A federal budget Valentine’s Day gift for the nonprofit sector: a five-year freeze on most federal domestic discretionary spending.
Women’s Shelters in Afghanistan May be Seized by State
In what has been described as an attempt to pander to religious conservatives, the Afghan government is apparently planning to take over shelters that women in Afghanistan use to flee from abuse and forced marriages.
Advocates Push New Vision for California’s Park System
Rather than sit idly by and watch the state’s park system take too many funding hits, two nonprofit parks advocates are stepping up efforts to make parks more attractive to people, who in turn they hope will take greater efforts to support them.
Socialism (of a Sort) Reigns in the National Football League
There is a surprising element of socialism in the National Football League, but the system works for the owners, not the rank and file.
SF Mayor Says “Add-Backs” for Nonprofits Don’t Add Up
San Francisco’s new mayor Ed Lee is calling the process known as “add-backs” a charade, and he wants it to end.
Nonprofit “Dorm King” Reigns Supreme
A distinctive personality in the nonprofit sector has attracted the interest of watchdog groups and the New York State attorney general, who has launched an investigation.
Property Tax Pleas in Hall County, Neb.
Several nonprofits in Hall County, Neb. are preparing to apply or reapply for property tax exemption.
Proposal Would Cut $75 Million from Legal Services
A Congressional proposal, announced Wednesday by the House Appropriations Committee would shave $75 million from the budget for the Legal Services Corporation at a time when the legal needs of the poor are intense.
Watts Tower Gets $500,000 Boost from Irvine Foundation
The embattled Watts Towers will be getting the TLC they deserve with a $500,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation.
K Street Donors Not So Kind to Congressional Members’ Charities
Special interest lobbyists are increasingly wary about donations to the favorite charities of members of Congress.
Massachusetts Bill Would Require Added Disclosure from Universities
Under a proposed bill in the Massachusetts legislature, schools would be required to disclose the value of any investment and real property holdings valued over $10 million, and the exact value of tax exemptions provided the institution.
Underused Buildings in Pittsburgh Spark Tax Bill
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is taking the city of Pittsburgh to the state Supreme Court over a property tax bill levied on underutilized and empty buildings owned by the trust.