ID: Obama re-election gives GOP congressman a free pass to hike taxes
By Dustin Hurst | Watchdog.org
BOISE, Idaho — Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson sees President Obama’s re-election as a sort of get-out-of-jail free card.
Voters in Idaho’s ruby red 2nd Congressional District overwhelmingly supported Simpson in his re-election bout this year versus an upstart liberal state lawmaker, but the congressman may soon allow the will of voters [...]
IL: Two southern Illinois counties make strides in online transparency
By Jayette Bolinski | Illinois Watchdog
SPRINGFIELD — A new survey of government transparency on county websites in southern Illinois shows only two counties making progress toward openness.
There is plenty of work still to be done, said Brian Costin, director of government reform at the Illinois Policy Institute, a right-leaning think tank that monitors government transparency in [...]
Property tax for adult ed can’t be used for new school, state says
By PHIL DRAKE
HELENA –The state attorney general found in a preliminary opinion that the Ennis School District cannot use property taxes for anything else but their intended purpose, in a decision that comes more than a year after Madison County officials raised concerns about spending by the district on new buildings.
“I conclude that adult education funding [...]
Judge to rule if case against Ennis school officials to be dropped
By PHIL DRAKE
BOZEMAN – A Gallatin County District Court judge on Thursday said he would decide if a court case against the Ennis School District would be dismissed after hearing arguments from the defendants’ attorney that the plaintiff did not follow proper protocol before filing his lawsuit.
Elizabeth Kaleva, attorney representing the school district, told Judge [...]
East-West Gateway Council names new director
The regional planning organization responsible for approving millions of dollars in federal funding for the St. Louis region, spanning seven counties in Missouri and Illinois, appointed a new leader.
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