Number of 911 call centers could be reduced by one third or more When there’s an emergency, you call 911, and that’s exactly what 37 Minnesota counties are exploring in what could be a template for how local government can consolidate services and save money, while providing critical services. From northeastern Cook County to southeastern Houston County to Lac Qui Parle County on the South …
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Rarely-used airports get millions of federal dollars
FFM research was featured in a 5 Eyewitness News Tracking Your Money investigation on rarely-used Minnesota airports receiving millions in federal dollars for improvements. Video of the story can be viewed here. The online story also linked to an FFM original investigation on the FAA's decision to reject the City of Blue Earth's $7 million runway expansion project. Rarely-used airports get …
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Cash for caulkers invites for-profit politics
Significant Freedom Foundation of Minnesota research was cited in Timothy Carney's column in the Washington Examiner on a top energy official, the "cash for caulkers" program, and how she would profit from a company that has lobbied for the bill. The article ran in both the Washington Examiner and San Francisco Examiner. Cash for caulkers invites for-profit politics By: TIMOTHY P. …
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