Local NewsCity of Austin Refuses to Rescind Mask Mandate Along With Expiration of Statewide Order
Brad JohnsonMarch 9, 2021
The state and its capital city are at odds once again, this time over the state's mask mandate which expires on Wednesday.
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The retirement comes on the heels of Manley's 30th anniversary with the department and its growing contention with the city council.
Local NewsAustin Homeless Camping Ban Reinstatement Makes the May Ballot
Brad JohnsonFebruary 4, 2021
The group behind the effort submitted over 26,000 valid signatures in only 50 days.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsWindsor Park Trash Flood Exposes Austin’s Struggle to Cope With Growing Homeless Population
Brad JohnsonAugust 17, 2020
Over a year after its homeless ordinance change, the City of Austin and its residents are still reeling from the repercussions as the city digs its heels in on the policy.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTaxes & Spending$150 Million Austin Police Department Budget Cut Approved by City Council
Brad JohnsonAugust 13, 2020
Funding for three cadet classes will be cut by the Austin City Council despite the police department's startling unfilled vacancies.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsPetition to Restrict Austin’s Homeless from Public Camping May Be on the November Ballot
Brad JohnsonFebruary 25, 2020
The ballot initiative effort would circumvent the city council's actions on homeless camping/lying restrictions.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsBernie Sanders Holds Campaign Rally in Austin Following Nevada Victory
Sarah McConnellFebruary 24, 2020
Following his victory in Nevada, Bernie Sanders held a rally in Austin on Sunday where he promised to enact a litany of socialist policies while vowing to defeat President Trump in Texas.
Elections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Potential Kirk Watson Successors, Bernie Sanders Rallies in Texas, New Committee Assignments
McKenzie TaylorFebruary 21, 2020
This week — potential Senate District 14 candidates, committee assignments for the Texas House's newly minted members, and Bernie Sanders rallies in Texas.
Local NewsAustin City Council Bans Camping on Sidewalks and Near Businesses
Brad JohnsonOctober 18, 2019
The city has been in disarray since camping and lying were permitted in public places on July 1 resulting in near-daily examples of health and safety concerns.
Local NewsAustin Divide Over Controversial Homelessness Ordinance Continues to Grow
Brad JohnsonOctober 4, 2019
The Austin City Council will consider a resolution clarifying the camping ordinance on October 17, but residents are as divided as ever on the growing homelessness crisis.
86th LegislatureBattleground 2020IssuesLocal NewsCity of Austin Sued Over New Abortion Funding by Former Councilman Zimmerman
Daniel FriendSeptember 13, 2019
Immediately after the Austin city council voted to fund abortion "logistics," a former councilman filed a lawsuit against the city arguing it violates a new Texas pro-life law.
IssuesStatewide NewsLabor Day Overview: A Look at the Progressive Worker’s Defense Project
Brad JohnsonSeptember 2, 2019
The Workers Defense Project has drawn increased scrutiny with its involvement in labor initiatives across Texas and questions over its tax status.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAustin City Council Members Propose Budget Amendment to Fund Abortion Logistics
Daniel FriendAugust 20, 2019
In an attempt to circumvent a new state law banning local funding of abortion providers, Austin City Council members are attempting to fund groups that provide logistics for women seeking abortions.
FederalIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTexas’ Workers Defense Project Hit with Official Department of Labor Complaint
Brad JohnsonAugust 9, 2019
The Austin-based non-profit has been slapped with a complaint alleging that it's violating its tax status by behaving as a labor union.