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Activists Advocate Reforming Harris County’s Bail System
Posted on · Activists say it penalizes low-income defendants and they support a lawsuit filed against it.
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Advocates: Legislative Committee’s Tax Reform Discussions Should Include Texas Medicaid Expansion
Posted on · A Texas Senate committee will be meeting at the University of Houston on Tuesday to discuss property tax reform and hear from residents. Some say expanding Medicaid should be part of the discussion.
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Greenspoint Apartment Complexes Getting Back To Normal But Some Challenges Remain
Posted on · Residents are worried about the mold that may have accumulated in some apartments.
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City Of Houston, Community Groups Work To Reach Spanish-Speaking Flood Victims
Posted on · Many non-English speakers are unaware of the assistance available to them.
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Houston City Council Approves New Guidelines For Tax Breaks
Posted on · The city will value companies which present proposals that include hiring local workers, among other factors.
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Houston Workshops Help Undocumented Immigrants Get Ready For DACA and DAPA
Posted on · The Texas Organizing Project is behind the initiative, hoping that the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold the deferred action programs.
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Report: Corporate Subsidies In Houston And Texas Not Helping Communities
Posted on · The report by the Workers Defense Project condemns Texas’ practice of incentivizing businesses to build here.
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Report: Houston’s Thriving Restaurant Scene Isn’t Savory for Everyone
Posted on · More than 230,000 people work in some 10,000 restaurants in Greater Houston. But a new report says despite the industry's huge economic impact on the region, working conditions in many of these establishments are poor. We talk about the findings from the recent survey on Houston's restaurant industry, the recommendations to improve working conditions for […]
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Group Calls For Stricter Standards For Developers Receiving Tax Incentives In Houston
Posted on · The city says tax incentives have helped create thousands of jobs and improved infrastructure in Houston.