We Austinites love our weird city and we aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo in Texas — it’s what we’re known for. Regardless of our race, gender or place,
We all groaned with frustration when Austin city officials confirmed that, as of June 6, they will open only 15 of the city’s 34 pools. Already facing record temperatures this
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, over 100 health care providers throughout Texas are sending a letter to the Texas House of Representatives urging them to reject any legislation restricting the ability
To view a PDF version of this letter, click here. Contact your representative and ask them to vote NO on SB 14 here. In response to calls from their community,
This testimony is an updated version of our previous SB 14 testimony. Local officials continue to work to ensure the hard working Texans most likely to be impacted by the
HB 2996 is a step in the right direction for working Texans, employers, and the state’s financial future. This legislation will have far reaching impacts on Texas. HB 2996 establishes
Texas needs a strong strategic plan to guide investment in the indispensable child care workforce. COVID-19 has led to a child care scarcity, contributing to a horrific wave of women
SB 14 is an attack on local democracy. This legislation continues Texas’ race to the bottom by ignoring the voices of a workforce that is the powerhouse of the Texas
This blog post was co-authored by senior policy analyst Jonathan Lewis and senior manager for strategic growth Amanda Posson. Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and fairness at work,
Today, members of Congress will introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which will bring the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025. We hope you will join Every
