One local attorney who regularly researches municipal bonds says that not only is the math bad behind Adler’s transportation bond, but it’s flat out deceptive, as well.
Greg Harrison
Party Chairman Shuffle
The events over the past few months have resulted in an interesting – and at times controversial – game of musical chairs for the county party’s position of chairman.
Austin Increases Unaffordability With New Budget
The City adopted a new budget for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year that – spoiler alert – raises fees and will result in a tax increase for the average homeowner.
Patrick Von Dohlen: Faith and Family First
Von Dohlen says his desire to stay involved in local political matters is a passion that was instilled at a young age.
TPPF: Union Business Leave Unconstitutional
City taxpayers have been forced to foot the bill for several years’ worth of union activities, according to a lawsuit filed last week. The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Arizona-based Goldwater Institute filed suit against the City of Austin and the Austin...
Public (Un)Improvement District
Shocking no one, a tax implemented in a major downtown district may actually be to blame for stifling growth it was supposed to stimulate.
Democrat Sheriff Candidate to Establish First “Sanctuary” City
The Democrat candidate for sheriff says she plans to not cooperate with federal immigration law.
Controversial Party Chairman Removed
The controversial party chairman known for his wild antics and rhetoric has been officially removed as the head of the Travis County GOP.
Texas OAG Sues Over Obamacare Change
Paxton filed suit against the Obama administration for a controversial requirement in the Affordable Care Act.
Liberal Austinites Boo Calls for Work and Education
Underscoring just how pervasive the entitlement culture is here in the Lone Star State’s most liberal city, one Councilmember finds himself the target of scorn for urging citizens to seek education and work in order to not burden others.