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www.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

East Bay (California)

Ex-Caltrain employee, contractor charged with building secret homes at train stations

Former employees misused public funds to construct personal living spaces inside train stations.

Caltrain acts promptly upon uncovering misconduct, emphasizing compliance with laws and public trust. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

7 months ago

Education

Placer County school board president tried to censure a fellow member. The community pushed back

Community members showed support for Trustee Jamie Ross at an Auburn Union School Board meeting.

No action was taken on the censure effort after a four-hour meeting. [ more ]

Above the Law

7 months ago

Law

No, You Can't Use Judicial Funds For Booze And Nepotism

Judge accused of misusing public funds for personal purchases and son's employment.

Judge has repaid the money used but faces charges of lying to a grand jury. [ more ]

Miami Herald

8 months ago

Miami

Ex-Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro arrested. Here's why

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro has been arrested for misuse of public funds related to school district credit cards.

Navarro resigned a day before a law prohibiting elected officials from working as lobbyists went into effect, and she is a registered lobbyist for a hospital district. [ more ]

www.bbc.com

3 months ago

US Elections

Ross travel expenses allegations 'significant' - Swinney

Allegations of potential misuse of public funds by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in using Westminster expenses for personal travel as a football linesman. [ more ]