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Political Fault Lines on Display at TribFest • The Austin Chronicle (opens the original)
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This year’s Texas Tribune Festival offered a snapshot of the uncertain state of American politics today: Republican strategist Karl Rove wants his political party back. Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman insists he’s still a Democrat while defending his votes with Republicans. Former Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes MAGA is dead. And while the national political stars held court, two Austin Democrats – U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial contender Gina Hino
Dueling Audits Create Confusion Ahead of November Election • The Austin Chronicle (opens the original)
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If it’s a midterm election year with a ballot packed with federal and state races, rest assured Austin voters will find an equally crowded local ballot, with City Council races, two bond propositions, and several proposed charter amendments – including a citizens initiative calling for an independent citywide audit. The audit measure, Proposition I, hearkens back to a similar effort in 2018, when petitioners put an audit proposal on the ballot. Voters ultimately rejected it 58% to 42%. Back then
Travis County Democratic Party Eager to Turn Page After Chair’s Resignation • The Austin Chronicle (opens the original)
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It’s been five months since the March primary election, and the dust still hasn’t settled within the Travis County Democratic Party. The latest chapter in the party’s internal turmoil came July 27, when the newly elected TCDP Chair Jessica Cohen resigned under pressure from party insiders who questioned her ability to lead the organization and raise money for its coordinated campaign at a time when Texas Democrats have a legitimate shot at winning both a U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s offic
Council Set to Approve Outside Firm to Audit City Operations • The Austin Chronicle (opens the original)
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Austin’s first citywide efficiency audit is poised to move forward July 30, when City Council is expected to approve the selection of an independent firm to evaluate operations across all city departments. Pennsylvania-based public policy consulting firm Public Works LLC submitted the winning proposal, one of 25 bids received to perform a comprehensive assessment of all city departments. The proposed contract comes as Council also prepares to consider an initiative petition brought by conservati
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