Austin and Washington Energy Policies Will Hurt the Poor and Middle Class, Need Re-Consideration

Travis County Republican Party Chairwoman Rosemary Edwards writes a thought-provoking op-ed in the Austin American Statesman today on the higher costs of energy that will be likely given current initiatives in Austin and Washington, D.C.

The Austin City Council needs to a better job reconciling their green dreams with the likelihood that one day Austin won't be Weird -- it will be unlivable because of the high cost of living for many people.