Union reformer calls proposed open-records change ‘taxpayer-funded stupidity’
By Andrew Staub | PA Independent Under Pennsylvania's open-records law, residents have the right to know how their government operates....
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Vermont deer camp owner wins property tax victory
FED-UP: Tom Chase drove his Ford F-350 1,340 miles across the Green Mountain State, visiting 19 towns, to find out...
Will cutting teacher benefits save Philadelphia schools?
A LITTLE RELIEF: The SRC's move to require teachers to pay some health care costs will help Philadelphia schools' budget...
Driving Away Fraud
Once in awhile, bribes can be considered beneficial, as long as they are not illegal and they don't harm anyone....
Republican group rolls out ‘significant’ ad campaign for Wisconsin’s second in command
By M.D. Kittle | Wisconsin Reporter MADISON, Wis. — The Badger State's quiet race is about to get a bit...
Roadside animal farm may be casualty of Hawaii government
CAREGIVERS: The Coltons rescued more than 100 animals at their farm in Waimanalo, but they are in jeopardy of losing...
Union boss paid $154 an hour pushes for minimum wage hike
By Jason Hart | Watchdog.org AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is pushing for a $10.10 federal minimum wage as a show...
Philadelphia pro-charter school groups power up
EXPERIMENTAL: Green Woods Charter School blends indoor and outdoor spaces. By Stacia Friedman | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — While some groups...
Virginia’s fork in road: Internet tax or gas hike
RETURN TO SENDER: E-sales tax proponents estimate it will generate more revenue than the alternative — a 45 percent hike...
Could frack tax be a big ‘frack you’ to local communities?
By Rachel Martin | Watchdog.org PITTSBURGH — Some Pennsylvania residents remain skeptical of a severance tax on fracking, especially because...
