Where do taxpayer dollars go, anyway?
Barbara Bogaev Apr 12, 2013
When lawmakers decide where our tax dollars should go in a tough economy, how exactly do they prioritize spending our hard-earned cash?
Why local elections matter more to your personal finance
Gretchen Cuda Kroen Nov 9, 2012
Elections with national implications get a lot of media attention, but it's the local races that can have a huge impact on the lives of everyday Americans.
Ohio governor considers privatizing state turnpike
David Gura Oct 15, 2012
An expensive turnpike study by KPMG was expected to be presented at a regular Ohio Turnpike Commission meeting today. But it didn't happen. So, speculation continues about Gov. John Kasich's proposal to sell or lease the Ohio Turnpike to investors.
Regulation at the state level
Nancy Marshall-Genzer May 3, 2012
States are trying to make it harder for new regulations and rules to be enacted in the first place.
The move towards privatization
Chris Farrell Jan 13, 2012
As cash-strapped local and state governments look to raise more money, many are moving toward privatizing things that used to be public. Is it a good decision?
