Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss...
Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged. Sat, March 6, 11:00 am – Noon Session 2 Understanding Your Government – U.S. Congress Sat, March 13, 11:00...
Join me twice a month during session for a virtual conversation hour! We can't meet in person because of COVID, but I still want to hear your thoughts, concerns, and ideas on how the state can help you. RSVP here. Vikki Goodwin represents Texas House District 47...
On Thursday, March 11th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation of...
Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss...
The 87th Texas legislative session is ongoing and will affect key issues affecting Latino/x communities across the state. Looking to learn more about the session, what’s at stake and how to get involved? Tune in to our conversation with Michelle Castillo, Chief of Staff for...
Last month's winter storm left millions of Texans without electricity. So what is the Legislature doing about it? In the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we sit down with state Representative Vikki Goodwin to find out. Vikki Goodwin represents Texas House District 47...
SummaryThere have been a lot of news stories flying around about high electric bills in the wake of the winter storm. Fortunately, Austinites are unlikely to see such crazy bills. Action BoxEven though Austin Energy customers are not going to see crazy spikes in their...
Join me on Thursday, February 18 for a conversation with health care and policy experts on the massive opportunity we have this legislative session to repatriate Texans' tax dollars by expanding Medicaid. I'll be joined by Every Texan's Anne Dunkelberg, Dr. Laura Dague of A&M's Bush...
SummaryMore than 4 million Texans lost power during one of the worst winter storms in recent memory. How did that happen? We cover the basics in our latest guide. Action BoxDonate to the Community Resilience Trust's Emergency Relief Fund to support Austin's unhoused residents. These...