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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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City plans Fair Housing Conference
Monday, April 20, 2015 by Mark Richardson
The city is hosting a fair housing conference, “Fair Housing in Austin: Past, Present, and Future,” on May 8. Highlights of the conference include sessions on discriminatory advertising, statements and notices; disability rights; ethics and case law; and best practices. David Mintz, vice president of the Texas Apartment Association, will be the keynote speaker. The conference will also provide 4.75 continuing education credit hours from the Austin Apartment Association. Registration is $40. The deadline for online registration is 5 p.m. May 6. Register online here. The conference is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at the Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road.
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