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Monthly Archives: December 2010
In York County and L.A., maps tell homicide stories
The murder of a Los Angeles man allegedly by two people from York reminded me that the Los Angeles Times created an extensive, interactive online database of murders in L.A. County from 2007 on. The Times writes that it created … Continue reading
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Do terrorists groove on road salt? New Jersey seems to think so
Honestly? This is silly: New Jersey believes terrorists could benefit from seeing plans for a barn to store road salt, so it won’t release the plans. On a serious note, the person who filed the request suspected the plans were not … Continue reading
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Reader question: Does Sunshine law require executive session for contract negotiations?
A concerned taxpayer in York County asked the following: “…do you know if school boards (and other public bodies) are REQUIRED to negotiate contracts behind closed doors? … I know that contract and personnel matters MAY be discussed in closed … Continue reading
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