Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...of American's voting rights, but also a $15/hour federal minimum wage and permanent protections for the nation's 11 million..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

From Georgetown to Austin, a March to Defend Democracy

Barber, O’Rourke hosting 27-mile trek to force action on voting rights

"...rights, but also economic justice – a $15/hour federal minimum wage and permanent protections for the nation’s 11 million..."

July 27, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

New AISD Budget Leans Into Boosting Enrollment

The school district is nervously eyeing the numbers looking for signs of recovery

"...path." Under the agreement, AISD will also increase its minimum wage (to $13.50 per hour), its bilingual librarian stipends,..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Public Notice: The Housing Conundrum

Good news? Bad news? It’s all in your point of view.

"...living goes up, probably at a faster rate than wages do...."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Elders

"...permanently priced out? Yes. So, what hasn’t changed?! The minimum wage, a city council unwilling to tangibly improve the..."

Jan. 26, 2021 Postmarks

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...Policies such as decriminalization of drugs and a $15 minimum wage won across the country. Every co-sponsor of Medicare..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

Coming Out of the Ashes

After Election 2020, it’s not right, but it’s OK

"...from drug legalization to Medicaid expansion to a $15 minimum wage. That may even be the case here in..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Counter Culture’s Sue Davis: Countering the Coronavirus Blues with Greens

Eastside vegan powerhouse pivots, increases pay, perseveres

"...with the PPP loan, I’m paying them far above minimum wage: I’m starting them at $18 an hour. And..."

May 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...the audience. The impressive show of support for decent wages, treating health care as a human right, and standing..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Adler, Council Prepare for Abbott's Siege on Homelessness

Texas gov. continues to hammer city leadership on its response to homelessness through misinformation and fearmongering

"...with the Other Ones Foundation, pays individuals the city's minimum wage of $15/hour to clean up green spaces in..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...as mayor) to workers' rights (starting with a $15 minimum wage) to immigration. "What we've seen in the last..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...here take it all in with equal enthusiasm. Living wages for teachers! Racial reconciliation! $15 minimum wage! All-out embrace..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Rallies 5,000 Local Supporters at Austin Event

The presidential hopeful stayed on message, called for change

"...father was incapacitated by a heart attack. The full-time minimum wage job that her mother worked saved their family,..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Roxy Bonafont

$406M ACC Budget Increases Pay Across the Board

College employees receive 3% raise, hourly workers bumped to $15 an hour

"...$5.8 million. The approved budget will also bump the minimum wage of hourly employees to $15/hour, costing the college..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Bigger Bang For The Fourth of July With "False Fires"

Watch director Raul Buitrago's short doc about fireworks stands

"...school shootings - as well as the boredom of minimum wage jobs and the ephemeral nature of this here-today-gone-tomorrow..."

July 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kambui Olujimi Speaks Art to Power in "Zulu Time"

This Brooklyn artist’s solo exhibition at the Blanton shows how those in power make sure the world runs on their watch

"...to mention those just trying to get by on minimum wage – all cuffed and commodified by the capitalist..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Lege Lines: GOP Sharpens Its Claws for Paid Sick Leave With SB 15

“Consistent Employment Regulations Act” would dismantle city’s right to protect workers

"...only double down on the ban to increasing the minimum wage, but also take away people's rights to better..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Governor Says Hospitality Industry Worthy of Appreciation

Of course, we knew this all along – but Abbott makes it official

"...for just $2.13 an hour, which is the federal minimum wage for tipped workers. That's two-thirteen, like February 13..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...at the Highland campus, as well as raising the minimum wage for staff members to $13 an hour. Nitsch's..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...advocacy group, which fights against unions and raising the minimum wage and for government privatization. He's a former Texas..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Reasons to Vote

John Leguizamo on why it's important to make your voice heard

"...repeal of the Endangered Species Act. We believe the Minimum Wage Act should be repealed. We oppose … the..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by John Leguizamo

Paid Sick Leave Fight Continues

Paxton, Texas Public Policy Foundation take effort to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...and TPPF allude to a violation of the state's minimum wage law, but nowhere in that code about wages..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...disregard" for state lawmakers' authority to set rules on minimum wage. Ordin­ance author Greg Casar shot back: "If the..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature

Texas Public Policy Foundation Files Suit Against City’s Sick Leave Ordinance

Surprise, surprise

"...American Staffing Association, TPPF claims the policy violates state minimum wage laws and the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...seeks to boost the blue- collar worker, by raising minimum wage to $15 per hour and expanding Medicaid. She's..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lt. Governor

Anything but Dan Patrick

"...than 20 points. His platform proposals include raising the minimum wage and ensuring access to affordable health care, reforming..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Will $2.13 Pale Ale Tip the Scales of Waitron Justice?

Oasis Texas Brewing Company and In the Weeds beering up together

"...is called $2.13 as a nod to the federal minimum wage for tipped employees (as you’re too well aware)..."

Jan. 17, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spencer Cronk Named City Manager

Minneapolis city coordinator selected Tuesday by City Council

"...was a leader in the effort to raise the minimum wage. Much of the talk focused on the intangibles..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Peace on Earth, Good Will to Most

A final look forward at the start of the end of the CodeNEXT process

"...simply no market-based formula to produce housing affordable for minimum-wage workers.) [inset-1-right]..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...I agree that we have to have a higher minimum wage than we have; I agree that there should..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

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