State jobless benefits reserves low
From: www.stateline.org
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More than a dozen states would be hard-pressed to provide unemployment benefits if the economy tailspins into a full-blown recession and more workers get pink slips.
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Senate OKs $16B loan to bolster pension system
From: www.suntimes.com
"On a party-line vote, the Democratic-led Illinois Senate on Thursday narrowly passed a $16 billion borrowing plan to shore up the state's under-funded pension system."
Calif. Senate approves balloon ban
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"Send in the clowns -- just make sure they're not carrying balloons. The California Senate on Thursday voted to ban helium-filled metallic balloons because they too frequently fly away and get tangled in electrical lines. That has caused hundreds of power outages in recent years and led to costly repairs for utilities."
Permanent fund rejects look at Anchorage move
From: www.juneauempire.com
"The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. on Thursday rejected even looking at moving its headquarters to Anchorage. "
State's sports group hires new president
From: www.azcentral.com
"Months after announcing he wouldn't try to extend his contract, Ted Ferris has been replaced as head of the public agency that operates University of Phoenix Stadium."
Rival transportation plans may compete on ballot
From: www.azcentral.com
"One of the Arizona Legislature's most ardent tax foes is authoring a tax increase of his own."
Calif. Assembly approves limits on subprime loans
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"The California Assembly has approved legislation that attempts to head off more housing foreclosures by putting some restrictions on the use of subprime loans."
Calif. Assembly OKs restrictions in high-wildfire areas
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"The California Assembly has approved legislation that would put some limits on development in rural areas that have a high wildfire danger."
Disability activists, state try to settle suit
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"The deficit-ridden state of California is trying to settle a lawsuit contending that state highway sidewalks and intersections do not comply with federal disability law -- an upgrade Caltrans estimates could cost more than $2 billion."
Assembly passes bill opening CalPERS to private workers
From: www.sacbee.com
"California's massive public employees pension system could help secure financial futures for millions of private workers under legislation approved Thursday by the Assembly."
State Senate OKs bill allowing landlords to ban smoking in rental units
From: www.sacbee.com
"Fourteen years after California became one of the first states to ban smoking in the workplace, the state Senate approved legislation Thursday that would allow landlords to prohibit smoking in rental units."
Senate OKs measure to ban smoking in apartments
From: www.latimes.com
"Already barred from lighting up in restaurants, theaters and the office, Californians may also be banned from smoking in their apartments under a proposal passed by the state Senate on Thursday."
New housing permits down 51 percent from a year ago
From: www.courant.com
"The state's economic development agency says the number of new housing permits issued in April continues to reflect the economic slowdown."
Blumenthal sues drug distributor
From: www.theday.com
"Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Thursday that he is suing a major U.S. pharmaceutical distributor on allegations it illegally inflated wholesale costs for hundreds of brand-name drugs."
State seeks locations of U-verse cabinets
From: www.nhregister.com
"State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is asking state utility regulators to require AT&T to identify the location of about 2,000 equipment cabinets on utility polls that are part of the company?s U-verse system."
Health insurance pool bill awaiting Rell's decision
From: www.nhregister.com
"The ball is now in Gov. M. Jodi Rell's court."
Butterworth reached outside to overhaul DCF culture
From: www.tampabay.com
"Neil Skene got the call out of the blue. It was early February, and Department of Children and Families Secretary Bob Butterworth needed help."
Fla. voters to decide on gay marriage, vouchers, taxes
From: www.sun-sentinel.com
"Florida voters, already peppered by the claims of would-be presidents, will have a lot more than the next occupant of the White House to decide on this fall - including nine draft amendments to the state constitution."
Parole Commission finalists pose diversity issues for Crist
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"A term-limited Tallahassee legislator, a veteran executive of Florida's prison system and a current commissioner are finalists for a lucrative appointment to the panel that works to fit ex-cons back into society."
Florida's homeowner tax caps challenged
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"Amendment 1 and the Save Our Homes tax caps that save homeowners more than $400 billion a year don't treat Florida newcomers unfairly, lawyers for state and local officials argued Thursday."
Plan to lease Alligator Alley runs into resistance
From: www.miamiherald.com
"Protests of a plan by state transportation officials to lease Alligator Alley to a private company began to stir at public hearings this week on both coasts of Florida.
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Tornado toll estimated at nearly $6 million
From: www.siouxcityjournal.com
"The EF5 tornado that ripped through northeastern Iowa did nearly $6 million in damage."
State agrees to trim Agriprocessors' fines
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"The state has agreed to reduce by three-fourths a fine against the Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville for violations of workplace safety regulations."
CIETC's Cunningham says Albritton sought $50,000
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"A few weeks after Dan Albritton was acquitted of an alleged conspiracy with his girlfriend and others to defraud U.S. taxpayers of more than $1 million, he reportedly asked the mentally unstable woman to pay him $50,000 for legal fees, federal court records show."
Rezko wanted in Vegas for $450,000 in debts
From: www.suntimes.com
"As a Chicago jury continued weighing a verdict Thursday in the federal corruption case against Tony Rezko, Las Vegas authorities announced new criminal charges against the onetime political fund-raiser for failing to pay $450,000 in gambling debts."
Lawmakers look to borrow $16 billion for pensions
From: www.dailyherald.com
"Illinois Senate Democrats approved borrowing $16 billion to cover pension debt Thursday over minority Republicans howls of being politically steam-rolled on a deal that will saddle generations to come."
State to spend $275K to update hotel
From: www.sj-r.com
"The state of Illinois will spend $275,000 to spruce up the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Springfield in preparation for selling it at auction later this year."
Bill would protect jobs of Lottery workers
From: www.sj-r.com
"A top Illinois labor leader says legislation being drafted for a state construction program will include protections for Illinois Lottery workers if the lottery is leased."
Lawmakers want lead out of toys
From: newsblogs.chicagotribune.com
"Toys and other children's products would be required to display warning labels when they contain lead levels health officials consider unsafe under legislation the House passed Thursday."
ID theft charge should stand, court rules
From: www.jsonline.com
"A felony identity theft charge against a Jefferson County man who circulated e-mails that implied his boss was having an affair should be reinstated, the 4th District Court of Appeals said in a decision released today."
RV park gets religious tax exemption
From: www.indystar.com
"A Christian campground is entitled to a religious tax exemption even though some recreational activities may have occurred there, the Indiana Tax Court has ruled."
Indiana's first 'racino' set to open next week
From: www.indystar.com
"ANDERSON, Ind. -- Hoosier Park could open the doors of its new casino on Monday after a mandatory test run this week, while Indiana Downs in Shelbyville hopes to open its casino later in June."
BP chief, politicians spin wind farm
From: www.nwitimes.com
"FOWLER, Ind. -- More than 100 people in rural Benton County signed onto America's energy future on Thursday."
Beshear may call June special session in June on pension crisis
From: www.courier-journal.com
"Gov. Steve Beshear said yesterday that he could call a special session for the final week of June if legislators can agree on a solution to the state's public-pension dilemma."
Student loan provider back in business
From: www.kentucky.com
"Kentucky's only public, non-profit student loan provider is again accepting loan applications after being forced to temporarily suspend its work last month because of the national credit crunch."
Pension system session planned
From: www.kentucky.com
"Gov. Steve Beshear plans to call a special legislative session June 23 if lawmakers in the next three weeks can nail down details of a compromise fix to the state's financially strapped pension system."
A tough ticket to get ...
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"About 140 seats in LSU?s Alex Box Stadium are reserved for state legislators starting today for the NCAA Baton Rouge regional tournament. The LSU playoff regional is the first major college sporting event since the Legislature banned receiving free tickets to sporting and cultural events during the governor?s February special session on ethics. "
Legislators push job-training bills
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"Committees on both sides of the State Capitol advanced Gov. Bobby Jindal?s job training package Thursday."
Museum board measure advances
From: www.nola.com
"A controversial bill that would give the lieutenant governor authority over the Louisiana State Museum board and director passed a House committee Thursday."
Bill alters control of museums
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"A House committee approved legislation Thursday that would give the lieutenant governor more authority over state museums despite protests of local volunteers who say the measure is a power grab."
Minimum auto insurance bill stalls in Louisiana legislature
From: www.thenewsstar.com
"A bill that would raise mandatory minimum auto insurance levels stalled in a Senate committee when its chairman declined to break a tie vote."
Governor signs $1.3 billion affordable housing bond bill
From: www.bostonherald.com
"Massachusetts will borrow as much as $1.275 billion over the next five years to make housing more affordable across the state."
Currie's home raided by FBI
From: gazette.net
"On Thursday, FBI agents raided the District Heights home of state Sen. Ulysses Currie and the headquarters of Shoppers Food Warehouse in Lanham, where the longtime senator is a consultant."
Lawmakers asked to reject gambling contributions
From: www.hometownannapolis.com
"A political watchdog group is asking Maryland lawmakers to reject contributions from gambling interests until after November's referendum on slot machines."
Currie target of FBI probe
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"The FBI is investigating Sen. Ulysses Currie, a leading Prince George's County Democrat, in connection with his consulting work for Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, a spokeswoman for parent company Supervalu in Minnesota said yesterday."
Oil costs could close Katahdin Paper
From: bangornews.com
"MILLINOCKET, Maine - Record oil prices will force Katahdin Paper Co. LLC to indefinitely close its Katahdin Avenue mill and lay off all 208 workers in 60 days unless an alternative energy source is found, company officials said Thursday."
Maine's mileage migraine
From: pressherald.mainetoday.com
"For weeks, Matt Smith has watched the price of gasoline reach new highs on a daily basis. And each day, he regrets his decision to buy a Ford F150 pickup."
Heating oil roulette: Lock in now or take a chance later?
From: pressherald.mainetoday.com
"Sticker shock. That's what homeowners who heat with oil are feeling as prices rise to more than $4.50 a gallon. Heating oil prices are nearly double what they were last year at this time, and some oil dealers have delayed rolling out their payment plans for next winter as the chaotic world oil markets continue their wild ride."
Michigan gets $16M for job retraining
From: www.detnews.com
"WASHINGTON -- Michigan will get $16 million in additional federal funds to help retrain workers who have lost jobs due to foreign trade, a Michigan lawmaker announced Thursday."
Lansing to consider business tax changes
From: www.detnews.com
"MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop promised Thursday to consider the chorus of complaints from business owners in tweaking Michigan's new commercial tax."
Time running out on Michigan, auto show
From: www.detnews.com
"MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- A hot topic up here isn't on the agenda: It's behind-the-scenes talk of exit strategies from Michigan because bolting the Big Mitten apparently is the only way business leaders can shake politicians from their lethargy."
Cox gets irate, finds Wings fans a way in
From: www.freep.com
"Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox took steps Thursday to ensure that Red Wings fans aren't completely frozen out of the Igloo."
New rules open up CRP land for haying, grazing
From: ap.brainerddispatch.com
"New rules for Conservation Reserve Program land could open up a million acres of Minnesota grassland for hay harvesting and livestock feeding."
Pawlenty vetoes temporary freeze on foreclosures
From: www.twincities.com
"Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have put foreclosures on hold for thousands of Minnesotans struggling with subprime and exotic home loans. "
With 34 vetoes, Pawlenty is new godfather of 'no'
From: www.startribune.com
"Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed a heavily debated mortgage foreclosure bill on Thursday, officially closing the 2008 legislative session with more vetoes in one year than any other governor since before World War II."
Cigarette and liquor tax pushed by House members
From: www.clarionledger.com
"A bill that adds a cigarette and liquor tax hike to a Medicaid funding plan cleared a key House committee today, the fifth day of a costly special legislative session."
High gas prices encourage local travel
From: www.djournal.com
"With gas prices rapidly approaching $4 per gallon, the director of a regional tourism group said he sees the organization's mission gaining importance."
Vertical licenses proposed for youth
From: www.news-record.com
"To keep from selling alcohol to underage buyers, North Carolina store clerks may have to start looking at driver's licenses in a whole new way -- vertically."
Texas, New Jersey courts scrap awards from Vioxx cases
From: www.dallasnews.com
"NEWARK, N.J. - Appeals courts in Texas and New Jersey on Thursday scrapped verdicts against the drugmaker Merck & Co. Inc. stemming from some of the earliest trials involving its once popular painkiller Vioxx. "
Study -- Jersey's greener for its density
From: www.nj.com
"New Jersey's high population density isn't a curse on the environment, it's a blessing."
Budget cuts may impact gaming
From: www.lvrj.com
"Gaming lawyers and casino observers worry that potential budget cuts ordered by Gov. Jim Gibbons will have a negative effect on Nevada's gaming regulatory process, leaving the industry witho`ut adequate staffing in several divisions."
Contract for wood could fire up dormant power plant
From: www.lasvegassun.com
"An $8.3 million wood-burning prison energy plant that has been a failure so far may soon move ahead full steam."
State acts to shield shad
From: www.timesunion.com
"Faced with a Hudson River that is home to fewer and fewer fish, Gov. David Paterson said Thursday the state will try to turn the tide."
Same-sex marriage policy expands benefits for workers throughout New York
From: www.democratandchronicle.com
"A policy to give equal benefits to same-sex married couples in New York will have wide-reaching impact on the rights of gay people in the state -- from death benefits, hospital-visitation rights, prescription-drug coverage and income-tax filings."
New York board passes steroids rules
From: www.nytimes.com
"The New York State Racing and Wagering Board, which is responsible for regulating horse racing, passed new restrictions on steroid use in thoroughbred and standardbred racing. "
Ohio jobs plan now in governor's hands
From: www.daytondailynews.com
"The House has given final legislative approval to a $1.57 billion bipartisan economic stimulus plan that now goes to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland for his consideration."
Edmondson asks for probe of beef companies' merger
From: www.journalrecord.com
"Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to scrutinize the merger of two U.S. beef packing companies with Brazil-based JBS, which would make the latter the largest beef processor in the nation."
Economists 'cautious' about Oregon's fiscal future
From: www.nwpr.org
"Oregon isn't doing as bad as the rest of the country. That was the message today from the state's top economists. But they say things could get worse before they get better."
Local bean growers, cannery, state unite in food-share effort
From: www.statesmanjournal.com
"The state prison system and local agriculture community are working together to grow and donate green beans to Marion-Polk Food Share."
Lobbyist for mortgage lenders sues for back pay
From: www.oregonlive.com
"Lobbyist Shane Jackson helped beat back new mortgage industry reforms at the state Capitol earlier this year, but now he's got a new opponent: The mortgage industry he once represented."
Oregon economy offers iffy forecast
From: www.oregonlive.com
"Oregon's economy is faring better than many states', but problems such as rising gas prices and slowed construction threaten to stretch a national downturn into next year, economists told legislators Thursday."
Gambling board executive resigns
From: www.pennlive.com
"With Anne Neeb's decision to resign as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, some lawmakers see an opportunity for the embattled agency to change its direction."
Senate action puts pressure on lawmakers
From: www.pennlive.com
"Lawmakers face new pressure to pass a public smoking ban or expand health care coverage to the uninsured before the General Assembly breaks for summer."
New casino rising at Mohegan Sun
From: www.mcall.com
"As construction crews race to expand the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino, operators are planning the $208 million expansion with one theme in mind -- to get people to part with more of their money."
Gaming board chief quits, cites family issues
From: www.mcall.com
"The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's first and only executive director resigned Thursday, citing personal reasons."
Gambling board chief resigns, citing family reasons
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"Anne Neeb announced Thursday that she is resigning as executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, citing "personal and family reasons.""
Gaming board losing its top executive
From: www.post-gazette.com
"Anne LaCour Neeb will resign next week as the state Gaming Control Board's executive director, but board officials say it has nothing to do with House Republicans' recent attacks on the board's licensing process."
Gaming board takes no action on W.Pa. casino plans
From: www.post-gazette.com
"Eager slots players who were looking for progress on the two biggest casino-related issues in Western Pennsylvania didn't hear much from the state Gaming Control Board yesterday."
Pa. tax idea -- $5 per strip-club patron
From: www.philly.com
"The concept has been dubbed a "pole tax," and it could be called an "uncover charge": Collect $5 for every strip-club patron in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Paul Clymer (R., Bucks) hopes to introduce a bill as early as next week to mandate such a levy."
Head of Pa.'s gaming board to resign
From: www.philly.com
"The executive director of the state's embattled Gaming Control Board announced yesterday that she is resigning from her $180,000-a-year post next week. But under a provision in her contract, Anne LaCour Neeb will continue to be paid until her contract officially expires in September."
Immigration reform passes Legislature
From: www.greenvilleonline.com
"After years of wrestling, the Legislature on Thursday gave final approval to a compromise immigration bill that will require all employers in the state to verify the legal status of new workers."
Lawmakers pass immigration bill
From: www.thestate.com
"State lawmakers agreed Thursday to one of the nation?s toughest illegal immigration reform packages, which Gov. Mark Sanford says he?ll sign into law."
Immigration bill heads to governor
From: www.charleston.net
"Supporters of the new immigration reform plan say illegal immigrants will start fleeing South Carolina as soon as the governor signs it into law. Others are worried about the consequences."
Mixed bag for Memorial Day tourism
From: www.rapidcityjournal.com
"RAPID CITY, S.D. -- High gas prices and economic uncertainty were blamed for fewer visitors at some West River tourism spots over the Memorial Day weekend, while other attractions reported not much change from a year ago."
Officials considering tuition increases below 10 percent
From: www.knoxnews.com
"Tennessee education officials are considering college tuition increases of between 4 and 9 percent this fall."
Nashville - Spending in AT&T, cable fight approaches $18 million
From: www.timesfreepress.com
"AT&T and the cable industry spent as much as $17.5 million through March 31 during an 18-month lobbying and public relations war over statewide cable licensing legislation, state Ethics Commission records show."
Hurricane high-risk areas have lost residents
From: www.usatoday.com
"After decades of breakneck growth in high-risk areas, the summer hurricane season is starting with fewer Americans in harm's way. "
Texas transportation panel sets new rules on toll contracts
From: www.dallasnews.com
"The Texas Transportation Commission issued a set of rules for entering into private toll road contracts Thursday in an effort to curb criticism by lawmakers and others who have continued to hammer the agency's push for private toll roads. "
Taking back the land
From: www.newsweek.com
"Flames leap up 20 feet around her. White smoke curls into the air and the heat hits her face as Victoria Ranua torches Canada thistle, foxtail and reed canary grass."
N.J. accuses 5 of selling guns from Pa.
From: www.philly.com
"Five men were indicted in New Jersey yesterday on charges of illegally selling guns bought in Bucks County sporting goods stores to buyers in Trenton. Of the eight guns the men were accused of selling, two were used in shootings, including one that was fired at a Trenton police officer in 2004, the New Jersey Attorney General's office said."
States grapple with fuel costs for school buses
From: www.nytimes.com
"RALEIGH, N.C. - The reality of rising fuel prices cost students in a Tennessee school district their bus ride to school this week on the last day of the year."
Governor explains 'stay off the roads' remark
From: hosted.ap.org
"Governor Tim Kaine says he was only joshing when he told anti-tax foes of his transportation plan to "stay off the roads.""
Vermont in a "short and shallow" recession
From: burlingtonfreepress.com
"For the first time since late 2001, the state's economist will tell his regional counterparts today that Vermont is in a recession.
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Wisconsin dairy exports skyrocket
From: www.wrn.com
"Milk prices were at rock bottom just a few years ago, but State Agriculture Secretary Rod Nilsestuen says they've climbed back to record levels."
Lawton -- Status of women improves
From: www.wrn.com
"Wisconsin is moving forward with the Wisconsin Women Equal Prosperity Initiative. "
A million job openings
From: www.wrn.com
"Nearly a million job openings are projected in Wisconsin over the next eight years. "
Lottery to allow higher slot payouts
From: wvgazette.com
"West Virginia's racetrack video slot machines - at least a few of them - will pay out more money more often, following action by the state Lottery Commission Thursday."
Governor to tour Marshall plant
From: www.theintelligencer.net
"MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. - West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin is expected to be in Marshall County on Friday to attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the CertainTeed Gypsum Plant."
Embattled Garrison to address WVU's governors
From: www.post-gazette.com
"West Virginia University President Mike Garrison, hit by two landslide no-confidence votes by the university's faculty, is to appear before the Board of Governors today to make a case for keeping his job."
State outlines plans for combatting spread of brucellosis
From: www.billingsgazette.net
"JACKSON, Wyo. -- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released new action plans outlining what ranchers and wildlife managers can do to reduce the risk of spreading brucellosis between bison herds and livestock."
Electricity bills going downward
From: www.wyomingnews.com
"The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved an electricity rate decrease for Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power on Thursday. The decrease is due to over-estimation of the company's costs and will go into effect June 1."
Gov -- State has resources to train workers
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"LARAMIE, Wyo. -- Work force development and training should happen within the community colleges rather than through a separate technical or training school system, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said Thursday."
Speaker -- CO2 regs could 'mess up' use for oil
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"It's trash when it's spewed into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels. But it's treasure when it's pumped into an oil reservoir."
States act to stem foreclosure scams
From: www.stateline.org
"The rise of home foreclosures has spawned an increase in scams that prey on people’s desperation to save their homes. At least 18 states have enacted laws to target such schemes."
States wager on racetrack slots
From: www.stateline.org
"States are betting that adding slots to racetracks will help get them through a faltering economy and dwindling cash reserves"
WORTH NOTING: Partying, politicking and parrying at governors' pads
From: www.stateline.org
"Some governors can’t get away from prying eyes, even in their own mansions. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter (D) is embarrassed when word leaks out of his son’s birthday beer bash on the premises; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) can barely get a GOP sign on his own yard; and Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons (R) is fighting to get the keys to his mansion from his soon-to-be ex-wife. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in."
States scramble to ease pain at the pump
From: www.stateline.org
"(Updated 3:46 p.m. EDT, May 20, 2008)
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and with gas prices around $4 a gallon, many states are offering motorists at the start of the summer driving season suggestions and some solutions for relief."
N.C. pushes ban on illegal immigrant students
From: www.stateline.org
"While other states struggle with the issue, North Carolina alone is moving ahead with an interpretation of a federal law that the state says bars illegal immigrants from attending community colleges, even if the students pay more than the cost of their education."
The economic downturn: an opportunity for governors?
From: www.stateline.org
"Most governors recognize that they have the best political job in America. Most also would concede that the job is more satisfying when the economy is strong and revenues are growing than during an economic downturn, when cutting budgets becomes the major task. But even a recession can present opportunities for governors to make improvements that yield lasting benefits for their states."
WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
From: www.stateline.org
"Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden.
California corrections officials install “flushometers” to control wasteful toilet flushing in prisons. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in."
Visit the Stateline.org Economy & Business Page
From: www.stateline.org
"Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden.
California corrections officials install “flushometers” to control wasteful toilet flushing in prisons. In case you missed any of those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in."
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