Burke backtracking on support of former governor’s policies
By Adam Tobias | Wisconsin Reporter MADISON, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke is trying distance herself from former...
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Mississippi Transportation Commission: Highways in dire need of more funds
CHA-CHING: The Mississippi Transportation Commission is advocating for an increase in the state's 18.78 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax. By Steve Wilson...
New online tool predicts Ohio voucher eligibility
By Maggie Thurber | for Ohio Watchdog VOUCHER TOOL: A new on-line tool from School Choice Ohio gives parents a...
Union bosses take big bucks from boilermakers
By Jason Hart | Watchdog.org Three International Brotherhood of Boilermakers officers were paid more than $500,000 during the union's fiscal...
BREAKING: Legislative panel subpoenas governor to testify on prison scandals
Gov. Dave Heineman By Deena Winter | Nebraska Watchdog LINCOLN, Neb. – A special investigatory prisons committee unanimously voted Thursday...
Commonalities
What do luxury cars, a $3.5 million residence in California and private jets have in common? A press release from...
Will long shot in Omaha House race affect the outcome?
Joe Jordan | Nebraska Watchdog In just the last few years he's declared bankruptcy, says he's been attacked by a...
Drop, cover and hold on: Pennsylvanians participate in worldwide earthquake drill as quake concerns rise
By Rachel Martin | Watchdog.org PITTSBURGH — Thousands of Pennsylvanians were expected to DROP! COVER! and HOLD ON! Thursday morning...
Smoke more, government needs the cash
LIGHT UP: Cigarette-tax advocate Rob Reiner (here with Vice President Al Gore at a 1998 rally) pushes cigarette taxes to...
Buzz kill? Richmond puts brewery on public tab
WE'LL DRINK TO THAT: With a $5 million check to Stone Brewing Co., Gov. Terry McAuliffe, right, helped bring high...
