Local NewsTaxes & Spending40% Council Pay Raise, $350 Million Housing Bond Election Approved in Austin’s New $5 Billion Budget
Brad JohnsonAugust 19, 2022
The $5 billion budget is up $300 million from the previous year.
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IssuesLocal NewsDepartment of Transportation Begins Cleaning Up Austin Homeless Encampments
Brad JohnsonNovember 6, 2019
The move has been a long time coming after several months of the governor and City of Austin officials publicly sparring over Austin's camping and lying ordinance changes.
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.