In anticipation of a tight budget year, Travis County is asking all department heads to find ways to cut spending by 5%. Those suggestions are due to budget office staff on April 27. Travis County Budget Director Travis Gatlin said the county isn’t considering a hiring freeze or laying off employees as part of the […]
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Education
Austin ISD projected deficit balloons to $49M, worse than expected
District leaders say lower enrollment, property values and missed property sales are driving the shortfall, despite cost cuts
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Government
‘The system always collects its debt’: Austin nonprofits brace for cuts from City Hall
After voters rejected Prop Q, the City of Austin is shifting millions in social services contracts.
