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While some experts view family political dynasties as common and even potentially beneficial, others see legislators selected on name rather than merit as an argument for limiting the power of government.

If members of the Levin and Conyers families are successful, two U.S. House of Representatives seats in Southeastern Michigan will be passed from family member to family member in the
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It looks like red tape and government regulations will keep one of the world's largest river cruise companies off the Mississippi River.

It looks like red tape and government regulations will keep one of the world's largest river cruise companies off the Mississippi River.
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Fox Business talks about our New Jersey Watchdog story, where a "disabled" cop collects a pension while acting on a reality TV show!
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Nevada public employees earn 54 percent more than their counterparts in the private sector, which is 295 percent higher than the national average of 14 percent, according to the anlysis.

Nevada's public employees are the least productive in the U.S., according to an analysis of the number of state and local government workers in each state and their level of
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Pennsylvania's lawmakers are the second-highest paid in the nation. Despite that, difficulties passing annual budgets and recurring deficits, they are getting an automatic raise.

Pennsylvania's lawmakers are the second-highest paid in the nation. Despite that, difficulties passing annual budgets and recurring deficits, they are getting an automatic raise.
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“No Floridian should be worried that their state Capitol is being treated like a frat house, and it’s frankly unacceptable that this problem has been allowed to fester for so long.”

Sexual harassment allegations that have been leveled at Florida politicians over the past month continue to reverberate around Tallahassee as elected officials begin the task of advancing legislation and policies
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Several notable projects have received partial funding from the tax credit. Downtown Milwaukee's Posner Building received $4.3 million to convert it into loft apartments. In 2016, the site of the city's former Schuster's department store received $7.9 million in rehab credits. In Green Bay, the Greater Green Bay YMCA received $4.1 million for its renovation.

A group of bipartisan legislators are aiming to raise the historic rehab tax credit to $3.5 million. Gov. Scott Walker used his veto power to reduce it to $500,000 during
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The Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C., examined transparency procedures in the 50 states in 2015 and rated New Hampshire’s procedures on public access to information 49th. The center also gave the state an “F” grade.

A state senator has introduced legislation to overhaul the right-to-know law in New Hampshire, a state that has been ranked almost dead last in giving its citizens access to public
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A Democratic candidate for governor picking up the endorsement of the Illinois’ teachers’ union highlights the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME for one state representative.
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The Democratic candidate’s website said Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam favors a tax code that is simpler, more fair and progressive, but he didn’t go into detail on his views on tax reform.

The victory of Democrat Ralph Northam over Republican Ed Gillespie in the Virginia governor’s race last month left policy experts scratching their heads about the future of tax reform in
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A proposed rule would screen, test, and provide treatment for food stamp recipients who use recreational drugs.

A proposed rule would screen, test, and provide treatment for food stamp recipients who use recreational drugs.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in Janus vs. AFSCME in late February and rule sometime in June.

Legal support continues to mount for an Illinois state worker whose lawsuit challenging forced union dues will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court early next year.
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A measure in the U.S. Senate’s tax reform bill could save taxpayers more than $400 million over the next 8 years, but it’s uncertain if ending the individual health insurance mandate will make it through reconciliation.

A measure to end the individual health insurance mandate in the U.S. Senate’s tax reform bill could save taxpayers more than $400 million over the next 8 years.
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Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to pass resolutions if they opt to ban mini-casinos from their borders.

For Pennsylvania townships, cities and boroughs, the deadline to decide to either put their chips in or fold on whether they want the chance to have a new mini-casino in
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Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel recommended official discipline and contempt charges against individuals who "grossly mishandled" the John Doe investigation.

Attorney General Brad Schimel recommended official discipline and contempt charges against individuals who "grossly mishandled" the John Doe investigation.
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Mark Janus says his First Amendment rights are being violated by being forced to pay dues to the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees in order to keep his job.

Two more briefs were filed Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of an Illinois state worker's fight against being forced to pay dues to a public employee union.
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The housing industry is warning that federal tax reform legislation will mean big home value losses across the country, but others say the tax cuts and growing economy will make up for it.

The housing industry is warning that federal tax reform legislation will mean big home value losses across the country, but others say the tax cuts and growing economy will make
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