Fargo legislator, charged with DUI, says he’ll retire
By Rob Port | Watchdog.org North Dakota Bureau LEGAL LIMBO: Rep. Scot Kelsh, D-Fargo, says he's not running for re-election...
Month: February 2014
Study: School choice increases property values
By Ashley Bateman | Hearland Institute A new study finds school choice increases local property values. In “The Economic Benefits...
Pundits, critics worry Corbett’s budget delays tough decisions
By Andrew Staub | PA Independent Somehow, Pennsylvania's projected $1.4-billion deficit disappeared this week when Gov. Tom Corbett revealed a...
North Dakota Conventions Guide: District 33 Mercer, Oliver, and Morton County
This post is part of a continuing series highlighting the potential state legislative candidates from each district for their party's...
Fremont’s illegal immigration vote: Campaign cash is haves vs have nots
Joe Jordan | Nebraska Watchdog Nearly four years after winning big at the polls opponents of illegal immigration in Fremont,...
Natural gas export worries, pressures grow amid Energy Department lag
By Zack Colman | Washington Examiner. The pressure and anxiety from backers of expanding natural gas exports are growing in...
With most legislators serving as ‘leaders’ salaries average $31,000 in House, $33,500 in Senate
By Zachary Janowski | Raising Hale Members of the Connecticut General Assembly earn $28,000 a year by statute, but more...
Double-dipping perks given to senior S.C. judges
By Rick Brundrett | The Nerve South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal this week said she started receiving...
Michigan still underfunding teacher pensions
By James M. Hohman | Mackinac Center In order to return Michigan's school employee pension system back to full funding,...
If hurt, drunk workers can still get comp benefits in NM
WORKING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE: For the third straight year, a bill banning workers compensation benefits to employees in New...
