Emergency contracts don't need to follow federal procurement rules. (vox.com)
Firms that received emergency contracts from Nassau after superstorm Sandy have given at least $ 271,000 to Republican County Executive Edward Mangano's re-election campaign and $ 12,500 to Democratic candidate Thomas Suozzi, but nothing to Suozzi's primary opponent Adam Haber, an analysis of state and county records shows. (newsday.com)
On Wednesday, park commissioners approved $ 580,000 in emergency contracts with four companies to continue to remove fallen trees and limbs and repair damaged trees. (articles.chicagotribune.com)