Thursday, December 21, 2017

Deed Transfer Tax Increase Passes With a Couple of Changes - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Deed Transfer Tax Increase Passes With a Couple of Changes - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

10 Tips to Drive Volunteer Firefighter & EMS Recruitment in 2018 - First Arriving Websites, Marketing & Technology

10 Tips to Drive Volunteer Firefighter & EMS Recruitment in 2018 - First Arriving Websites, Marketing & Technology:

Free Parking Isn't Free | Mises Wire

Free Parking Isn't Free | Mises Wire

Charlottesville Police Chief Retires Following Damning Report on White Supremacist Rally Response - News - POLICE Magazine

Charlottesville Police Chief Retires Following Damning Report on White Supremacist Rally Response - News - POLICE Magazine:

Constitutional Right to Install Bulletproof Glass? - Volokh Conspiracy : Reason.com

Constitutional Right to Install Bulletproof Glass? - Volokh Conspiracy : Reason.com

PWSA to prioritize homes where children live for lead line replacements | TribLIVE

PWSA to prioritize homes where children live for lead line replacements | TribLIVE

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

With Gilman named Peduto’s chief of staff (again), here’s what happens to his District 8 council seat

With Gilman named Peduto’s chief of staff (again), here’s what happens to his District 8 council seat

Vote expected on bill that would impact animal care at Pittsburgh Zoo | WPXI

Vote expected on bill that would impact animal care at Pittsburgh Zoo | WPXI: Chesapeake firefighters' Fill the Boot campaign may be a casualty of a new "solicitation ordinance."

GSA Publishes First Centralized Inventory of Executive Branch Owned and Controlled Real Property

GSA Publishes First Centralized Inventory of Executive Branch Owned and Controlled Real Property: The federal government owns or leases 5,066 bathrooms, occupying nearly 1.7 million square feet of the government's 1.9 billion feet of total office space.

GSA measures federal government's property footprint - Washington Times

GSA measures federal government's property footprint - Washington Times: An Amtrak train on its inaugural ride on a new line in Washington Monday was reportedly supposed to slow down entering the curve where the train derailed, leaving at least three dead and 100 injured.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Fitzgerald and Peduto throw five-figure PA Society political reception in NYC | TribLIVE

Fitzgerald and Peduto throw five-figure PA Society political reception in NYC | TribLIVE

Is Peduto's chief of staff really underpaid at $109,000? Answer seems to be yes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Is Peduto's chief of staff really underpaid at $109,000? Answer seems to be yes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pentagon starting first-ever financial audit | TheHill

Pentagon starting first-ever financial audit | TheHill

Commonwealth Foundation - Shocking Pensions a Reminder We Need More Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - Shocking Pensions a Reminder We Need More Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvanians Need Permission to Work

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvanians Need Permission to Work

Local Share Assessment Fix in New Gaming Law - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Local Share Assessment Fix in New Gaming Law - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

City Sees a Drop in Premium Pay - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

City Sees a Drop in Premium Pay - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Changes to Public School Code Now Law - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Changes to Public School Code Now Law - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Airport Authority offers expensive turkeys for taxpayers - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Airport Authority offers expensive turkeys for taxpayers - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

City Looks to go Longer on Fire Agreement - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

City Looks to go Longer on Fire Agreement - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Supreme Court Widens Review of Gerrymandering - WSJ

Supreme Court Widens Review of Gerrymandering - WSJ

Friday, December 8, 2017

Anthony Bourdain got a vote for Pittsburgh mayor — but can write-ins actually win?

Anthony Bourdain got a vote for Pittsburgh mayor — but can write-ins actually win?

Jeffrey Sandusky Sentenced In Child Sex Abuse Case « CBS Pittsburgh

Jeffrey Sandusky Sentenced In Child Sex Abuse Case « CBS Pittsburgh

FDNY Sued Again Over Race Discrimination - Fire Law Blog

FDNY Sued Again Over Race Discrimination - Fire Law Blog

The Status of Criminal Background Checks - Fire Law Blog

The Status of Criminal Background Checks - Fire Law Blog

Providence Fire Settles Discrimination Suit for $7500 - Fire Law Blog

Providence Fire Settles Discrimination Suit for $7500 - Fire Law Blog

San Francisco Fire Launches Probe Into Racism at Academy - Fire Law Blog

San Francisco Fire Launches Probe Into Racism at Academy - Fire Law Blog

How To Understand First Amendment Rights for Public Employees - Article - POLICE Magazine

How To Understand First Amendment Rights for Public Employees - Article - POLICE Magazine

Air Force rolls out reporting reforms in wake of Texas church shooting - Washington Times

Air Force rolls out reporting reforms in wake of Texas church shooting - Washington Times

Pittsburgh Mayor’s Chief Of Staff Announces Resignation « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Mayor’s Chief Of Staff Announces Resignation « CBS Pittsburgh

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Judge Halts Indiana Town's Cruel Attempt to Fine Residents Out of their Properties - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Judge Halts Indiana Town's Cruel Attempt to Fine Residents Out of their Properties - Hit & Run : Reason.com

PWSA reburied hundreds of lead lines at Pittsburgh homes — now it'll replace them | TribLIVE

PWSA reburied hundreds of lead lines at Pittsburgh homes — now it'll replace them | TribLIVE

EMT born in ambulance delivers baby en route to hospital on his birthday | Fox News

EMT born in ambulance delivers baby en route to hospital on his birthday | Fox News

Republican bill would reshape how colleges are held accountable

Republican bill would reshape how colleges are held accountable

Pittsburgh moves closer to release from state financial oversight | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh moves closer to release from state financial oversight | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Public Safety starts Multicultural Liaison Unit to help immigrants | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Public Safety starts Multicultural Liaison Unit to help immigrants | TribLIVE

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

FBI uncovered Russian bribery plot before Obama administration approved controversial nuclear deal with Moscow | TheHill

FBI uncovered Russian bribery plot before Obama administration approved controversial nuclear deal with Moscow | TheHill

Hey Amazon, free Primanti Bros. sandwiches if yinz come to Pittsburgh | TribLIVE

Hey Amazon, free Primanti Bros. sandwiches if yinz come to Pittsburgh | TribLIVE

Erie to support Pittsburgh's Amazon bid | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Erie to support Pittsburgh's Amazon bid | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Atlanta Scrambles to Get Out of Expensive Deal It Forgot It Made

Atlanta Scrambles to Get Out of Expensive Deal It Forgot It Made

Chicago's Soda Tax Fizzles - Reason.com

Chicago's Soda Tax Fizzles - Reason.com

Pa. Mayoral Candidate Wants To Investigate Idea Of Drug-Sniffing Bunnies « CBS Pittsburgh

Pa. Mayoral Candidate Wants To Investigate Idea Of Drug-Sniffing Bunnies « CBS Pittsburgh

Congressional candidate: Aliens took me aboard their ship at age 7

Congressional candidate: Aliens took me aboard their ship at age 7

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Local municipalities consider tax breaks for firefighters, EMTs | The Times Today | timesonline.com

Local municipalities consider tax breaks for firefighters, EMTs | The Times Today | timesonline.com

Pittsburgh police substation coming to Liberty Avenue in Downtown | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh police substation coming to Liberty Avenue in Downtown | TribLIVE

'Not unexpected,' Mayor Peduto says of councilwoman's Facebook action | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

'Not unexpected,' Mayor Peduto says of councilwoman's Facebook action | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Under-equipped Ukrainian firefighters 'blown away' by donated Alberta gear - Edmonton - CBC News

Under-equipped Ukrainian firefighters 'blown away' by donated Alberta gear - Edmonton - CBC News

2018 County Fiscal Presentation on Tap for Tomorrow - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

2018 County Fiscal Presentation on Tap for Tomorrow - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Municipal Pension Aid Distributed - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Municipal Pension Aid Distributed - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Monday, October 9, 2017

Health Department sides again with Overbrook residents in PWSA dispute | TribLIVE

Health Department sides again with Overbrook residents in PWSA dispute | TribLIVE

Philly Officers Fled City After Residency Requirement was Eliminated - News - POLICE Magazine

Philly Officers Fled City After Residency Requirement was Eliminated - News - POLICE Magazine

Basques can breathe easier after Iceland abolishes old law calling for them to be killed on sight

Basques can breathe easier after Iceland abolishes old law calling for them to be killed on sight

Raise the Hotel Tax; No, Not That Hotel Tax! - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Raise the Hotel Tax; No, Not That Hotel Tax! - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Municipal Pension Aid Distributed - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Municipal Pension Aid Distributed - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Commonwealth Foundation - Devil in the Details of PLCB Finances

Commonwealth Foundation - Devil in the Details of PLCB Finances

Friday, September 8, 2017

Monday, June 19, 2017

Small towns vs Cities

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/jun/19/americas-great-fallout-rural-areas-resent-cities-republican-democrat

Friday, June 9, 2017

Commonwealth Foundation - Historic Pension Reform: Thank You!

Commonwealth Foundation - Historic Pension Reform: Thank You!

Commonwealth Foundation - News Release: Pa. to Enact Nation's Most Significant Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - News Release: Pa. to Enact Nation's Most Significant Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - Three States Offer a Glimpse into Pennsylvania's Three Possible Futures

Commonwealth Foundation - Three States Offer a Glimpse into Pennsylvania's Three Possible Futures

Commonwealth Foundation - Making Sense of Pension Reform Legislation

Commonwealth Foundation - Making Sense of Pension Reform Legislation

Commonwealth Foundation - Policy Memo: Pension Reform in Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Foundation - Policy Memo: Pension Reform in Pennsylvania

Muni Disbands Police, But Does Not Turn to State - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Muni Disbands Police, But Does Not Turn to State - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Pennsylvania pols vote in favor of wide-sweeping pension reform | Fox News

Pennsylvania pols vote in favor of wide-sweeping pension reform | Fox News

'I Love NY' signs costing state $8.1M are illegal, says federal government | Fox News

'I Love NY' signs costing state $8.1M are illegal, says federal government | Fox News

After sinking $810 million into failed radio system, senators look for guarantee new system will work | PennLive.com

After sinking $810 million into failed radio system, senators look for guarantee new system will work | PennLive.com

2nd PA district faces lawsuit over ‘ghost teachers’ paid by taxpayers to work for union full time | EAGnews.org

2nd PA district faces lawsuit over ‘ghost teachers’ paid by taxpayers to work for union full time | EAGnews.org

Pennsylvania in focus: Pennsylvania House OKs biggest gambling expansion in years - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania in focus: Pennsylvania House OKs biggest gambling expansion in years - Watchdog.org

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Commonwealth Foundation - News Release: Senate Passes Transformative Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - News Release: Senate Passes Transformative Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvania Deficit Watch: June 2017

Commonwealth Foundation - Pennsylvania Deficit Watch: June 2017

Commonwealth Foundation - SB 1 is Major First Step on Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - SB 1 is Major First Step on Pension Reform

Hartford’s Finances Spotlight Property-Tax Quandary - WSJ

Hartford’s Finances Spotlight Property-Tax Quandary - WSJ

Lynchburg Facing Sexual Harassment Suit - Fire Law Blog

Lynchburg Facing Sexual Harassment Suit - Fire Law Blog

Two Years After Formula, Where Does School Funding Stand? - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Two Years After Formula, Where Does School Funding Stand? - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Pennsylvania in focus: Bill to overhaul Pennsylvania pension benefits on fast track - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania in focus: Bill to overhaul Pennsylvania pension benefits on fast track - Watchdog.org

Government unions in the crosshairs in court case | Fox News

Government unions in the crosshairs in court case | Fox News

A Deep Dive Into Dysfunction in City Government in Richmond - Reason.com

A Deep Dive Into Dysfunction in City Government in Richmond - Reason.com

Time to Get US Air Traffic Control Out of the 1960s - Reason.com

Time to Get US Air Traffic Control Out of the 1960s - Reason.com

Trump Proposes Major Overhaul of Outdated U.S. Air Traffic Control System - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Trump Proposes Major Overhaul of Outdated U.S. Air Traffic Control System - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Friday, June 2, 2017

H.R. 2372, Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act | Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2372, Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act | Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 756, Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 | Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 756, Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 | Congressional Budget Office

Mark A. Nordenberg: A new option for financially distressed municipalities - Pittsburgh Business Times

Mark A. Nordenberg: A new option for financially distressed municipalities - Pittsburgh Business Times

Allegheny County municipalities share good fortune of pooled services | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County municipalities share good fortune of pooled services | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2016 highest-paid employees of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh Business Times

2016 highest-paid employees of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh Business Times

​Who are the City of Pittsburgh's 100 highest-paid employees? - Pittsburgh Business Times

​Who are the City of Pittsburgh's 100 highest-paid employees? - Pittsburgh Business Times

Ex-Penn State Officials Face Sentencing In Sandusky Scandal « CBS Pittsburgh

Ex-Penn State Officials Face Sentencing In Sandusky Scandal « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh mayor fires back at Trump: My city will follow Paris agreement | TheHill

Pittsburgh mayor fires back at Trump: My city will follow Paris agreement | TheHill

Friday, May 26, 2017

Pennsylvania in focus: New bill would prevent school districts, municipalities from filing assessment appeals - Watchdog.org

Pennsylvania in focus: New bill would prevent school districts, municipalities from filing assessment appeals - Watchdog.org

Commonwealth Foundation - Senate Introduces Substantive Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - Senate Introduces Substantive Pension Reform

Commonwealth Foundation - News Release: Is Your School District Hoarding Cash?

Commonwealth Foundation - News Release: Is Your School District Hoarding Cash?

Pittsburgh Suffers Defeat in Three Major Court Cases - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Pittsburgh Suffers Defeat in Three Major Court Cases - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Host Fee Would be $10 Million Under Proposed Legislation - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Host Fee Would be $10 Million Under Proposed Legislation - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Johnstown Nearing Decision Point Brought on By Act 47 Changes - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Johnstown Nearing Decision Point Brought on By Act 47 Changes - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Jobs and State Tax Revenue Still Tied Together - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Jobs and State Tax Revenue Still Tied Together - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Daily Dispatch - National News -Volunteer fire departments face challenges with recruitment and retention

Daily Dispatch - National News -Volunteer fire departments face challenges with recruitment and retention

In Pennsylvania, Prohibition is Finally Losing Its Grip - Reason.com

In Pennsylvania, Prohibition is Finally Losing Its Grip - Reason.com

PWSA is second largest U.S. water system exceeding federal lead level | TribLIVE

PWSA is second largest U.S. water system exceeding federal lead level | TribLIVE

UC President Napolitano grilled for office's handling of audit probe | Fox News

UC President Napolitano grilled for office's handling of audit probe | Fox News

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Commonwealth Foundation - Should Pennsylvania Strive to Become #51?

Commonwealth Foundation - Should Pennsylvania Strive to Become #51?

Pension Problems Hit School District - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Pension Problems Hit School District - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

PWSA Infrastructure Problems are Getting Worse - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

PWSA Infrastructure Problems are Getting Worse - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Update on Erie's Decision on School Funding Case - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Update on Erie's Decision on School Funding Case - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Hotels Want a Tax Hike on Customers to Fund More Tourism - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Hotels Want a Tax Hike on Customers to Fund More Tourism - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Masked Vigilantes Are Repairing A City’s Potholes – And Officials Are Upset | Off The Grid News

Masked Vigilantes Are Repairing A City’s Potholes – And Officials Are Upset | Off The Grid News

In a first for the government, dogs will be welcome at the Interior Department - The Washington Post

In a first for the government, dogs will be welcome at the Interior Department - The Washington Post

Presidents should learn from the conviction of Penn State's former president (essay)

Presidents should learn from the conviction of Penn State's former president (essay)

3 PWSA board members resign in the same week | TribLIVE

3 PWSA board members resign in the same week | TribLIVE

PWSA needs 2 more months, $1.7M in all to repair leaky water main | TribLIVE

PWSA needs 2 more months, $1.7M in all to repair leaky water main | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority executive agrees to stay for $225K a year | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority executive agrees to stay for $225K a year | TribLIVE

South Fayette man admits stealing $100K from his volunteer fire department | TribLIVE

South Fayette man admits stealing $100K from his volunteer fire department | TribLIVE

Former PWSA management company lambastes city audit | TribLIVE

Former PWSA management company lambastes city audit | TribLIVE

PennDOT begins two-year, $87.9 million I-279 project | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PennDOT begins two-year, $87.9 million I-279 project | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

‘We Have A Lead Crisis’: PWSA, City Work To Tackle Water Dilemma « CBS Pittsburgh

‘We Have A Lead Crisis’: PWSA, City Work To Tackle Water Dilemma « CBS Pittsburgh

Allegheny lawmakers confront the casino cartel - Watchdog.org

Allegheny lawmakers confront the casino cartel - Watchdog.org

Friday, March 17, 2017

Searchable Trump Budget Plan

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3518210-2018-Budget-Blueprint.html#document/p31/a344271

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Revenues in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

Revenues in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

Discretionary Spending in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

Discretionary Spending in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

Mandatory Spending in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

Mandatory Spending in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

The Federal Budget in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

The Federal Budget in 2016: An Infographic | Congressional Budget Office

CBO Releases Updated Budget Infographics | Congressional Budget Office

CBO Releases Updated Budget Infographics | Congressional Budget Office

KY congressman introduces bill to abolish federal Department of Education | EAGnews.org

KY congressman introduces bill to abolish federal Department of Education | EAGnews.org

Iowa bill limits collective bargaining privileges for government unions | EAGnews.org

Iowa bill limits collective bargaining privileges for government unions | EAGnews.org

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Pennsylvania System Considering Closings, Mergers

Pennsylvania System Considering Closings, Mergers

New Puerto Rico governor signs fiscal emergency law | Reuters

New Puerto Rico governor signs fiscal emergency law | Reuters

Federal hiring freeze will be waived for VA jobs with ‘public safety’ missions, agency says - The Washington Post

Federal hiring freeze will be waived for VA jobs with ‘public safety’ missions, agency says - The Washington Post

What does a hiring freeze mean for the federal workforce? - The Washington Post

What does a hiring freeze mean for the federal workforce? - The Washington Post

Trump’s federal hiring freeze draws immediate fire from unions - The Washington Post

Trump’s federal hiring freeze draws immediate fire from unions - The Washington Post

PSWA's $500M capital improvements will mean higher costs to customers | TribLIVE

PSWA's $500M capital improvements will mean higher costs to customers | TribLIVE

Gov. Wolf To Seek Consolidation Of 4 Health Agencies « CBS Pittsburgh

Gov. Wolf To Seek Consolidation Of 4 Health Agencies « CBS Pittsburgh

Expect More Conflict Between Cities and States

Expect More Conflict Between Cities and States

Monday, January 2, 2017

Female Officer Sues Pennsylvania Town, Claims Firing Over Gender « CBS Pittsburgh

Female Officer Sues Pennsylvania Town, Claims Firing Over Gender « CBS Pittsburgh

Slain Pa. Trooper’s Funeral Arrangements Announced « CBS Pittsburgh

Slain Pa. Trooper’s Funeral Arrangements Announced « CBS Pittsburgh

How is Johnstown Doing? - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

How is Johnstown Doing? - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Top Fire Law News Stories of 2016 - Fire Law Blog

Top Fire Law News Stories of 2016 - Fire Law Blog

Mascot, companion, comforter: Dalmatians have integral role in local firehouses | TribLIVE

Mascot, companion, comforter: Dalmatians have integral role in local firehouses | TribLIVE

EEOC settles religious accommodation case, over exemption for hospital workers from flu shot requirement - The Washington Post

EEOC settles religious accommodation case, over exemption for hospital workers from flu shot requirement - The Washington Post

Puerto Rico's new gov seeks statehood to help end crisis

Puerto Rico's new gov seeks statehood to help end crisis

Retired City Manager Gets $216,000 Pension in City Where Average Family Makes $32,000 - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Retired City Manager Gets $216,000 Pension in City Where Average Family Makes $32,000 - Hit & Run : Reason.com