#special-interests

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The Atlantic
4 months ago
US Elections

Trump Flaunts His Corruption

Trump's blunt approach in revealing the relationship between special interests and politicians may have improved transparency in American politics. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
NYC politics

Defend your Medicaid and school-aid cuts, Gov. Hochul

Governor Hochul aims to rein in spending, while the Legislature prioritizes maintaining funding for special interests.
Medicaid and school aid are major spending categories, with rising costs and opposition to cuts. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Education

If Albany doesn't extend mayoral control of schools, many NYC students are doomed

Mayor Adams is standing strong on education policies such as authorizing new charter schools and protecting specialized high schools and gifted-and-talented programs.
Various special interests, including the teachers union, are trying to eliminate mayoral control of NYC schools, but Mayor Adams is pushing back. [ more ]
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