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Ohio Democrats say Kasich, Mandel are blowing off records requestsnew
The Ohio Democratic Party sued Ohio Gov. John Kasich Aug. 14, alleging that he failed to comply with Ohio’s open records law because he sent the party redacted documents.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Andy Brownfield |
08-22-2012 |
Politics
Southern Mannew
How will Jimmy Haslam, a Republican plutocrat fare, in blue-collar Cleveland?
Cleveland Scene |
Kyle Swenson |
08-08-2012 |
Politics
Residents push for resolutions on Citizens United
A push by Greensboro residents for a city council resolution opposing the Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission Supreme Court decision has gained traction.
YES! Weekly |
Eric Ginsburg |
08-02-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Citizens United
Whose Bright Idea?new
A new political group spreads debunked claims while its supporters remain in the shadows.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
08-02-2012 |
Politics
Romney's Shadow Yearsnew
Mitt wants to make his departure for the Olympics a clean break from his business life — but it’s not that simple.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
07-23-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Mitt Romney
Clobbering the Courtnew
The right-wing, Rick Scott-approved campaign to oust the Florida Supreme Court's moderate justices.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Scott Farrell |
07-19-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Politics
Where's Kamala Harris?new
California's attorney general has remained conspicuously silent as the feds target medical cannabis businesses that abide by state and local laws.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
07-18-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Kamala Harris
A Higher Powernew
Lobbyist's leaked emails offer a unique view of government's inner workings and key players.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Justin Horwath, Joey Peters and Alexa Schirtzinger |
07-18-2012 |
Politics
Maine Gov. Paul LePage Doubles Down on "Gestapo" Commentnew
Following a fundraiser for Vermont Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock, Maine Gov. Paul LePage repeated and elaborated on controversial comments he made over the weekend equating the Internal Revenue Service with the Gestapo.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
07-16-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Paul LePage
Nikki Haley Vetoes Spending for Education, Healthcare, Artsnew
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley attempts to strike 81 lines from state budget.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
07-10-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Nikki Haley
Who's Behind Helena Brown?new
Some say the Houston councilwoman known for her long diatribes is influenced by William Park, who last year was banned from the investments industry.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Helena Brown
Leakednew
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government board member has ties to the governor's private email scandal.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
Nikki Haley cleared by ethics panelnew
Five Republicans and one Democrat cleared Republican Gov. Nikki Haley of wrongdoing June 29 after investigating whether she had illegally lobbied as a lawmaker. It was the first time the House Ethics Committee investigated a sitting governor.
Charleston City Paper |
Corey Hutchins |
07-03-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Mark Sanford, Nikki Haley
Last Resortnew
Now no longer a Dept. of Health employee, longtime whistle-blower Bob Ortiz plans to face the New Mexico Department of Health in court.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
07-02-2012 |
Politics
Va. Approaches Decision on Privatizing Sex Offender Programnew
The detention and treatment of sex offenders represents a growing business opportunity for companies which hope to score lucrative contracts from state officials looking to keep predators off the streets.
The American Independent News Network |
Siddhartha Mahanta |
06-26-2012 |
Politics
