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The Atlantic
2 days ago
Business

Stadium Subsidies Are Getting Even More Ridiculous

Taxpayer money still funds stadiums despite extensive evidence showing negative economic impact. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
16 hours ago
Austin

Judge considering lawsuit against Central Health - Austin Monitor

Judge Meachum is considering arguments in a lawsuit concerning Central Health's use of taxpayer money for the University of Texas' Dell Medical School. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London food

Just appalling': hospitality policy revised after public servants spend thousands on Australian fine dining

The federal education department has revised its hospitality policy after public servants spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on expensive meals.
The shadow minister for education criticized the department and likened the practice to restaurant rorts.
The secretary of the department acknowledged the mistake and agreed that taxpayer money should not have been used in this way. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

DOE forks over $7K to stage 'adult' comedy show headlined by Banks pal as schools face massive budget cuts

The city Department of Education hosted a comedy event that cost taxpayers money while schools face budget cuts.
City officials and educrats attended the event, which featured comedians Mike Troy and Meshelle Foreman Shields. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Loo-dicrous! London council accused of flushing money down toilet' with heated loo seats costing 636 each

Waltham Forest Council has installed expensive heated toilet seats at its town hall
Conservative London Assembly Member Emma Best criticized the council for wasting taxpayers' money on unnecessary luxury items [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Wine

Government got through 1,433 bottles of wine and spirits during the Covid pandemic

The UK government used 1,433 bottles of wine and spirits from its wine cellar during the Covid pandemic.
The government's net spend on additions to the wine cellar from 2020-2022 was over £100k, with nearly £27k of taxpayers' money spent. [ more ]
The Messenger
3 months ago
Education

Enraged Parents Confront Migrants Evacuated to NYC High School To Avoid Flooding, Blame Them for Displacing Students

Nearly 2,000 migrants were evacuated from Floyd Bennett Field to a high school in Brooklyn due to a storm, causing the school to switch to remote learning.
Parents and advocates are upset about the decision and express their frustrations about the impact on education and the use of taxpayer money. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Texas Catholic Charities sends migrants to Chicago as winter looms

Migrants arriving in Chicago often have little money or support.
Catholic Charities in Chicago is using taxpayer money to send migrants back to Texas.
The arrival of migrants in Chicago raises questions about the use of taxpayer money and the moral obligations of faith-based groups. [ more ]
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