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Here Come the Transporters
In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace
"...TV news his long-held designs on Capital Metro's sales tax revenue, and that he'll oppose any rail project as..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report
George W. Bush goes easy on the rich … and Donald Trump needs it!
"...CORPORATE TAX EVADERS..."

June 4, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

A Special Agenda
The leading proposals focus on cutting taxes and finding substitute funds
"...Property Tax Cuts..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

What School Finance Crisis?
The Lege considers school finance, and recommends ways to cut wages and fire teachers
"...discussion for months – increase or expand the sales tax, create a business activity tax, throw in video lotteries..."

March 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
The Zoning and Platting Commission postpones -- into possible oblivion -- a clutch of historic cases.
"...killing the property owners' chances of getting a historic-zoning tax abatement for 2004. (Historic zoning must be in place..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements
State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003
"...Proposition 13: Permit local taxing districts to freeze property taxes on homesteads of the..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements
State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003
"...Proposition 13: Permit local taxing districts to freeze property taxes on homesteads of the..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Page Two
The Republican right's hypocritical rhetoric machine has become so dazzling and effective it can only be viewed as (highly successful) conceptual art.
"...to be less money in your pockets, even without tax increases, not more...."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Balance the Budget (In Three Years) in Five (Not-so-Easy) Steps
It will take both unpleasant tax hikes and spending cuts to balance the city budget -- and not until 2006
"...That's the property-tax rate that (more or less) brings in the same..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Show Us Your Tax Bills..."

May 9, 2003 Column

Naked City
Beyond City Limits
"...convicted defendants. (Tulia-related costs have already led to three tax hikes in the Panhandle county.) Meanwhile, Swisher Co. DA..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Talking About Taxes --..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Talking About Taxes --..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column

Page Two
Expect the next decade to be dominated by a weak economy and precarious international politics -- the consequences of Bush's successes.
"...government is too big and any program cut or tax cut is good. All he depends on government for,..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Louis Black

City Budget: Same Song, Second Verse
Just like last year, City Hall is grappling with a $70-million-plus projected budget gap.
"...year's General Fund budget. (The General Fund, where your taxes go, is what pays for public safety, parks and..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will King Fisher Creek Beat the Clock?
A controversial Southeast Austin housing project rushes to open by a Dec. 31 deadline for federal support.
"...contested low-income housing complex before they forfeit their federal tax credits Dec. 31...."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Northridge Acres. Mayor Maxwell violated my right as a taxpayer to an open and honest government and this is..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Column

Paying the CPPP Way
"...Pay. The primer (available at www.cppp.org) analyzes the state's tax system and outlines options to increase revenue. "Texans have..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report
The Business Roundtable fights for CEOs' rights to rip off stockholders; Bushites fight for more bureaucracy and big government; and Tom DeLay fights for the rich.
"...debate on a Republican proposal to eliminate the estate tax -- a move that would be a multibillion-dollar windfall..."

June 28, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...for you and who can't wait to spend your tax money? One who gets to spend your tax money..."

April 19, 2002 Column

The Hightower Lowdown
Labor organizing is still necessary, George W. Bush scams us with his "tax cut," and Denver football fans revolt against corporate stadiums.
"...our economic democracy: organize, organize, organize.The 'Rebate and Switch' Tax Scam Question: What kind of tax "cut" actually will..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Capitol Chronicle
An Update on Work in Progress at the Lege
"...voluntary pollution control, stingy health and human services, huge tax cuts. "The trance appears to have broken," said one..."

April 27, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Lines in the Sand
Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual
"...Green has filed will, he said, "abolish the property tax, and require the state to fully pay for education,..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Where Was George?
"...kicked off the session by pushing through a $45-million tax break for oil well owners and trying to bust..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Louis Dubose

A Sovereign Neighborhood
Happy Days
"...Bee Caves," says Farrell. "We get a little sales tax, but not much, and with everything that happens to..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...would be repaid with the proceeds from local sales tax...."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks
Rider Replies
"...pretense of "educating" the public about an issue like "taxes" or "property rights."..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

Road Shows
Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?
"...although Travis County does have a relatively high property tax rate compared to other Texas counties, residents in the..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Bond Issues
"...$36,015,000 of road bonds and the levying of the tax in payment thereof...."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

Top 10 Hits
Proposed Budget Cuts Have Some Singing the Blues
"...including privatization and using a portion of Austin's bed tax revenue that goes to the Austin Convention & Visitors..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

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