.C. helped to win a co-sponsor on the..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

Public Notice: A Tale of Two PUDs

It's not too soon to aim for green space

"...Finance started down the road of revising the city's lobbying rules, Housing and Community Develop­ment discussed code compliance and..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Moratorium Now!

Cutting through the bullshit on STRs

"...at a nominal fee, but Type 2s have the lobbying clout of Airbnb and HomeAway...."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Built by Women, for Women

Women's community center provides resources, meeting space

"...WCC does not do direct political advocacy work or lobbying, their space can also serve as a potential meeting..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Cost of Justice

Will voters want to pay for a new courthouse?

"...foot" of the proposed Travis County courthouse. Oakey began lobbying commissioners, and was duly appointed to the project's Community..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

« 1    ‹ BACK    5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14     NEXT ›    32 »