Court Stops Requirement for Taxpayer Money for Planned Parenthood

Court Stops Requirement for Taxpayer Money for Planned Parenthood

Federal Court Blocks Use of Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Services A Federal Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday to block a lower court order that required taxpayer funds to support a large-scale abortion custody plan. This decision came from a three-judge panel for the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. While a lawsuit is ongoing, […]

Taxpayer money may go to abortion with Obamacare expansion, pro-life groups caution

Taxpayer money may go to abortion with Obamacare expansion, pro-life groups caution

Pro-Life Group Calls for ACA Grant Protections A pro-life organization comprising nearly 100 members is urging Congress to clarify that specific provisions must be included if they opt to extend grants to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Led by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, this coalition contends that Democratic lawmakers “cleverly” structured the ACA to […]

Judge criticizes Andrew Cuomo for spending $20M of taxpayer money to seek ‘vindication’ in the NYC mayoral race while approving a $450K sexual harassment settlement.

Judge criticizes Andrew Cuomo for spending $20M of taxpayer money to seek 'vindication' in the NYC mayoral race while approving a $450K sexual harassment settlement.

Cuomo’s Legal Battles Criticized by New York Judge A New York judge sharply criticized former governor Andrew Cuomo for using taxpayer funds to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations. This strong rebuke came when Albany Supreme Court Judge Dennis Hartman dismissed the case brought by Cuomo’s former executive assistant, Brittany Comisso, who sought $450,000 from […]

Team owner’s $100M yacht ignites taxpayer anger over stadium financing

Team owner's $100M yacht ignites taxpayer anger over stadium financing

Backlash Against Billionaire Pegula After Yacht Sightings Billionaire Terry Pegula, owner of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, has found himself facing criticism from some New Yorkers after a video surfaced showing him on his luxury yacht in Newport, Rhode Island. The situation is particularly sensitive since New York taxpayers are contributing a significant amount—$600 […]

Trump administration stops taxpayer support for political activities by students on campuses

Trump administration stops taxpayer support for political activities by students on campuses

Changes to Federal Guidance on University Political Activities Recently, the Trump administration imposed new restrictions that affect student political activities at universities, a move seen as part of the broader Biden-era policy changes. The Education Department has issued updated guidance stressing that federal funds should be directed toward programs offering real-world work experiences, rather than […]

VA Plans to Eliminate Biden Administration Policy Requiring Taxpayer Funding for Abortions

VA Plans to Eliminate Biden Administration Policy Requiring Taxpayer Funding for Abortions

VA Proposes to Reverse Abortion Policies The Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) is looking to end the current policy under the Biden administration that allows for publicly funded abortion services and counseling in government healthcare settings. This new proposal, submitted on Monday, aims to reinstate a policy from 1999, which excluded abortion and related counseling from […]

NYC school secretary confesses to stealing $145K in taxpayer money, escapes prison time

NYC school secretary confesses to stealing $145K in taxpayer money, escapes prison time

Staten Island School Purchasing Secretary Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement This week, the purchasing secretary admitted guilt in a case involving a contract that siphoned off more than $145,000 from a Staten Island public school over a span of seven years, although full reparations will be required. Michele Cenci, who had complete control over the checkbook […]