Equal Pay: Abbott Breaks Silence

Davis campaign asks if attorney general would have vetoed fair pay act

"...General Greg Abbott: Do you believe it's OK to pay a woman less than a man for the same..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

County Workers Approved for More Pay

Bigger paychecks on tap for sheriff's deputies and county employees

"...Court moved last week to give sheriff's deputies a pay boost of 5% to 16%...."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

While Austin Medics Negotiate a Labor Contract, Hays County’s Fight to Unionize

For Hays County's nonprofit EMS team, becoming a union is no easy task

"...offers a 401(k) plan to employees, individuals do not pay into any kind of public pension fund the way..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Gina Hinojosa on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We need to have the state pay its fair share into the school finance system”

"...really, it’s not just property-rich school districts that are paying the price. Any district that sees an increase in..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...sinking part of the tax rate, which covers bond repayments. Yet the district calculates that the average homeowner should..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Council Helps Firefighters Keep Arbitration on the Table

Blocking the exits

"...other involves a 2018 Houston ballot measure that mandates pay parity between firefighters and police officers, with the two..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Firefighters Association Says Nay to Proposition A

Over 50% of AFA members vote to oppose police staffing initiative

"...that power, AFA can push for firefighters to enjoy pay parity with police officers, which could also force other..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...that power, AFA can push for firefighters to enjoy pay parity with police officers, which could also force other..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Outsiders

Outsourcing Bond Work Is Expensive; Is It Necessary?

"...same thing: Don't dwell on the fact that we're paying Sverdrup, a St. Louis-based program management firm, $25.6 million..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"..."renewables with battery storage is due to reach grid parity in large parts of the world within 15 years,..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...character development throughout the curriculum") to the specific ("100% parity and equity of teacher and administrator pay across color..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

"Still Separate and Still Unequal"

"...17. 100% parity and equity of all resources and materials at all..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature

Postmarks

HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...to play like a big boy, they've got to pay like a big boy. Why should churches of this..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...increase on the interest and sinking tax rate that pays off bonds (since property values dropped by 3.7%, that..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...Aug. 20, with a "unanimous vote" for a 3% pay raise for teachers and school staff ["Austin Stories," Aug...."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...we need, and then, let's figure out how we pay for it. I think what will happen is we..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

"...recently recovered bald eagle, and working to make polluters pay to clean up contaminated groundwater," said ET Director Luke..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

A Battle on the Shuttle

For aggrieved UT drivers, the buck stops at Capital Metro

"...benefits – and they haven't included a large enough pay raise to make up the difference...."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD: Budget Covers Raises, Benefits

District approves third deficit budget

"...and $0.16 into interest and sinking (covering debts and bond repayments). However, while the tax rate has stayed flat, the..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

"...that would be required to bring these fees into parity with those charged on private lands. In addition to..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

Urban Roots

Urban Roots gets kids growing vegetables and growing up, too

"...afterschool program addresses real problems of food insecurity and parity and deftly forges new solutions by combining energy, idealism,..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

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Our readers talk back.

"...clue for you asshole Naderites and King-readers. Corporations don't pay huge jury awards, their customers do through rate increases..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column

"Rosie's Law" Takes Bold Stand for Choice, Women's Health

Sheryl Cole's bill would cover abortion care for Medicaid enrollees

"...Observer story. Jimenez, a working-class student, couldn’t afford to pay for care out-of-pocket and was driven to undergo an..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...cap on breweries' production capacities and required them to pay a wholesaler for the privilege of selling their [own]..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...couple of years making historic strides in ensuring workplace parity. In 2016, the city became the first in the..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Hornography: Patience Is Key

"...consistent three-point shooting. Even in a year of overwhelming parity – with the possible exception of Big 12 champion..."

March 18, 2016 Sports Column by Kahron Spearman

On the Record: Sexism and the City

Council should get serious about gender equality

"...Texas towns not yet evolved enough to see full parity among men and women, the laughably sexist tropes came..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

VOX Table

Dining for Austin's next generation

"...with each bite, but rarely do they achieve a parity that makes such fork-balancing necessary. Here, what is lacking..."

July 31, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Judges Want to Overhaul Indigent Defense

County judges move to reform criminal defense practice

"...the "public defense function, including the selection, funding, and payment of defense counsel, is independent." But that's not how..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Asked Again

Commissioners Court again considers a public defender's office

"...2007. At that time, as commissioners approved a huge pay hike for staff prosecutors, representatives from the defense bar..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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