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