Saturday’s municipal elections mean more debt, higher taxes, and another trip to the ballot box for Alamo city residents.
Greg Harrison
Unethical Bond Campaign Spurs Taxpayers to Action
“We are pursuing an opinion from the Attorney General on this matter, and will consider appropriate legal actions to rectify any legal violations,” said Patrick McGuinness, with Round Rock Parents and Taxpayers.
Bryan Slaton Announces Campaign Rematch
State Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton) will once again face conservative challenger Bryan Slaton in what is sure to be one of the main primary races to keep an eye on in 2018.
Senate Passes Tax-Funded Lobbying Disclosure Bill
The Senate passed 24-7 a commonsense measure which would improve accountability and transparency in regards to the ways government entities spend tax dollars lobbying the legislature.
Alamo City Residents Need to Demand New Leadership
Reformers in the Alamo City have a real opportunity to influence change in city hall this election season – but only if they ask the right questions of their council candidates and hold them accountable.
Austin Police Hate Freedom…Again
Austin Police Department is initiating a measure that violates citizens’ constitutional rights and adding to the laundry list of anti-freedom measures burdening the Capital City.
Citizens Win in Hays County
Concerned citizens have secured a win for restoring credibility and transparency in their county government after a blunder with their November elections rocked citizens’ trust.
Senate to Hear Sunlight Bill on Tax-Funded Lobbying
On Monday, the Senate State Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on legislation that will bring accountability to the ways political subdivisions use taxpayer dollars on lobbying efforts.
Medina’s Bi-Partisan Coalition
Democrat Party Chairman Manuel Medina’s recognition of fiscal issues plaguing City Hall has gained him support from conservative stalwarts – and if history is any indicator, may just be his ticket to office.
George Rodriguez: El Conservador
A lifelong Texan, San Antonio based activist George Rodriguez has always practiced what he preaches – engagement at the local level.