Pension Trustees To File Lawsuit Against New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
State officials say Christie violated his own pension law when he cut the required contributions to the retirement system.
Schools, Race And Integration: Complaint Says Charter Schools Are Resegregating Public Education
In a potentially precedent-setting case, Delaware groups allege that charter schools are violating the Civil Rights Act.
Kentucky Pension Investments: State Says Retirees Have No Right to Know Details of Fees And Investment Risks
As fees paid to Wall Street increase, Kentucky joins a growing list of states blocking the release of information about pension investments.
‘Star Wars’ Museum: Rahm Emanuel Got Campaign Cash From Disney, George Lucas’ Wife, Before Pushing to Donate City Land
Why is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel letting George Lucas build a museum on public land? $50,000 worth of campaign donations, that's why.
Chris Christie's Political Confidant And New Jersey Pension Overseer Resigns
Private equity executive Robert Grady, a Christie confidant, resigns amid questions about fees, pension investments and campaign donations.
Fees Paid To Rahm Emanuel Donor Firm Increased After Emanuel Became Mayor
Once Rahm Emanuel became mayor, a Chicago pension fund began paying more to a firm whose execs donated to his campaign.
Chicago Lawmakers Call for SEC Investigation of Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Aldermen call for an investigation of donations to the Chicago mayor from executives at firms managing city pension money.
Illinois Blocks Release Of Info About Which Firms Are Managing $3 Billion Of Public Money
Amid questions about campaign donations, unnamed financial firms manage pension cash for Illinois.
Top Obama Official Gave Cash To Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Despite Federal Pay-to-Play Rule
The U.S. Commerce Department's top lawyer donated to Chicago's mayor while his financial firm was managing Chicago pension money.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Accepted Campaign Contributions From Financial Firms Managing City Pension Money
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel accepted more than $600,000 from firms managing city pension money, despite the SEC's pay-to-play rule.
Illinois Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner Received Cash From Firms Managing State Pension Money
Despite state and federal "pay-to-play" rules, the Illinois governor-elect accepted campaign cash from firms managing his state's pension money.
Chris Christie's RGA Was Good To His Friends, Too: Report
The Republican Governors Association was good to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's friends while under his leadership, NJ.com reported.
Republicans Crush Democrats At State Level, Control Two-Thirds Of Legislatures Now
Democrats spent 16 times more on Senate races than on their campaign for statehouse seats. Now, the GOP controls two-thirds of legislatures.
Election 2016: Republican Midterm Wins Don't Mean The GOP Is Set For 2016 Presidential Race
If Republicans are taking the midterms as a sign of how well they'll do in 2016, they're misreading the data. Big-time.
Midterms 2014: Election Puts Extra Pension Funds in Control Of Wall Street Financial Services
Gubernatorial races put more state pension money in control of Wall Street financial managers.
Republicans Gain From More Moderate Image On Social Issues
The Republicans' showing in 2014 midterm elections reflects the party's new-found moderation on polarizing social issues.
Chris Christie Raised Cash From New Jersey Contractors For Republican Governors Association
Christie's Republican Governors Association was boosted by donations from firms doing business with his administration.
Candidates Struggle To Get Out Message As Local Media Withers
A "Seinfeld" election? Newspaper layoffs and the decline of local media are changing the way political campaigns are run.
Midterms 2014: Candidates With Ties To Pension Business May Gain Control Of State Pension Funds
Illinois, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California could get new governors with ties to financial firms managing state's pension funds.
Chris Christie RGA Ad In Rhode Island Pushes Message Decried By Chris Christie In New Jersey
The New Jersey governor is financing ads amplifying the very criticism of pension investments that he has slammed.
How The Dangers Of Alcohol Help Legalize Marijuana
This is how marijuana activists are using alcohol to legalize marijuana across the nation.
Massachusetts GOP Candidate Charlie Baker Says He Regrets Donation To Chris Christie's Party
In a televised debate, Charlie Baker faced questions about why he gave $10K to Christie's party just before his firm got a state pension deal.
Midterm Elections 2014: No TV Cable? Candidates Struggle To Court The Cord-Cutter Vote
Candidates need to figure out a strategy for reaching voters who don’t have TVs — and they’re running out of time.
Wisconsin Labor Group To Sue Gov. Walker To Raise Minimum Wage
A labor group is set to sue Walker administration officials after they relied on a restaurant industry study to block a minimum-wage increase.
Minimum Wage: Scott Walker Based 'Living Wage' Ruling On Restaurant Industry Study
The Wisconsin governor's office based a minimum wage ruling primarily on a study from the restaurant industry, documents say.
Pot vs. Beer: Legalization Advocates Push Comparison of Marijuana And Alcohol
Advocates of marijuana legalization argue that cannabis is safer than alcohol, and they say the comparison is an election-winner.
Chris Christie Pay-To-Play Probe Of Charlie Baker Takes Center Stage In Massachusetts Gubernatorial Debate
GOP nominee Baker, the subject of an N.J. investigation, says he won't push Gov. Christie to release documents before the election.
Pension Deal Spotlights 'Placement Agent' Business, Raises Conflict-Of-Interest Questions
Days after Credit Suisse directed North Carolina pension funds to Erskine Bowles' firm, the firm paid Credit Suisse $775,000.
Chris Christie Blocks Release Of Pay-To-Play Probe Of Charlie Baker, Massachusetts GOP Nominee
Weeks before the election, Christie won't release the findings of New Jersey's investigation of Mass. gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker.
Chris Christie: New Jersey Bill Challenges Governor's Subsidies To GOP Donors
After the governor directed tax credits to GOP donors, legislators advance bill to stop campaign contributions from subsidy recipients.
