Feb. 7—While some bills have proved highly contentious this legislative session, one is sailing through with overwhelming bipartisan support. Legislation that would establish a $50 million state fund to help draw federal money for infrastructure, water and clean energy projects received unanimous yes votes in two committees and on the House floor. House Bill 177 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic forced units and offices throughout the Defense Department to stock up on a range of supplies, from disposable masks to gloves and disinfectant, all of which could be purchased with a government-issued credit card and paid off by the Pentagon. But a DOD Inspector General review of more than 100,000 government purchase […]
Los Angeles spends nearly $50m a year on its police helicopter program, or roughly $3,000 for every hour of flight, according to a new audit that raises questions about the financial and environmental impacts of the city’s aerial surveillance. The LA controller’s report released on Monday suggests the use of LA police department (LAPD) helicopters […]
NEW YORK — Open Society Foundations, the major philanthropy now led by Alex Soros, said Tuesday it will commit $50 million to increase civic engagement among women and young people over the next three years as part of its strategy to support democracy in the U.S. Alex Soros, chair of the Open Society Foundations and […]