Farm industry ex-lobbyist in SC says he hasn’t crossed ethical line
By Rick Brundrett | The Nerve The South Carolina Farm Bureau, considered the state's most influential farm organization, has not...
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Revolving door crony capitalism spins Lansing
By Jack McHugh | Michigan Capitol Confidential Tim Carney covers the crony capitalism beat for the Washington Examiner, and reported...
Electric utility’s problems don’t unplug one of state’s top public paychecks
Joe Jordan | Nebraska Watchdog He's one of the highest paid public employees in the state with one of the...
Common Core both embraced and vilified in Maryland
By Glynis Kazanjian | Maryland Reporter On a snowy afternoon at Gaithersburg Elementary School, second grade teacher Ashley Thornton huddled...
Neglected Because of Fraud
The Illinois Department of Human Services Home Services Program provides services to disabled beneficiaries so they can remain in their...
Thousands rally to support New York charter schools
Part 65 of 65 in the series Educating America WE WANT CHARTERS: A group of charter school students rally Tuesday...
Ukraine crisis bolsters calls to export US natural gas to region
HOLDING SWAY: Seen here inspecting a gas transmission line, Russian president Vladimir Putin and the state-run natural gas giant Gazprom...
Audit: School employee used nearly $500,000 on iTunes, jewelry
By Chris Butler | Tennessee Watchdog A former Alcoa City School District employee who oversaw federal funds took nearly $500,000...
Government tries to curb waste by eliminating (real) trash cans
WILL MINI WASTE BINS DO THE JOB? County officials hope to reduce waste 20 percent by increasing recycling and encouraging...
Lawmaker: Ban welfare for drinking, gambling and bail money
CASH MONEY: TANF is cash assistance, and comes with few regulations. By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Watchdog SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —...
