Lincoln arena drawing big names, but not swimming in money
DRAW: Lincoln's new arena has attracted a string of big name entertainers in its first few months of operation, but...
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Pension costs mean tighter budgets for Michigan classrooms
By Tom Gantert | Michigan Capitol Confidential Livonia Public Schools Superintendent Randy Liepa says his district will pay just under...
If Arkansas term limits go away, lobbyists will play
By Nick Tomboulides | for The Arkansas Project No organization in the United States has more experience fighting for term...
Dude! Bill to save beach bonfires passes CA assembly
By Katy Grimes | Cal Watchdog For many state residents, roasting marshmallows over a beach fire ring is as Californian...
How bad was porn-watching teacher’s offenses? See ‘Lucky Midget’
EDITOR'S NOTE: Adult content By M.D. Kittle | Wisconsin Reporter MADISON, Wis. — Andrew Harris has his defenders. In the...
Vermont pushes for ‘livable wage,’ but can employers survive it?
BAD FOR BUSINESS?BAD FOR BUSINESS? A proposal in the Vermont Legislation seeks a 41-percent hike in the minimum wage. By...
It’s Hard to Find Good Advice
A mentor is generally someone who provides unpaid advice on career or personal matters based on experiences from his or...
Lawmakers in 10 states push back against NSA as movement picks up steam
By Josh Peterson | Watchdog.org The roster of critics is growing as state-level push back against the National Security Agency...
GOP calls Dems’ Senate takeover ‘outrageous power grab’
POWER COUPLE: State Sen. John Edwards, with President Barack Obama, is positioned to be the most powerful lawmaker in the...
State of the Union: 5 things president failed to tell Americans
HE DIDN'T SAY THAT: President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday before a joint session of...
