Houston Policymakers -- and Residents -- Giving Criminal Justice Reform a Boost
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Support for change grows as officials look to reduce jail population and address racial disparities.
Most Houstonians Support an Equal Rights Ordinance, Survey Finds. So Why'd They Vote Against It?
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Months after HERO failed, support for an equal rights ordinance still strong.
Cities Need to Change the Way They Examine Rising Sea Levels
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New research suggests cities need to adapt a new way of modeling -- or else prepare for the consequences.
How the Worst Methane Leak in U.S. History Could Help Transform California’s Energy Grid
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California officials advance plan to use restitution to spur energy innovation.
Could Better Data Keep Houstonians Safe During Floods?
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Rice University leaders developing new technology to give more advance warning of flooding in problem areas.
Mayoral Elections in Kentucky: 2010-2014
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This report looks at local elections in Kentucky, including how often mayoral races go unopposed or feature an incumbent.
What's the Big Deal About Houston's New Street Lights?
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The new bulbs are causing some criticism. But we need to look at the bigger picture.
Mayoral Elections in California: 1995-2014
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This report examines local elections in California, including the impact of off-cycle elections on turnout.
Turnout in Local Elections is Terrible. There's an Easy Fix.
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L.A.'s mayor won the election with fewer votes than any of its elected mayors since the 1930s -- when it was half its size. To raise the bar, officials just have to look at a calendar.
Hispanic Voters in Texas May Be Teaching the Campaigns an Important Lesson
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Anti-immigrant rhetoric, some speculate, could have an unintended consequence: boosting Latino turnout.
Does Houston Really Fill 93 Percent of Its Potholes the Next Business Day?
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A new Kinder Institute study evaluates Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's record on filling potholes.
Houston's Former Mayor on Pensions, Politics, and What's Next
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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker says it's not a matter of "if" the city's pensions get addressed -- it's "when."
Filling Potholes: Analyzing the City of Houston's Response
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This report tracks the City of Houston's progress in filling potholes.
Latest Podcast: Urban Edge Interviews Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker
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The outgoing Houston mayor discusses pensions, the local economy, and what she plans on doing next.
In Houston, A Life of Contradiction Faces Migrants
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In Harris County, Texas, immigrants confront the contradictions of living at the epicenter of debate.
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