Ike could deplete taxpayer-backed insurance fund
From: www.statesman.com
"As insurance adjusters began tallying the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ike, state officials braced to see whether the losses will ripple through a taxpayer-backed insurance fund."
Debris, lack of power slow region's relief efforts
From: www.chron.com
"More than 24 hours after Hurricane Ike moved through Southeast Texas, people still were waiting for shelter, water and ice."
Sweet dreams in hard times add to lottery sales
From: www.nytimes.com
"When gasoline prices shot up this year, Peggy Seemann thought about saving the $10 she spends weekly on lottery tickets."
Developer floats cancer center in suburbs
From: www.azcentral.com
"An influential developer wants the University of Arizona to consider putting a sought-after cancer center in a suburb, not downtown Phoenix."
Hospitals' suit against tobacco industry is large in every dimension
From: www.stltoday.com
"Everything about the City of St. Louis v. American Tobacco seems over the top."
With renewable energy, rural towns find relief
From: www.statesman.com
"Renewable power, at times criticized as pie in the sky because of its high costs, is now cropping up as an energy resource in places with the narrowest of financial margins."
Committee will look at smoking ban again
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"The debate on whether Wyoming should have a state-wide ban on smoking in public places still rages on and will most likely continue in the 2009 legislative session. Even smokers don't see eye to eye on the issue."
Jump to $2 a pack would raise $50M for health programs
From: www.sltrib.com
"Fifteen Utah health organizations will propose the nation's largest-ever cigarette tax increase next week, seeking to raise the state tax to $2 per pack and potentially generating nearly $50 million or more for health programs.
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Legislators reach accord on state budget
From: www.sfgate.com
"Legislative leaders reached a spending compromise Sunday, potentially ending a record-breaking budget impasse with a plan that includes no new taxes or borrowing, but raises additional revenue by earlier collection of some taxes to help erase a massive deficit."
With public divided, campaign to pass slots measure heats up
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"With recent polls showing a drop in popular support for slot machines, pro-slots forces in Maryland are ratcheting up their campaign for November's referendum. And as a budget crisis worsens, Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to visibly promote the slots initiative - potentially linking his political future to its success."
Smoking banned entirely at colleges
From: www.post-gazette.com
"Anyone who figures the cost of college ought to entitle them to light up at least now and again better take a deep breath before approaching any of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities."
State agency drafts rules for public smoking ban
From: www.omaha.com
"While smokers can still light up in many restaurants and bars across Nebraska, the state has started getting ready for the day when that will no longer be true."
Immigration: the unspoken issue
From: www.azcapitoltimes.com
"A political speech is often remarkable for what the speaker decides to leave out."
Denver's stronger real-estate market good news for buyers
From: www.denverpost.com
"Colorado's largest mortgage lender is making it easier for homebuyers to borrow money. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage on Saturday upgraded the status of the Denver metropolitan area's real-estate market from "distressed" to "stable.""
Maine unemployment insurance ranks high
From: www.bangornews.com
"Maine's unemployment rate is following the national trend with more Mainers out of work, but the state is not following the trend that has 32 states with inadequate reserves in their unemployment trust funds, some in the red and borrowing from the federal government."
Home Buyers Camp Out For Shot At 3.5% Loan
From: www.courant.com
"Maybe you thought you'd heard it all when it comes to people camping out overnight to get a shot at being the first to own perhaps the hot toy or the latest computer game. But how about a home mortgage?"
Ga. August tax revenue declines 7%, sales tax revenue drops 11.6%
From: atlanta.bizjournals.com
"The amount of revenue Georgia collected from various taxes in August was down 7 percent."
Despite edicts, few have flood insurance
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Roughly 50,000 homes and buildings sit in the most high-risk, flood-prone areas of Iowa. Yet only about 12,300 were covered by any kind of flood insurance at the time of this summer's historic floods, according to state estimates."
Alaska lawmakers vote to subpoena Todd Palin
From: newsminer.com
"ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The abuse of power investigation against Sarah Palin, Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, took a potentially ominous turn for her party on Friday when state lawmakers voted to subpoena her husband."
Alaskans donate energy rebate to rural communities
From: www.ktuu.com
"A portion of this year's Permanent Fund Dividend payout included a $1,200 energy rebate."
Gas prices across Ala. jump overnight
From: www.tuscaloosanews.com
"Prices at the gasoline pumps have jumped overnight across Alabama in the wake of Hurricane Ike."
Birmingham-Hoover metro area building sector hit hard by new-home downturn
From: www.al.com
"People use grim language to describe a massive slump in homebuilding that has hit metro Birmingham-Hoover. "
Obama blames Wall St. crisis on Republican policy
From: www.tuscaloosanews.com
"Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama said Monday the upheaval on Wall Street was "the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression" and blamed it on policies that he said Republican rival John McCain supports."
Gas prices across Ala. jump overnight
From: www.tuscaloosanews.com
"Prices at the gasoline pumps have jumped overnight across Alabama in the wake of Hurricane Ike."
Lawmakers to CPS: more changes to come
From: www.azcapitoltimes.com
"It's been a challenging year for Arizona's Child Protective Services, and it's not over yet."
Lawmakers reach pact over budget deadlock
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"Legislative leaders announced a tentative agreement yesterday that could end a record 77-day state budget deadlock with no new taxes, using revenue shifts and spending cuts to close a $15.2 billion budget gap. "
California Budget 101 - A guide to what's gone wrong in Sacramento
From: www.mercurynews.com
"You know something's awry in Sacramento. Something that involves ungodly sums of money and bickering politicians. But you're not really sure how the never-ending battle over the state budget affects you, let alone why we even need a budget. Well, consider this a quick guide to what's gone wrong at the Capitol and why no one's been able to fix it — State Budget 101, if you will. "
California legislators reach budget deal
From: www.mercurynews.com
"Legislative leaders said Sunday they had reached an agreement to end the record-long 76-day stalemate over the state budget."
As budget crisis drags on, legislators keep fundraising
From: www.sacbee.com
"Money, the old saying goes, is the mother's milk of politics. And like everything else in this record-setting budget impasse, it turned sour on Friday. Democrats lobbed accusations against Republicans for being "out of touch" for hosting a lobster-and-golf campaign fundraiser in Nevada next week. "
Political winds buffet California ballot measures on energy
From: www.sacbee.com
"Two of the world's richest men bankroll alternative-energy initiatives on the November ballot. Each is opposed by some of the very champions of those alternatives."
California's tighter green-energy plan advances
From: online.wsj.com
"California's two energy agencies Friday endorsed a plan that would require utilities to obtain a third of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020."
California is too tough to run, analysts say
From: www.sacbee.com
"The state controller says California's payroll computer program is so antiquated it would take six months to reconfigure it to change workers' pay."
Legislative leaders strike compromise budget deal
From: www.sacbee.com
"Legislative leaders said Sunday they have a compromise deal on an 11-week-late state budget that calls for no tax increases, no borrowing from local governments or other state special funds – and which makes no one happy."
Drilling moving beneath homes
From: www.rockymountainnews.com
"For a long time, oil and gas companies kept their drilling in Weld County away from cities and towns. But with gas at still more than $3.50 per gallon, with no signs of dropping below $3 again, oil companies are turning their sights on oil trapped beneath residential subdivisions."
Oil scandal may be used in pro-58 fight
From: www.denverpost.com
"Proponents of a ballot measure that would tap the oil and gas industry to raise money for college scholarships are considering using the recent sex and graft scandal involving federal employees as fodder for campaign ads, Gov. Bill Ritter said. "
Rell Wants To Avoid Tapping 'Rainy Day Fund'
From: www.courant.com
"When is it raining? As the economy continues to slow, Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell and the Democrat-controlled legislature will have to answer that question."
Markell: No grudge over Carney, Bluewater
From: www.delawareonline.com
"The first days of 2008 were difficult for Bluewater Wind, which had been dealt a major setback by lawmakers critical of its proposed contract with Delmarva Power."
Affordable housing effort upsets neighbors
From: www.delawareonline.com
"Patricia Popovich and her family moved from the New Castle area to the outskirts of Middletown about 20 years ago to get away from city life and enjoy the benefits of country living."
Florida attorney general probes gas-price gouging complaints
From: www.tallahassee.com
"Attorney General Bill McCollum will subpoena records of four gas retailers as gouging complaints continue even with fuel supplies remaining good in the state."
No help for mortgage fraud victims
From: www.miamiherald.com
"Florida, now saddled with the nation's highest level of mortgage fraud, once offered a program to reimburse people scammed by rogue mortgage brokers -- the money coming from licensing fees. Today, those fees total $24.7 million -- but victims of mortgage fraud can't get a penny of it."
South Florida GOP mega-donor wields power behind scenes
From: www.miamiherald.com
"Harry Sargeant may be the most influential South Florida figure no one outside the corridors of power has ever heard of."
Florida's fiscal hole will exceed patches
From: www.tampabay.com
"Florida's frayed budget is being patched with borrowed money, and the prolonged economic slump will force Gov. Charlie Crist and legislators to confront much bigger shortfalls in the months ahead. "
South Florida - Hearings set on plan to lease Alligator Alley
From: www.sun-sentinel.com
"Opponents of a plan to lease Alligator Alley have criticized the state for not conducting enough public meetings on both coasts."
Florida lawmakers trying to bolster state revenue may turn to bipartisanship
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"Putting bleak budget numbers before the Florida Legislature's money managers, Gov. Charlie Crist coined a three-word term that Republicans and Democrats will debate hotly until the economy improves. "
Canada's ban could hurt Florida horse breeders
From: www.orlandosentinel.com
"BRADENTON - Canada has banned the entry of all horses originating from Florida because of the resurgence of a rare horse disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday."
Florida deal for Everglades may help big sugar
From: www.nytimes.com
"In June, Gov. Charlie Crist announced that Florida would buy one of the state's two big sugar enterprises, the United States Sugar Corporation. He billed the purchase as a "jump-start" in the environmental restoration of the Everglades, which cane growers are accused of polluting with fertilizer runoff. "
Hawaii libraries may have to cut services
From: www.honoluluadvertiser.com
"With deeper, more severe budget cuts possibly on the horizon, the Hawai'i State Public Library System may have to again cut services after nearly five years of attempting to restore previous cuts to library hours and staff."
Lingle pleads with unions to lay off wage demands
From: starbulletin.com
"Gov. Linda Lingle is asking public employee unions to hold off on any new wage demands for at least a year while the state grapples with a looming $903 million budget deficit."
State kicks in cash for Emmetsburg ethanol plant
From: www.siouxcityjournal.com
"The new Iowa Power Fund board awarded a $14.75 million state construction grant here to kick in money for a proposed ethanol plant."
Culver unveils $40 million disaster relief plan
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Gov. Chet Culver on Friday announced a $40 million program designed to immediately help businesses and homeowners affected by this year's floods and tornadoes."
Hops shortage a boon for Idaho farmers, blight for small brewers
From: www.idahostatesman.com
"That extra 50 cents or so you've been paying for a six pack of your favorite craft beer might bother you -- but it is good news for Idaho's hop farmers."
Court rules wrongful death does not cover in vitro embryos
From: www.dailyherald.com
"A state court ruled Friday that a couple cannot sue for wrongful death for a fertility clinic's destruction of their embryos."
Ripley joining state Chamber
From: www.journalgazette.net
"Rep. Mike Ripley, R-Monroe, will shift from being a legislator to lobbyist for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 5, the day his current term officially ends."
Agencies to present scaled-back budgets amid weak economy
From: cjonline.com
"The grass beside the highways might be a little taller and some vacant positions may remain open, but state jobs appear safe in Kansas' first year of scaling back."
Ky. gas prices scrutinized
From: www.kentucky.com
"Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency to battle price gouging on gasoline and other items as hurricane Ike moves closer to the Texas coast and Lexington drivers line up to purchase gas."
'KentuckyShow!' makes all Kentucky Proud
From: www.courier-journal.com
"Gov. Steve Beshear sat front and center last night in the Bomhard Theater amidst a sold-out crowd of nearly 600 people who came to see the world premiere of the "KentuckyShow!""
Governor declares gas state of emergency
From: www.courier-journal.com
"Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear yesterday declared a state of emergency aimed at preventing price gouging as gasoline in the Louisville area rose to $4 ahead of Hurricane Ike hitting the Texas coast."
State fears spike in gasoline prices
From: www.courier-journal.com
"Anticipating a gasoline supply crunch and a possible spike in prices after Hurricane Ike, Gov. Steve Beshear will ask federal officials to allow non-reformulated gasoline to be sold throughout Kentucky for two or three weeks."
Governor regrets rape comment
From: www.courier-journal.com
"Gov. Steve Beshear apologized yesterday for saying in a television interview that high gasoline prices were similar to oil companies "raping the citizens of Kentucky.""
Audits say U.S. losing out on royalties
From: www.nola.com
"The United States is not earning its fair share of profits from domestic oil and gas production due to flawed tracking practices and an outmoded royalty system, say two federal audit reports released Friday."
Jindal vows shakeup at agency
From: www.nola.com
"Gov. Bobby Jindal, piqued that some north Louisiana shelters were not properly equipped for Hurricane Gustav evacuees and that the state's social service agency was overwhelmed by a food stamp distribution program, Friday night pledged to make swift changes at the agency."
New entity proposed to fund hospital
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"LSU and the Jindal administration are fine-tuning a plan to create a private, nonprofit organization to handle financing, construction and operation of the proposed LSU teaching hospital and trauma center in New Orleans."
DEQ-- La. ready for Gustav
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"Hurricane Gustav created far fewer environmental nightmares than Katrina and Rita because state and local governments were better prepared and the storms were much different, state officials say."
Miller letter takes on comptroller
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"A rift among Maryland's Democrats - with Comptroller Peter Franchot increasingly on the outs - became decidedly more public and bitter yesterday with a tartly worded missive from one of the party's standard-bearers."
Slots arguments aired at Columbia meeting
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"The decision Howard County voters face Nov. 4 on whether to allow slot-machine gambling came into stark relief during a Columbia Democratic Club-sponsored discussion between Del. Frank S. Turner and Stop Slots Maryland President Aaron Meisner."
High court to hear slots referendum challenge
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"Maryland's Court of Appeals is scheduled today to hear oral arguments in the battle over the November slots referendum."
Wind turbines proposed for Annapolis
From: www.hometownannapolis.com
"There was a time when the wind whistling through the radio towers on Greenbury Point was far less noticed than the radio messages they sent to the Atlantic Fleet during World War II or the first microwave signal sent to a satellite."
MaineHousing expands energy training class
From: kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com
"MaineHousing is responding to the growing demand for people trained to help property owners increase their homes' efficiency. "
The cost of more burn for the buck
From: www.bangornews.com
"Recent nighttime temperatures in the 30s and 40s mean the air in many Maine neighborhoods soon will carry one of the telltale signs of winter in New England: the sweet smell of burning wood."
Cindy McCain says her husband would bring jobs to Michigan
From: www.detnews.com
"PONTIAC, Mich. -- Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, said her husband would be the right man for the White House and the right person to help Michigan's troubled economy."
Rules for live fish shipping issued
From: www.freep.com
"Federal regulators trying to contain a fish-killing virus in the Great Lakes region have issued rules for shipping live fish across state lines that some wholesalers say will be financially devastating."
PSC hears dispute over plant's value
From: www.billingsgazette.net
"If regulators think NorthWestern Energy's Montana customers should buy a long-term chunk of electricity from the Colstrip 4 power plant, it should be at a much lower price than that offered by the company, a consumer witness testified Friday."
Wind farm company eyes Rocky Front
From: www.billingsgazette.net
"GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- Florida-based wind farm company FPL Energy is prospecting along Montana's Rocky Mountain Front as it pursues its national goal of adding another 10,000 megawatts of wind power to its portfolio."
HHD, anticipation of State Fair lead to calls for increase in number of local hotel rooms
From: www.theindependent.com
"Grand Island has 1,500 hotel rooms, but one official is advocating that the number of rooms increase by 75 percent over the next seven years."
Relief for those troubled from rough economy may be forthcoming in Somersworth
From: www.fosters.com
"SOMERSWORTH, N.H. -- Efforts are being made to bring relief to Hilltop City residents who may not qualify for welfare or are having difficulty sustaining themselves or their families during hard economic times.
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NH Senate race attracts ad buys from national PACs
From: hosted.ap.org
"MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Candidates and political action groups have spent more than $11 million to run political ads on New Hampshire's largest commercial television station this election season.
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No consensus on shaking up NH Fish and Game
From: hosted.ap.org
"Eight months after an audit recommended clipping the wings of New Hampshire's Fish and Game Commission, legislators studying what to do remain divided.
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Backing up for Nevada deposits
From: www.lvrj.com
"Collateral, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac holdings, that backs pooled Nevada bank deposits is up in value following the Bush administration's seizure of the troubled mortgage giants, state Treasurer Kate Marshall says."
Strip clubs shouldn't expect looser slot rules
From: www.lasvegassun.com
"Strip clubs are, in the eyes of Nevada gaming regulators, not like restaurants, convenience markets or grocery stores."
$49M state plan to aid homeowners with heating bills
From: www.newsday.com
"Gov. David A. Paterson announced a $49 million plan Friday to help homeowners cope with high heating fuel prices"
New law safeguards ancient trees
From: www.timesunion.com
"Ancient trees on state-owned land no longer will fall to the logger's saw. A new law signed last week by Gov. David Paterson will protect "old-growth" forest on about 900,000 acres of state land outside of current "forever wild" State Forest Preserve protection."
Fee to fuel steps to save
From: www.timesunion.com
"New York will help needy families winterize their homes this year through a new fee on all New Yorkers' electric bills. State officials said the fee -- about equal to the cost of a cup of coffee a month -- will help families improve the energy efficiency of their homes and stay warmer as heating fuel prices rise sharply."
Ruling clears way for Cuomo in pension case
From: www.timesunion.com
"A state court has upheld Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's subpoena against the retired school lawyer the official contends wrongfully collected more than $700,000 in pension benefits."
Chipping away at border wait
From: www.timesunion.com
"Starting Tuesday, New Yorkers will be able to buy new driver's licenses containing a radio chip that will let them travel between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico without a passport."
Increased hunting, fishing expected
From: www.timesunion.com
"With the economy in a downturn and the autumn big game hunting season approaching, conservation officials are seeing an increase in the number of New Yorkers with hunting and fishing licenses, countering the recent trend."
NYRA's low-key approach
From: www.timesunion.com
"The New York Racing Association is concerned about backstretch workers being underpaid by trainers, but it isn't going to get confrontational.
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Wind storm leaves 1M without power in Ohio
From: www.ohio.com
"Hurricane-like winds left about 1 million households and businesses without electricity Monday as schools closed and rush-hour commuters faced obstacle courses of fallen trees and intersections without working traffic signals.
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Thousands without electricity in Northeast Ohio
From: www.ohio.com
"Thousands had no electricity in Northeast Ohio — including 41,000 in the Akron area — this morning following gusting winds Sunday that reached 60 to 70 mph.
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State employees to go to work
From: news.cincinnati.com
"Department of Administrative Services Director Hugh Quill announced early this morning that most state employees should report to work as normal, following the windstorm that swept through Ohio yesterday. Quill also said that Cabinet Directors and Board and Commission Executive Directors will be instructed to grant requests for personal leave, vacation time or compensatory time for those employees who request it due to windstorm-related issues.
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Clock ticks for kennel law
From: www.philly.com
"After nearly two years of wrangling, the stage is set for an end-of-session showdown in the state House this week over Gov. Rendell's sweeping proposal to improve conditions for thousands of dogs in Pennsylvania's commercial kennels."
Retired Pa. principals' double dipping leads to bill
From: www.philly.com
"Norton "Nort" Seaman says he thought his retirement in 1998 as principal of Harriton High School in the Lower Merion School District was the end of an education career of more than 30 years. It wasn't. Since the fall of 2002, Seaman, now 70, has returned to work as an interim principal or assistant principal seven times in three school districts, twice for a whole school year, while collecting his $57,136 annual state pension."
Many Nashville-area stations run out of gas
From: www.tennessean.com
"Rapidly rising gasoline prices became a moot point at some Middle Tennessee markets this weekend as the stations ran out of gas.
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Politicians, FEMA blame each other for relief missteps
From: www.chron.com
"It didn't take long for the finger-pointing to begin."
Perry tells FEMA to treat Texas well
From: hosted.ap.org
"Gov. Rick Perry pointedly told reporters on several occasions Sunday that he hoped the Federal Emergency Management Agency would treat Texas better than the last time a big hurricane hit the state."
Disaster officials address criticisms, policies in shelters
From: www.statesman.com
"Hurricane Ike evacuee Lisa Crowell is grateful."
Ike Leaves Houston Without Power And Water
From: www.npr.org
" Many residents of Houston are still without water and power after Hurricane Ike. Local and federal officials dispute who's at fault for not getting relief supplies to the city."
Many Houston-area universities waiting to decide on reopening campuses
From: www.statesman.com
"Most Houston-area universities are asking students who left campus before Hurricane Ike to stay away for now as they work to clear toppled trees and limbs, repair buildings and await the full return of electric and water services."
Motorists out of gas, patience in Houston
From: www.dallasnews.com
"HOUSTON — Nesa Horton and Michael Allen used to live in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina hit, they lost their home and fled to Houston for good. "
Texas coast faces long recovery after Ike
From: www.usatoday.com
"HOUSTON — It took only hours for Hurricane Ike to swamp vast sections of the Texas Gulf Coast and shatter parts of a once-gleaming skyline in the nation's fourth-largest city."
Along Texas coast, 'monumental' damage
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"HOUSTON - The devastated Texas Gulf Coast began Sunday to assess the scope of the impact of Hurricane Ike, finding that the massive storm washed away homes and knocked out power to millions, but did not cause the catastrophic loss of life that federal and state authorities had feared. "
Sen. Ken Salazar talks drilling
From: www.denverpost.com
"WASHINGTON — President Bush says if Congress doesn't permit offshore drilling to increase U.S. oil supplies and possibly ease gasoline prices, lawmakers should not expect voters to support them in November. But Republican cries of "drill, baby, drill" are insufficient and won't solve the nation's energy crisis, Sen. Ken Salazar said in the Democrats' response. "
Virginia takes lead in setting 150th events
From: www.washingtontimes.com
"WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - It's not much of a war between the states - Virginia is clearly winning. "
Gasoline prices on rise in region
From: www.inrich.com
"Gasoline prices in the Richmond-Petersburg area spiked 20 cents per gallon on average from Friday morning to yesterday morning, AAA Mid-Atlantic reported."
Businesses assess effect of tax holiday
From: www.burlingtonfreepress.com
"It's been two months since the state held its sales-tax holiday. Store owners have had a chance to take stock of sales before, during and after the event. The state also has a better picture of how much the event cost in lost tax revenues."
Vermont AFL-CIO union backs Pollina
From: www.burlingtonfreepress.com
"Independent candidate for governor Anthony Pollina earned a second significant union endorsement Sunday. The state's second largest union, the Vermont AFL-CIO, voted to endorse Pollina at the annual convention in Colchester.
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$300 a hand will be the maximum
From: www.thenewstribune.com
"The maximum bet for blackjack and other house-banked games at nontribal card rooms and minicasinos will increase to $300 next year. The Washington Gambling Commission approved the increase at its meeting Friday in Gig Harbor. The current limit is $200. The higher limit will take effect at the state's 81 nontribal card rooms Jan. 1."
BLM releases final western Wyo drilling plan
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"The Bureau of Land Management has settled on a final plan for drilling 4,400 more wells in an area of western Wyoming rich in natural gas, wildlife and scenery. Gov. Dave Freudenthal said the plan released Friday for the Pinedale Anticline provides better protections, more government control and specifics not found in previous agreements with the BLM."
State panel approves wind farm
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"LARAMIE, Wyo. -- The Wyoming Industrial Siting Council has approved a siting permit for a wind farm that will straddle the Albany and Carbon counties border."
Suddenly, there was camelina
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"GILLETTE, Wyo. -- Gillette farmer Tom Stanley this year planted what could someday turn out to be a new cash crop for Wyoming farmers and ranchers -- 34 acres of an ancient, high-protein, fast-growing, oil-rich mustard plant called camelina."
Lawmakers go to work on workers' comp
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"GILLETTE, Wyo. -- Kevin Cowley felt a pop in his back as he carried a bag of mud up a flight of stairs. His doctor said the injury required surgery, but during pre-operative screening doctors found another condition not related to the workplace injury. Cowley was told the condition would have to be addressed before doctors could proceed with surgery for his injury."
Poverty gap among states widens
From: www.stateline.org
"Even as the economy pushes more people into poverty, revenue-strapped states will further cut spending on social welfare programs, particularly in poor states where people need it most, a new report predicts."
WORTH NOTING: Schweitzer's tongue in cheek causes trouble
From: www.stateline.org
"Gov. Brian Schweitzer gets grief for remarks he says were made in jest. Vermont officials are fed up with people voting for Bart Simpson. And an Iowa state trooper talks to his car. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in."
Teachers lured from struggling states
From: www.stateline.org
"One state's misfortune is another's opportunity, as out-of-state recruiters hire teachers away from states with large budget gaps."
McCain vs. Obama: The difference for states
From: www.stateline.org
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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."
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."
Bush, McCain view state issues similarly
From: www.stateline.org
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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."
Renewable energy fuels Colorado governor
From: www.stateline.org
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Few governors have championed renewable energy as aggressively as Colorado Democrat Bill Ritter. So far, voters seem to appreciate his efforts."
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
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(Updated 11:15 a.m. EDT, Aug. 6, 2008)
Here’s
Stateline.org's state-by-state rundown of significant legislative action in 2008."
Visit the Stateline.org Economy & Business Page
From: www.stateline.org
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(Updated 11:15 a.m. EDT, Aug. 6, 2008)
Here’s
Stateline.org's state-by-state rundown of significant legislative action in 2008."
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State of the art payroll tax services and sales tax preparation.
Preparation of business and individual tax returns and financial
statements.
Budgeting and projection preparation and monitoring, facilitating the
creation and tracking of events.
Assistance in selection and installation of computer hardware and
software, ongoing monitoring and updating of systems.
