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The overwhelming need for a Travis County hospital district should be obvious

"...the long run. One of the myths of some taxes is that by voting them down, individual taxpayers save..."

May 7, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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"...Wants Better Schools but Lower Taxes..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column

Let Them Eat Cake

The Return of Tax Giveaways

"...as much as a 55% freebie on new property taxes for capital-intensive projects, primarily chip fabrication plants with a..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature by Alex de Marban

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...The two primary sources of GF revenue are property taxes and sales taxes, amounting this year to about 66%..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.

Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts

"...development in North Austin. On the issue of property taxes, he is finding a more receptive audience, at a..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...political campaigns, lest you see like-minded phrases like "cut taxes," "increase funding for education," "protect the middle class," "save..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Tits for Tots

The governor rolls out his school finance plan, starring smoking, gambling, Desirée, and Ecstasy

"...aspects, which rely heavily on that and other "sin taxes" like higher levies on smoking and gambling. (One might..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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Feb. 14, 2003 Column

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...do they think they'll be able to cut property taxes while putting more money in public schools?..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

When Is a Tax Not a Tax? Ask the GOP.

The House tax bill passes, but will it actually help Texas schools?

"...rebellious – but the House rank-and-file dutifully passed new taxes in House Bill 3, all with the blessing of..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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"...franchise tax. It will replace the revenue from these taxes with a progressive graduated income tax...."

April 18, 2003 Column

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...year's General Fund budget. (The General Fund, where your taxes go, pays for public safety, public health, planning and..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...while simultaneously insisting that we need to cut property taxes and cap them at the local level. Based on..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...$178 for the year, in rising fees and property taxes. But neither is it ambitious, and as drafted, the..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...Lord would strike them dead if they raised property taxes to logical levels. It's weird to talk about fiscal..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Herein, a concise explanation of all those weird and voluminous charges attached to your local, mobile, and long-distance phone bills.

"...are compounded by a myriad of mysterious fees and taxes with unintelligible names...."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Point Austin: Through the Looking Glass

City Council considers its threatened budget in a topsy-turvy Texas

"...that for Fiscal Year 2018, while Aus­tin ISD property taxes continue to increase because of recapture (aka "Robin Hood"),..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Getting What We Pay For

It costs real money to build a great city

"...with an Austin American-States­man Sunday front-pager on rising property taxes in Travis County. The Police Exec­u­tive Research Forum "Patrol..."

July 20, 2012 News Column by Michael King

West Side Showdown

The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48

"...shift the tax burden once the Legislature cuts property taxes. Lawmakers deadlocked on the issue last year, with the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tolls Are a Regressive Tax

"...tax structure on that front. Since you write about taxes somewhat frequently, I'm sure you know the data on..."

Jan. 27, 2005 Postmarks

It Was a Joke

"...editorial. You lambaste Gov. Perry's plan to raise sin taxes. So far, so good. But you end the piece..."

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Council Recap: Back At the Old Homestead (Exemption)

Adler moves to finally fulfill a 2014 campaign promise

"...Adler acknowledged that property taxes, like sales taxes, are regressive; they account for a..."

June 4, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...after the August-September cycle for adopting the budget. Property taxes represent roughly 42% of the city's total income, so..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Texas' Regressive Tax Regime

"...For example, we all pay about 8% in sales taxes, regardless of our ability to pay. A person first..."

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Letters at 3AM

The pattern repeats across the country. Talk tough against immigrants for the redneck vote, then stop any anti-immigrant operation that costs businesses money – which means all of 'em.

"...where researchers "found that Latinos paid $756 million in taxes annually and cost the state government $817million. That works..."

July 7, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...the logical source in my opinion is increased fuel taxes. This would still be pay-as-you-go, but at least the..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

On the Lege

The Lege solves school finance. Or not.

"...an ambitious school finance proposal that would cut property taxes, raise teachers' salaries, and inject more money into public..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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"...The U.S. taxes more corporate income at higher rates than most of..."

June 18, 2004 Column

On the Lege

Legislators offer school finance proposals, but find no consensus.

"...a uniform state property tax; increased and expanded sales taxes; vehicle, boat, and tobacco taxes; and a new business..."

April 30, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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