4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1063+ words) Some community members say a recently released audit of the Anchorage Police Department’s use of force highlights the need for civilian oversight of the department. Anchorage’s municipal attorney last week released a sweeping audit of the department’s practices and policies…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (170+ words) A national public safety consulting firm made more than 50 recommendations after reviewing the Anchorage Police Department's use-of-force policies, including more crisis clinicians and tighter pursuit rules. The public is getting a closer look at possible changes coming to the Anchorage…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (573+ words) HARTFORD — In 25 minutes, the State Bond Commission on Tuesday approved $1.9 billion for various items, including $600 million for statewide school construction and $446 million for a wide variety of transportation projects. The 10-member panel, dominated by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, his top…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (317+ words) Victims of the robodebt scheme won't have to pay tax on any compensation payments they receive. Laws set to be introduced to federal parliament will pave the way for robodebt compensation to be exempt from income testing and tax for…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (294+ words) Buying, selling, and renting a home has become needlessly complicated. The reason is that large monopolistic real estate companies are attacking the open market itself. Rather than listing homes widely, they hold listings close, forcing buyers and sellers alike to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (213+ words) The Boston Herald reported, "Campbell's office spent more than $800,000 on taxpayer-funded procurement cards (P-cards) just on air travel and luxury out-of-state hotels last fiscal year." The paper's investigation revealed "numerous expenditures on airline tickets and out-of-state luxury hotel stays," including…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (228+ words) Members of the Boston City Council have proposed a standardized training ordinance for every unarmed security guard working in Boston. The proposal, while opposed by the Boston Chamber of Commerce, is a worthwhile step toward improving the quality of security…...