$1M for lobbyists, $17M for lawyers: Who profited as a Texas agency used an affordable housing loophole
The SH130 Municipal Management District is one of a host of local government agencies free to use a loophole in affordable housing law to make huge profits.
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A growing and aging population is forcing Texas counties to seek state EMS funding
Although Texas counties are not required to provide ambulance services, many are digging deep to pay for their own fleet or ...
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‘Pocketbook’ election dooms transit expansion in Atlanta suburbs
In fast-growing Gwinnett and Cobb counties, voters rejected sales taxes that would have funded ambitious transit expansion plans.
Lakewood residents concerned over proposed property tax, utility rate hikes
A proposed 1% increase in property taxes and utility rates in Lakewood has sparked concern among local homeowners.