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

Pittsburgh Public Schools Approves Cross-District Partnership With Wilkinsburg « CBS Pittsburgh
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Sandusky Appears In Court To Appeal Child Sex-Abuse Conviction « CBS Pittsburgh

Sandusky Appears In Court To Appeal Child Sex-Abuse Conviction « CBS Pittsburgh
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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Irony: Nonprofit Dubbed 'I Know Better' Illegally Squanders $1.6 Million Gov Grant | Truth Revolt

Irony: Nonprofit Dubbed 'I Know Better' Illegally Squanders $1.6 Million Gov Grant | Truth Revolt
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Allegheny County DA asks judge to step down in arson retrial | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County DA asks judge to step down in arson retrial | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wilkinsburg board approves sending students to Pittsburgh | Local News - WTAE Home

Wilkinsburg board approves sending students to Pittsburgh | Local News - WTAE Home
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Pennsylvania school districts borrow more than $431M to offset budget impasse - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pennsylvania school districts borrow more than $431M to offset budget impasse - Pittsburgh Business Times
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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
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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
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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
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Pennsylvania's union stalking loophole could soon close - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania's union stalking loophole could soon close - Watchdog.org
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Pension reform requires mutual empathy, not enmity - Watchdog.org

Pension reform requires mutual empathy, not enmity - Watchdog.org
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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
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Austin schools pay millions in salaries with bond money - Watchdog.org

Austin schools pay millions in salaries with bond money - Watchdog.org
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Monday, October 26, 2015

Who are the largest Pittsburgh-area foundations - Pittsburgh Business Times

Who are the largest Pittsburgh-area foundations - Pittsburgh Business Times
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What are the largest arts and humanities nonprofits in the Pittsburgh region? - Pittsburgh Business Times

What are the largest arts and humanities nonprofits in the Pittsburgh region? - Pittsburgh Business Times
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What are the largest Pittsburgh region health and social service nonprofits? - Pittsburgh Business Times

What are the largest Pittsburgh region health and social service nonprofits? - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Saturday, October 24, 2015

Commonwealth Foundation - Three Reforms that Transcend Party Lines

Commonwealth Foundation - Three Reforms that Transcend Party Lines
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Friday, October 23, 2015

Governor Threatens Closing Horse Racing In Pennsylvania « CBS Pittsburgh

Governor Threatens Closing Horse Racing In Pennsylvania « CBS Pittsburgh
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

My Way News - White House presses Congress to act on Puerto Rico

My Way News - White House presses Congress to act on Puerto Rico
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Department Liability For an Unqualified Chief - Fire Law Blog

Department Liability For an Unqualified Chief - Fire Law Blog
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Ross approves 401(k)-style system for new township employees | TribLIVE

Ross approves 401(k)-style system for new township employees | TribLIVE
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Signs of progress as Pittsburgh police work to overhaul recruiting, hiring | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Signs of progress as Pittsburgh police work to overhaul recruiting, hiring | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Ohio city uses eminent domain to seize land outside its borders - Watchdog.org

Ohio city uses eminent domain to seize land outside its borders - Watchdog.org
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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
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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
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City of Pittsburgh switching to self-insured health coverage - Pittsburgh Business Times

City of Pittsburgh switching to self-insured health coverage - Pittsburgh Business Times
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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
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Fire Chief Accused Of Threatening Firefighter At Nearby Department « CBS Pittsburgh

Fire Chief Accused Of Threatening Firefighter At Nearby Department « CBS Pittsburgh
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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a bill to bust 'ghost teachers' - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a bill to bust 'ghost teachers' - Watchdog.org
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Some governments make public records less accessible - Watchdog.org

Some governments make public records less accessible - Watchdog.org
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Credit rating agencies act on Illinois’ woes - Watchdog.org

Credit rating agencies act on Illinois’ woes - Watchdog.org
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West Mifflin may have buyer for its old municipal building | TribLIVE

West Mifflin may have buyer for its old municipal building | TribLIVE
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Cities kick out smartphone app threatening parking ticket revenue - Watchdog.org

Cities kick out smartphone app threatening parking ticket revenue - Watchdog.org
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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
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Intellectual Conservative « Reflections From a Retiring Federal Employee

Intellectual Conservative « Reflections From a Retiring Federal Employee
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Former Penn State coach to appear at child sex-abuse appeal | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Former Penn State coach to appear at child sex-abuse appeal | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Government takes family's land near Area 51 - Story | Southern Nevada - Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City | LasVegasNow | KLAS-TV

Government takes family's land near Area 51 - Story | Southern Nevada - Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City | LasVegasNow | KLAS-TV
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Chester council remove funny park bench plaques protesting Public Space Protection Order | Metro News

Chester council remove funny park bench plaques protesting Public Space Protection Order | Metro News
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Monday, October 12, 2015

City-Run Broadband Internet Is a Disaster in the Making - Reason.com

City-Run Broadband Internet Is a Disaster in the Making - Reason.com
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Pa. has history of contentious tax-hike efforts | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pa. has history of contentious tax-hike efforts | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, October 11, 2015

Does Core Task Matter for Decision-Making? A Comparative Case Study on Whether Differences in Job Characteristics Affect Discretionary Street-Level Decision-Making

Does Core Task Matter for Decision-Making? A Comparative Case Study on Whether Differences in Job Characteristics Affect Discretionary Street-Level Decision-Making
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Pennsylvania prison food not just bread and water | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania prison food not just bread and water | Local News - WTAE Home
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Friday, October 9, 2015

Pittsburgh is Among The Top Resilient Cities in The World - The 412 - October 2015

Pittsburgh is Among The Top Resilient Cities in The World - The 412 - October 2015
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Unintended Consequences, Libertarian Edition: How A Plea for Reduced Regulation Resulted in More Regulation | Coyote Blog

Unintended Consequences, Libertarian Edition: How A Plea for Reduced Regulation Resulted in More Regulation | Coyote Blog
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO to plead guilty to corruption charges | Fox News

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO to plead guilty to corruption charges | Fox News
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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
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Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvania's Public Pension Crisis Grows

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvania's Public Pension Crisis Grows
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Former Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Sentenced In False 911 Calls Case « CBS Pittsburgh

Former Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Sentenced In False 911 Calls Case « CBS Pittsburgh
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Commonwealth Foundation - Great Win for Taxpayers in Budget Battle

Commonwealth Foundation - Great Win for Taxpayers in Budget Battle
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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
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PA Auditor General uncovers 'disturbing' education policy trends - Watchdog.org

PA Auditor General uncovers 'disturbing' education policy trends - Watchdog.org
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Why sell off the Postal Service if it’s still making money? - The Washington Post

Why sell off the Postal Service if it’s still making money? - The Washington Post
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Wolf's wish-list of tax increases shrinks ahead of key vote - Watchdog.org

Wolf's wish-list of tax increases shrinks ahead of key vote - Watchdog.org
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Food truck vendors sue over San Antonio restrictions - Watchdog.org

Food truck vendors sue over San Antonio restrictions - Watchdog.org
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Most Allegheny County vehicle owners will pay for more for registrations in ’16 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Most Allegheny County vehicle owners will pay for more for registrations in ’16 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Fitzgerald unveils his budget plan for 2016 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fitzgerald unveils his budget plan for 2016 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Florida Town Has A Blunt Response When Clinton’s Secret Service Asks For Extra Security At A Rally

Florida Town Has A Blunt Response When Clinton’s Secret Service Asks For Extra Security At A Rally
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Top 10 U.S. Municipal Police Departments and Their Social Media Usage

Top 10 U.S. Municipal Police Departments and Their Social Media Usage
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FDNY Firefighter Terminated Over "Racially Hostile" Merit Matters T-Shirts Files Suit - Fire Law Blog

FDNY Firefighter Terminated Over "Racially Hostile" Merit Matters T-Shirts Files Suit - Fire Law Blog
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Monday, October 5, 2015

EMS Volunteers a Rare Breed in Pennsylvania Today | Firehouse

EMS Volunteers a Rare Breed in Pennsylvania Today | Firehouse
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GAO: Feds made nearly $1 trillion in overpayments since fiscal 2003 | Fox News

GAO: Feds made nearly $1 trillion in overpayments since fiscal 2003 | Fox News
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Peduto pledge unlocks $5 million in funding - Pittsburgh Business Times

Peduto pledge unlocks $5 million in funding - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Sunday, October 4, 2015

Legislation would stop people from using EMS at ATMs

Legislation would stop people from using EMS at ATMs
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Man faces 2nd suspension for talking like robot | Entertainment - WTAE Home

Man faces 2nd suspension for talking like robot | Entertainment - WTAE Home
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Saturday, October 3, 2015

Former Munhall manager sentenced for theft of borough funds | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Former Munhall manager sentenced for theft of borough funds | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Rennerdale residents unhappy about ambulance service change | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rennerdale residents unhappy about ambulance service change | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pennsylvania's budget train wreck unfolded over past year | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania's budget train wreck unfolded over past year | Local News - WTAE Home
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Friday, October 2, 2015

RAD budget increased to $94.7M for 2016 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

RAD budget increased to $94.7M for 2016 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Study: Public employee unions hurt private-sector workers - Watchdog.org

Study: Public employee unions hurt private-sector workers - Watchdog.org
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Golden Hammer: Federal agencies end fiscal year with shopping spree - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: Federal agencies end fiscal year with shopping spree - Washington Times
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Houston hospital squandered $32.4 million FEMA grant meant for Hurricane Ike rebuilding: report - Washington Times

Houston hospital squandered $32.4 million FEMA grant meant for Hurricane Ike rebuilding: report - Washington Times
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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Determinants of Local Governments’ Transparency in Times of Crisis

Determinants of Local Governments’ Transparency in Times of Crisis
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Lawmaker proposes revamp of Pittsburgh Ethics Committee that... | www.wpxi.com

Lawmaker proposes revamp of Pittsburgh Ethics Committee that... | www.wpxi.com
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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
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PA Auditor General says budget impasse is killing schools - Watchdog.org

PA Auditor General says budget impasse is killing schools - Watchdog.org
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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
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Missouri law professor sues school over campus gun ban | Fox News

Missouri law professor sues school over campus gun ban | Fox News
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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
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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
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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
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I am an assistant professor of public administration and the director of public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have over 30 years of experience in public safety and disaster management and 25 years as a teacher, instructor and professor.
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