Corruption & Ethics

Schadenfreude aplenty. If only it had happened to him years ago. Prof. Boudreaux has an interesting take in response to the NY Times coverage:Gov. Eliot Spitzer says that his ... Keep Reading

For Release: IMMEDIATE  Contact: (877) 9NC-PLAY           EDUCATION LOTTERY TO HELP FIGHT RECESSION ANNOUNCES "INSTANT TAX REBATE" ... Keep Reading

To continue on the sunshine in government theme of the week, the Charlotte Observer has a compiled a database to search the pay of NC government employees. Check it out here. ... Keep Reading

Max and Ryan have been talking quite a bit about sunshine in government over the past few days.  Well, that light just got a little dimmer. State pensions no longer available ... Keep Reading

There is a throw-away line in the Source, the Charlotte Observer's political blog, in which author David says: [T]hree former DOT employees were sentenced to federal prison just ... Keep Reading

The NAACP wants more transparency, too. If Louisiana can do it, we can. -Max Borders ... Keep Reading

Sunshine on government helps with the various rots and ergots that can form here and there -- and do form with great frequency. Ryan Beckwith has a great idea: let's make ... Keep Reading

Look at this map that shows counties eligible for supplemental lottery revenue: (FULL MAP page, plus explanation of methodology and tax distribution.) A lot of questions creep ... Keep Reading

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Richard Moore announced today a proposal to begin to reform the completely dysfunctional NC Department of Transportation. Among his proposals is ... Keep Reading

Just a reminder to use Citizen Legislature to follow the money, when it comes to our state legislature. If you have comments, suggestions, or questions about how to use this tool, ... Keep Reading