TN Republicans want to expand government-owned Internet
By Chris Butler | Tennessee Watchdog NASHVILLE — Ten Republican members of Tennessee's General Assembly believe having broadband Internet is...
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Plastic shopping bags are free and legal in Wisconsin town, for now
By Ryan Ekvall | Wisconsin Reporter STOUGHTON, Wis. — This city of 12,000 southeast of Madison could become the first...
OK Senate measure would increase taxes for some
By Patrick B. McGuigan | Oklahoma Watchdog OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Senate has advanced an income tax proposal...
As deadline looms, doped-up KS lawmakers could escape punishment
NO WORRIES: While legislation passed last year allows for lawmakers to be drug tested, it didn't include any consequences for...
Oregon college to teach drone piloting, raising privacy concerns
DRONE PILOTS: Central Oregon Community College plans to teach students how to pilot drones. By Shelby Sebens | Northwest Watchdog...
NM passes bill aims to crack down on horse-racing cheaters
TO CATCH CHEATERS: The New Mexico Legislature just passed a bill that will eject horse trainers and owners suspected of...
Union money has business leaders telling IL GOP voters to know the messenger
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Watchdog SPRINGFIELD, IL — Just because someone has “Republican” or “Freedom” in their name does...
New York charter school focuses on family, community
Part 59 of 59 in the series Educating America By Mary C. Tillotson | Watchdog.org Many FLACS students learn English...
PA week in review: Paycheck protection surprise, more talk about pensions
By PA Independent Staff State lawmakers continued to slog through budget hearings this week, with pensions and the future of...
Keystone XL law was controversial from the start
By Deena Winter | Nebraska Watchdog LINCOLN, Neb. – The pipeline siting law that a Nebraska judge struck down Wednesday...
