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Houston mayor says City Controller Chris Hollins should ‘stop playing politics’ over budget deficit
Hollins has been calling for an emergency task force to address a more than $330 million budget deficit. Mayor John Whitmire ...
Houston public information website for street, water projects down due to days-long software update
Houston’s primary webpage for city residents to access information about Public Works projects has been down for days due to a software update, and officials don't have a timeline for when it will be ...
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Houston city employees found abusing credit cards, audit reveals
When Houston Mayor John Whitmire was elected, he promised a citywide audit to identify waste and inefficiencies. The results ...
Behind the scenes of Houston's boards and commissions: What they do and why they matter
Houston's boards and commissions help shape city policy, yet many remain vacant. Here's how to join and make a difference in your community.
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Montgomery County approves policy to limit power of lame-duck officials
Outgoing elected officials in the county north of Houston must get commissioners court approval before making decisions about ...
Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has also established a large Army, Navy, and Air Force over which the president is commander in chief. Presidents, moreover, have claimed the power to employ these armed forces in significant ...