IL mayor calls on taxpayers to help tired, stressed city workers
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Watchdog BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Pity the poor workers of Bloomington, Ill. They're tired, burned out,...
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CT’s governor makes $150K, ranking him 1,379th among state employees
By Staff | Yankee Institute EAST HARTFORD — Gov. Dan Malloy was Connecticut's 1,379th highest paid state employee in 2013...
Week in review: A ‘nightmare’ pension problem, schools ask for more funding
By PA Independent Staff It's no secret Pennsylvania has a big pension problem, but this week brought increased attention to...
Politicians should stand up for taxpayers, not backslap Hollywood
By Jarrett Skorup | Michigan Capitol Confidential Proponents of the Michigan film subsidy program, which like all corporate welfare programs...
Maryland’s local election officials get a 12 percent pay raise
By Glynis Kazanjian | Maryland Reporter The Maryland State Board of Elections voted unanimously Thursday to give county election directors...
With ‘no direct financial incentive,’ can Burlington get Telecom back on track?
NOW HIRING: Burlington Telecom offers $19.70 an hour for help-desk employees as scandal controversy continues. By Jon Street | Vermont...
Arkansas legislative session may end without a Medicaid budget
By Nic Horton | The Arkansas Project You've probably heard about the allegedly terrifying consequences of the Arkansas Legislature ending...
Lawsuit: CA assemblyman forced staffers to work for his law firm
By John Hrabe | Cal Watchdog A former employee of Assemblyman Steve Fox alleges that the Democratic lawmaker forced employees...
FL’s special interest protections snuffing out entrepreneurs
By William Patrick | Florida Watchdog TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Government regulations often have negative affects on businesses. Sometimes, that's by...
Strengths and Weaknesses
Taxes are complicated. It's hard to keep on top of deductions and loop holes, not to mention keeping track of...
