Furloughed Feds Should Avoid GoFundMe, Ethics Office Says
Many furloughed federal workers took dramatic steps to stay financially afloat during the recent government shutdown. Some took on second jobs; others took out loans through their…
Public Safety or Right To Privacy? Bill To Limit Arrest Info
As part of the state budget plan, Gov. Cuomo announced a proposal to change the mug shots are released by state law enforcement. If enacted, the proposal would alter the…
Soldier who shot himself in head appeals Army’s decision to deny benefits
Army Spc. Kevin Holyan arrived especially early at the Hopkinsville, Ky., home of his former barracks mate, who had been promoted to sergeant and was celebrating with a party that…
Use of cash advances snares some small businesses
Daniel T. Kane was recently quoted in The Daily Gazette’s recent article on confessions of judgment against startup and small businesses. Here’s an excerpt: A local contractor…
INSIGHT: Three Options for Federal Employees Caught in Government Shutdown
Federal employees are anxiously awaiting their paychecks following the end to the partial government shutdown while their bank accounts are dwindling. Tully Rinckey’s Michael W.…
Islamberg: ‘Where Are the Terrorism Charges?’
Islamberg is still reeling after four people were arrested for foiling an alleged plot to attack their community. Community members are happy no plan ever came to fruition, but…
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CONTRIBUTIONS Honest Weight Food Co-op recently presented a check for $10,163 to The Food Pantries for the Capital District. The funds were raised over a two-month donation drive.…
Can an aviation strike end the government shutdown?
With 800,000 federal workers in lines at food banks, calling in sick and looking for other jobs during the longest government shutdown in history, some labor leaders are calling…
Clearance Insecurity – Marketplace Morning Report
For some government workers, the shutdown might mean skipping bill payments and subsequent bad credit, and that could have implications on their security clearances. A fuel price…
Here’s what you need to know about the biggest update to UCMJ in decades
In 2016, Congress passed a new Military Justice Act, calling for a review and reorganization of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the set of rules and regulations that dictate…