The Empire Center for New York State Policy now provides a database tool through the SeeThroughNY network where you can look up salary information for New York City Government, State Government, and Public Authority payrolls. Click on SeeThroughNY to use the tool; database is searchable by name Title, Branch or Entity, Agency and Subagency. Data […]
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Back to School Stats
Did you know: the average number of children participating each month in the National School Lunch Program in 2009 was 31.3 million? the number of classroom computers in the nation’s schools in 2005-2006 was 14.2 million (or one computer for every four students)? the per-pupil expenditure on public elementary and secondary education nationally in 2009 […]
From the FCC – The Information Needs of Communities
Have you seen The Information Needs of Communities: The changing media landscape in a broadband age? Read the latest report from the FCC by Steven Waldman – download the full PDF or download by chapter. And for quick key facts and recommendations, check out the Fact Sheet and Executive Summary. […]
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Labor Force Statistics
Looking for statistics on the labor force, including current and historical unemployment rates? Check out the Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including tables on employment status, characteristics of the employed/not employed, and minimum wage earnings. […]
GPO Access is now FDsys
Beginning December 20, 2010, FDsys has replaced the Government Printing Office’s GPO Access service for finding online Federal Government publications. You can use the search tool to find Congressional Reports, Bills, and Calendars, Public and Private Laws, the Federal Register, United States Government Manual, and much more! […]
Facts for Features: Labor Day
Did you know that: the first observance of Labor Day – a parade of 10,000 workers – is believed to have taken place in New York City in 1882? 3.5 million workers face commutes to work of 90 minutes or more each day? there are 154.4 million, 16 years and older, in the nation’s labor […]
CRS Reports on Journalists’ Privilege
Looking for Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports on Journalists’ Privilege? CRS Reports examine Supreme Court and other court decisions and legislative proposals related to journalists’ privilege and rights to refuse to disclose information on sources in news gathering. Try these 2 sources: Open CRS – http://opencrs.com/ (freely accessible to public; note: reports do not become […]