Gustav draws attention to Fla. generator law
From: www.stateline.org
"Power outages caused by Hurricane Gustav have shut down gas stations throughout Louisiana this week, but Florida officials are hoping a little-known state law can help them avoid the same complication the next time a major storm reaches their shores — which could be this weekend."
Alaskans cash in on dividend
From: www.juneauempire.com
"ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- It's the season for Alaskans to be rewarded just for living here and this year's take is extra sweet: $3,269, a record share of the state's oil wealth combined with a special cash payout to help with stratospheric energy prices."
State paid for trip when Palin told students to pray for pipeline
From: www.adn.com
"Gov. Sarah Palin used state funds in June when she traveled from Juneau to Wasilla to speak to graduating evangelical students and urge them to fan out through Alaska "to make sure God's will be done here.""
State foreclosures hit 5-year high
From: www.adn.com
"Foreclosures on Alaska single-family houses have hit their highest level in at least five years, according to a recent state report."
Palin agrees to interview
From: www.politico.com
"Under pressure for being shielded for questioning, Sarah Palin has a agreed to sit down with Charles Gibson of ABC's "World News Tonight," according to an ABC News official."
Alaskans cash in on annual dividend
From: www.cbsnews.com
"It's the season for Alaskans to be rewarded just for living here and this year's take is extra sweet: $3,269, a record share of the state's oil wealth combined with a special cash payout to help with stratospheric energy prices.
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Palin to give interview to ABC this week
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has agreed to her first interview since last month, with ABC News anchor Charles Gibson later this week, the network and Sen. John McCain's campaign said yesterday. "
Palin's hockey rink leads to legal trouble in town she led
From: online.wsj.com
"WASILLA, Alaska -- The biggest project that Sarah Palin undertook as mayor of this small town was an indoor sports complex, where locals played hockey, soccer, and basketball, especially during the long, dark Alaskan winters."
Palin less upset by Alaska's other 'bridge to nowhere'
From: www.cqpolitics.com
"There is more than one "bridge to nowhere" in Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin 's past."
Palin's ex-brother-in-law says he regrets bad blood
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"WASILLA, Alaska -- The state trooper at the center of Gov. Sarah Palin's "Troopergate" scandal denied Friday that he ever threatened to kill Palin's father and expressed regret that his case has exploded into the national media. "
State cancels UAMS' smokers line contract
From: www.nwarktimes.com
"The state Health Department wants 25, 000 Arkansans to call its quit-smoking telephone helpline every year, so it's dropping a contract with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences."
State land fees favor hunting, fishing
From: www.azstarnet.com
"If you're planning to visit state lands, it's going to cost you a lot more money, unless you go there to kill something — or at least try."
Mayo Clinic leads health-care talks
From: www.azcentral.com
"The Mayo Clinic has studied U.S. health-care issues for several years and plans to share its suggestions for better care and lower costs with Arizona health-care leaders."
Smoking ban hurt few establishments
From: www.azcentral.com
"The smoke may be gone, but as a whole Arizona's bars and restaurants haven't seen their profits vanish since voters banned smoking in most public places, according to a study released by the Arizona Department of Health Services."
Land initiative not on ballot
From: www.azcentral.com
"Pinal County must wait longer to get help developing its state trust land, which makes up about 35 percent of the county."
Study finds California can cut farm water use
From: www.sfgate.com
"By growing less thirsty crops and investing in more efficient irrigation technology, California farmers could save billions of gallons of water each year -- the equivalent of three dams to 20 dams, according to a controversial new report by an influential water policy think tank."
Agencies get aggressive in efforts to curb waste
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"Since November, Bill Stephens and his fellow water cops have issued more than 450 warnings and tickets to water wasters in Riverside County. They've targeted commercial, industrial and institutional customers in the Eastern Municipal Water District from Moreno Valley to Temecula."
Tax watchdog endorses governor's sales tax proposal
From: www.sacbee.com
"Breaking its long practice of opposing tax increases, the California Taxpayers' Association on Friday agreed to support Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's state budget proposal, including a sales tax boost."
Calif. aims to concentrate growth to cut use of cars
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"LOS ANGELES -- California is poised to pass the first law in the nation linking greenhouse gas emissions to urban planning, a departure from the growth approach that spawned the state's car culture and urban sprawl. "
Drilling may not stop to benefit wildlife
From: www.denverpost.com
"A rule requiring oil and gas drillers to stop operations during wintering or mating season for key wildlife species has been dropped from the final proposal, according to state official."
High court to hear cyanide mining case
From: www.denverpost.com
"The Colorado Supreme Court will become the battlefield Tuesday in a fight to ban cyanide heap leach gold mining and a counterattack to limit the role of counties in regulating the industry."
Colorado schools asking for $2.5 billion
From: www.denverpost.com
"Colorado voters this fall will be asked to approve about $2.5 billion in school bonds at a time when the economy is weak and tax increases are being used as a wedge issue in the presidential campaign."
Lobbyists spared as budgets slashed
From: www.palmbeachpost.com
"During tough budget times, local governments have considered harsh measures to balance their budgets. Yet in many cases, one line item endures: their paid lobbyists."
Who's behind attack ads during campaigns might surprise you
From: www.orlandosentinel.com
"The attacks filled mailboxes and blanketed airwaves this summer. They screamed about candidates who were the captives of special interests that run the show in Tallahassee and accused them of being in thrall to failed Republican policies."
Culver demands assistance for flood victims
From: www.siouxcityjournal.com
" Gov. Chet Culver on Friday demanded that federal officials release $85 million in disaster assistance within the next 10 days, or he'll summon the Legislature back into a special session to find money to help victims of this year's record flooding."
Top scholars stay in Iowa
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"The state's young talent has uttered two words Iowa longs to hear: We stayed. High school valedictorians have their pick of the most elite colleges nationwide, but a Des Moines Register survey of the top graduates at nearly 200 Iowa high schools shows their hearts and bank accounts kept them in their home state."
Culver call to pull all records on site denied
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Iowa Citizens' Aide Ombudsman William Angrick said Thursday the situation with IowaLandRecords.org is more evidence that state lawmakers must take action."
Standards sought for direct-care workers
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Two years ago, Dawn Smith of Des Moines faced a crisis. Her husband, Jack, was dying of brain cancer. To assist with his care at home, she hired a home-health agency to provide help with everything from bed linens to personal hygiene."
Planned coal-fired plant draws controversy
From: www.qctimes.com
"WATERLOO, Iowa - Proponents and opponents of a proposed $1.3 billion coal-fired power plant planned for Waterloo are gearing up for a fight when public hearings begin."
Vanishing barns signal a changing Iowa
From: www.nytimes.com
"IOWA FALLS, Iowa — One by one, the old-fashioned barns that speckle this landscape are vanishing. Some are demolished to make way for new cornfields. Others, weak with years, simply crumple."
Idaho unemployment rises to a four-year high
From: www.idahostatesman.com
"Ongoing turbulence in the housing and credit industries helped boost Idaho's unemployment rate to a four-year high of 4.6 percent, up from just 4.1 percent in July and just 2.7 percent one year ago."
Illinois state employee union approves 4-year deal
From: www.stltoday.com
"Members of the state's largest employee union have approved a contract giving them a 15.2 percent wage hike over the four-year life of the pact."
Budget woes don't stop Bishop Hill
From: ads.qctimes.com
"BISHOP HILL, Ill. — Some might picture Bishop Hill fading away and becoming a ghost town as budget cuts close down Illinois state historic sites, but the Bishop Hill Heritage Association doesn't plan to let that happen."
Illinois Lottery reports record sales
From: www.dailyherald.com
"The Illinois Lottery had a record fiscal year 2008 with more than $2 billion in sales."
Madigan wants change in lottery lease bill
From: www.suntimes.com
"The recent Democratic National Convention hugfest sparked optimism that top Illinois Democrats were coming together on a statewide construction program. But now the governor and the Legislature's two top leaders appear to be losing that lovin' feeling."
AFSCME contract ratified
From: www.sj-r.com
"Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with the state that will give them raises of 15.25 percent over the life of the pact."
One of state's largest unions ratifies new contact
From: www.chicagotribune.com
"State workers in one of Illinois' largest employee unions will get 15.25 percent raises over four years under a new contract ratified Friday."
You pay a lot more
From: www.chicagotribune.com
"The price to park your car for an hour in the Millennium Park Garage has risen 31 percent, to $17, since the garage was leased to Morgan Stanley in 2006."
Illinois credit unions to help with college aid
From: www.chicagotribune.com
"Eight Illinois credit unions have partnered with two state agencies to provide $100 million in financial aid for college students through a new program designed to plug funding gaps brought by the nation's credit crunch, state officials announced Sunday."
After a year, All Kids Bridge program to help chronically ill young adults is not running
From: www.chicagotribune.com
"A year ago, Gov. Rod Blagojevich, frustrated by legislative logjams and eager to advance his health-care agenda, announced an expansion of the state's All Kids program."
Is ethanol out of gas?
From: www.journalgazette.net
"Two companies have plowed more than $300 million into producing ethanol in northeast Indiana. But as the region's first ethanol plants prepare to open, the alternative-fuel industry looks less secure than it did when the projects were on the drawing board two years ago. "
Colts debut new digs against Bears
From: www.nwi.com
"Work on a new home for the Indianapolis Colts was under way well before Peyton Manning and Co. tamed the Chicago Bears 29-17 in a soggy Super Bowl XLI victory in Miami 19 months ago."
Super Bowl might stand in way of 2012 RNC bid for Indy
From: www.indystar.com
"State GOP officials say Indianapolis has it: the volunteers, the hotel rooms and the appeal to host the 2012 Republican National Convention. But whether they're ready to push for it is another question."
Transportation issues for voters
From: www.kansascity.com
"Next time you're swamped in traffic on a Kansas highway and angry, you might find some help at the ballot box.
Statehouse candidates elected this fall are going to decide what — if any — new highways will be built in coming years"
Harrah's can move forward with casino
From: www.kansas.com
"A judge could have killed Sumner County's casino project on Friday."
Beshear signs steroids ban
From: www.kypost.com
"Gov. Steve Beshear Friday signed emergency regulations banning anabolic steroids from thoroughbred and standardbred racing in Kentucky. The changes in state law took effect immediately as emergency regulations."
Fair board signs 'huge' deal with booking agent
From: www.courier-journal.com
"The Kentucky State Fair Board has signed a long-term deal with a booking company to bring top concerts and other acts to the planned downtown arena and to Freedom Hall."
Patrick rejects casino proposal
From: www.boston.com
"The Patrick administration yesterday rejected a request by the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe to negotiate an agreement for a $1 billion resort casino in Middleborough, saying talks would be premature until the federal government places the tribe's land in trust."
Big names, small change
From: www.boston.com
"When New Kids on the Block hits Boston this month for the hometown stop of its reunion tour, one member might want to visit the state treasurer's office. Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill says the band has about $800 in unclaimed stock and a check worth $27 made out to NKOTB Inc."
UM Board of Regents endorses state plan for slots
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"Wading into a political debate, the state Board of Regents unanimously endorsed yesterday a plan to install 15,000 slot machines at five locations across Maryland."
Maine medical group affirms soda health tax
From: www.bangornews.com
"ROCKPORT, Maine — Maine's new law to fund health care in the state adds a cent to the cost of a glass of wine, three cents to a bottle of beer and four cents to a can of soda to help pay for the Dirigo Health Program."
Cruise line fuel-saving tactic to benefit Maine ports
From: pressherald.mainetoday.com
"When the 1,020-foot Explorer of the Seas cruises through North Atlantic waters next year, it'll spend more time off the coast of New England and less time near Canadian shores. And it's not because of better vistas."
State's paving crunch leads to road to ruin
From: kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com
"Fasten your seat belt and check your suspension system -- Maine roads are about to get worse."
State -- Dillon recall attempt on ballot
From: www.detnews.com
"Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land has decided the proposed recall of House Speaker Andy Dillon should be on the Nov. 4 ballot in his western Wayne County district, following a court-ordered recount of petitions turned in by those who want him out."
Dillon could be voted out and in at same time
From: www.freep.com
"Recall petitions targeting state House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, contain enough signatures to put the question before voters Nov. 4, elections officials said Friday."
Finishing touches this week for I-35W bridge
From: www.startribune.com
"With the Republican National Convention over and done, Twin Cities residents are turning their attention from the big event that snarled traffic in St. Paul to one that will relieve it in Minneapolis. No firm opening date has been set, but the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River could be complete in a little more than a week, according to Flatiron Construction officials."
Tort reform has cash flowing in governor race
From: www.stltoday.com
"In the battle over big money, the race for Missouri governor boils down to this:
Big Business vs. Big Law."
Auditor - Miss. has too many state-owned vehicles
From: www.clarionledger.com
"Mississippi needs to adopt guidelines that limit how many new vehicles agencies buy each year, a state auditor's report says."
Degrees of recovery
From: www.clarionledger.com
"After 20 tries and 20 "noes," Lauren Smith momentarily abandoned the hunt for her dream job, but not her dream."
Officials worry about hesitant Ike evacuees
From: www.hattiesburgamerican.com
"At a Red Cross shelter at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson, evacuees sat outside in the heat and complained about a lack of resources."
Hoyle stands to profit off parkway
From: www.charlotteobserver.com
"An N.C. state senator stands to profit from a planned Gaston County expressway that he voted to fund and build.
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N.C. city to make nation's first digital switch
From: www.npr.org
"On Monday, the city of Wilmington, N.C., will be the canary in the digital coal mine when it becomes the first U.S. city to permanently switch television broadcasts from analog to digital. "
Colleges take on drinking age
From: www.csmonitor.com
"MANCHESTER, N.H. - Would lowering the drinking age make alcohol problems more or less prevalent on campus? "
Corzine clears preservation for Highlands
From: www.nj.com
"Gov. Jon Corzine yesterday approved a long-awaited, controversial plan for preserving the New Jersey Highlands, simultaneously adding measures designed to protect the vast swath of forested ridges and reservoirs that provide drinking water to more than half the state."
Union seeks pay raise for state workers
From: www.santafenewmexican.com
"State employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees would get a one-time $1,500 "cost of living" payment, plus a raise of between 25 cents and $1 an hour under an initial contract proposal by the union. "
Mining industry looks to technology to cut drilling effects
From: www.santafenewmexican.com
"DENVER — Energy industry officials say public support is growing for stepped-up oil and gas production in the U.S., but so is concern about the impacts of drilling. "
Washoe officials reviewing plans for state's first large wind farm
From: www.rgj.com
"Officials of a company called Nevada Wind want to build $300 million worth of turbines above Warm Springs Valley in the Pah Rah Mountains, the first large wind farm in the state."
Mining's boom does little for Nevada's bottom line
From: www.lasvegassun.com
"Sarah Palin is the new star of the Republican Party, embraced not only by social conservatives but also by the anti-tax advocates who dominate in Nevada. Yet the Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee did something no Nevada Republican — and hardly any Nevada Democrat — is willing to even propose: She raised business taxes."
States see Internet sales tax as budget boost
From: www.lasvegassun.com
"After eight years of work, Nevada and 21 other states' efforts infuse their depleted coffers with millions of dollars is finally in the home stretch — and has hit a wall."
College financial aid pleas on rise
From: timesunion.com
"With the economy slumping, more and more families are seeking help paying for one of the largest purchases many will ever make: a college education."
RTA didn't know about its contractor's ties
From: blog.cleveland.com
"When the Perk Co. replaced the independent lab testing the quality of the concrete on the Euclid Corridor project last year, the contractor turned to a company with close family ties."
Your tax dollars flow to a family of companies - Who really runs them?
From: blog.cleveland.com
"Cleveland's MTech Corp.was quietly enjoying remarkable success in 2006. Less than a decade old, the Cleveland construction company was among the largest black-owned businesses in Ohio and had snagged multimillion-dollar jobs in several states. "
Career fair will offer a look at state jobs
From: www.statesmanjournal.com
"With thousands of state workers on the verge of retirement, state agencies will stage a career fair on the Capitol Mall to show the kinds of jobs available."
Plan calls for ending field burns by 2011
From: www.gazettetimes.com
"Proposed legislation drafted by the Department of Environmental Quality calls for an end to field burning in the Willamette Valley within three years, setting the stage for a showdown with the grass-seed industry in the 2009 Legislature."
Enforcement of smoking ban in hands of public
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"Sniffing out violators of Pennsylvania's smoking ban will fall on the shoulders of people bothered by the smoke."
Bingo not exempt from smoking ban
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"Bingo organizers are concerned the new smoking ban may destroy their businesses. While private clubs may allow smoking, pending a vote of the membership, bingo events are, by definition, a public place and a workplace -- both of which generally can't permit smoking."
State poised to snuff smokes beginning Thursday
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"When Pennsylvania's smoking ban takes effect Thursday, no one will be happier than Jeff Cohen. "I hate smoking," said Cohen, who owns the Smallman Street Deli in the Strip District and serves as president of the local chapter of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association. "It's a sickening habit.""
Private clubs confused by new no-smoking law
From: www.post-gazette.com
"The Clean Indoor Air Act's exemption to allow smoking in private clubs has created confusion for more than 2,500 fraternal organizations, veterans posts and volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue organizations covered under the exemption."
End is nigh for smokers as state ban takes effect
From: www.post-gazette.com
"It wasn't an easy decision, but The Saloon, a tavern/eatery in Mt. Lebanon, is going non-smoking. The change will happen Thursday, when Pennsylvania's new smoke-free workplace law goes into effect."
R.I. Seeks Limits on Medicaid Spending
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"Facing a severe budget shortfall, Rhode Island officials are seeking unprecedented authority to rein in Medicaid spending in a move that has alarmed Democrats in Congress and advocates for the poor."
Counties, cities deal with funding cuts
From: www.thestate.com
"City and county government leaders in metropolitan Columbia said they can handle a mandated cut of $1.3 million in state aid, but many worry the fiscal ax might fall again."
Tennessee -- Economic officials rely on state planes
From: www.timesfreepress.com
"Tennessee economic development officials have taken dozens of flights on state planes this year — but why some of the trips were taken is not clear, records show.
"
Consensus growing on need for more top-tier universities
From: www.statesman.com
"Higher education leaders and elected officials increasingly agree that Texas needs more top-tier universities to join the ranks of Rice University, Texas A&M University and the University of Texas."
Some states set caps to control payday loans
From: www.nytimes.com
"CINCINNATI — Tracey Minda needed cash to buy clothes and school supplies for her 6-year-old son before the 2006 school year. A preschool teacher and single mother, she was broke after making her mortgage and car payments."
Highway fund shortfall may halt road projects
From: www.nytimes.com
"WASHINGTON — An important account in the federal Highway Trust Fund will run out of money this month, a situation that could hamper completion of road and bridge construction projects across the country, Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters said on Friday."
Raising grandchildren an extra burden for many
From: www.usatoday.com
"CHICAGO — The joy of grandparenting comes at a price for Dave and Nora Dacus, like many others who step up when a child's parents can't or won't."
Highway Trust Fund is nearly out of gas
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said the nation's highway trust fund will run out of money this month, which means that federal payments to states for construction projects could be cut. "
U.S. highway fund needs $8 billion bailout this month
From: www.bloomberg.com
"A U.S. trust fund that finances highway construction needs $8 billion from Congress by the end of next week to cover a shortfall as a drop in driving shrinks fuel-tax receipts, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said."
Economic downturn hits Utah auto dealers
From: deseretnews.com
"Utahns are increasingly losing jobs, forking over more money at the grocery store, struggling to pay mortgages — and buying new Nissans"
Dominion continues restoring power to Hampton Roads and N.C.
From: hamptonroads.com
"There were still 1,430 customers without power in southeastern Virginia and North Carolina, according to an 11 p.m. report posted on the Dominion Virginia Power and Dominion North Carolina Power Web site."
Noyes appointed acting head of Housing and Community Affairs
From: www.burlingtonfreepress.com
"William Noyes, former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development has been named the acting Commissioner of Housing and Community Affairs, state officials said today."
Coalition works to patch up 'safety net'
From: www.timesargus.com
"BERLIN, Vt. -- More than 30 representatives of central Vermont nonprofits and government agencies gathered Wednesday afternoon to plan for what one member, quoting Sen. Peter Welch, called "our Katrina." The Central Vermont Food, Fuel and Transportation Winter Preparedness Coalition has been meeting since July in hopes of avoiding potentially fatal outcomes from soaring energy prices and a cold winter."
Voter approval sought for BED project
From: www.burlingtonfreepress.com
"Burlington Electric Department is asking voters Tuesday for approval of a $7.8 million project approved by the state Public Service Board to improve the electric system's reliability."
State lags in checking restaurant cleanliness
From: www.jsonline.com
"State health inspectors failed to visit at least 2,700 Wisconsin restaurants under their jurisdiction in the past year, and some restaurants have gone at least three years without an inspection, records and interviews show."
Some state officials don't owe income taxes
From: www.jsonline.com
"At least three public officials did not have to pay state income taxes last year, including one state lawmaker who hasn't owed them for at least eight years."
Manchin urges Greenbrier sides to resolve dispute
From: www.register-herald.com
"WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Describing The Greenbrier's ongoing labor dispute as the "county's No. 1 concern," Gov. Joe Manchin is once again urging both sides to resolve their differences and continue working until a collective bargaining agreement is reached."
Gas rate protests slow to start
From: www.dailymail.com
"Despite what promises to be a budget-busting winter for natural gas users, written protests against huge proposed rate increases are barely trickling in to the state Public Service Commission."
McCain vs. Obama: The difference for states
From: www.stateline.org
"
In the 2008 presidential race, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain offer competing ideas on a host of issues that will have repercussions throughout state government, right down to the local driver’s license bureau. See a rundown of the presidential candidates' positions so far on issues of direct interest to states."
Bush, McCain view state issues similarly
From: www.stateline.org
"
Democrats charge that a John McCain presidency would mean “four more years” of President Bush’s policies. A close look at both men’s records shows, on issues important to states, the Republicans are not far apart.
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What would an Obama win mean for states?
From: www.stateline.org
"DENVER — If elected president, Democrat Barack Obama promises closer ties with states and an infusion of federal dollars that could lessen points of tension between Washington, D.C., and statehouses on issues from health care to energy."
Alaska gov 1st woman in No. 2 GOP slot
From: www.stateline.org
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Alaska Gov.
Sarah Palin (R) |
Sarah Palin, the first woman to serve in Alaska’s top post, is now the first female to be chosen as a vice-presidential running mate in the Republican Party.
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Census - Uninsured down, poverty up
From: www.stateline.org
"The U.S. Census Bureau annual report on poverty shows modest gains in median income in 2007 and a decrease in the number of people who lack health insurance. But the number of Americans living below the poverty line rose to 37.3 million, despite six years of economic growth. Experts predict the picture will be worse this time next year."
Summertime blues hit states
From: www.stateline.org
"A slump in travel has hurt states that depend on tourism, and the summer season of 2008 could be one of the worst of the decade."
Renewable energy fuels Colorado governor
From: www.stateline.org
"
Few governors have championed renewable energy as aggressively as Colorado Democrat Bill Ritter. So far, voters seem to appreciate his efforts."
WORTH NOTING: Lawmaker called out for 'dirty' stocks
From: www.stateline.org
"A questionable investment embarrasses a Wisconsin state senator. Indiana state fairgoers object to a racy blue-ribbon photo. And one California lawmaker’s hard line on the state budget lands her across the street. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in."
2008 state elections: What's at stake?
From: www.stateline.org
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(Updated 4:20 p.m. EDT, Aug. 20, 2008)
The historic battle for the White House may be grabbing most of the headlines, but plenty of state races and major ballot measures also could be nail-biters this November — and the results could have national implications.
Stateline.org today is launching a new 2008 interactive guide to help voters keep track of the 11 gubernatorial, 11 attorneys general and seven secretary of state races and some 130 statewide ballot measures.
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2008 state-by-state summary
From: www.stateline.org
"
(Updated 11:15 a.m. EDT, Aug. 6, 2008)
Here’s
Stateline.org's state-by-state rundown of significant legislative action in 2008."
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."
Visit the Stateline.org Economy & Business Page
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."
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