Freedom of the press isn’t a partisan issue
By Mark Lisheron | Watchdog.org As Meg Kissinger found out Monday, it's a much different world than the one she...
Month: October 2014
Poll: Walker opens lead in WI governor’s race amid Burke plagiarism scandal
EXPANDING LEAD: Following reports that Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke plagiarized parts of her jobs plan and other policy proposals,...
County manager says taxpayers done paying convicted sheriff
WHAT TO DO ABOUT TOMMY?: New Mexico county sheriff Tommy Rodella refuses to resign after a conviction in federal court...
California’s Brown bans plastic bags, taxes paper and encourages bacteria
BAG BAN: Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bag on plastic grocery bags. By Katy Grimes | WatchdogWire.com The deal...
Gun rights at NC State Fair not so fair
NOT FAIR: Should legal gun owners be prevented from bringing concealed weapons to the state fair? By Ann Kane |...
Medical lobbyists spend over $1 million to influence VA legislators
MONEY MEDICINE: Healthcare groups spending money to influence politicians. By Joan Bishop | WatchdogWire.com Medical lobbying groups have spent more...
‘Activate Wichita’ outreach system may be echo chamber of positivity
FAULTY FEEDBACK: Is feedback effective if you can't give a negative ratings? By Bob Weeks | WatchdogWire.com Activate Wichita is...
VA hospital lacks PJ’s, sheets and toothbrushes, yet spends millions on new furniture, TVs and solar
By Tori Richards | Watchdog.org Cartoon by Mike Shelton Veterans at the Shreveport, La., Veterans Administration hospital have been going...
Philly cigarette tax ‘will not come close’ to solving district’s financial problems
By Eric Boehm | Watchdog.org A new $2-per-pack tax on cigarettes in Philadelphia will help keep the city's school district...
Head Check
According to an article published in the News & Observer, a North Carolina woman, who ran a counseling business, scammed...
