Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Floodwaters claim at least 20 lives in Missouri, Illinois as Mississippi River levels rival records

Floodwaters claim at least 20 lives in Missouri, Illinois as Mississippi River levels rival records

The Best Beer Cities in America Also Have the Gloomiest Weather, Data Says

The Best Beer Cities in America Also Have the Gloomiest Weather, Data Says

Pittsburgh bike share program taking off after seven months of... | www.wpxi.com

Pittsburgh bike share program taking off after seven months of... | www.wpxi.com

Death sentences affirmed for Poplawski in 2009 killings of 3 police officers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Death sentences affirmed for Poplawski in 2009 killings of 3 police officers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Parts Of Budget, Frees Up $23.3B In Funding « CBS Pittsburgh

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Parts Of Budget, Frees Up $23.3B In Funding « CBS Pittsburgh

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Parts Of Budget, Frees Up $23.3B In Funding « CBS Pittsburgh

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Parts Of Budget, Frees Up $23.3B In Funding « CBS Pittsburgh

A Million Homes Taken Since Kelo | Cato @ Liberty

A Million Homes Taken Since Kelo | Cato @ Liberty

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Pentagon Moves More Communications Gear into Cheyenne Mountain - Defense One

Pentagon Moves More Communications Gear into Cheyenne Mountain - Defense One

Local vet sheds light on Cold War - Pomeroy Daily Sentinel - mydailysentinel.com

Local vet sheds light on Cold War - Pomeroy Daily Sentinel - mydailysentinel.com

Burgettstown School District to take out $4 million loan amid... | www.wpxi.com

Burgettstown School District to take out $4 million loan amid... | www.wpxi.com

1950s nuclear target list offers chilling insight | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

1950s nuclear target list offers chilling insight | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Alcoa heir gives $15 million to Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Alcoa heir gives $15 million to Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sheriff’s deputies will not receive final paycheck of 2015 in Colorado

Sheriff’s deputies will not receive final paycheck of 2015 in Colorado

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Police: ‘Frustrated’ Man Releases Flock of Chickens in State Tax Office » Infowars Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!

Police: ‘Frustrated’ Man Releases Flock of Chickens in State Tax Office » Infowars Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!

Budget Battle: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf gets budget bill, but not the one he wanted | Local News - WTAE Home

Budget Battle: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf gets budget bill, but not the one he wanted | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania pension system says it will give Sandusky $211K | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania pension system says it will give Sandusky $211K | Local News - WTAE Home

Ohio town adds purple parking for Purple Heart recipients - Watchdog.org

Ohio town adds purple parking for Purple Heart recipients - Watchdog.org

Ohio town adds purple parking for Purple Heart recipients - Watchdog.org

Ohio town adds purple parking for Purple Heart recipients - Watchdog.org

C’mon down! City opens ‘free’ TV studios - Watchdog.org

C’mon down! City opens ‘free’ TV studios - Watchdog.org

Unemployment insurance fraud referrals soar six-fold, attorney general says - Watchdog.org

Unemployment insurance fraud referrals soar six-fold, attorney general says - Watchdog.org

Partying Hipsters, Shrimp Fight Club and Monkeys in Hamster Balls | John Hawkins' Right Wing News

Partying Hipsters, Shrimp Fight Club and Monkeys in Hamster Balls | John Hawkins' Right Wing News

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Pennsylvania House kills pension bill, putting budget deal in limbo | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pennsylvania House kills pension bill, putting budget deal in limbo | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The DOOMSDAY plan if America's power systems are wiped out by cyber attacks | Daily Mail Online

The DOOMSDAY plan if America's power systems are wiped out by cyber attacks | Daily Mail Online

Shaler budget plan holds property tax rate steady | TribLIVE

Shaler budget plan holds property tax rate steady | TribLIVE

Hampton tax hike to help pay for road, sewer upgrades | TribLIVE

Hampton tax hike to help pay for road, sewer upgrades | TribLIVE

Eight decades after Prohibition ended, drinks served in Bellevue and Wilkinsburg

Eight decades after Prohibition ended, drinks served in Bellevue and Wilkinsburg

‘Significant’ Step in Former Atlanta Fire Chief’s Case

‘Significant’ Step in Former Atlanta Fire Chief’s Case

Pittsburgh Parking Authority selling lot at one-third of the assessed price to Urban Redevelopment Authority for proposed mixed-use development project - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Parking Authority selling lot at one-third of the assessed price to Urban Redevelopment Authority for proposed mixed-use development project - Pittsburgh Business Times

Possible outsourcing to Pittsburgh has Ingram Volunteer Fire Department worried about its future | Local News - WTAE Home

Possible outsourcing to Pittsburgh has Ingram Volunteer Fire Department worried about its future | Local News - WTAE Home

Long Island’s Coming Fiscal Crash by E. J. McMahon, City Journal Autumn 2015

Long Island’s Coming Fiscal Crash by E. J. McMahon, City Journal Autumn 2015

A Failure of Basic Management by Thomas Main, City Journal December 16, 2015

A Failure of Basic Management by Thomas Main, City Journal December 16, 2015

FLEOA Applauds 9/11 James Zadroga Act Extension - News - POLICE Magazine

FLEOA Applauds 9/11 James Zadroga Act Extension - News - POLICE Magazine

New report signals end to nation's 'False Alarm Fiasco' | Government Security News

New report signals end to nation's 'False Alarm Fiasco' | Government Security News

Congress has refused to pay the bill for fighting wildfires. The country’s Agriculture chief is fuming. - The Washington Post

Congress has refused to pay the bill for fighting wildfires. The country’s Agriculture chief is fuming. - The Washington Post

Audit: Unfunded liabilities in public workers pension grow to over $680 million - Watchdog.org

Audit: Unfunded liabilities in public workers pension grow to over $680 million - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania lawmakers may allow out-of-state alcohol purchases - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania lawmakers may allow out-of-state alcohol purchases - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania budget impasse may close Philly schools - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania budget impasse may close Philly schools - Watchdog.org

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GAO-Opinion-EPA-Social-Media-121415

Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Publicity or Propaganda and Anti-Lobbying Provisions

GAO-Opinion-EPA-Social-Media-121415

GAO-Opinion-EPA-Social-Media-121415



Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Publicity or Propaganda and Anti-Lobbying Provisions

Salvation Army Works Overtime to Replace Stolen Gifts

Salvation Army Works Overtime to Replace Stolen Gifts

Watch: Earthquake-Proof Bed Plunges Sleepers to Safety - Coast to Coast AM

Watch: Earthquake-Proof Bed Plunges Sleepers to Safety - Coast to Coast AM

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Bill Introduced To Prevent Turnpike Drivers From Avoiding Tolls « CBS Pittsburgh

Bill Introduced To Prevent Turnpike Drivers From Avoiding Tolls « CBS Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania Senate passes wine privatization bill; fate unsure in House | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania Senate passes wine privatization bill; fate unsure in House | Local News - WTAE Home

Bellevue No Longer A Dry Town « CBS Pittsburgh

Bellevue No Longer A Dry Town « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s Gothic Legacy by Catesby Leigh, City Journal Autumn 2015

Pittsburgh’s Gothic Legacy by Catesby Leigh, City Journal Autumn 2015

The top five things federal managers should do to make their staff happy - The Washington Post

The top five things federal managers should do to make their staff happy - The Washington Post

All that advice on how to save money? Lots of it goes down the drain, watchdogs tell Congress - The Washington Post

All that advice on how to save money? Lots of it goes down the drain, watchdogs tell Congress - The Washington Post

Good news: Federal worker morale has finally bottomed out. Bad news: It’s still terrible. - The Washington Post

Good news: Federal worker morale has finally bottomed out. Bad news: It’s still terrible. - The Washington Post

‘I’m disappointed,’ Homeland Security secretary tells employees of their bottom ranking in survey - The Washington Post

‘I’m disappointed,’ Homeland Security secretary tells employees of their bottom ranking in survey - The Washington Post

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Puerto Rico has begun to default, governor says; status of payment unclear - Yahoo News

Puerto Rico has begun to default, governor says; status of payment unclear - Yahoo News

He Fired Garry McCarthy, His Top Cop. Is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Next? - NBC News

He Fired Garry McCarthy, His Top Cop. Is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Next? - NBC News

After Sandusky wins back pension, PA senator calls for stricter forfeiture law - PA Independent PA Independent

After Sandusky wins back pension, PA senator calls for stricter forfeiture law - PA Independent PA Independent

Federal nutrition guidelines lead to excess waste of school lunches - News - The Free Press - Kinston, NC

Federal nutrition guidelines lead to excess waste of school lunches - News - The Free Press - Kinston, NC

Hillary Clinton's server went down 'for two weeks' after Hurricane Sandy - Washington Times

Hillary Clinton's server went down 'for two weeks' after Hurricane Sandy - Washington Times

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Annual report on firefighter fatalities in the United States

Annual report on firefighter fatalities in the United States

Counties may sue Pennsylvania over 5-month budget standoff | Local News - WTAE Home

Counties may sue Pennsylvania over 5-month budget standoff | Local News - WTAE Home

Bucks Co. Withholding All Tax Payments To Harrisburg « CBS Pittsburgh

Bucks Co. Withholding All Tax Payments To Harrisburg « CBS Pittsburgh

New York, Pennsylvania nonprofits urge action on tax credits - Watchdog.org

New York, Pennsylvania nonprofits urge action on tax credits - Watchdog.org

Abandoned Nike Missile Bases of the United States

Abandoned Nike Missile Bases of the United States

Pittsburgh Teacher Terminated After Long, Public Battle « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Teacher Terminated After Long, Public Battle « CBS Pittsburgh

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Pennsylvania AG Responds To Info Demand From Sandusky Judge « CBS Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania AG Responds To Info Demand From Sandusky Judge « CBS Pittsburgh

Arizona Blocks State Employee Planned Parenthood Donations

Arizona Blocks State Employee Planned Parenthood Donations

Investigation into Fox Lake Lieutenant's Death Cost More Than $300,000

Investigation into Fox Lake Lieutenant's Death Cost More Than $300,000

Sources: Illinois Lieutenant's Shooting Which Sparked Massive Manhunt to Be Ruled Suicide - News - POLICE Magazine

Sources: Illinois Lieutenant's Shooting Which Sparked Massive Manhunt to Be Ruled Suicide - News - POLICE Magazine

Why $11 billion in government overpayments is actually an insignificant amount - The Washington Post

Why $11 billion in government overpayments is actually an insignificant amount - The Washington Post

Charleston Firefighters Prevail in Overtime Dispute - Fire Law Blog

Charleston Firefighters Prevail in Overtime Dispute - Fire Law Blog

Town of Elmore, Vermont, chooses school choice over lower taxes - Watchdog.org

Town of Elmore, Vermont, chooses school choice over lower taxes - Watchdog.org

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Commonwealth Foundation - A PLCB Special: Red Ink

Commonwealth Foundation - A PLCB Special: Red Ink

Father of Station Nightclub Fire Victim Says Prevention Ignored

Father of Station Nightclub Fire Victim Says Prevention Ignored

Which local school districts have the highest teacher pay? - Pittsburgh Business Times

Which local school districts have the highest teacher pay? - Pittsburgh Business Times

FEMA wants a Katrina refund from Gulfport - Watchdog.org

FEMA wants a Katrina refund from Gulfport - Watchdog.org

Ohio court says city can't use 'quick-take' to seize property - Watchdog.org

Ohio court says city can't use 'quick-take' to seize property - Watchdog.org

Allegheny County Employee Accused Of Stealing $21,000 Of Aluminum « CBS Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Employee Accused Of Stealing $21,000 Of Aluminum « CBS Pittsburgh

Feds, state end beef over New Hampshire school slicing lunch program | Fox News

Feds, state end beef over New Hampshire school slicing lunch program | Fox News

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Trying to crack open Congress’s confidential think tank after a century of secrecy - The Washington Post

Trying to crack open Congress’s confidential think tank after a century of secrecy - The Washington Post

Teacher sex abuse settlements costing L.A. schools millions - EAGnews.org

Teacher sex abuse settlements costing L.A. schools millions - EAGnews.org

Trick or Treat: Schools Hoard Endowment Money

Trick or Treat: Schools Hoard Endowment Money

'Like a war': Survivors of deadly Romania nightclub blaze describe horror | Fox News

'Like a war': Survivors of deadly Romania nightclub blaze describe horror | Fox News

The 1965 Blackout: Hear The Eerie Broadcast When New York Went Dark - Flashbak

The 1965 Blackout: Hear The Eerie Broadcast When New York Went Dark - Flashbak

School District, Union To Hold Talks Amid Teachers’ Strike « CBS Pittsburgh

School District, Union To Hold Talks Amid Teachers’ Strike « CBS Pittsburgh

Friday, October 30, 2015

"Ohio city uses eminent domain to seize land outside its borders" - Overlawyered

"Ohio city uses eminent domain to seize land outside its borders" - Overlawyered

Golden Hammer: Homeland Security agency leases more cars than it has officers to drive them - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: Homeland Security agency leases more cars than it has officers to drive them - Washington Times

The Budget Outlook for 2015 to 2025 in 18 Slides | Congressional Budget Office

The Budget Outlook for 2015 to 2025 in 18 Slides | Congressional Budget Office

State budget impasse causing school districts to plan for shutdowns, loans | Local News - WTAE Home

State budget impasse causing school districts to plan for shutdowns, loans | Local News - WTAE Home

More drama: Judge accuses Kane, agents of stealing files | Local News - WTAE Home

More drama: Judge accuses Kane, agents of stealing files | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh increases snow fleet, adds tracking app to snow operations | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh increases snow fleet, adds tracking app to snow operations | Local News - WTAE Home

App Offers New Way To Pay For Parking Meters, Avoid Getting Tickets « CBS Pittsburgh

App Offers New Way To Pay For Parking Meters, Avoid Getting Tickets « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Public Schools Approves Cross-District Partnership With Wilkinsburg « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Public Schools Approves Cross-District Partnership With Wilkinsburg « CBS Pittsburgh

Sandusky Appears In Court To Appeal Child Sex-Abuse Conviction « CBS Pittsburgh

Sandusky Appears In Court To Appeal Child Sex-Abuse Conviction « CBS Pittsburgh

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Proposed huge LED display on downtown building rejected by Pittsburgh Planning Commission | Local News - WTAE Home

Proposed huge LED display on downtown building rejected by Pittsburgh Planning Commission | Local News - WTAE Home

More than 100 criticize McCandless council over Walmart's planned development | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

More than 100 criticize McCandless council over Walmart's planned development | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Final study reveals drastic drop in funding of Colorado pension system - Watchdog.org

Final study reveals drastic drop in funding of Colorado pension system - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania's union stalking loophole could soon close - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania's union stalking loophole could soon close - Watchdog.org

Pension reform requires mutual empathy, not enmity - Watchdog.org

Pension reform requires mutual empathy, not enmity - Watchdog.org

IRS tea party targeting accusations, legal issues persist after Justice ends probe - Washington Times

IRS tea party targeting accusations, legal issues persist after Justice ends probe - Washington Times

Austin schools pay millions in salaries with bond money - Watchdog.org

Austin schools pay millions in salaries with bond money - Watchdog.org

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

City to review police sergeant, lieutenant job descriptions | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City to review police sergeant, lieutenant job descriptions | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City's fight with ICA over release of gaming funds devolves yet again | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City's fight with ICA over release of gaming funds devolves yet again | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City of Pittsburgh switching to self-insured health coverage - Pittsburgh Business Times

City of Pittsburgh switching to self-insured health coverage - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pennsylvania releases funds for use to assist volunteer fire departments and municipal pensions | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania releases funds for use to assist volunteer fire departments and municipal pensions | Local News - WTAE Home

Fire Chief Accused Of Threatening Firefighter At Nearby Department « CBS Pittsburgh

Fire Chief Accused Of Threatening Firefighter At Nearby Department « CBS Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a bill to bust 'ghost teachers' - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a bill to bust 'ghost teachers' - Watchdog.org

Some governments make public records less accessible - Watchdog.org

Some governments make public records less accessible - Watchdog.org

Credit rating agencies act on Illinois’ woes - Watchdog.org

Credit rating agencies act on Illinois’ woes - Watchdog.org

West Mifflin may have buyer for its old municipal building | TribLIVE

West Mifflin may have buyer for its old municipal building | TribLIVE

Cities kick out smartphone app threatening parking ticket revenue - Watchdog.org

Cities kick out smartphone app threatening parking ticket revenue - Watchdog.org

Gun-rights group vows to game mayor's gun buyback effort | Chicago Sun-Times

Gun-rights group vows to game mayor's gun buyback effort | Chicago Sun-Times

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Federal Employees' Wages Growing Faster Than Everybody Else’s - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Federal Employees' Wages Growing Faster Than Everybody Else’s - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvania's Public Pension Crisis Grows

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvania's Public Pension Crisis Grows

Former Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Sentenced In False 911 Calls Case « CBS Pittsburgh

Former Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Sentenced In False 911 Calls Case « CBS Pittsburgh

Commonwealth Foundation - Great Win for Taxpayers in Budget Battle

Commonwealth Foundation - Great Win for Taxpayers in Budget Battle

House votes down Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's new plan for income, drilling taxes | Local News - WTAE Home

House votes down Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's new plan for income, drilling taxes | Local News - WTAE Home

PA Auditor General uncovers 'disturbing' education policy trends - Watchdog.org

PA Auditor General uncovers 'disturbing' education policy trends - Watchdog.org

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Determinants of Local Governments’ Transparency in Times of Crisis

Determinants of Local Governments’ Transparency in Times of Crisis

Lawmaker proposes revamp of Pittsburgh Ethics Committee that... | www.wpxi.com

Lawmaker proposes revamp of Pittsburgh Ethics Committee that... | www.wpxi.com

Rivers Casino marks $3 million payment to Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for construction expenses of Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh Business Times

Rivers Casino marks $3 million payment to Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for construction expenses of Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh Business Times

PA Auditor General says budget impasse is killing schools - Watchdog.org

PA Auditor General says budget impasse is killing schools - Watchdog.org

There Are Now Officially 70,000 Ways to Get Sick or Die - Bloomberg Business

There Are Now Officially 70,000 Ways to Get Sick or Die - Bloomberg Business

Missouri law professor sues school over campus gun ban | Fox News

Missouri law professor sues school over campus gun ban | Fox News

HHS Boosting Nation's Stockpile of Burn Treatments in Case of Nuclear Attack

HHS Boosting Nation's Stockpile of Burn Treatments in Case of Nuclear Attack

WTAE Editorial: Rescue plan for Wilkinsburg School District students | Local News - WTAE Home

WTAE Editorial: Rescue plan for Wilkinsburg School District students | Local News - WTAE Home

Search warrant leads to new perjury charge against Pennsylvania attorney general | Local News - WTAE Home

Search warrant leads to new perjury charge against Pennsylvania attorney general | Local News - WTAE Home

Monday, September 28, 2015

Moody's downgrade outlook for UPMC bonds - Pittsburgh Business Times

Moody's downgrade outlook for UPMC bonds - Pittsburgh Business Times

Why Forcing Non-Profits to Disclose Their Donors Would Damage Free Speech

Why Forcing Non-Profits to Disclose Their Donors Would Damage Free Speech

Should the Postal Service be sold to save it? - The Washington Post

Should the Postal Service be sold to save it? - The Washington Post

Federal agencies roll out new plans for a government shutdown: See you in December? - The Washington Post

Federal agencies roll out new plans for a government shutdown: See you in December? - The Washington Post

DEA agents kept jobs despite serious misconduct

DEA agents kept jobs despite serious misconduct

A "Step in the Right Direction" at the Port Authority by Judith Miller, City Journal September 25, 2015

A "Step in the Right Direction" at the Port Authority by Judith Miller, City Journal September 25, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Some Concerned Union Too Involved In Pittsburgh Public Schools As Crucial Decisions Looming « CBS Pittsburgh

Some Concerned Union Too Involved In Pittsburgh Public Schools As Crucial Decisions Looming « CBS Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania hides $53 billion in debt, study finds - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania hides $53 billion in debt, study finds - Watchdog.org

Monroeville ambulance driver off road after officials learn of DUI | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Monroeville ambulance driver off road after officials learn of DUI | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Why Kraft Heinz co. is being sued by former employees over charity program - Pittsburgh Business Times

Why Kraft Heinz co. is being sued by former employees over charity program - Pittsburgh Business Times

Point Park University's pending deal with adjunct faculty could set precedent for other schools - Pittsburgh Business Times

Point Park University's pending deal with adjunct faculty could set precedent for other schools - Pittsburgh Business Times

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Robert E. Simon, Jr., RIP - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Robert E. Simon, Jr., RIP - Hit & Run : Reason.com

(see the article, "The Radical 'Burbs" below)

The Radical 'Burbs - Reason.com

The Radical 'Burbs - Reason.com

(See the Obit  for Robert E. Simon, Jr., above)

Doctor says bodybuilding correction officer allegedly disabled... | www.wpxi.com

Doctor says bodybuilding correction officer allegedly disabled... | www.wpxi.com

Clairton asking state to drop Act 47 designation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Clairton asking state to drop Act 47 designation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

No cookies for you! Wolf's gift ban will foil sweet-toothed Pennsylvania employees - Watchdog.org

No cookies for you! Wolf's gift ban will foil sweet-toothed Pennsylvania employees - Watchdog.org

U.S. Postal Service Has Not Earned a Profit in Almost a Decade - Washington Free Beacon

U.S. Postal Service Has Not Earned a Profit in Almost a Decade - Washington Free Beacon

Bond OK sets stage for Shaler Area school construction | TribLIVE

Bond OK sets stage for Shaler Area school construction | TribLIVE

Borough Officials Cry ‘Fowl’ Over Woman’s Pet Ducks « CBS Pittsburgh

Borough Officials Cry ‘Fowl’ Over Woman’s Pet Ducks « CBS Pittsburgh

Nebraska auditor finds no scandal in Lincoln budget mess - Watchdog.org

Nebraska auditor finds no scandal in Lincoln budget mess - Watchdog.org

DHS Officials Often Lack ‘Information Necessary to Make Sound Decisions,’ Chairman Says | PJ Media

DHS Officials Often Lack ‘Information Necessary to Make Sound Decisions,’ Chairman Says | PJ Media

What is “qualified immunity,” and how does it work? - The Washington Post

What is “qualified immunity,” and how does it work? - The Washington Post

Sunday, September 20, 2015

The Fund Balance Conundrum

The Fund Balance Conundrum

Pennsylvania Township Sues EMS Provider - Fire Law Blog

Pennsylvania Township Sues EMS Provider - Fire Law Blog

Charleston Firefighters' FLSA Suit Continues - Fire Law Blog

Charleston Firefighters' FLSA Suit Continues - Fire Law Blog

Wolf offers private management of liquor stores, blasts GOP budget tactics | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wolf offers private management of liquor stores, blasts GOP budget tactics | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Plum ‘shocked’ by another sex assault allegation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Plum ‘shocked’ by another sex assault allegation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At Alcosan, this day’s for fun as well as clean water | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At Alcosan, this day’s for fun as well as clean water | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kane signed key oath of secrecy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kane signed key oath of secrecy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh postmaster arrested, accused of threatening retaliation | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh postmaster arrested, accused of threatening retaliation | Local News - WTAE Home

Stephen A. Bucar to leave Pittsburgh Public Safety Director post - Pittsburgh Business Times

Stephen A. Bucar to leave Pittsburgh Public Safety Director post - Pittsburgh Business Times

Wolf proposes leasing Pennsylvania's liquor system to private manager - Watchdog.org

Wolf proposes leasing Pennsylvania's liquor system to private manager - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to take on 'ghost teachers' - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to take on 'ghost teachers' - Watchdog.org

Erie schools may close over state budget impasse - Watchdog.org

Erie schools may close over state budget impasse - Watchdog.org

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Battle over Kane's hold on office plowing up legal questions | Local News - WTAE Home

Battle over Kane's hold on office plowing up legal questions | Local News - WTAE Home

Clintons personally paid State Department staffer to maintain server - The Washington Post

Clintons personally paid State Department staffer to maintain server - The Washington Post

Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Linda Lane announces her intention not to seek contract renewal in June 2016 | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Linda Lane announces her intention not to seek contract renewal in June 2016 | Local News - WTAE Home

Hampton 5-year plan calls for more spending on road repairs | TribLIVE

Hampton 5-year plan calls for more spending on road repairs | TribLIVE

Allegheny County jail’s new health care plan gets underway | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County jail’s new health care plan gets underway | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Development rights on table in talks over Penguins sale | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Development rights on table in talks over Penguins sale | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Riverfront 47 LP buys major tract of land that stretches from Sharpsburg, Aspinwall and O'Hara - Pittsburgh Business Times

Riverfront 47 LP buys major tract of land that stretches from Sharpsburg, Aspinwall and O'Hara - Pittsburgh Business Times

Oldest survivor of San Francisco earthquake of 1906 dies | Fox News

Oldest survivor of San Francisco earthquake of 1906 dies | Fox News

Friends of the Riverfront plan to bring park to Etna | TribLIVE

Friends of the Riverfront plan to bring park to Etna | TribLIVE

8 Texas counties list more voters than residents - Watchdog.org

8 Texas counties list more voters than residents - Watchdog.org

Councilman predicts Lincoln pension fund gap will swell to $100 million - Watchdog.org

Councilman predicts Lincoln pension fund gap will swell to $100 million - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania AG's use of outside law firms draws scrutiny - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania AG's use of outside law firms draws scrutiny - Watchdog.org

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Post Office can’t even meet its own lower standards as late mail soars - The Washington Post

Post Office can’t even meet its own lower standards as late mail soars - The Washington Post

Can federal workers be fired for adultery? - The Washington Post

Can federal workers be fired for adultery? - The Washington Post

After murders and other violence, federal Job Corps program comes under scrutiny - The Washington Post

After murders and other violence, federal Job Corps program comes under scrutiny - The Washington Post

Pittsburgh receives a C for small-business friendliness | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh receives a C for small-business friendliness | Local News - WTAE Home

Feds charge former PLCB official with taking kickbacks | Local News - WTAE Home

Feds charge former PLCB official with taking kickbacks | Local News - WTAE Home

Allegheny County unveils details in new jail health plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County unveils details in new jail health plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

What the TSA Should Learn from Disney World, But Won't - Reason.com

What the TSA Should Learn from Disney World, But Won't - Reason.com

Saturday, August 22, 2015

VA scandal fallout: federal employee groups fight over ‘hit list’ targeting managers - The Washington Post

VA scandal fallout: federal employee groups fight over ‘hit list’ targeting managers - The Washington Post

Why it actually won’t be easy to kick out public housing tenants who earn too much. - The Washington Post

Why it actually won’t be easy to kick out public housing tenants who earn too much. - The Washington Post

Commonwealth Foundation - Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto Warns Wolf on Pension Bonds

Commonwealth Foundation - Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto Warns Wolf on Pension Bonds

FDNY Probes Allegations of Cheating on Lieutenant's Test | Firehouse

FDNY Probes Allegations of Cheating on Lieutenant's Test | Firehouse

Report: Investigating the Survival State of the Rural Volunteer Emergency Services

Report: Investigating the Survival State of the Rural Volunteer Emergency Services

Louisiana Pension System Files Suit Against Two Retired But Working Chiefs | Fire Law Blog

Louisiana Pension System Files Suit Against Two Retired But Working Chiefs | Fire Law Blog

First Amendment, Tattoo Policies and Religion | Fire Law Blog

First Amendment, Tattoo Policies and Religion | Fire Law Blog

Belle Vernon Area School District Teachers Set To Strike « CBS Pittsburgh

Belle Vernon Area School District Teachers Set To Strike « CBS Pittsburgh

Pa. Auditor General To Probe Penn Hills School District Finances « CBS Pittsburgh

Pa. Auditor General To Probe Penn Hills School District Finances « CBS Pittsburgh

Friday, August 21, 2015

Worker Who Lit a Match to Check for Gas Sparked Bronx School Blast: Sources - Marble Hill - DNAinfo.com New York

Worker Who Lit a Match to Check for Gas Sparked Bronx School Blast: Sources - Marble Hill - DNAinfo.com New York

A fast fix for bad bridges

A fast fix for bad bridges

Allegheny County Council toothless, some members say | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County Council toothless, some members say | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ashley Madison data hack involves some official Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania email addresses - Pittsburgh Business Times

Ashley Madison data hack involves some official Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania email addresses - Pittsburgh Business Times

Former Lawrence County Volunteer Firefighter Arrested For Arson « CBS Pittsburgh

Former Lawrence County Volunteer Firefighter Arrested For Arson « CBS Pittsburgh

Major Breakthroughs In The Battle Against ALS Thanks To Ice Bucket Challenge « CBS Baltimore

Major Breakthroughs In The Battle Against ALS Thanks To Ice Bucket Challenge « CBS Baltimore

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Joplin wasted millions in tornado assistance: Audit - Washington Times

Joplin wasted millions in tornado assistance: Audit - Washington Times

Federal patent employee skipped 18 weeks of work - Washington Times

Federal patent employee skipped 18 weeks of work - Washington Times

You can now review and receive responses from the TSA on Yelp | abc7.com

You can now review and receive responses from the TSA on Yelp | abc7.com

15,000 government emails revealed in Ashley Madison leak | TheHill

15,000 government emails revealed in Ashley Madison leak | TheHill

Audit: DHS Employees Used Gov’t Charge Card to Spend $31,413 at Starbucks | Washington Free Beacon

Audit: DHS Employees Used Gov’t Charge Card to Spend $31,413 at Starbucks | Washington Free Beacon

911 call center bedbug ordeal to cost over $100,000 | Local News - WTAE Home

911 call center bedbug ordeal to cost over $100,000 | Local News - WTAE Home

Saturday, August 8, 2015

NYC Government Agency Goes to Court to Fire Employee for Missing 18 Months of Work. But Apparently They Never Learned One Crucial Detail. | TheBlaze.com

NYC Government Agency Goes to Court to Fire Employee for Missing 18 Months of Work. But Apparently They Never Learned One Crucial Detail. | TheBlaze.com

FEMA outlines a decade of progress after Hurricane Katrina | Government Security News

FEMA outlines a decade of progress after Hurricane Katrina | Government Security News

The top five reasons federal managers fail to fire their low performers - The Washington Post

The top five reasons federal managers fail to fire their low performers - The Washington Post

Pittsburgh Film Office touts findings of new Milken report on growing Pittsburgh's entertainment industry - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Film Office touts findings of new Milken report on growing Pittsburgh's entertainment industry - Pittsburgh Business Times

Overdose drug to remain on city firetrucks for now | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Overdose drug to remain on city firetrucks for now | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Scaife trustee attorneys seek dismissal of petition to invalidate will | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Scaife trustee attorneys seek dismissal of petition to invalidate will | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kathleen Kane to be charged Saturday in Collegeville - Pittsburgh Business Times

Kathleen Kane to be charged Saturday in Collegeville - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Film Office launches 5-year tax incentive program | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh Film Office launches 5-year tax incentive program | Local News - WTAE Home

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

On this day 1945: B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State building

On this day 1945: B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State building

Reedy Creek Fire Department Looks to Remove Special Operations Team

Reedy Creek Fire Department Looks to Remove Special Operations Team

Governance Capabilities for Dealing Wisely With Wicked Problems

Governance Capabilities for Dealing Wisely With Wicked Problems

Wicked Problems

Wicked Problems

New Jersey hospitals battle over ambulance turf

New Jersey hospitals battle over ambulance turf

South African Mother Blames Striking Firefijavascript:void(0)ghters For Deaths of Her Sons - Fire Law Blog

South African Mother Blames Striking Firefighters For Deaths of Her Sons - Fire Law Blog

Several Pittsburgh area school districts downgraded to junk bond status, others on watch list | Local News - WTAE Home

Several Pittsburgh area school districts downgraded to junk bond status, others on watch list | Local News - WTAE Home

Baltimore riots: Leaders' emails show chaos | National News - WTAE Home

Baltimore riots: Leaders' emails show chaos | National News - WTAE Home

Monday, July 27, 2015

Pittsburgh Promise Scales Back To Extend Years of Service « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Promise Scales Back To Extend Years of Service « CBS Pittsburgh

Despite “Bikelash,” Mayor Says More Bike Lanes Coming « CBS Pittsburgh

Despite “Bikelash,” Mayor Says More Bike Lanes Coming « CBS Pittsburgh

Former Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Guilty In False 911 Calls Case « CBS Pittsburgh

Former Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Guilty In False 911 Calls Case « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh VA Fires 2 Who Bound Co-Worker With Duct Tape « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh VA Fires 2 Who Bound Co-Worker With Duct Tape « CBS Pittsburgh

Houston’s debt passes Detroit’s - Watchdog.org

Houston’s debt passes Detroit’s - Watchdog.org

51 homeless veterans in St. Louis were given free apartments. How have they done? - Veterans - Stripes

51 homeless veterans in St. Louis were given free apartments. How have they done? - Veterans - Stripes

Oklahoma Official Used Asset Forfeiture to Pay Back His Student Loans - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Oklahoma Official Used Asset Forfeiture to Pay Back His Student Loans - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Thursday, May 21, 2015

$187 MILLION Pocketed by 4 Cancer Charities | John Hawkins' Right Wing News

$187 MILLION Pocketed by 4 Cancer Charities | John Hawkins' Right Wing News

East Pittsburgh won't pay for fire truck to be inspected | Local News - WTAE Home

East Pittsburgh won't pay for fire truck to be inspected | Local News - WTAE Home

2 unions ratify agreements with state by wide margins | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2 unions ratify agreements with state by wide margins | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Commonwealth Court decision on Pa. school funding appealed | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Commonwealth Court decision on Pa. school funding appealed | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Could slot machines be headed to Pennsylvania's international airports? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Could slot machines be headed to Pennsylvania's international airports? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wolf, Pittsburgh school administrators discuss proposed funding | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wolf, Pittsburgh school administrators discuss proposed funding | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Business groups, municipalities benefit from UPMC largess - Pittsburgh Business Times

Business groups, municipalities benefit from UPMC largess - Pittsburgh Business Times

Governor wants to tax lottery winnings | Local News - WTAE Home

Governor wants to tax lottery winnings | Local News - WTAE Home

Pentagon waste: $1M spent at strip clubs, casinos - Washington Times

Pentagon waste: $1M spent at strip clubs, casinos - Washington Times

Pentagon employees use federal credit cards for gambling and escort services - Washington Times

Pentagon employees use federal credit cards for gambling and escort services - Washington Times

Monday, May 4, 2015

Military eyeing former Cold War mountain bunker as ‘shield’ against EMP attack? | Fox News

Military eyeing former Cold War mountain bunker as ‘shield’ against EMP attack? | Fox News

Hit Job: Daniel DiSalvo on Public Sector Unions | Dean Baker

Hit Job: Daniel DiSalvo on Public Sector Unions | Dean Baker

Our Police Union Problem - NYTimes.com

Our Police Union Problem - NYTimes.com

Commonwealth Foundation - Teachers Stand Up and Inspire New Legislation

Commonwealth Foundation - Teachers Stand Up and Inspire New Legislation

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvanians Are Working Longer for the Government

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvanians Are Working Longer for the Government

Sen. Wagner’s latest union challenge would rein in employee compensation | PA Independent

Sen. Wagner’s latest union challenge would rein in employee compensation | PA Independent

Close enough for government work: This town reveals the problem with family and politics | PA Independent

Close enough for government work: This town reveals the problem with family and politics | PA Independent

Week in Review: Plenty of scary news for Pennsylvania taxpayers | PA Independent

Week in Review: Plenty of scary news for Pennsylvania taxpayers | PA Independent

DC’s 911 can’t meet dispatch standard – Director believes the standard may be the problem - Statter911

DC’s 911 can’t meet dispatch standard – Director believes the standard may be the problem - Statter911