Kansas lawmakers stand behind pension perk
KPERKS: Kansas lawmakers benefit from a special form of pension calculation that takes their salary during a normal 90-day session...
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Ohio High school band learns about Marxism — the hard way
By Maggie Thurber | for Ohio Watchdog MARXISM: A lesson in Marxism was probably the last thing the Cuyahoga Falls...
‘Remedial training’ next for ‘caught on camera’ Omaha police officer
Joe Jordan | Nebraska Watchdog OMAHA—The city's battle with a police officer accused of excessive force in a caught on...
Michigan’s debt burden now $25,300 per taxpayer
By Jarrett Skorup | Michigan Capitol Confidential Much has been said recently about student college debt, now averaging nearly $30,000...
MoveOn pushes Arkansas’ ‘private’ option
By Nic Horton | The Arkansas Project You might be familiar with MoveOn.org, a left-wing organization — oops, excuse me,...
California’s record drought yields dueling water bonds
By Katy Grimes | Cal Watchdog There's no drought of water bonds in the California Legislature to deal with the...
Amid union outrage, some public employees support paycheck protection
RALLY TIME: Pennsylvania union workers plan to speak out against paycheck protection at the state Capitol on Tuesday, a scene...
Philly lawmaker slapped with corruption charges
By Andrew Staub | PA Independent State Rep. Jose P. Miranda infamously sped away last spring after a reporter from...
Out of Desperation
Desperation can drive a person to do some strange things, including commit a crime. The Bangor Daily News reports that...
Illinois mom stays home to care for her son as Supreme Court hears union-push case
By Scott Reeder WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pam Harris is an unlikely activist. She is just a Lake County, Ill., mom...
