taxpayer dollars
Coverage of taxpayer dollars in the Nexus archive.
- Crisis pregnancy centers fight for ultrasound use in clinics without government oversight
Crisis pregnancy centers in Louisiana provide ultrasounds and medical services without healthcare facility licenses or government oversight, despite receiving taxpayer funds. Auditors found no tracking of how centers spent $1.2 million, and experts raised concerns about inadequate training and lack of licensed medical staff.
- How to eat like a Dallas City Council member using taxpayer dollars
The article examines Dallas City Council members' expense reports to identify where they dine using taxpayer funds, highlighting potential misuse of public money. It notes that City Hall's summer break provides an opportunity to review these reports.
- Why stadium food is so expensive
Stadium food and drinks are more expensive due to exclusive concession contracts, private stadium operations, and restrictions on outside food, creating a captive market. Lawmakers propose legislation to cap prices at publicly funded venues, but legal issues with private operations and public subsidies hinder regulation.
- Fury as LA bigwigs suddenly delay stripping hundreds of millions of your cash from failing agency
Los Angeles leaders missed a July 1 deadline to take control of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars managed by the scandal-plagued Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The delay has sparked public frustration.
- What to know about 'Trump Accounts' for kids
Trump Accounts, funded with taxpayer dollars, provide $1,000 to children born during President Donald Trump's current term to prepare for future retirement. The program was activated over the weekend and is explained by KTLA's David Lazarus.
- Anthony Fauci gave millions in taxpayer dollars to fund Wuhan lab research that sparked COVID, Tulsi Gabbard says
Tulsi Gabbard claims Anthony Fauci facilitated millions in taxpayer dollars to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, alleging the research there sparked the COVID-19 pandemic. She declassified documents to support these claims.
- Democrats say money from Trump’s tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project
Democrats allege that over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill is being used for White House security, which they claim indirectly funds his new ballroom project. The funds were redirected by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, despite Trump’s assertion that the project would be privately funded.
- NYC shells out $6M in taxpayer dollars for shrinks to treat ex-con ‘violence interrupters’
New York City is spending $6 million in taxpayer dollars to provide therapy for ex-convicts working as violence interrupter groups. The city funds these groups, which are staffed with former convicts, through this program.
- A quick and easy way to stop Medicaid fraud
Medicaid fraud has cost taxpayers billions for decades, but a proposed Republican reform of Medicaid block grants aims to reduce fraud and improve taxpayer efficiency. The reform is highlighted as a potential solution to a long-standing issue in healthcare spending.
- Taxes, program cuts and Newsom's legacy on the line in budget negotiations
California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of the state's chronic spending deficit during budget negotiations will significantly impact his legacy as a steward of taxpayer dollars. The outcome could either resolve the fiscal issues or leave them for the next administration.
- Disgraced Dem Congresswoman who resigned over claims she stole $5m in taxpayer dollars is seeking reelection
A disgraced Democratic Congresswoman, who resigned after being accused of stealing $5 million in taxpayer funds, is now seeking reelection. The allegations led to her resignation, but she remains a candidate in the upcoming election.
- ‘Stop this insanity’: Angel mom rips Newsom, Dems for bill to use taxpayer dollars for illegals’ defense
California resident Agnes Gibboney, whose son was killed by an illegal immigrant, criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom and state Democrats for a proposed bill funding legal defense for immigrants facing deportation. She accuses them of prioritizing illegal aliens over citizens and highlights California's financial struggles.
- Democrat RESIGNS from Congress after her own colleagues turn on her for stealing $5M taxpayer dollars
A Democrat resigned from Congress after her colleagues turned against her for allegedly stealing $5 million in taxpayer funds. The incident highlights internal political conflicts and financial misconduct.