Senate Democrats Respond To House Republicans’ Offer
One week before a possible government shut-down, Senate Democrats respond to an offer from House Republicans that would keep the government running for two more weeks while cutting $4 billion.
New Software for Redistricting Promotes Public Participation and Transparency
A public mapping project has been launched, inviting public participation during the redistricting process - an important foundational element for elections. In the past, decisions about redistricting were made with very little, if any, public parti
‘I Hate This Damn Job’- Sarah Palin as Alaska’s Governor
The manuscript opens with an account of Palin sending Bailey a message: 'I hate this damn job,' shortly before she resigned as Alaska's governor in July 2009, less than three years into her four-year term.
Public Employee Salaries – Do You Know What You Pay Them?
Although the pay which goes to teachers, snow plow truck drivers, and everyone else who gets a state or federal paycheck is, by law, a public record (after all, YOU pay them), this is often difficult to find. I show you where they are published.
Tale of Some Teachers – Highly Paid, Unconcerned
Some teachers especially in dangerous areas are underpaid but in many rural areas they are among the highest paid 'professionals' and a powerful political and economic force.
