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Issues Local NewsAlleged Impact of Austin’s Police Staffing Proposition on Parks and Libraries Becomes Campaign Focal Point

Brad JohnsonOctober 27, 2021

Opponents of Proposition A warn about the financial costs of its passage which amount to less than 5 percent of the current budget.

87th Legislature Local News State HouseAustin State Rep. Celia Israel Will Not Seek Re-Election as She Nears Bid for Mayor

Brad JohnsonSeptember 22, 2021

Israel has been rumored to be mulling a run for Austin mayor in 2022, and this announcement brings her another step closer.

Local NewsAustin Mayor Points Blame at ‘Right-Wing Misinformation’ for City’s Problems During Annual Address

Brad JohnsonSeptember 3, 2021

In his penultimate State of the City address as mayor, Steve Adler broadsided his political opponents, blaming them for misrepresenting the condition of Austin.

87th Legislature State House State SenateHomeless Camping Ban, Police Defunding Punishment Mark State Lawmakers’ Rebuke of the City of Austin

Brad JohnsonJune 1, 2021

The 87th Legislative Session featured another episode in a long conflict between the conservative state government and its progressive capital city.

Local NewsCity of Austin Begins Phased Enforcement of Reinstated Homeless Camping Ban

Brad JohnsonMay 11, 2021

Austin voters elected to reinstate the public homeless camping ban that was in place before July 2019.

Civil Society Elections 2021 Local NewsA Look Behind Austin Voters’ Bipartisan Blow to the City’s Homeless Camping Policy

Brad JohnsonMay 10, 2021

Almost two years ago, the City of Austin began its experiment in widespread public homeless camping — and on Tuesday it will end.

Elections 2021 Local NewsAustin Voters Reinstate Homeless Public Camping Ban in Landslide Election

Brad JohnsonMay 1, 2021

After nearly two years of relaxed public camping laws, voters in the City of Austin elected to reinstate the public camping ban.

The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Shrugs at Constitutional Carry, Special Election Campaign Ads Are Listed, Austin Camping Ban Gets Governor’s Approval

Brad JohnsonApril 23, 2021

This week — Abbott talks constitutional carry, campaign ads make waves in the 6th Congression District , and the homeless camping ban gains the governor's support.

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