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Criminal Justice

Harris County officials set 10% bail bond minimum to limit people released from custody

Matt Harab / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on April 14, 2022 · Local leaders have blamed the bail bond industry for setting rates too low, allowing people accused of violent offenses to easily get out of jail and reoffend.

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Flood Bonds Could Fund More than 200 Projects in Harris County

Davis Land

Posted on August 7, 2018 · Early voting on the proposal begins Wednesday

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City of Houston

Turner Welcomes Ruling Dismissing Case That Challenged The City’s Pension Reform

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 3, 2018 · The litigation started in December 2017 to set aside the results of the election

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Advocates Pressure Harris County On Equity, Transparency With Flood Mitigation Bonds

Davis Land

Posted on May 1, 2018 · Harris County will ask for an August 25th special election for voters to decide if the bonds are adopted

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DA Unveils Suggestions To Improve Criminal Justice In Harris County

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on October 17, 2017 · Kim Ogg says she will continue promoting personal recognizance bonds and expand diversion programs for low-level drug offenders

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Transportation

Judge Ed Emmett To Deliver State Of The County Address

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on February 2, 2016 · He says Emmett will touch on highlights of 2015, including the approval of a major transportation bond.

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Harris County Commissioners Say Economy Can Handle More Bond Debt

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on September 29, 2015 · County voters will decide this November on bonds totaling $848 million.

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Anita Hill (Sept. 28, 2023)

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Posted on September 28, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Lawyer, educator, and author Anita Hill talks about her life's work of fighting against sexual harassment and violence ahead of a visit to the University of Houston next week.

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Political Roundup: Assessing Mayor Turner’s time in office

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Posted on September 27, 2023 · Ahead of Wednesday's State of the City address, we consider the mayor's accomplishments and what challenges remain after his eight years in office as we discuss the latest developments in politics.

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Election lawsuit dropped (Sept. 25, 2023)

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Posted on September 25, 2023 · On Monday's show: Alexandra del Moral Mealer has dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last year's election for Harris County judge. We learn why and discuss whether we should expect more challenges like hers in our current political climate.

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Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis

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Posted on September 21, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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