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Nebraska to pay $2 million to family of woman after prisoner causes fatal crash

December 20, 2015

Nebraska to pay $2 million to family of woman after prisoner causes fatal crash

The settlement was tacked onto a budget bill Tuesday as a last-minute amendment to a bill with several state claims.

Milwaukee county officials may have violated ethics code in ‘living wage’ vote

December 20, 2015

Milwaukee county officials may have violated ethics code in ‘living wage’ vote

At least two people with ties to SEIU agencies appear to have defied Milwaukee County’s ethics code by making campaign contributions to the board chairwoman.

NYC Mayor de Blasio hit with 3 new lawsuits in charter school fight

December 20, 2015

NYC Mayor de Blasio hit with 3 new lawsuits in charter school fight

All three co-locations had been approved last year by then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Vermont lawmaker's proposal to tax plastic and paper bags draws criticism

December 20, 2015

Vermont lawmaker's proposal to tax plastic and paper bags draws criticism

Critics say state Sen. Bob Hartwell isn’t providing much evidence as to why the tax is needed.

Question arise after Illinois sheriff sells, trades dozens of seized guns

December 20, 2015

Question arise after Illinois sheriff sells, trades dozens of seized guns

The Coles County Sheriff’s Office has traded or sold dozens of 11 pistols, shotguns and rifles.

Study of pension reform costing Pennsylvania taxpayers more than $1 million

December 20, 2015

Study of pension reform costing Pennsylvania taxpayers more than $1 million

As Pennsylvania lawmakers continue to debate pension reform, the meter is running.

Connecticut could be first state to curb loud movies

December 20, 2015

Connecticut could be first state to curb loud movies

Connecticut could become the first state to curb loud movies under proposed legislation that's drawing opposition from the Motion Picture Association of America.

Lessons learned? New York's de Blasio, Cuomo compete for charter school support

December 20, 2015

Lessons learned? New York's de Blasio, Cuomo compete for charter school support

The debate over charter schools is heating up again between New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as each tried to muscle his way into the spotlight over education reform in the state.

Dark money? AFL-CIO accused of campaigning without disclosing

December 20, 2015

Dark money? AFL-CIO accused of campaigning without disclosing

The Republican Party of Wisconsin has filed a complaint with the state’s campaign and elections agency against the AFL-CIO, alleging the labor union failed to disclose its activity in attempting to influence a state Assembly election.

Are local police conducting NSA-style surveillance?

December 20, 2015

Are local police conducting NSA-style surveillance?

The National Security Agency apparently isn't the only government agency engaged in domestic spying.