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VA gov wants cuts to pay for bonuses for state workers

May 09, 2012

By David Frisk | Virginia Statehouse News

RICHMOND — Gov. Bob McDonnell and state-employee groups are at odds over his proposal to fund a salary bonus with cuts to state agencies.

Chicago mayor seeks limits to COLA hikes for retirees

May 08, 2012

By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday echoed a familiar tone during his first official visit to the Illinois General Assembly — pension reform.

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Paul delegation vows to be force at GOP convention

May 07, 2012

By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog

TAMPA — For Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus and much of the news media, the presidential nomination process is wrapped up.

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Scott on CNBC: Florida really is the place to do business

May 04, 2012

By Yael Ossowski | Florida Watchdog TALLAHASSEE– Florida Gov. Rick Scott took to CNBC's "Squawk Box" Friday morning, seizing the opportunity to tout the latest job numbers in the state.

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Comedian bashes MT gov over polygamy remarks

May 03, 2012

By Dustin Hurst | Watchdog.org

HELENA — Montana Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer has enjoyed much time in the media spotlight in the past 10 days, but it’s not all been positive.

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