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Tag: Harris County budget

Energy & Environment

How Harris County Plans To Remedy A $1.4 Billion Flood Control Shortfall

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 19, 2021 · Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis says it’s critical that the county address inequities that have left many of the county’s poorer neighborhoods at high risk of flooding.

Tags Commissioner Rodney Ellis environmental justice flood bond projects Harris County budget Harris County Flood Control District

Politics

Harris County Commissioners Approve $3.3 Billion Budget

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 9, 2021 · The budget includes additional funds for homeless services, voter registration, and the environment, but drew some criticism for a perceived shortfall in public safety.

Tags environment Harris County budget homelessness law enforcement Rodney Ellis voter registration

Harris County

Harris County Prepares For Flat Budget In The New Year

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 25, 2021 · Revenues are growing, but they’re not keeping pace with the demand for services, and COVID-19 will make that situation worse, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Tags budget COVID-19 Harris County budget Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

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Houston Faces Worst Budget Crisis In Modern History

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 30, 2020 · City officials warn of across-the-board layoffs in the face of a deficit likely to surpass $200 million.

Tags budget cuts budget deficit Harris County budget Houston city budget layoffs

News

Ogg’s Push To Hire More Prosecutors Stirs Backlash From Criminal Justice Reform Groups

Andrew Schneider / HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 5, 2019 · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is seeking an extra $20 million to hire 102 prosecutors, in order to relieve a backlog that has built up since Harvey.

Tags criminal justice reform Harris County budget Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg Harris County prosecutors texas organizing project

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