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taxpayer spending

Is Detroit throwing away money on gunshot sensors?

June 29, 2026

Detroit spends over two million dollars on a system called ShotSpotter to detect gunfire. The police chief says it works well, but the numbers don’t add up. Other cities like New York and Chicago tested this tech and found most alerts were wrong. Sometimes it missed real gunshots or confused firewor

politics

Money Missteps: Denver’s Mental Health Fund Under Scrutiny

March 3, 2026

A recent audit uncovered that staff at a Denver foundation have spent $28, 000 on meals and drinks over three years, with an additional $3, 000 on pricey cocktails. The foundation was created by voters in 2018 to support mental‑health programs, funded by a city sales tax that added . 25 % to every p

politics

Unseen Costs: Trump's Deportation Deals Under Scrutiny

February 14, 2026

The Trump administration's strategy to deport immigrants to third countries has come under fire for its high costs and questionable benefits. Senate Democrats have released a report highlighting the financial burden on American taxpayers, with over $32 million spent on sending around 300 individuals