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Irish Independent
2 days ago
Media industry

RTE needs to 'get its act together', says Taoiseach Simon Harris

RTÉ must deliver reforms to ensure responsible use of taxpayer support for its continued operations after reporting a significant deficit. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

Why Taxpayers Are Funding Cuomo's Legal Bills

Taxpayers are funding Andrew Cuomo's legal defense due to a state law covering public officials' legal fees.
Cuomo's administration has faced significant scrutiny since his resignation amid federal investigations. [ more ]
Business Matters
1 week ago
EU data protection

Reeves defends 4,400 heating claim for second home amid pensioner winter fuel payment cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her claim for heating expenses, sparking controversy amid cuts to pensioner benefits. [ more ]
Paying their way - The Chief
3 weeks ago
NYC food

Paying their way - The Chief

FDNY EMS heavily relies on third-party reimbursements to cover operational costs, with city taxpayers contributing only a small fraction. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Boston food

California Treasurer Fiona Ma claims vindication, but taxpayers are on the hook for $350,000

California Treasurer Fiona Ma faced harassment allegations that were closed when the complainant abandoned the claim, but taxpayers will still pay $350,000.
Ma asserts the lawsuit was frivolous; however, the resolution includes a significant payout from the state. [ more ]
Kqed
4 months ago
California

California Partners with New Jersey Firm to Buy Generic Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug | KQED

California shifts naloxone from Amneal to CalRx label after FDA approval, aiming to tackle rising opioid overdose deaths.
California utilizes taxpayer funds and opioid settlement money to distribute naloxone kits, reversing over 260,000 opioid overdoses. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Royal Navy recruits no longer required to swim in desperate' bid to boost applicants

Royal Navy drops swimming test for applicants to boost recruitment. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC pols push $15M plan to provide free mental health services to migrants

New bill proposes mental health coordinators at city migrant shelters, costing $15 million yearly.
City migrants experiencing mental health struggles despite taxpayer-funded support like meals and accommodation. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
EU data protection

Prince Harry demanded to know who downgraded his police protection: 'I would like that person's name'

Prince Harry lost bid for taxpayer-funded UK security
Harry requested the name of the person who downgraded his security in the UK [ more ]
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