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Government
Congressional Perks: US senators spend big on checks to themselves, won’t share records

(The Center Square) – Not all the money spent by U.S. senators’ office expense accounts goes out the door. Millions of dollars circle right back – through checks payable to… Read More

April 8, 2026
Politics
Lawmakers grill Walz, Ellison over Minnesota fraud

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers grilled Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday over their knowledge of allegations of fraudulent payments of taxpayer dollars across… Read More

March 5, 2026
Public Education
Payment for ‘nonexistent services’ leads North Kansas City school district to update policies

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that the district itself is not under investigation.) North Kansas City School District is scrambling after an audit showed over half… Read More

February 27, 2026