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Naked City
Austin Stories
"...his nearly 90-minute speech, calling Bush's proposed budget and tax cuts the "biggest mistake ever made." "It is unbelievable..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle
The people advising state government "belt-tightening" never seem to have very tight belts.
"...sang the only song in his repertoire -- "an income tax is the road to hell, and no income..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Council Watch
"...didn't dedicate even more of the $12 million to low-income housing, chided the council for not pursuing the affordable-housing-in-exchange-for-tax-abatements..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

Greg Abbott Wants to End Property Taxes; Dan Patrick Won't Agree
This is getting old
"...to pursue his ridiculous goal of "eliminating a property tax in Texas." Abbott announced a second special session on..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Common Law
Tax Return – Can I Get an Extension?
"...Tax Return – Can I Get an Extension?..."

April 10, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Page Two: Proposal Postcards
Proposition 2 and other economic quandaries
"...accused Obama of being a socialist and labeled his tax plan essentially a Marxist redistribution of wealth...."

Oct. 24, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Low Taxes, Happy People..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column

Migrating North
As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.
"...by favorable currency exchange rates, economic incentive programs, and tax rebates that -- for the cost-conscious Hollywood producer --..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks
"...the Hard Rock Casino was packed with limos and taxis. Above the grand entrance in bold letters are the..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Column

Foundation Communities Pushing to Complete 1,000 Units in 5 Years
Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town
"...Austin, that will be reserved for more than 2,000 lower-income earners...."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: (A Little More) Help Is On Its Way
Relief to include direct cash aid to struggling Austinites
"...City Council approved unanimously $15 million of relief for low-income Austinites thrown into financial turmoil by the COVID-19 pandemic...."

April 10, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Common Law
Sell your home and get a tax break?
"...it. I've heard that I don't have to pay taxes on the money I make from the sale of..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Six Meals in Austin Under $10
Tip and tax included, you can still eat for cheap
"...Understanding that disposable income is a vanishing proposition during these inflationary times, I..."

July 1, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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

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

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children
Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.
"...from the bedrock trickle-down principle, “If you cut the taxes of billionaires … you will be handsomely rewarded by..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: On the Road to Sine Die
Almost adjourned, the Legislature's toll is still incomplete
"...and Senate conferees will deliver passable versions of property tax and school finance "reform." The former will become one..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam
TCAD can't accurately appraise commercial properties – and the Lege likes it that way
"...The taxes is too damn high...."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Leave No Child Behind
In a an excerpt from their new book, Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose expose Bush's No Child Left Behind policy as an educational Enron.
"...own political purposes. In a state known for low taxes and no income tax, he gave a big chunk..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Louis Dubose

The Hightower Lowdown
Dubya's "tax rebate" was really a deceptive slight of hand; overworked doctors endanger your life; and a contest to rename Enron.
"...are soon to sit down to fill out their income tax forms, and they will find a rude shock..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

More to Prop 4?
"...heard there's even more to it than the state income tax issue. There is a video going around that..."

Oct. 28, 2019 Postmarks

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election
"...The law it's tied to requires localities to grant tax exemptions (regardless of their post-disaster fiscal needs) to impacted..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Next Steps for Elysium Park
Affordable housing development gets first-reading approval
"...Development, requesting Council approval of developer applications for state low-income tax credits helping underwrite several multifamily projects across the..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements
"...for America's debt-saddled students. In an era of unprecedented income inequality, Sanders' aggressive call to reform Wall Street –..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs
Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real
"...water. They would like to enable a homestead property tax reduction – the latest proposal on the table is..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Color Me Exempt
Homestead exemption comes at a price
"...the effects of a 20% homestead exemption on property taxes, a hotly debated proposal in the City Council campaigns...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Playing the Dozens in District 3
Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms
"...best choice for innovative policy. (He wants to cut taxes and traffic, and increase affordability.) He said he opposes..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Civics 101
Fill your new year with meetings and recycling
"...were so simple. Call for more details. Travis County Tax Office, 5501 Airport. 854-9473. Thursday5..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...project with Travis County, through the use of a tax increment finance district, but County Judge Sam Biscoe says..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Ratliff Helps Both Sides in School Trial
The "Father of Robin Hood" takes the "West Orange-Cove" stand
"...whether the current funding system was a statewide property tax – the central claim of the "wealthy" school districts..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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