July 2017 Archive
Election Experts See Flaws in Trump Voter Commission’s Plan to Smoke Out Fraud
The commission told ProPublica that states’ voter rolls will be run against federal databases to find potential fraudulent registrations — a move experts say will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud.
The Medicaid Threat That Isn’t Getting Much Attention
As Republicans in Congress work to roll back the Affordable Care Act, they and some states are proposing major changes to the Medicaid program. Researchers say these changes would cost millions their health coverage.
It’s Legal: Some New York Landlords Can Take Tax Breaks Then Raise Rents Without Limit
Last year, a ProPublica investigation uncovered how Rudy Giuliani, together with upstate Republicans and the real-estate industry, maneuvered behind the scenes in 1995 to exempt downtown Manhattan apartments from rent stabilization rules.
Here’s How Trump Transferred Wealth to His Son While Avoiding the Usual Taxes
Donald Trump sold two condos to Eric in April 2016 at a steep discount. But he doesn’t appear to be on the hook for gift taxes.
A Wisconsin Republican Looks Back With Regret at Voter ID and Redistricting Fights
Republican efforts to impose voter ID laws and redraw election districts both wound up in federal court. Dale Schultz ended 30 years in state politics lamenting the recent displays of partisanship.
