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New year marks start of new laws in state affecting electronics disposal, euthanization, child abuse signs in schools

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New year marks start of new laws in state affecting electronics disposal, euthanization, child abuse signs in schools : By Rick Wills, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pittsburgh schools readying teacher evaluation plan

Pittsburgh schools readying teacher evaluation plan : A new state law requires adjustments to the method of gauging performance.

Penn. officials rallying to support Air Force base - News - Stripes

Penn. officials rallying to support Air Force base - News - Stripes

Fla. Trooper Sues 100+ Officers, Agencies

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Fla. Trooper Sues 100+ Officers, Agencies : The Florida Highway Patrol trooper at the center of firestorm after she pulled over a speeding cop at gunpoint said fellow law enforcement officers have created a "life-threatening" situation that caused her to be in such fear for her safety she has become a "hermit."

Ohio City Delays Layoffs of 22 Firefighters

Ohio City Delays Layoffs of 22 Firefighters : Orange Township saved its firefighters and paramedics from layoffs for at least five months yesterday by using money meant for new snowplows and tree removal to cover their salaries.

Colorado Set to Reap Huge Profits from Legalized Marijuana

Colorado Set to Reap Huge Profits from Legalized Marijuana

Lottery Privatization Process = Full Term Pregnancy

Lottery Privatization Process = Full Term Pregnancy :

in Turnpike Poke?

Pig in Turnpike Poke? :   The Turnpike Commission says it is planning to build a 12.5 mile extension of the Southern Expressway at a "projected" cost of $633 million. Projected being the operative word.  The final actual cost could end up if unexpected contingencies arise during construction.  Of course, if there were no prevailing wage requirements, the project could cost a lot less.

Pennsylvania municipalities want to stop receiver from destroying tax files

Pennsylvania municipalities want to stop receiver from destroying tax files : By Bill Vidonic, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Municipalities from across Pennsylvania want an Allegheny County judge to stop a court-appointed receiver from destroying records from a now-shuttered Bridgeville tax collection company.

W.Pa. wrestles with fresh round of snow

W.Pa. wrestles with fresh round of snow : By Thomas Olson, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Western Pennsylvania should get a breather on Sunday from more snow but no reprieve on New Year’s Eve.

East Deer postures to lower tax rate

East Deer postures to lower tax rate : By Tom Yerace, Valley News Dispatch East Deer residents won’t receive a tax increase from the township in 2013, but some could still pay more.

Arnold to vote on budget without contingencies

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Arnold to vote on budget without contingencies : By Tom Yerace, Valley News Dispatch The city of Arnold will be performing a high wire act in 2013, basically working without a financial safety net.

Defining issues of 2013 for Pennsylvanians

Defining issues of 2013 for Pennsylvanians : Local elections, a new corruption trial and efforts on transportation and state pension woes are just a few of the major stories we'll see.

Snow-Covered Streets Frustrates Some Pittsburghers

Snow-Covered Streets Frustrates Some Pittsburghers : PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — About 4 more inches of snow overnight left Centre Avenue covered and slippery Saturday morning. And some drivers weren’t happy.

Round 2: Mich. Gov. Signs Legislation Taking on Union Contract Agreements, Collective Bargaining | TheBlaze.com

Round 2: Mich. Gov. Signs Legislation Taking on Union Contract Agreements, Collective Bargaining | TheBlaze.com

Stadium Authority gives developer more time to sign tenants for North Shore project

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Stadium Authority gives developer more time to sign tenants for North Shore project : By Jeremy Boren, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The Pittsburgh Stadium Authority Friday granted a 90-day extension to a developer planning a $26 million office building complex between PNC Park and Heinz Field ...

Uniontown councilman questions budget figures

Uniontown councilman questions budget figures : By Cindy Ekas, Daily Courier Uniontown City Council gave Councilman Gary Gearing an opportunity to ask questions and make comments Friday before it adopted a final $8.6 million for 2013 ...

Time for a yard sale? Selling excess property could net government billions | Fox News

Time for a yard sale? Selling excess property could net government billions | Fox News

Obama Orders Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers | The Weekly Standard

Obama Orders Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers | The Weekly Standard

NEW YEAR, NEW RULES: Raft of Unusual State Laws To Take Effect in 2013

NEW YEAR, NEW RULES: Raft of Unusual State Laws To Take Effect in 2013 :

Why States May Want to Fall off the 'Cliff'

Why States May Want to Fall off the 'Cliff'

Introduction to the Federal Budget Process

Introduction to the Federal Budget Process

Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress

Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress

State Government Fiscal Stress and Federal Assistance

State Government Fiscal Stress and Federal Assistance

Right to Work Laws: Legislative Background and Empirical Research

Right to Work Laws: Legislative Background and Empirical Research

Presidential Reorganization Authority: History, Recent Initiatives, and Options for Congress

Presidential Reorganization Authority: History, Recent Initiatives, and Options for Congress

Outside Employment, “Moonlighting,” by Federal Executive Branch Employees

Outside Employment, “Moonlighting,” by Federal Executive Branch Employees

Minneapolis Captain Prevails in First Amendment Demotion Suit

Minneapolis Captain Prevails in First Amendment Demotion Suit

Cops from neighboring towns come to Newtown to give officers Christmas Day off | Fox News

Cops from neighboring towns come to Newtown to give officers Christmas Day off | Fox News

Firefighters’ overtime issue not unique to Pittsburgh

Firefighters’ overtime issue not unique to Pittsburgh

Did the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Lead to Risky Lending?

Did the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Lead to Risky Lending?

Gun Restrictions Have Always Bred Defiance, Black Markets - Reason.com

Gun Restrictions Have Always Bred Defiance, Black Markets - Reason.com

Diagnosing the UPMC Hearing

Diagnosing the UPMC Hearing

Which Road Will the County Take?

Which Road Will the County Take?

Obama's gift to pay-frozen federal workers: Take Christmas Eve off - latimes.com

Obama's gift to pay-frozen federal workers: Take Christmas Eve off - latimes.com

Shootings show the vulnerability of firefighters - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Shootings show the vulnerability of firefighters - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

New tax increases in California stir debate about adding to exodus | Fox News

New tax increases in California stir debate about adding to exodus | Fox News

Pennsylvania looks to alter electoral vote system

Pennsylvania looks to alter electoral vote system : State Republican leaders are set to consider changing Pennsylvania's nearly two-century-old method of awarding its presidential vote.

Postal workers continue hunger strike against proposed delivery cuts - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Postal workers continue hunger strike against proposed delivery cuts - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

A Calls for Armed Officers in All Schools

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NRA Calls for Armed Officers in All Schools : Saying the only thing that will stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun, National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre called for armed officers in all schools today during a press conference at the organization's headquarters.

Allegheny County property tax relief skirts a few towns, assessment figures show

Allegheny County property tax relief skirts a few towns, assessment figures show

Schools prepare strike plans

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Schools prepare strike plans : By Richard Gazarik, Tribune-Review Officials of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education say every one of its 14 universities has a contingency plan to remain open in the ...

Audit: Housing authority fails to notice hundreds of violations

Audit: Housing authority fails to notice hundreds of violations

Los Angeles County Decides to Keep Jailed Assessor in Office, Pay His $197,000 Salary

Los Angeles County Decides to Keep Jailed Assessor in Office, Pay His $197,000 Salary

Public Puts Mental Health, More Police above Gun Control

Public Puts Mental Health, More Police above Gun Control

Public Puts Mental Health, More Police above Gun Control

Public Puts Mental Health, More Police above Gun Control

Executive order closes federal offices Monday - WTOP.com

Executive order closes federal offices Monday - WTOP.com

911th Airlift Wing gets big boost in House

911th Airlift Wing gets big boost in House

Airport tests snow-clearing mettle ahead of winter storm (PHOTOS)

Airport tests snow-clearing mettle ahead of winter storm (PHOTOS)

Parking authority studies pay-by-phone technology

Parking authority studies pay-by-phone technology

Corbett may hold hearings on privatizing the state lottery

Corbett may hold hearings on privatizing the state lottery

Corbett says focus should be on mental illness, not gun control

Corbett says focus should be on mental illness, not gun control

Pittsburgh's property reassessments leap higher than Allegheny County's

Pittsburgh's property reassessments leap higher than Allegheny County's

HUD audit spurs changes to Allegheny County's Section 8 inspections

HUD audit spurs changes to Allegheny County's Section 8 inspections

Burrell Township finalizes budget with no tax hike

Burrell Township finalizes budget with no tax hike

Winter finds Springdale Township with no road crew

Winter finds Springdale Township with no road crew

Turnpike to build $632 million Southern Beltway extension | TribLIVE

Turnpike to build $632 million Southern Beltway extension | TribLIVE

Northview Heights mom sues city, says daughter fell into uncovered sewer

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Northview Heights mom sues city, says daughter fell into uncovered sewer : By Adam Brandolph, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The mother of a 12-year-old Northview Heights girl sued the Pittsburgh Housing Authority and an Elizabeth company on Friday for injuries she suffered when she ...

Shaler officials give OK to bringdown former Little Brown Jugto

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Shaler officials give OK to bring down former Little Brown Jug to : By Bethany Hofstetter, Pine Creek Journal The property at 1600 Evergreen Ave., in Shaler Township, formerly The Little Brown Jug restaurant, will face demolition “as soon as possible,” according to township ...

Shaler Eat'n Park renovations to begin early next year | TribLIVE

Shaler Eat'n Park renovations to begin early next year | TribLIVE

PennDOT Crews Preparing For Latest Winter Weather Battle

PennDOT Crews Preparing For Latest Winter Weather Battle

Formal Reprimand Issued To Flatulent Federal Worker | The Smoking Gun

Formal Reprimand Issued To Flatulent Federal Worker | The Smoking Gun

Pension Obligation Bonds: Borrowing Our Way to Prosperity? [Mackinac Center]

Pension Obligation Bonds: Borrowing Our Way to Prosperity? [Mackinac Center]

Moody's: Pension funding bonds bring risks to state and local governments

Moody's: Pension funding bonds bring risks to state and local governments

Poor Pension Policy Could Harm Bond Rating

Poor Pension Policy Could Harm Bond Rating

Controller: Pittsburgh firefighter overtime 'out of control' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Controller: Pittsburgh firefighter overtime 'out of control' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Roger’s Rules » Robert H. Bork, 1927-2012

Roger’s Rules » Robert H. Bork, 1927-2012

LGA Lyceum: Explaining the “Anti-Windfall” Provision for Allegheny County Municipalities & School Districts

LGA Lyceum: Explaining the “Anti-Windfall” Provision for Allegheny County Municipalities & School Districts

Postal employees stole millions in federal checks | WashingtonGuardian

Postal employees stole millions in federal checks | WashingtonGuardian

Council finalizes 2013 budget; Dowd complains about staff for public safety

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Council finalizes 2013 budget; Dowd complains about staff for public safety : By Bob Bauder, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pittsburgh City Council on Monday gave final approval to a $470 million budget without a tax increase for 2013. Councilman Patrick Dowd cast the lone ...

Hearings on school closings set

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Hearings on school closings set : By Brian C. Rittmeyer, Valley News Dispatch Kiski Area School District has scheduled public hearings on closing two of the three elementary schools planned to be shuttered as part of the district’s ...

Steelers sue city-county SEA for $35 million 

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Steelers sue city-county SEA for $35 million  : By Adam Brandolph, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The Pittsburgh Steelers want the city-county Sports & Exhibition Authority to pay about $35 million for expansion and upgrade projects at Heinz Field, court documents ...

Low bidder wins airport drilling rights

Low bidder wins airport drilling rights : The Allegheny County Airport Authority will negotiate with Consol Energy for rights to drill for natural gas and oil at Pittsburgh International Airport, even though a competitor's bid appeared to be twice as large.

Duquesne City School District to hold community meetings regarding recovery plan

Duquesne City School District to hold community meetings regarding recovery plan : Four community meetings will be held as part of the process of drawing up a financial recovery plan for the distressed district.

PWSA budget holds line on rates

PWSA budget holds line on rates : Revenue gains and losses both are part of a new Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority budget that holds the line on rates and fees.

Security on the minds of Pittsburgh-area school districts

Security on the minds of Pittsburgh-area school districts : Officials at some school districts plan to meet today to assess security procedures in light of Connecticut killings.

Cranberry's insurer approves $1.5 million settlement over arrest

Cranberry's insurer approves $1.5 million settlement over arrest

Pittsburgh pension fund ends quarter up $17.9 million

Pittsburgh pension fund ends quarter up $17.9 million : The fund was about 59 percent funded Sept. 30, compared to 57 percent funded June 30, according to figures provided at a meeting today.

Peduto officially kicks off mayoral campaign

Peduto officially kicks off mayoral campaign

The Morning File / Should we count on Census Bureau's view of the future?

The Morning File / Should we count on Census Bureau's view of the future? : Forecast is for an old, diverse America in 2060.

Pittsburgh bill gives felons a chance to explain in city hiring

Pittsburgh bill gives felons a chance to explain in city hiring

Strip District project gets council approval - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Strip District project gets council approval - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Low bidder wins airport drilling rights

Low bidder wins airport drilling rights

Bedbugs in firehouse have staff sleeping in trucks - Washington Times

Bedbugs in firehouse have staff sleeping in trucks - Washington Times

Controversial Overhaul at LAFD's Troubled 911 Center Sought

Controversial Overhaul at LAFD's Troubled 911 Center Sought : Officials want a major cost-cutting change at the troubled 911 call handling center despite a warning that making the move is too risky and would jeopardize public safety.

Ohio Council Wants More Minorities in Fire Dept.

Ohio Council Wants More Minorities in Fire Dept. : Warren City Council members attended a civil service commission meeting ready to tackle the challenges of recruiting minorities, women and city residents to jobs in the fire and police departments.

In Wake of Fire, Colo. Residents Face Tougher Codes

In Wake of Fire, Colo. Residents Face Tougher Codes : Mountain Shadows residents whose homes were destroyed by the Waldo Canyon fire must follow stricter and what city officials called smarter fire codes if they rebuild.

Firefighters Urges Okla. Mayor to Reconsider Safety Tax

Firefighters Urges Okla. Mayor to Reconsider Safety Tax : Tulsa's firefighter union president Wednesday called Mayor Dewey Bartlett "short sighted" for being unwilling to consider a dedicated public safety tax.

Philly Firefighters Sneer at Contract Cost Claims

Philly Firefighters Sneer at Contract Cost Claims : About three dozen Philadelphia firefighters showed up in union colors to a public-safety committee hearing Wednesday that probed the administration's decision to, once again, appeal a ruling giving them financial awards

Detroit Gives Away Lots For $200 To Reduce Blight « CBS Detroit

Detroit Gives Away Lots For $200 To Reduce Blight « CBS Detroit

Detroit Issues Bonus Checks To Nonunion Employees « CBS Detroit

Detroit Issues Bonus Checks To Nonunion Employees « CBS Detroit

Report: Overhaul public safety, transportation, legal compliance on Pittsburgh's South Side

Report: Overhaul public safety, transportation, legal compliance on Pittsburgh's South Side

December 21st: An Important Date

December 21st: An Important Date

Proposed CA Law Would Grant Homeless 'Right' to Urinate on Sidewalks

Proposed CA Law Would Grant Homeless 'Right' to Urinate on Sidewalks

Conklin wants bill restructuring Penn State's board enacted by end of 2013

Conklin wants bill restructuring Penn State's board enacted by end of 2013

Pennsylvania Turnpike names new CEO

Pennsylvania Turnpike names new CEO

Council approves reapportionment

Council approves reapportionment

Pittburgh city council passes legislation to shame problem landlords

Pittburgh city council passes legislation to shame problem landlords

Butler Area School Officers To Carry Guns

Butler Area School Officers To Carry Guns

Another Western PA County Will Reassess

Another Western PA County Will Reassess

Allegheny County Pension Reform Won’t Happen This Year

Allegheny County Pension Reform Won’t Happen This Year

Former Cranberry EMS chief to serve probation for sexual assault

Former Cranberry EMS chief to serve probation for sexual assault

U.S. highway deaths drop to lowest total since 1949 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

U.S. highway deaths drop to lowest total since 1949 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tempers flare at Capitol with Michigan on brink of right-to-work legislation | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

Tempers flare at Capitol with Michigan on brink of right-to-work legislation | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com

$822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway - Bloomberg

$822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway - Bloomberg

School Districts Closed Because Of Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work [Michigan Capitol Confidential]

School Districts Closed Because Of Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work [Michigan Capitol Confidential]

Americans believe public workers better paid and more secure (Bingo!) by Andrew Malcolm - Investors.com

Americans believe public workers better paid and more secure (Bingo!) by Andrew Malcolm - Investors.com

Toomey asks for review of 911th closing

Toomey asks for review of 911th closing

Auditor General Criticizes Turnpike Officials Over Free Tolls

Auditor General Criticizes Turnpike Officials Over Free Tolls

Duquesne requests extension on recovery plan deadline

Duquesne requests extension on recovery plan deadline

Pluralities in N.Y., Pa. back drilling for natural gas in Marcellus shale, surveys find

Pluralities in N.Y., Pa. back drilling for natural gas in Marcellus shale, surveys find

Wireless carriers across the country finding imaginative spots for antennas | TribLIVE

Wireless carriers across the country finding imaginative spots for antennas | TribLIVE

76 Percent Favor 'Cutting Government Spending Across the Board' | The Weekly Standard

76 Percent Favor 'Cutting Government Spending Across the Board' | The Weekly Standard

End may be in sight for FBI's unloved Hoover building - WTOP.com

End may be in sight for FBI's unloved Hoover building - WTOP.com

Derry Area looks to save $650 K by refinancing bonds

Derry Area looks to save $650 K by refinancing bonds

L.A. County school district at risk of outside takeover without union concessions

L.A. County school district at risk of outside takeover without union concessions

10 charts showing America’s stunning entitlements explosion | AEIdeas

10 charts showing America’s stunning entitlements explosion | AEIdeas

Semi Delivers More Than 70,000 Rolls of Toilet Paper to Detroit Fire Department

Semi Delivers More Than 70,000 Rolls of Toilet Paper to Detroit Fire Department

L.A. Chief Blames Slower Response Times on Cuts

L.A. Chief Blames Slower Response Times on Cuts

Pa. Communities Consider Benefits of Regional Fire Crews in Hazleton City

Pa. Communities Consider Benefits of Regional Fire Crews in Hazleton City

Obama’s second-term agenda will be shadowed by budget woes - The Washington Post

Obama’s second-term agenda will be shadowed by budget woes - The Washington Post

Iron City Brewery developers' plan hits resistance

Iron City Brewery developers' plan hits resistance

Coburn wages war on the zombie apocalypse

Coburn wages war on the zombie apocalypse

Allegheny County judge delays ruling on budget extension

Allegheny County judge delays ruling on budget extension

Can Marcellus Shale Turn Around PIT’s Fortunes?

Can Marcellus Shale Turn Around PIT’s Fortunes?

'We Are The World' video spoof of Harrisburg's debt causes uproar | Local News - WTAE Home

'We Are The World' video spoof of Harrisburg's debt causes uproar | Local News - WTAE Home

73% of New Jobs Created in Last 5 Months Are in Government | CNS News

73% of New Jobs Created in Last 5 Months Are in Government | CNS News

Inauguration 2013: Press fear Obama private swearing in - POLITICO.com

Inauguration 2013: Press fear Obama private swearing in - POLITICO.com

House Passes Measure Removing Word ‘Lunatic’ From Federal Law « CBS DC

House Passes Measure Removing Word ‘Lunatic’ From Federal Law « CBS DC

Public 'Inauguration' Just for Show, Likely to Cost Taxpayers Over $100 Million | The Weekly Standard

Public 'Inauguration' Just for Show, Likely to Cost Taxpayers Over $100 Million | The Weekly Standard

Pecora named to replace chief

Pecora named to replace chief

After four decades of service, Connolly hangs up badge

After four decades of service, Connolly hangs up badge

Hampton takes aim at collecting licensing fees

Hampton takes aim at collecting licensing fees

Large crowd attends Shaler Area meeting as contract talks heat up

Large crowd attends Shaler Area meeting as contract talks heat up

Truck carrying nativity parked in front of municipal building

Truck carrying nativity parked in front of municipal building

UPMC tax status contested

UPMC tax status contested

'Eds and meds' still growing in Pittsburgh region

'Eds and meds' still growing in Pittsburgh region

Ex-Slippery Rock police chief sues over firing

Ex-Slippery Rock police chief sues over firing

City council gives early OK to reapportionment plan

City council gives early OK to reapportionment plan

Bizarro World

Bizarro World

Michigan passes 'right-to-work' measures - CNN.com

Michigan passes 'right-to-work' measures - CNN.com

Ex-city employee pleads guilty to rigging contract

Ex-city employee pleads guilty to rigging contract

Airport receives gas lease bids, but are they valid?

Airport receives gas lease bids, but are they valid?

New state budget may feature layoffs

New state budget may feature layoffs

'Contentious' hearing on UPMC tax-exempt status

'Contentious' hearing on UPMC tax-exempt status

Community Remembers Fallen Penn Hills Officer At Somber Vigil

Community Remembers Fallen Penn Hills Officer At Somber Vigil

CA Municipalities To Be Scored Under 'Default Probability Model'

CA Municipalities To Be Scored Under 'Default Probability Model'

Cranberry Twp. Officer Seriously Injured In 2011 Chase Returns To Work

Cranberry Twp. Officer Seriously Injured In 2011 Chase Returns To Work

Senator slams Homeland program for wasteful, frivolous spending | WashingtonGuardian

Senator slams Homeland program for wasteful, frivolous spending | WashingtonGuardian

Detroit councilwoman to Obama: We voted for you, now bail us out - Fox 2 News Headlines

Detroit councilwoman to Obama: We voted for you, now bail us out - Fox 2 News Headlines

Pittsburgh Public Schools consider increasing revenue from property taxes

Pittsburgh Public Schools consider increasing revenue from property taxes

Allegheny County Council approves $799 million operating budget

Allegheny County Council approves $799 million operating budget

Pittsburgh International Still Struggling With Low Passenger Count

Pittsburgh International Still Struggling With Low Passenger Count

Southside Streets as Urinals

Southside Streets as Urinals

Why teacher contract negotiations should always be conducted in public

Why teacher contract negotiations should always be conducted in public

American Federation of Teachers supports teacher “bar exam” concept

American Federation of Teachers supports teacher “bar exam” concept

Los Angeles district takes a baby step toward increasing teacher accountability

Los Angeles district takes a baby step toward increasing teacher accountability

California teachers union video features ‘rich’ urinating on the ‘poor’

California teachers union video features ‘rich’ urinating on the ‘poor’

'Firehouse Burlesque' video filmed at LAFD station in Venice - latimes.com

'Firehouse Burlesque' video filmed at LAFD station in Venice - latimes.com

In lawsuit, Sewickley man claims Pennsylvania State Police fired him for racial reasons - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In lawsuit, Sewickley man claims Pennsylvania State Police fired him for racial reasons - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Democrats take aim at Pa. Lottery privatization

Democrats take aim at Pa. Lottery privatization

Just This Once

Just This Once

The Unreal Estate Guide to Detroit: Places: Design Observer

The Unreal Estate Guide to Detroit: Places: Design Observer

The Bush Tax Cut Issue in One Chart

The Bush Tax Cut Issue in One Chart

Pittsburgh City Council ponders enforcing nighttime parking

Pittsburgh City Council ponders enforcing nighttime parking

Allegheny County will likely restore $200K to controller

Allegheny County will likely restore $200K to controller

Ellwood City creche finds home at former church after threat of legal action

Ellwood City creche finds home at former church after threat of legal action

Wash. Fire Districts Face Dangerous Volunteer Shortage

Wash. Fire Districts Face Dangerous Volunteer Shortage

Senate Passes Bill Re-Authorizing USFA, FIRE, SAFER Grants - Firehouse

Senate Passes Bill Re-Authorizing USFA, FIRE, SAFER Grants - Firehouse

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board spent $475K to hype own brands

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board spent $475K to hype own brands

A Pension System for All?

A Pension System for All?

City: Give Us Your Guns, Get A Free Flu Shot - And A Wegman's Gift Card | CNS News

City: Give Us Your Guns, Get A Free Flu Shot - And A Wegman's Gift Card | CNS News

Ambulance gets 'booted' while paramedics tend to emergency | wwltv.com New Orleans

Ambulance gets 'booted' while paramedics tend to emergency | wwltv.com New Orleans

SLIDESHOW: Top 5 Pittsburgh-filmed movies with tax credit - Pittsburgh Business Times

SLIDESHOW: Top 5 Pittsburgh-filmed movies with tax credit - Pittsburgh Business Times

Hampton names new interim chief of police

Hampton names new interim chief of police

Planned cuts to Allegheny County Controller’s Office spawn strong rhetoric

Planned cuts to Allegheny County Controller’s Office spawn strong rhetoric

Budget deadline extended for Allegheny County towns

Budget deadline extended for Allegheny County towns

Allegheny County Council set to vote Tuesday on budgets

Allegheny County Council set to vote Tuesday on budgets

Judge to give Allegheny County more time to finish assessment appeals

Judge to give Allegheny County more time to finish assessment appeals

City Attorney Tells San Bernardino Residents To ‘Lock Their Doors,’ ‘Load Their Guns’ Because Of Police Downsizing « CBS Los Angeles

City Attorney Tells San Bernardino Residents To ‘Lock Their Doors,’ ‘Load Their Guns’ Because Of Police Downsizing « CBS Los Angeles

IRS Slammed by Audit: May Have 'Erroneously Paid' Contractors $927,992

IRS Slammed by Audit: May Have 'Erroneously Paid' Contractors $927,992

Bing Said City Workers Feel ‘Entitled,’ Says His Job Second Only To Obama’s « CBS Detroit

Bing Said City Workers Feel ‘Entitled,’ Says His Job Second Only To Obama’s « CBS Detroit

Peters wants help with appeals

Peters wants help with appeals

Inevitable Chain of Events Leading to RAD Funds for PAT

Inevitable Chain of Events Leading to RAD Funds for PAT

Shaler police, township reach contract agreement

Shaler police, township reach contract agreement

Spanier receiving $3.3 million Penn State package

Spanier receiving $3.3 million Penn State package

Allegheny County Council considers cost-of-living raises for 2013

Allegheny County Council considers cost-of-living raises for 2013

Former Ambridge officer convicted in assault named to borough's Civil Service Commission

Former Ambridge officer convicted in assault named to borough's Civil Service Commission

Pittsburgh City Council bickers over redistricting proposal

Pittsburgh City Council bickers over redistricting proposal

Navy purchaser diverted $74,000 for plane, gadgets

Navy purchaser diverted $74,000 for plane, gadgets

Phil Matier: Oakland Crime Rate Soaring As City Loses Officers « CBS San Francisco

Phil Matier: Oakland Crime Rate Soaring As City Loses Officers « CBS San Francisco

USPS Chief Lays Out Plan for the Agency’s Survival - US Business News - CNBC

USPS Chief Lays Out Plan for the Agency’s Survival - US Business News - CNBC

State Senator Proposes Dissolving City Of Detroit « CBS Detroit

State Senator Proposes Dissolving City Of Detroit « CBS Detroit

Pittsburgh City Council moves to accurately track contracts with minorities

Pittsburgh City Council moves to accurately track contracts with minorities

Report: NJ Charter Schools Out-Perform District Schools - Reason 24/7 : Reason.com

Report: NJ Charter Schools Out-Perform District Schools - Reason 24/7 : Reason.com

DOD Wastes Billions on Non Military Projects | Judicial Watch

DOD Wastes Billions on Non Military Projects | Judicial Watch

Budget Secretary Warns Of Financial Crisis

Budget Secretary Warns Of Financial Crisis

State System colleges' faculty puts strike on hold

State System colleges' faculty puts strike on hold

Revised budget removes extra funds for CCAC

Revised budget removes extra funds for CCAC

Council approves tax on Pittsburgh billboards

Council approves tax on Pittsburgh billboards

Pittsburgh 'snow angels' wanted

Pittsburgh 'snow angels' wanted

RAD budget includes $3 million for Port Authority for one year

RAD budget includes $3 million for Port Authority for one year

How Google makes decisions! | LinkedIn

How Google makes decisions! | LinkedIn

Commission To Make Recommendations In Wake Of Sandusky Scandal

Commission To Make Recommendations In Wake Of Sandusky Scandal

Why Cities Like Cleveland Die: They Refuse to Emulate Success While Persisting in Failure

Why Cities Like Cleveland Die: They Refuse to Emulate Success While Persisting in Failure

A hydro pole in the middle of a road in Johnville, Que., on Monday. After much media attention, the pole has now been removed.

A hydro pole in the middle of a road in Johnville, Que., on Monday. After much media attention, the pole has now been removed.

Postal Service Tries to Avoid Twinkie’s Fate With Fewer Options

Postal Service Tries to Avoid Twinkie’s Fate With Fewer Options

Postal Service Tries to Avoid Twinkie’s Fate With Fewer Options

Postal Service Tries to Avoid Twinkie’s Fate With Fewer Options

Does Powerball really boost the economy? | Money - WTAE Home

Does Powerball really boost the economy? | Money - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania Confronts $41 Billion Pension Deficit

Pennsylvania Confronts $41 Billion Pension Deficit

Budget Office Releases Keystone Pension Report.pdf

Budget Office Releases Keystone Pension Report.pdf

RAD Creates New Category for PAT

RAD Creates New Category for PAT

Jury selection set to begin for man accused of killing Penn Hills cop

Jury selection set to begin for man accused of killing Penn Hills cop

Former prison guards sue over firings at SCI-Pittsburgh

Former prison guards sue over firings at SCI-Pittsburgh

Manor fire company donates truck to N.J.

Manor fire company donates truck to N.J.

Pittsburgh mayor’s race is now starting to take shape

Pittsburgh mayor’s race is now starting to take shape

Zoning code rewrite continues despite confusion

Zoning code rewrite continues despite confusion

No-bid hiring stirs patronage concerns

No-bid hiring stirs patronage concerns

Congressman fights to keep 911th Air Wing open

Congressman fights to keep 911th Air Wing open

Fire department leveraging role as health care provider | fire, station, calls - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

Fire department leveraging role as health care provider | fire, station, calls - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

Toilet Paper Shortage Has Some Detroit Firefighters Digging For Change « CBS Detroit

Toilet Paper Shortage Has Some Detroit Firefighters Digging For Change « CBS Detroit

EXCLUSIVE: Paramedics union demands EMS chief resign after he 'jeopardized the safety of the public and his front line . . . by not ordering evacuation of personnel and equipment from flooded stations' during Hurricane Sandy - NYPOST.com

EXCLUSIVE: Paramedics union demands EMS chief resign after he 'jeopardized the safety of the public and his front line . . . by not ordering evacuation of personnel and equipment from flooded stations' during Hurricane Sandy - NYPOST.com

Teachers accused in test-taking fraud that spans three states, 15 years | Fox News

Teachers accused in test-taking fraud that spans three states, 15 years | Fox News

The Port Authority's Cloudy Future by Nicole Gelinas, City Journal Autumn 2012

The Port Authority's Cloudy Future by Nicole Gelinas, City Journal Autumn 2012

Cheating scandal: Feds say teachers hired stand-in to take their certification tests - U.S. News

Cheating scandal: Feds say teachers hired stand-in to take their certification tests - U.S. News

Eyewitness 1937: Democrats cement control of Pittsburgh and county - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Eyewitness 1937: Democrats cement control of Pittsburgh and county - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

States Want to Have Say During Talks Over Budget - NYTimes.com

States Want to Have Say During Talks Over Budget - NYTimes.com

Latest U-Haul Index Shows Californians Leaving for Texas

Latest U-Haul Index Shows Californians Leaving for Texas

San Francisco Passes Weiner Proposal

San Francisco Passes Weiner Proposal

Shaler Area aims to verify residency of all students

Shaler Area aims to verify residency of all students

PSU attorney-client privilege challenged

PSU attorney-client privilege challenged

Budget Ax May Fall on Pennsylvania Firefighters

Budget Ax May Fall on Pennsylvania Firefighters

Morning Bell: Should We Pay Government Employees More?

Morning Bell: Should We Pay Government Employees More?

Detroit may use unpaid leave to deal with cash crunch - Yahoo! News Canada

Detroit may use unpaid leave to deal with cash crunch - Yahoo! News Canada

Why repeal the 17th amendment/

Why repeal the 17th amendment/

San Diego's Union War: City workers and taxpayers face off over pension and budget reforms.

San Diego's Union War: City workers and taxpayers face off over pension and budget reforms.

Q: Who the Hell Would Pay $22,000 For an Oil Portrait of Tom Vilsack? A: You Already Did!

Q: Who the Hell Would Pay $22,000 For an Oil Portrait of Tom Vilsack? A: You Already Did!

2 claim age bias in county firings

2 claim age bias in county firings

Budget proposal gives controller more money

Budget proposal gives controller more money

One company submits bid to privatize the Pennsylvania lottery - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

One company submits bid to privatize the Pennsylvania lottery - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bicycle-themed restaurant/bar in North Park gets OK | TribLIVE

Bicycle-themed restaurant/bar in North Park gets OK | TribLIVE

Jerry Brown Fights Unions on Furloughs

Jerry Brown Fights Unions on Furloughs

Detroit rejects condition for cash infusion - Yahoo! News Canada

Detroit rejects condition for cash infusion - Yahoo! News Canada

D.C. says more than 300 city workers involved in unemployment scandal | WashingtonExaminer.com

D.C. says more than 300 city workers involved in unemployment scandal | WashingtonExaminer.com

Federal Workers to Congress: Leave Us Out of Deficit Deal - NationalJournal.com

Federal Workers to Congress: Leave Us Out of Deficit Deal - NationalJournal.com

Shaping Public Corporation Leadership in a Turbulent Environment

Shaping Public Corporation Leadership in a Turbulent Environment

Two former employees sue Allegheny County controller's office

Two former employees sue Allegheny County controller's office

Top Pa. officials to get automatic raises

Top Pa. officials to get automatic raises

Federal Funds Aren't "Free"

Federal Funds Aren't "Free"

How Would Properties Fare Under New Tax Rate?

How Would Properties Fare Under New Tax Rate?

Penn State Takes Down A Photo Of Elmo Being Given A PSU T-Shirt

Penn State Takes Down A Photo Of Elmo Being Given A PSU T-Shirt

College cuts adjuncts' hours to avoid Affordable Care Act costs | Inside Higher Ed

College cuts adjuncts' hours to avoid Affordable Care Act costs | Inside Higher Ed  CCAC Affordable Care Act

Governor Says He Didn't Know About Safety Chief's Driving Record (Which Wasn't Good)

Governor Says He Didn't Know About Safety Chief's Driving Record (Which Wasn't Good)

Pittsburgh Schools Head Asks For Ideas

Pittsburgh Schools Head Asks For Ideas

A Tale of Two Cities’ Schools

A Tale of Two Cities’ Schools

More Strikes, More Staff, No Solution

More Strikes, More Staff, No Solution

Steelers, SEA face off in court - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers, SEA face off in court - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Highways, booze, pensions top Gov. Tom Corbett's to-do list in Pennsylvania | Local News - WTAE Home

Highways, booze, pensions top Gov. Tom Corbett's to-do list in Pennsylvania | Local News - WTAE Home

CCAC to cut workloads, avoid paying staffers’ health care

CCAC to cut workloads, avoid paying staffers’ health care

Pittsburgh Pays FF to Settle Suit - Firehouse

Pittsburgh Pays FF to Settle Suit - Firehouse

Overwhelming public support for whistleblowers

Overwhelming public support for whistleblowers

Insurers take another look at zoo liability policies

Insurers take another look at zoo liability policies

Republicans attempting to shrink county budget

Republicans attempting to shrink county budget

Puerto Ricans favor statehood for first time - CNN.com

Puerto Ricans favor statehood for first time - CNN.com

LAFD Response Time Study Finds Deeper Flaws

LAFD Response Time Study Finds Deeper Flaws

Pension Crisis Deniers Debunked

Pension Crisis Deniers Debunked

PA’s Pension Tab: $1,550 per Household

PA’s Pension Tab: $1,550 per Household

Plenty of TIF News to Go Around

Plenty of TIF News to Go Around

Is Study Really Needed?

Is Study Really Needed?

Pittsburgh: Exit Act 47, Enter Act 141?

Pittsburgh: Exit Act 47, Enter Act 141?

ICA: Ready to Go Solo?

ICA: Ready to Go Solo?

Hearing Will Tread Familiar Ground, But Shouldn’t

Hearing Will Tread Familiar Ground, But Shouldn’t

Are Pittsburgh Schools a Boat with a Hole in it?

Are Pittsburgh Schools a Boat with a Hole in it?

Governor Taking Heat over Transportation Funding

Governor Taking Heat over Transportation Funding

Employment for Veterans: Trends and Programs

Employment for Veterans: Trends and Programs

“Who is a Veteran?” — Basic Eligibility for Veterans’ Benefits

“Who is a Veteran?” — Basic Eligibility for Veterans’ Benefits

Allegheny County controller argues cuts would hurt auditing

Allegheny County controller argues cuts would hurt auditing

CCAC cutting employees' hours to avoid health-care mandate

CCAC cutting employees' hours to avoid health-care mandate

Allegheny County allowing some assessment appeals to be negotiated

Allegheny County allowing some assessment appeals to be negotiated

County official to resign, take over retirement board

County official to resign, take over retirement board

Retired Navy officer, North Allegheny administrator named Duquesne schools' recovery officer

Retired Navy officer, North Allegheny administrator named Duquesne schools' recovery officer

Fitzgerald proposes lower millage rate for Allegheny County

Fitzgerald proposes lower millage rate for Allegheny County

Pennsylvania university professors vote to give negotiators authority to call strike

Pennsylvania university professors vote to give negotiators authority to call strike

Two accused of rigging City of Pittsburgh contract

Two accused of rigging City of Pittsburgh contract

Teaching the Police Ethos

Teaching the Police Ethos

N.H. Chief: 'We're Doing Less With Less'

N.H. Chief: 'We're Doing Less With Less'

Postal service lost $15.9B in 2012 fiscal year

Postal service lost $15.9B in 2012 fiscal year

City settles G-20 suits through $10 million policy

City settles G-20 suits through $10 million policy

Report: Penn State needs change; rules are outdated

Report: Penn State needs change; rules are outdated

Pentagon begins ethics review of its generals — What took so long?

Pentagon begins ethics review of its generals — What took so long?

Denny's to charge 5% 'Obamacare surcharge' and cut employee hours to deal with cost of legislation | Mail Online

Denny's to charge 5% 'Obamacare surcharge' and cut employee hours to deal with cost of legislation | Mail Online

U.S. Postal Service on a ‘Tightrope’ Lost $15.9 Billion - Bloomberg

U.S. Postal Service on a ‘Tightrope’ Lost $15.9 Billion - Bloomberg

U.S. Postal Service on the Ropes, May Go Down for the Count in 2013

U.S. Postal Service on the Ropes, May Go Down for the Count in 2013

White House website deluged with secession petitions from 20 states | The Daily Caller

White House website deluged with secession petitions from 20 states | The Daily Caller

Former L.A. Mayor Launches Petition To Give Cops 401K Plans

Former L.A. Mayor Launches Petition To Give Cops 401K Plans

LAPD Chief Warns About Layoffs

LAPD Chief Warns About Layoffs

Google Reader (396)

Google Reader (396)

Allegheny County seeking $2.4M for Dick's

Allegheny County seeking $2.4M for Dick's

Female Chicago Applicants Sue Over Physical Test

Female Chicago Applicants Sue Over Physical Test

Federal Judge in FDNY Hiring Case Rejects Criticisms

Federal Judge in FDNY Hiring Case Rejects Criticisms

Liquor Control Board chief uncorks private-label probe

Liquor Control Board chief uncorks private-label probe

Tax-increment financing poses big risks in Pennsylvania

Tax-increment financing poses big risks in Pennsylvania

Allegheny County communities struggle with sewer project’s likely costs

Allegheny County communities struggle with sewer project’s likely costs

Allegheny County to solicit bids on providing health care at jail

Allegheny County to solicit bids on providing health care at jail

PUC may have to hand over Act 13 money to SWPA townships

PUC may have to hand over Act 13 money to SWPA townships

EXCLUSIVE: NYC Medical Examiner has kept brains of more than 9,200 dead New Yorkers over the past eight years for 'tests' families call needless - NYPOST.com

EXCLUSIVE: NYC Medical Examiner has kept brains of more than 9,200 dead New Yorkers over the past eight years for 'tests' families call needless - NYPOST.com

Moody’s downgrades Penn State bond debt

Moody’s downgrades Penn State bond debt

Pennsylvania miscalculated shale gas impact money for local governments

Pennsylvania miscalculated shale gas impact money for local governments

Don Johnson text the latest in Detroit police sex scandals - Fox 2 News Headlines

Don Johnson text the latest in Detroit police sex scandals - Fox 2 News Headlines

Pittsburgh Housing Authority to fund E. Liberty-Larimer project

Pittsburgh Housing Authority to fund E. Liberty-Larimer project

City-County Cooperation Stalls

City-County Cooperation Stalls

Audit says Pittsburgh spends too much on rental cars - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Audit says Pittsburgh spends too much on rental cars - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Shaler Area to stay in limit for any tax hike

Shaler Area to stay in limit for any tax hike

Chicago Transit Authority overcharged feds $150M over 30 years, watchdog group says | Fox News

Chicago Transit Authority overcharged feds $150M over 30 years, watchdog group says | Fox News

Californians Think Half of Every Dollar the State Government Spends Is Wasted

Californians Think Half of Every Dollar the State Government Spends Is Wasted

Official says Cranberry on right track

Official says Cranberry on right track

The School Staffing Surge: Decades of Employment Growth in America’s Public Schools | The Friedman Foundation For Educational Choice

The School Staffing Surge: Decades of Employment Growth in America’s Public Schools | The Friedman Foundation For Educational Choice

Lawyer tells judge 300,000 Allegheny County properties still overvalued

Lawyer tells judge 300,000 Allegheny County properties still overvalued

State-Local Tax Burdens Higher on Individuals Living in Blue States | CNSNews.com

State-Local Tax Burdens Higher on Individuals Living in Blue States | CNSNews.com

High court rules 4-3 that lap dances are not art, can be taxed | Fox News

High court rules 4-3 that lap dances are not art, can be taxed | Fox News

Thalidomide's uneasy return

Thalidomide's uneasy return

Bruce Dixon lawyer: Fitzgerald endangered public health by firing him - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bruce Dixon lawyer: Fitzgerald endangered public health by firing him - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jury selection begins in trial against man accused of killing... | www.wpxi.com

Jury selection begins in trial against man accused of killing... | www.wpxi.com

Apartment boom continues in Downtown Pittsburgh

Apartment boom continues in Downtown Pittsburgh

State System faculty union leaders approve strike authorization vote - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

State System faculty union leaders approve strike authorization vote - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

$150M in Stimulus to Play Monopoly?

$150M in Stimulus to Play Monopoly?

GOP sees food fight as kids trash USDA fruit, vegetable guidelines - The Hill's Floor Action

GOP sees food fight as kids trash USDA fruit, vegetable guidelines - The Hill's Floor Action

Will Pittsburgh Police Head for the Exits?

Will Pittsburgh Police Head for the Exits?

Alcosan asked to adopt 'green' plan to cut sewage spills

Alcosan asked to adopt 'green' plan to cut sewage spills

Lamar fights proposed Pittsburgh ad tax with billboards

Lamar fights proposed Pittsburgh ad tax with billboards

Save that spot: Pittsburgh Parking Authority to expand service - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Save that spot: Pittsburgh Parking Authority to expand service - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh police residency bill waits for Corbett | Allegheny Co. News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh police residency bill waits for Corbett | Allegheny Co. News - WTAE Home

Pension Envy: Who Has More—Obama or Romney? - US Election News - CNBC

Pension Envy: Who Has More—Obama or Romney? - US Election News - CNBC

Five Fort Lauderdale Firefighters Charged in Medical Certification Fraud Probe

Five Fort Lauderdale Firefighters Charged in Medical Certification Fraud Probe

Postal Service reached $15B borrowing limit

Postal Service reached $15B borrowing limit

Penn State starts talks with 20 Sandusky accusers

Penn State starts talks with 20 Sandusky accusers

City Budget Passes, New Guidelines For Nonprofit Contributions

City Budget Passes, New Guidelines For Nonprofit Contributions

Township Manager at Ross Township (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Township Manager at Ross Township (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

What to Make of 2013 County Budget?

What to Make of 2013 County Budget?

EXCLUSIVE: Secret Service director suspected of lying to Congress about prostitution scandal | Fox News

EXCLUSIVE: Secret Service director suspected of lying to Congress about prostitution scandal | Fox News

New Report on Non-Profit Payments

New Report on Non-Profit Payments

Antipoverty Effects of Unemployment Insurance

Antipoverty Effects of Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment: Issues in the 112th Congress

Unemployment: Issues in the 112th Congress

Exclusive: Study shows $1.2 trillion gap for public pensions | Reuters

Exclusive: Study shows $1.2 trillion gap for public pensions | Reuters

Thieves Targeting Closed Detroit Fire Stations « CBS Detroit

Thieves Targeting Closed Detroit Fire Stations « CBS Detroit

DHS IG questions wasteful spending accusations

DHS IG questions wasteful spending accusations

Borough Manager at Aspinwall Borough (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Borough Manager at Aspinwall Borough (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Hill District Grocery: The Long (and Getting Longer) Sad Tale

Hill District Grocery: The Long (and Getting Longer) Sad Tale

Beyond Main: How streets get their names | Fox News

Beyond Main: How streets get their names | Fox News

Pricey election bails out Postal Service - Oct. 12, 2012

Pricey election bails out Postal Service - Oct. 12, 2012

Million Muppet March planned to defend U.S. backing for PBS | Entertainment | Reuters

Million Muppet March planned to defend U.S. backing for PBS | Entertainment | Reuters

Industry Sues Over Sugary-Drinks Crackdown | NBC New York

Industry Sues Over Sugary-Drinks Crackdown | NBC New York

Nutter Administration: ‘No Comment’ On FOP Fundraiser For Officer Who Hit Woman « CBS Philly

Nutter Administration: ‘No Comment’ On FOP Fundraiser For Officer Who Hit Woman « CBS Philly

Colcom funds grant for Downtown retail program

Colcom funds grant for Downtown retail program

Wagner audit critical of conditions in Allegheny County-owned parking garage

Wagner audit critical of conditions in Allegheny County-owned parking garage

Teachers stop volunteering

Teachers stop volunteering

Controller: Allegheny County fails in garage maintenance

Controller: Allegheny County fails in garage maintenance

Seven Fields to keep Cranberry police for now

Seven Fields to keep Cranberry police for now

What Triggers a Voiding of PAT Agreement?

What Triggers a Voiding of PAT Agreement?

Could Pittsburgh Shed Act 47 Status?

Could Pittsburgh Shed Act 47 Status?

Alabama mayor, 91, admits to stealing $201K

Alabama mayor, 91, admits to stealing $201K

City plans for possible paramedics strike

City plans for possible paramedics strike

Pa. parks director's dismissal raises questions

Pa. parks director's dismissal raises questions

Pa. rules nonprofits' payments to Pittsburgh are public record

Pa. rules nonprofits' payments to Pittsburgh are public record

Ravenstahl's plan shifts paramedic work to fire bureau

Ravenstahl's plan shifts paramedic work to fire bureau

Pittsburgh union says paramedics should remain part of rescues

Pittsburgh union says paramedics should remain part of rescues

Former Cal U president files suit over firing

Former Cal U president files suit over firing

City wants release from financial oversight

City wants release from financial oversight

City paramedics union issues statement on rescue work

City paramedics union issues statement on rescue work

Water authority in McKeesport told to pay $1 million a year

Water authority in McKeesport told to pay $1 million a year

Pa. hospital to ban tobacco use for hiring | www.wpxi.com

Pa. hospital to ban tobacco use for hiring | www.wpxi.com

Detroit Police Chief Godbee Retires Amid Sex Scandal « CBS Detroit

Detroit Police Chief Godbee Retires Amid Sex Scandal « CBS Detroit

VIDEO: Pittsburgh airport's open house

VIDEO: Pittsburgh airport's open house

Port Authority running beer ads

Port Authority running beer ads

Municipal police in Pennsylvania frustrated by radar ban

Municipal police in Pennsylvania frustrated by radar ban

Allegheny County human services chief Cherna specializes in solutions

Allegheny County human services chief Cherna specializes in solutions

Recycling fraud is draining California cash - latimes.com

Recycling fraud is draining California cash - latimes.com

The Federal Budget Deficit Totaled $1.1 Trillion in 2012, CBO Estimates

The Federal Budget Deficit Totaled $1.1 Trillion in 2012, CBO Estimates

House bill would speed disability payments to wounded troops

House bill would speed disability payments to wounded troops

The Slow Slog Towards Privatizing the LCB

The Slow Slog Towards Privatizing the LCB

Maine Republicans blast opponent for World of Warcraft play - US news - Weird news | NBC News

Maine Republicans blast opponent for World of Warcraft play - US news - Weird news | NBC News

Surface Transportation Funding and Programs Under MAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141)

Surface Transportation Funding and Programs Under MAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141)

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): An Overview

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): An Overview

Ground broken on Moon Township support center for Naval Reserve | TribLIVE

Ground broken on Moon Township support center for Naval Reserve | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh halts appeal, opens way to razing of St. Nicholas Church

Pittsburgh halts appeal, opens way to razing of St. Nicholas Church

Pittsburgh paramedics reject contract 134-9 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh paramedics reject contract 134-9 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Costa Mesa Mayor Proposes To Shut Down Soup Kitchens To Deal With Homeless Problem « CBS Los Angeles

Costa Mesa Mayor Proposes To Shut Down Soup Kitchens To Deal With Homeless Problem « CBS Los Angeles

Cop says she has proof she traded sex with Godbee for promotion - Fox 2 News Headlines

Cop says she has proof she traded sex with Godbee for promotion - Fox 2 News Headlines

Cheswick councilman accused of punching fire company president | www.wpxi.com

Cheswick councilman accused of punching fire company president | www.wpxi.com

Demolition of former St. Nicholas church in Troy Hill to proceed

Demolition of former St. Nicholas church in Troy Hill to proceed

Pittsburgh paramedics vote today on contract

Pittsburgh paramedics vote today on contract

Sheriff shuts down 3 bars for not paying drink tax

Sheriff shuts down 3 bars for not paying drink tax

Bland doesn't get job in Atlanta

Bland doesn't get job in Atlanta

Councilman: Detroit Chief Expected To Resign

Councilman: Detroit Chief Expected To Resign

Report: Dams and locks deteriorating faster than they can be replaced

Report: Dams and locks deteriorating faster than they can be replaced

Pennsylvania health secretary Avila resigns

Pennsylvania health secretary Avila resigns

Trooper killed in Beaver County crash was 3 months from retirement

Trooper killed in Beaver County crash was 3 months from retirement

Shaler Area teachers forgoing extra duty - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Shaler Area teachers forgoing extra duty - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Stroke costs a local musician $1,000 in parking tickets

Stroke costs a local musician $1,000 in parking tickets

Poll finds big shifts on role of government

Poll finds big shifts on role of government

Pittsburgh's Grant Street makes planners' Top 10

Pittsburgh's Grant Street makes planners' Top 10

Texas Cop Suspended for Racy Online Photos

Texas Cop Suspended for Racy Online Photos

Congressman challenges USDA: Follow own school lunch rules | The Daily Caller

Congressman challenges USDA: Follow own school lunch rules | The Daily Caller

Township wrestles with coverage

Township wrestles with coverage

Earned-income tax collector seeks $4K reimbursement

Earned-income tax collector seeks $4K reimbursement

Pittsburgh Schools Staring at Huge Deficits

Pittsburgh Schools Staring at Huge Deficits

Public pension plans go SRI

Public pension plans go SRI

Former assistant football coach McQueary files $8M suit against Penn State

Former assistant football coach McQueary files $8M suit against Penn State

Allegheny County left with animal control void

Allegheny County left with animal control void

McQueary files defamation suit against Penn State

McQueary files defamation suit against Penn State

The Evolution of Internal IT Applications and e-Government Studies in Public Administration: Research Themes and Methods

The Evolution of Internal IT Applications and e-Government Studies in Public Administration: Research Themes and Methods

Man accused of stealing $140K from Crafton Volunteer Fire Department charged

Man accused of stealing $140K from Crafton Volunteer Fire Department charged

VA employees turned Orlando conferences into taxpayer funded vacations | WashingtonGuardian

VA employees turned Orlando conferences into taxpayer funded vacations | WashingtonGuardian

The Tangled Web: Unraveling the Principle of Common Goals in Collaborations

The Tangled Web: Unraveling the Principle of Common Goals in Collaborations

The Taxation of Capital and Labor Through the Self-Employment Tax

The Taxation of Capital and Labor Through the Self-Employment Tax

Assessing Effects on the Federal Budget of Policies to Promote Health and Prevent Disease

Assessing Effects on the Federal Budget of Policies to Promote Health and Prevent Disease

How’s the County’s Pension System?

How’s the County’s Pension System?

No Big Surprises in City Budget

No Big Surprises in City Budget

Rivers Casino makes $2.7M payment for Consol Energy Center

Rivers Casino makes $2.7M payment for Consol Energy Center

Probe slams VA over $6M conference tab including parody video, official resigns | Fox News

Probe slams VA over $6M conference tab including parody video, official resigns | Fox News

Sen. Graham: Obama move on defense layoff notices 'patently illegal' - The Hill's DEFCON Hill

Sen. Graham: Obama move on defense layoff notices 'patently illegal' - The Hill's DEFCON Hill

OSHA: UPMC to avoid fines in Western Psych shooting

OSHA: UPMC to avoid fines in Western Psych shooting

City ‘not on pace’ to collect all revenue it anticipated this year, says councilman

City ‘not on pace’ to collect all revenue it anticipated this year, says councilman

Monday marks 20th anniversary for Pittsburgh International Airport

Monday marks 20th anniversary for Pittsburgh International Airport

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill): Primer and Issues

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill): Primer and Issues

1 million Ohioans using free phone program | www.daytondailynews.com

1 million Ohioans using free phone program | www.daytondailynews.com

Chicago Public Schools' Bond Rating Downgraded Again...

Chicago Public Schools' Bond Rating Downgraded Again...

Pittsburgh Housing Authority fast tracks Addison Terrace project

Pittsburgh Housing Authority fast tracks Addison Terrace project

Peduto files documents making him eligible to run for mayor

Peduto files documents making him eligible to run for mayor

Penn State: Record revenue for football

Penn State: Record revenue for football

Hampton man appeals township ruling; fights to keep farm animals on property

Hampton man appeals township ruling; fights to keep farm animals on property

N.M. Chief Resigns, Leaves K9 As Only Certified Member of Force - News - POLICE Magazine

N.M. Chief Resigns, Leaves K9 As Only Certified Member of Force - News - POLICE Magazine

A Local Government Practitioner's View of the Sustainability of Defined-Benefit Pension Plans

A Local Government Practitioner's View of the Sustainability of Defined-Benefit Pension Plans

Finding Answers to the Public Compensation Question

Finding Answers to the Public Compensation Question

Local government: the past, the present and the future

Local government: the past, the present and the future

Symbols Matter, Reality Doesn’t | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy

Symbols Matter, Reality Doesn’t | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy

For the Greater Good (of the University) | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy

For the Greater Good (of the University) | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy

Ex-Ohio Firefighter Jailed for Fatal Crash While Responding

Ex-Ohio Firefighter Jailed for Fatal Crash While Responding

Former Ohio Firefighter Gets Jail Time in Fatal Crash

Former Ohio Firefighter Gets Jail Time in Fatal Crash

Maine Department Takes Heat for $2M in Overtime

Maine Department Takes Heat for $2M in Overtime

Nearly Half of Those Who Aced FDNY Exam Are Minorities

Nearly Half of Those Who Aced FDNY Exam Are Minorities

Indiana City Proposes Laying Off 22 Firefighters

Indiana City Proposes Laying Off 22 Firefighters

Former Braddock official repays $30 of $170,000 owed

Former Braddock official repays $30 of $170,000 owed

5 Fixes for Property Tax Fires

5 Fixes for Property Tax Fires

Turnpike worker's drunk firing lawsuit rejected

Turnpike worker's drunk firing lawsuit rejected

Could Assessment Angst Been Avoided?

Could Assessment Angst Been Avoided?

Civic Report 71 | The Great California Exodus: A Closer Look

Civic Report 71 | The Great California Exodus: A Closer Look

Toledo stormwater project offers preview for Pittsburgh

Toledo stormwater project offers preview for Pittsburgh

Former Firefighter Timothy Johnson Firefighter Jailed for Fatal Crash En Route to Station

Former Firefighter Timothy Johnson Firefighter Jailed for Fatal Crash En Route to Station

Lap Dance Club Near Recovery Center To Apply For Liquor License

Lap Dance Club Near Recovery Center To Apply For Liquor License

Pittsburgh pilot program shows smart traffic signals work

Pittsburgh pilot program shows smart traffic signals work

Ravenstahl proposes no-tax-increase budget for Pittsburgh

Ravenstahl proposes no-tax-increase budget for Pittsburgh

Railroad sues over Buncher plans for the Strip - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Railroad sues over Buncher plans for the Strip - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh urged to examine nonprofit donations - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh urged to examine nonprofit donations - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

American Society of Civil Engineers Releases Latest Report in Its "Failure to Act" Series

American Society of Civil Engineers Releases Latest Report in Its "Failure to Act" Series

Fast and Furious: Inspector General Report

Fast and Furious: Inspector General Report

THE DYNAMICS OF IRONY IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: COPING WITH A SCHOOL MERGER

THE DYNAMICS OF IRONY IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: COPING WITH A SCHOOL MERGER

RULES AND RED TAPE: A PRISM FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION THEORY AND RESEARCH - by Barry Bozeman and Mary K. Feeney

RULES AND RED TAPE: A PRISM FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION THEORY AND RESEARCH - by Barry Bozeman and Mary K. Feeney

MISSION MYSTIQUE: BELIEF SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC AGENCIES - by Charles T. Goodsell

MISSION MYSTIQUE: BELIEF SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC AGENCIES - by Charles T. Goodsell

Rethinking Budgeting as a Continuous Process

Rethinking Budgeting as a Continuous Process

Organizational Culture and Effects of Performance Measurement

Organizational Culture and Effects of Performance Measurement

Challenges to H. George Frederickson's Ambition for Citizen Public Administrators

Challenges to H. George Frederickson's Ambition for Citizen Public Administrators

A Tribute to Elinor and Vincent Ostrom

A Tribute to Elinor and Vincent Ostrom

H. George Frederickson and the Dialogue on Citizenship in Public Administration

H. George Frederickson and the Dialogue on Citizenship in Public Administration

Does the Final Score Truly Count? Performance Report Scorecards and the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993

Does the Final Score Truly Count? Performance Report Scorecards and the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993

Reflections on Street-Level Bureaucracy: Past, Present, and Future

Reflections on Street-Level Bureaucracy: Past, Present, and Future

DPW Creates Office of Program Integrity to Strengthen Efforts to Curb Fraud, Waste and Abuse.pdf

DPW Creates Office of Program Integrity to Strengthen Efforts to Curb Fraud, Waste and Abuse.pdf

Should Taxpayers Subsidize Chocolate Making?

Should Taxpayers Subsidize Chocolate Making?

Pension Iceberg Grows $4 Billion

Pension Iceberg Grows $4 Billion

Harrisburg's Horrid Decade of Despair

Harrisburg's Horrid Decade of Despair

PG Special Report / UPMC: Forging a Giant Footprint

PG Special Report / UPMC: Forging a Giant Footprint

UPMC land purchases may be legal, but experts say more oversight needed

UPMC land purchases may be legal, but experts say more oversight needed

Forging a giant footprint: UPMC's sometimes controversial appetite for real estate

Forging a giant footprint: UPMC's sometimes controversial appetite for real estate

Federal government runs 160 housing programs - Pickpocket - News Room - United States Senator Jim DeMint

Federal government runs 160 housing programs - Pickpocket - News Room - United States Senator Jim DeMint

PJ Media » Inspector General Report on Fast and Furious Leaves Biggest Questions Unanswered

PJ Media » Inspector General Report on Fast and Furious Leaves Biggest Questions Unanswered

Yes, Let’s See Where ALL RAD Money Goes

Yes, Let’s See Where ALL RAD Money Goes

State-funded study: Cigarette tax hurts New York's poor most | The Daily Caller

State-funded study: Cigarette tax hurts New York's poor most | The Daily Caller

Former Commissioner Denounces ‘Talk Like A Pirate’ Day Declaration « CBS Tampa

Former Commissioner Denounces ‘Talk Like A Pirate’ Day Declaration « CBS Tampa

Private Police Units Expand Power In Ohio

Private Police Units Expand Power In Ohio

County revisiting restaurant grading system

County revisiting restaurant grading system

Budget experts speaking in Pittsburgh say rhetoric impedes solutions to problem

Budget experts speaking in Pittsburgh say rhetoric impedes solutions to problem

RAD told it can use funds on transit

RAD told it can use funds on transit

Gas drilling bids sought for Pittsburgh International, Allegheny County airports

Gas drilling bids sought for Pittsburgh International, Allegheny County airports

RAD funds can go to Port Authority, lawyer concludes

RAD funds can go to Port Authority, lawyer concludes

City hopes to stem flow of rainwater into sewers

City hopes to stem flow of rainwater into sewers

Wagner: Consolidate pension plans

Wagner: Consolidate pension plans

Post office may add to junk mail pile

Post office may add to junk mail pile

Jackson Township Junior Firefighter Critically Injured During Training Mishap

Jackson Township Junior Firefighter Critically Injured During Training Mishap

President Obama Falsely Claims Fast and Furious Program “Begun Under the Previous Administration” - ABC News

President Obama Falsely Claims Fast and Furious Program “Begun Under the Previous Administration” - ABC News

CCAC, Kane centers will provide photo ID to Allegheny County voters | Politics - WTAE Home

CCAC, Kane centers will provide photo ID to Allegheny County voters | Politics - WTAE Home

IG: White House ‘Made it Impossible’ to Pursue Lead in Fast and Furious Probe | CNSNews.com

IG: White House ‘Made it Impossible’ to Pursue Lead in Fast and Furious Probe | CNSNews.com

DOJ Fast-and-Furious Report: WH Aide Declined Interview With IG; 'White House Did Not Produce Any Internal White House Communications' | CNSNews.com

DOJ Fast-and-Furious Report: WH Aide Declined Interview With IG; 'White House Did Not Produce Any Internal White House Communications' | CNSNews.com

NYPD response to crime calls slows to 9.1 minutes - NYPOST.com

NYPD response to crime calls slows to 9.1 minutes - NYPOST.com

EXCLUSIVE: Probe of Secret Service prostitution scandal may cite White House advance staff involvement | Fox News

EXCLUSIVE: Probe of Secret Service prostitution scandal may cite White House advance staff involvement | Fox News