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Mayor Eric Adams denied $4M in public money for re-election campaign

Eric Adams was denied over $4 million in public funds for his campaign due to investigations into his conduct.

COVID corruption commissioner unlikely to recover taxpayers' money

The appointment of Tom Hayhoe as COVID corruption commissioner faces skepticism over its potential to recover taxpayer funds after significant delay and past investigations.
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Opinion | A Second Trump Administration Would Be a Carnival of Corruption and Greed

Oklahoma's education budget is being directed towards a controversial Bible teaching mandate linked to Trump-endorsed products, raising concerns over public funds misuse.

The Incredible Irony of the Eric Adams Indictment

Eric Adams' indictment reveals deep irony in his tough-on-crime stance amidst multiple federal probes into his alleged corruption.

Boston City Councilor Indicted on Federal Charges

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested for allegedly siphoning public funds through a kickback scheme involving her staff.

Opinion | A Second Trump Administration Would Be a Carnival of Corruption and Greed

Oklahoma's education budget is being directed towards a controversial Bible teaching mandate linked to Trump-endorsed products, raising concerns over public funds misuse.

The Incredible Irony of the Eric Adams Indictment

Eric Adams' indictment reveals deep irony in his tough-on-crime stance amidst multiple federal probes into his alleged corruption.

Boston City Councilor Indicted on Federal Charges

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested for allegedly siphoning public funds through a kickback scheme involving her staff.
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Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

CEO Jacob Rostovsky of Queer Works has been charged with stealing $940,000 from public funds intended for LGBTQ+ support services.

Hackers steal nearly $1M meant for low-income housing in Marin County

Marin County Housing Authority lost nearly $1 million due to a sophisticated email phishing attack.

Ex-staffers of homeless nonprofit indicted in alleged kickback scheme * Brooklyn Paper

Two former nonprofit employees charged in a kickback scheme misappropriating over $500,000 meant for homeless services in NYC.

Fake Signatures and Good-Faith Letters' Fuel a Lucrative Campaign Haul

The New York State Assembly candidate, Dao Yin, received $162,800 in matching campaign funds despite red flags and potential fraud in his campaign disclosures.

Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

CEO Jacob Rostovsky of Queer Works has been charged with stealing $940,000 from public funds intended for LGBTQ+ support services.

Hackers steal nearly $1M meant for low-income housing in Marin County

Marin County Housing Authority lost nearly $1 million due to a sophisticated email phishing attack.

Ex-staffers of homeless nonprofit indicted in alleged kickback scheme * Brooklyn Paper

Two former nonprofit employees charged in a kickback scheme misappropriating over $500,000 meant for homeless services in NYC.

Fake Signatures and Good-Faith Letters' Fuel a Lucrative Campaign Haul

The New York State Assembly candidate, Dao Yin, received $162,800 in matching campaign funds despite red flags and potential fraud in his campaign disclosures.
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Oh, the D.C. Government now is willing to make repairs at Nats Park with strings attached | TalkNats.com

Disparities in public funding for sports facilities between D.C. and Maryland raise questions about local government priorities.
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Orange County Congressional Race Is Tale Of Two Cities | KQED

Fernando Valenzuela's impactful legacy as an influential figure in Dodgers history is deeply mourned after his passing.
Andrew Do's resignation and plea deal underscore significant misuse of funds intended for needy seniors.

Water district wins lawsuit against Eisenberg over papers she removed

A judge ruled against District director Rebecca Eisenberg for unlawfully taking confidential documents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in governance.

Portland Elections Office Investigating Rene Gonzalez For Using Taxpayer Funds on Wikipedia Edits

City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez is under investigation for potential campaign finance violations regarding public funds used for enhancing his Wikipedia page.

Huw Edwards scandal: the questions facing the BBC

The BBC is facing scrutiny over the handling of Huw Edwards' case, including questions about public money usage and management's knowledge of the situation.

Want to Invest in SpaceX or Stripe? There's a Fund for That.

Individuals can now invest in private tech companies through public funds.
Destiny Tech100 offers a solution for retail investors to access shares of companies like Stripe and SpaceX.

Correos electronicos de Bitwise con ciudad de Fresno muestran realidad desde dentro

Bitwise Industries used its connections with municipal leaders to access public funds and influence for their projects.
Email communications reveal warning signs that Bitwise was misusing funds and seeking inappropriate favors from city officials.

Chicago Is Working With The White Sox On A New Ball Park

Major League Baseball teams are aggressively pursuing new ballparks to replace sub-par or out-of-date facilities.
The Kansas City Royals are among the teams seeking a new stadium, but fans have mixed opinions on the potential move.

Ron DeSantis administration bans diversity programs in colleges

The Florida State Board of Education has banned public funds from being used for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in schools.
The move comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill last May banning state colleges and universities from spending state or federal funding on DEI programs.

Tory MPs paid 100,000 of public funds to party's in-house web designers

Conservative MPs used public funds to pay for party website services, sparking complaints and calls for transparency.
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