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Harris County and Justice Department Battle Over Claims of ADA Non-Compliance at Polling Places

Posted on August 16, 2016 · Earlier this month, the U.S. Justice Department sued Harris County, alleging the county hasn't taken enough steps to make polling places more accessible to voters with disabilities, citing — among other things — architectural barriers at some locations. The suit seeks a court order to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by the […]

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Pensions and ADA Compliant Voting: Tuesday’s Show (August 16, 2016)

Posted on August 16, 2016 · Last week (August 9, 2016), Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research released a report highlighting the current financial state of Houston's pensions. The report lays out why the city's unfunded liabilities are growing, and offers options for reform (though it does not make any recommendations about those options). On this edition of Houston Matters, […]

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Did Patricia Affect Early Voter Turnout In Harris County?

Posted on October 26, 2015 · With the Houston mayor's race, city council seats, the HERO ordinance and several high-profile state constitutional amendments in the mix, early voting has been robust.