Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations
Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations
https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-charges-consultant-leaking-tax-information-propublica-nytimes
A DOJ statement appears to refer to IRS data that ProPublica has used to publish multiple stories on thousands of wealthy Americans. ProPublica maintains it does not know the source of the information.
Inequality, Not Birthrates, Strains Social Security
Inequality, Not Birthrates, Strains Social Security
https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/inequality-not-birthrates-strain-social-security/
In the early 1980s, Alan Greenspan worked to secure Social Security's solvency until the 2050s not 2030s. Inequality straining the system.
Wisconsin Republicans shut down Gov. Tony Evers' special session on child care funding
Wisconsin Republicans shut down Gov. Tony Evers' special session on child care funding
https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/republicans-shut-down-gov-evers-special-session/
The Republicans quickly adjourned a special session on Wednesday, bypassing Gov. Tony Evers' call to extend a pandemic-related childcare program.
Strikes and Bidenomics
Strikes and Bidenomics
https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/strikes-and-bidenomics?r=b057c
The White House is trying to sell 'Bidenomics,' but poll after poll shows that the public is extremely unhappy with the economy. What does the public see that the bureaucrats don't?
Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains
Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains
https://www.propublica.org/article/union-pacific-federal-railroad-administration-unsafe-trains
The nation’s largest freight rail carrier failed to fix and continued to use faulty equipment, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Managers reportedly pressured inspectors to leave the yard so they could keep freight moving.
Gov. Newsom signed Anti "People are Pollution" Bill
Gov. Newsom signed Anti "People are Pollution" Bill
https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/gov-newsom-signed-anti-people-are-pollution-bill-ab-1307/
On Sept. 8, Gov. Newsom enacted Assemblymember Buffy Wicks' AB 1307. This legislation allows UC Berkeley to continue building new dorms.
Governor Whitmer Pushes for Paid Leave as Senate Bill 332 is introduced
Governor Whitmer Pushes for Paid Leave as Senate Bill 332 is introduced
https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/gretchen-whitmer-pushes-for-needed-paid-leave-in-senate-bill-332/
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is prioritizing paid family and medical leave for Michigan residents, drawing inspiration from Minnesota.
Senate confirms Biden’s FCC nominee, breaking years-long deadlock
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/07/fcc-anna-gomez-confirmed-biden-nominee/
Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?
Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?
https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-created-25-million-dollar-fund-to-fix-schools-no-one-is-using-it
About a decade ago, one school district went to the state for money to fix its crumbling buildings. It got a fraction of what it asked for. Since then, no other district has even applied.
The Texas Attorney General Is Supposed to Represent State Agencies. Ken Paxton Has Repeatedly Refused To.
The Texas Attorney General Is Supposed to Represent State Agencies. Ken Paxton Has Repeatedly Refused To.
https://www.propublica.org/article/documents-reveal-ken-paxton-denial-record-state-agencies
Records obtained by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune give deeper insight into how Paxton’s representation denials often pushed agencies to look for outside legal counsel that was ultimately funded by taxpayers.