AltWeeklies Wire
Looking Beyond the Corn Subsidies in the Farm Billnew
Changes in the system would affect Wisconsin farmers.
Isthmus |
James T. Spartz |
07-23-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Property Tax Outrage and Protests Continue in Indiananew
State politicians scurry for solutions.
NUVO |
Tom Alvarez |
07-20-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Butts Out?new
Leonard continues anti-smoking crusade.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
07-19-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Regulators Favor a Rogue Dump Over a Landmark Winerynew
Why do Oregon public agencies that tout their environmental stewardship allow an archaic dump on prime farmland near Ponzi Vineyards and just upstream of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge to remain in operation?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
07-18-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Taxing the Poor in Connecticutnew
Why is Gov. Jodi Rell against the state version of the Earned Income Tax Credit?
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
07-17-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Power, Pride and Pocketbooknew
Tim Gill wants gay rights -- and even Colorado's listening.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-13-2007 |
Policy Issues
A FairTax Analysisnew
The FairTax is a plan to eliminate every form of federal taxes and institute a national sales tax -- though it's sold as a populist measure, the FairTax would represent a massive transfer of wealth from the America's middle class to its billionaires.
Metro Spirit |
Corey Pein |
07-03-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Is Georgetown About to Get Trashed?new
Residents of Seattle's working-class, South End neighborhood say they've been dumped on enough.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
06-25-2007 |
Policy Issues
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A Study in Contrastsnew
In Chicago, a suburban middle school spends more than $14,000 per kid, while the city gets ready to dole out $65 million to developers.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
06-25-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Utility Fraud: Networx Downnew
Why is Memphis throwing away $29 million?
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Dave |
06-22-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Rape Prevention Crisisnew
Colorado nonprofits lose grant money that could stop sexual assaults.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
06-19-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Atlanta Withdraws Support for Homelessnew
The city's largest shelter may lose significant funding.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
06-14-2007 |
Policy Issues
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In Philly, All Bets Are Offnew
Casino development is delayed amid contradictory legislation.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Gwen Shaffer |
06-11-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Cities Fight Bill to Limit Broadbandnew
The North Carolina legislature is considering a bill that would severely restrict the ability of local governments to provide broadband internet access -- everything from municipal wi-fi to wiring rural areas could be affected.
INDY Week |
Fiona Morgan |
06-07-2007 |
Policy Issues
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Bohemian Breaks for New Orleans?new
A set of "cultural economy" tax credits could help the city realize a number of its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
06-06-2007 |
Policy Issues
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