Governor signs anti-sprawl bill
From: www.sacbee.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a landmark bill Tuesday to discourage sprawl in future decades, completing a deal among environmentalists, homebuilders and local governments on the final day of bill signing."
Wall St. pressures build at campuses
From: www.denverpost.com
"Troubles on Wall Street could delay construction projects on some college campuses — including the science building on the Auraria campus — because higher interest rates may hinder the state from borrowing the money to fund them."
Riverboat revenue dips by $121 million
From: www.sj-r.com
"Illinois' riverboat casinos are seeing a dramatic drop in revenue, adding to the state's money problems and possibly renewing efforts to change Illinois' smoking ban."
Seeking federal grants to save jobs in danger
From: www.nytimes.com
"Expecting the loss of as many as 120,000 jobs in the region because of the financial crisis emanating from Wall Street, New York State officials are preparing to ask for more than $60 million in federal aid to preserve threatened jobs and retrain displaced workers. "
Utah first to ban some fruity alcoholic drink sales
From: www.usatoday.com
"SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's supply of flavored malt beverages will likely be exhausted in a few weeks as manufacturers decide whether to comply with labeling rules intended to make it clear the products contain alcohol."
Meltdown hobbles Minnesota colleges
From: www.twincities.com
"The nation's financial crisis hit home for Minnesota colleges and universities this week when an investment fund used by several to pay short-term expenses said it would close and cut off nearly all access to cash. "
Culver to consult panel on financial crisis
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Gov. Chet Culver said today he will convene a special meeting of his Council of Economic Advisors to discuss the impact of the Wall Street financial crisis, although he believes Iowa is better positioned than many other states to withstand the situation."
Douglas offers ideas to spur Vt. economy
From: burlingtonfreepress.com
"BARRE, Vt. — The first company to come up with a wind turbine that generates 50 percent more power than the current standard or a car that gets 70 mpg would win 15 years' tax-free status under a proposal Gov. Jim Douglas offered Tuesday."
State's portfolio OK, officials say
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"The state's top financial managers told Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet on Tuesday that Florida's diversified investment portfolio is in good shape, despite the crisis on Wall Street. "
Mining towns not entirely happy with latest boom
From: www.latimes.com
"CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. -- This tiny community nestled on the backside of Pike's Peak revels in its mining heritage. "
Survey--Regional economy slows to crawl in Sept.
From: www.journalstar.com
"A new survey of business executives says inflation and job losses are weighing on the economy in nine Midwest and Plains states."
U.S. lawmakers fault states for AIG collapse
From: www.stateline.org
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Four members of Congress say the bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc. points up a need for federal – not just state – regulation of insurers. But state officials protest that they had nothing to do with the crash of AIG.
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Manchin, other W.Va. leaders to address meltdown
From: www.herald-dispatch.com
"Gov. Joe Manchin and other state leaders plan to address concerns over the financial health of West Virginia following this week's failure of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout proposal.
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State, local tax revenue stagnates
From: online.wsj.com
"As economic storm clouds have darkened, state- and local-government budget woes have gone from bad to worse."
Patrick prepares to cut budget as financial crisis unfolds
From: www.boston.com
"Governor Deval Patrick, facing the biggest fiscal challenge of his term, is confronting difficult decisions about which priorities he can pursue and which he may have to abandon as state leaders assess how severely the national financial crisis will slam Massachusetts."
Casino details revealed
From: www.bangornews.com
"PORTLAND, Maine — The chief architect of a proposed resort casino in western Maine's Oxford County outlined design plans Tuesday, and the company said it hoped to announce a specific location for the $150 million project before the end of next week."
Graham warns of collapse; DeMint unmoved
From: www.greenvilleonline.com
"South Carolina is less than a week away from mass business failures and shuttered banks unless Congress revives the rescue plan rejected Monday by the U.S. House, Sen. Lindsey Graham warned Tuesday."
Alabama's economy faring better than most
From: www.al.com
"Alabama's financial and real estate markets are doing better than most of the country, even adding 3,300 jobs this year while the nation lost four times that many, Marlon G. Cook, a regional manager in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in Atlanta, told those at Tuesday's Coastal Economy Outlook conference at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center. "
Affirmative-action debate continues
From: www.azstarnet.com
"A new study today by an organization opposed to affirmative action concludes minorities are more likely to be admitted to the state's two public law schools than similarly qualified Anglos."
State insurance officials work to calm AIG policyholders
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"The U.S. government may have seized control of American International Group two weeks ago, but state insurance regulators and guaranty associations are still fielding calls from panicked holders of policies from the insurance giant."
Bank freeze leaves hundreds of colleges cut off from short-term funds
From: chronicle.com
"WASHINGTON -- Wachovia bank has frozen the accounts of nearly 1,000 colleges, leaving institutions unable to access billions of dollars they depend on for salaries, campus construction, and debt payments.
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Wall Street woes reach Main Street, says CPA chief
From: www.argusleader.com
"The day after congressional representatives rejected a so-called $700 billion emergency bailout for the nation's troubled financial institutions, the head of America's largest body of certified public accountants said Main Street businesses across the nation stand to suffer if federal lawmakers don't soon resolve the problems emanating from Wall Street."
Nebraska banks have no trouble with credit flow
From: www.omaha.com
"Nebraska banks and credit unions say that so far money is flowing normally among them and to their customers, despite tightened borrowing and lending nationally."
Palin dismisses media, appeals to 'joe six-pack'
From: blogs.abcnews.com
"Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin dismissed the media's coverage of her candidacy, saying she'll represent the "Joe Six-Pack American" as vice president, and that she and her family understand the challenges facing middle-class Americans under the current financial crisis."
Awaiting Palin's personal finances
From: www.nytimes.com
"Those waiting for a peek at Gov. Sarah Palin's personal finances are going to have to wait just a bit longer because of an agreement between the Federal Election Commission and the McCain campaign."
Budgets take effect; retirees may benefit
From: www.montgomeryadvertiser.com
"The state of Alabama begins operating with new budgets to day, the first day of the 2009 fis cal year, and some state retirees will benefit from an act that takes effect today."
State budgets may see effects of stock troubles
From: www.al.com
"Alabama's fiscal year begins today, but the impact of the declining stock market probably won't be known for several weeks."
Appeals court reverses smoking ban on Phoenix cigar shop
From: www.azcapitoltimes.com
"The Arizona Court of Appeals on Sept. 30 delivered a blow against the regulatory powers of the Arizona Department of Health Services by declaring that a luxury Phoenix tobacco shop and bar is exempt from the statewide smoking ban in public places."
Phoenix businesses feel misled by ASU's enrollment numbers
From: www.azcentral.com
"When taxpayers were asked to pay $220 million to build a downtown college campus, Phoenix and ASU officials dangled an enticing carrot."
Poll shows lead for marriage proposition
From: www.azcentral.com
"A proposal to define marriage in Arizona as between one man and one woman has a narrow lead among voters. An alternative version of the state's employer-sanctions law has wide support, according to the Cronkite/Eight poll."
State faces $180 million shortfall in tax revenues
From: www.azcentral.com
"State tax collections are down across the board, adding up to a $180 million shortfall after just two months of the fiscal year."
Schwarzenegger vetoes port bill that Palin opposed
From: www.signonsandiego.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed legislation that would have imposed a pollution fee on cargo ships at California's ports, siding with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. "
Greenhouse gas law among 11th-hour bill signings
From: www.sfgate.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, facing a midnight deadline to deal with 300 bills, signed legislation Tuesday aimed at helping the state fight global warming by better coordinating local planning efforts to curb suburban sprawl."
State is vulnerable to water woes in 2009
From: www.contracostatimes.com
"California enters the 2009 water year today highly vulnerable to shortages and facing the possibility of widespread rationing after two dry years."
Schwarzenegger signs bill requiring restaurants to list nutritional content of menu items
From: www.mercurynews.com
"California is poised to become the first state to require large chain restaurants to notify customers of the nutritional content of menu items, under legislation approved Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger."
California looks to spend $10 million for vehicles
From: www.sacbee.com
"The state Department of General Services is shopping for $10 million worth of new law enforcement vehicles, offering a boost to beleaguered automobile retailers."
California to require restaurant calorie disclosure
From: www.sacbee.com
"In an effort to battle the bulge, California became the first state Tuesday to require chain restaurants to post the calorie content of menu items."
Governor signs laws on sprawl and water supplies but vetoes smog-fighting port cargo fee
From: www.latimes.com
"California embarked Tuesday on a sweeping effort to curb suburban sprawl by rewarding communities that build homes and workplaces closer together to reduce pollution that contributes to global warming."
Federal court upholds San Francisco healthcare program
From: www.latimes.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's ongoing effort to create a universal health insurance system for California got a major boost Tuesday when a federal appeals panel upheld San Francisco's pioneering citywide healthcare program."
Schwarzenegger signs bills creating hospital privacy oversight office
From: www.latimes.com
"Hospitals and other health facilities will face harsh new penalties if their employees snoop in the medical records of patients, under legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after privacy was breached on celebrities' files -- including his wife's -- at UCLA Medical Center."
Judges say San Francisco can charge employers for its health plan
From: www.nytimes.com
"SAN FRANCISCO — In a decision that could set the stage for a test of the supremacy of a longstanding federal labor law, a panel of federal judges found Tuesday that San Francisco had the right to charge employers to help pay for its universal health care plan, the first in the nation."
Colorado lawmakers share in market's meltdown
From: www.denverpost.com
"WASHINGTON — Colorado lawmakers probably winced if they looked at their stock holdings after the House failed to pass a market stabilization plan."
"Mutually assured destruction"
From: www.denverpost.com
"Business leaders said Tuesday afternoon that they were unable to strike a deal with organized labor to remove four contentious initiatives from the November ballot, despite weeks of negotiations."
Budget cuts could leave homeless out in the cold this winter
From: www.nhregister.com
"Seven homeless men were turned away from the Columbus House shelter Monday night, already at capacity only days into fall."
Rell orders $35 million in cuts
From: www.courant.com
"Gov. M. Jodi Rell ordered a second round of midyear budget cuts Tuesday, this time slicing nearly $35 million from state agencies and commissions."
Courtney's 'No' On Rescue Plan Largely Matches Constituents' Feelings
From: www.courant.com
"The morning crowd at Mitchell's Coffee House booed when President Bush appeared on the TV above the counter to urge passage of the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. But when U.S. Rep. Joseph D. Courtney, D-2nd District, stopped in at midafternoon Tuesday for a cup of coffee, Jo Carol Minor, the manager, called out, "We're proud of you, Joe.""
Del. budget - from bad to worse
From: www.delawareonline.com
"Declining revenue estimates for this year -- and even bleaker estimates for next year -- are setting up another legislative session of painful cuts and contentious debates over tax hikes."
Affordable housing bill may be suspended
From: www.delawareonline.com
"Residents who for weeks have been demanding New Castle County suspend or rescind a new law that provides incentives for developers to build affordable homes may be getting what they want."
Land deal helps to pave way for Wekiva Parkway
From: www.orlandosentinel.com
"Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet agreed Tuesday to buy land critical to construction of a beltway around Orlando, two weeks after rejecting a higher-priced proposal."
'Optimist in chief' urges Floridians not to panic about market
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"Gov. Charlie Crist, ever the optimist in chief, urged Floridians Tuesday morning not to overreact to yesterday's Wall Street meltdown that sent the stock market plunging 777 points."
Report on state retirement system offers encouragement
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet got an encouraging update on market conditions and their effect on Florida's state retirement system Monday."
Sun rises on 30 new laws
From: floridacapitalnews.com
"Starting today, Florida courts will change the vocabulary of custody cases in an effort to change the outcome for the better. "
Florida leaders - State can weather credit crunch
From: www.orlandosentinel.com
"The nation's credit crunch has frozen Florida's ability to borrow money, but that isn't yet causing problems for the state, a top state money manager said Tuesday.
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State unveils 'green' home insurance policy
From: chronicle.augusta.com
"A fire-blackened home can turn shades of green under an environmentally friendly insurance policy announced Tuesday."
Georgia gas market takes another hit
From: www.ajc.com
"The credit crisis brought more trouble to Georgia's natural gas market this week, this time targeting a marketer that specializes in serving Georgia's most vulnerable consumers. Two-year-old Catalyst Energy is about to lose a line of credit needed to stay in business."
State's QEaX plan cheaper, better care
From: www.honoluluadvertiser.com
"Bright yellow envelopes being delivered to more than 37,000 of Hawai'i's senior citizens and people with disabilities may hold the key to the state's goal of improving their health."
Local governments less exposed to risk
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Conservative and federally secured investments will help buffer Iowa's local governments and school districts from the nation's financial crisis, but a prolonged market downturn could put a hit on tax revenues, officials say."
State giving refund to liquor license holders in Cedar Rapids
From: www.radioiowa.com
"The head of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division and his staff met in Cedar Rapids Tuesday with liquor license holders who saw their businesses washed away by the June flooding. Division administrator, Lynn Walding, says it's part of the state effort to take whatever administrative steps they can to help businesses recover from the disaster."
Culver confident in Iowa's economy
From: www.desmoinesregister.com
"Iowa is well-positioned to withstand Wall Street's crisis, Gov. Chet Culver said Tuesday, expressing confidence the state will still make a full recovery from flooding and tornadoes that struck this spring."
City strikes $2.52B Midway privatization deal
From: www.chicagobusiness.com
"Mayor Richard M. Daley says the city has reached a landmark agreement to privatize Midway Airport for $2.52 billion. "
Chicago to profit; fliers likely to pay
From: www.chicagotribune.com
"City Hall would get a $2.5 billion check from a firm that wants to run Midway International Airport, but passengers could find themselves paying more to park and eat as a result of the latest deal cut by Mayor Richard Daley to privatize Chicago's assets."
Giannoulias not worried about state investments
From: www.sj-r.com
"Wall Street's troubles aren't putting Illinois' state investments at risk, but the recent economic decline means they will generate less income than in recent years, Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said Tuesday."
Lawsuit to stop Pontiac prison closing challenged in new filing
From: www.pantagraph.com
"PONTIAC, Ill. -- A lawsuit that claims Gov. Rod Blagojevich cannot legally close Pontiac Correctional Center should be dismissed, according to a motion the Illinois attorney general's office filed Tuesday."
State -- Railway should help find money for overpasses
From: www.chicagotribune.com
"The state agency that oversees railroad safety said Tuesday that Canadian National Railway should be required to help local governments get funding for any needed overpasses if it acquires a suburban rail line."
Dobson picked for state board
From: www.southbendtribune.com
"Gary will be the first governmental unit to appeal its tax rate to the new Distressed Unit Appeals Board, predicted county Commissioner Mark Dobson, R-1st."
GOP ad in Indiana seeks to link Obama to Wall Street bailout
From: www.indystar.com
"Democrats are blasting a new Republican ad criticizing Sen. Barack Obama as using desperate "scare tactics.""
Disputed tape put under seal in bid-rigging case
From: www.kentucky.com
"A judge has ruled that a disputed recording of a "strategy session" between a prosecutor and a witness in a federal bid-rigging case can be filed under seal."
La. graduate loss decried
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"LAFAYETTE, La. — While the state's college graduation rates have improved in recent years, nearly a third of graduates are still choosing to leave the state for better job opportunities, according to data presented Tuesday by University of Louisiana at Lafayette President Joe Savoie."
Disaster bill leaves La. farmers in dust
From: www.2theadvocate.com
"As combines rake through Ted Glaser's cotton fields in Pointe Coupee Parish on Tuesday, they leave behind the bolls that hardened in the rains of hurricanes Gustav and Ike."
Jindal says farmers should get aid before bailout
From: www.thenewsstar.com
"COLUMBIA, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal called on federal lawmakers Tuesday to take care of storm-ravaged Louisiana before they consider bailing out Wall Street."
Lt. Gov. Murray cancels Ireland trade mission
From: www.bostonherald.com
"Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray has postponed a trade mission to Ireland and Northern Island in October, saying he wants to stay in Massachusetts and help monitor any fiscal fallout from the Wall Street meltdown."
Coakley appeals NRC licensing decision on Pilgrim nuke plant
From: www.bostonherald.com
"State attorney general Martha Coakley is appealing a decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that affects the re-licensing of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth."
Family to get $28m in Big Dig death
From: www.boston.com
"The family of a Jamaica Plain woman crushed to death in the 2006 Big Dig ceiling collapse will collect more than $28 million after reaching settlements yesterday with the last and largest of the defendants in the family's civil lawsuit."
Mass. gets $10.6b for healthcare insurance
From: www.boston.com
"At a time when many states are facing substantial cuts in federal financing, Massachusetts will be able to expand its first-in-the-nation healthcare law because of a federal promise of $10.6 billion over the next three years, Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday."
O'Malley announces new solar energy agreement
From: www.baltimoresun.com
"A new solar power system will help power the Maryland Environmental Service's headquarters in Millersville, the governor's office said today in announcing an agreement between MES and a Constellation subsidiary."
Marylanders take a walk, and eat cake too
From: www.journalism.umd.edu
"In case you didn't know, as of Wednesday, walking is the official exercise of Maryland. So, dust off those walking shoes and get ready to show state pride."
Constellation to build first solar facility at a Maryland state agency
From: www.journalism.umd.edu
"Constellation Energy will build the first state agency solar power system at the Maryland Environmental Service headquarters in Millersville, Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Tuesday."
State's banks can weather the storm, group says
From: gazette.net
"Most local banks are in good financial shape, as institutions based in Maryland are generally stronger than the national average in key categories, Maryland Bankers Association officials say."
Teen alcohol use, driving among new state laws' targets
From: gazette.net
"Increased penalties for giving alcohol to minors, designations of a state exercise and state dessert, and the sanctioning of mixed martial arts competitions are among more than 350 new state laws that take effect today."
State officials talk with foes of Plum Creek plan
From: pressherald.mainetoday.com
"Opponents of Plum Creek Timber Co.'s extensive development plans for the Moosehead Lake region got their audience with state officials Tuesday, one day after four Earth First! protesters ended up in jail."
State officials talk with foes of Plum Creek plan
From: pressherald.mainetoday.com
"Opponents of Plum Creek Timber Co.'s extensive development plans for the Moosehead Lake region got their audience with state officials Tuesday, one day after four Earth First! protesters ended up in jail."
Market worries Mainers
From: www.bangornews.com
"BANGOR, Maine — People around retirement age are watching from the sidelines as their retirement investments ride the Wall Street roller coaster — and some of them are getting motion sickness."
Health care advocate stresses need to vote 'no' on Question 1
From: www.fosters.com
"Dr. Lani Graham, a member of the No On One Campaign, says new taxes on beverages and paid health care claims is a fair way to fund affordable health coverage in the state.
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Wood pellet supply fails to meet demand
From: www.bangornews.com
"Wood pellet manufacturers and suppliers in Maine are urging consumers to be patient and let supply catch up to demand as the winter heating season approaches."
Mich. gets $261M to fight blight
From: www.detnews.com
"Michigan communities socked by climbing rates of home foreclosure will receive $261 million in emergency assistance to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight."
Bills allowing private rail on Woodward begin legislative journey
From: www.crainsdetroit.com
"The private-sector plan to build a $103 million light-rail loop on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit is getting the legislative action needed to become a reality."
State political leaders -- Congress must resolve financial crisis
From: www.crainsdetroit.com
"Michigan political officials and leaders are calling for Washington to rapidly resolve the financial crisis, in the wake of Monday's U.S. House of Representatives' defeat of the $700 billion bailout plan."
State regulators field consumer calls over AIG
From: www.crainsdetroit.com
"More than 1,000 people have called the Michigan Office of Insurance and Financial Regulation over the last two weeks to inquire about the financial stability of New York-based American International Group, following the federal government's $85 billion takeover two weeks ago."
Michigan gets $263.6 million for housing crisis
From: www.freep.com
"After Florida and California, Michigan has received the nation's third-highest allocation of federal funds for local governments to buy and rehabilitate foreclosed properties."
Gas tax rises 3 cents
From: www.twincities.com
"The third recent increase in the state gas tax takes effect Wednesday, with a 3-cent per gallon bump. "
Study-- Most Missouri smokers intend to quit
From: www.kansascity.com
"A new survey shows that nearly two-thirds of Missouri's smokers want to kick the habit."
Ole Miss prof -- Signs of trouble for Miss. banks
From: www.clarionledger.com
"The state's banking industry remains better positioned than counterparts in other states, but a University of Mississippi professor's research shows some troubling areas."
Senate debate on despite financial woes
From: www.djournal.com
"For the second week in a row, the financial crisis could determine whether a debate of national importance occurs in Mississippi. Republican Sen. Roger Wicker and Democratic challenger Ronnie Musgrove are slated to debate Friday night in Jackson in an event that will be televised in most areas of the state.
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Schweitzer rallies supporters of ethanol
From: www.billingsgazette.net
"A century ago, skeptics denounced Henry Ford's Model T with the same zeal that critics direct at biofuels today, Gov. Brian Schweitzer told a group of ethanol supporters in Billings on Tuesday."
Regulators outline power line path
From: www.billingsgazette.net
"GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- Government regulators have chosen a preferred route for a high-voltage transmission line from Great Falls to Lethbridge, Alberta, in an effort to balance the developer's cost with the disruption caused to farmers."
In Montana, businesses still getting loans, so far
From: www.billingsgazette.net
"The meltdown of the nation's financial markets has so far spared many Montana businesses, owners around the state say. Still, many are nervous, and some say that banks are less willing to lend."
Natural gas prices to remain high after rate cut
From: www.news-record.com
"North Carolina regulators have approved significant natural gas rate reductions for PSNC Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas."
Perdue uses plants to link McCrory to Bush
From: www.newsobserver.com
"Beverly Perdue is tying Pat McCrory to President Bush."
McCrory defends handling of gas shortage
From: www.newsobserver.com
"CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Mayor Pat McCrory rejected any suggestion Tuesday that he should have rationed gas or otherwise interfered with the marketplace during two weeks of outages and lines at Charlotte's gas pumps."
Legislators, insurance industry ponder effect of a coastal storm
From: www2.journalnow.com
"North Carolina legislators examining whether the insurance industry is prepared financially to handle a monster hurricane and billions of dollars in claims disagreed yesterday whether coastal residents already pay a fair share of premiums."
Effects of foreclosure explosion ripple out
From: www.omaha.com
"Ron Warren is done with the American dream."
Gubernatorial forum today
From: www.theunionleader.com
"At an hour-long forum co-produced by the New Hampshire Union Leader, Gov. John Lynch and GOP challenger Joe Kenney will discuss business issues.
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Bankruptcy law changed, Ohioans keep more assets
From: www.ohio.com
"A change in Ohio law is expected to help bankrupt Ohioans to keep more assets _ and in many cases, their homes.
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Maine housing loan dominates Senate campaign
From: www.concordmonitor.com
"A 1,000-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Casco, Maine, is looming large in the fight for the New Hampshire Senate.
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NH governor -- Congress must act
From: hosted.ap.org
"Congress has the principles in place to start fixing the credit mess it helped create and should put politics aside and act, Gov. John Lynch said Tuesday.
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Assembly to devote session to economy
From: www.app.com
"The Wall Street meltdown that is threatening New Jersey's economy will be the sole focus of Monday's Assembly session."
Local officials are on edge over the economy
From: www.nj.com
"Watching and worrying. That's what county and local government officials in New Jersey are doing this week as they monitor the bleak national economic condition and brace for the worst when it comes to the effect on their planned 2009 budgets."
Teachers say study of meltdown is opening teens' eyes across N.J.
From: www.nj.com
"Tauheedah Baker-Jones teaches world history at Newark's Science Park High School, but with America caught in its worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, she figured maybe the Crusades could wait."
Investors flocking to precious metals as economic crisis persists
From: www.lvrj.com
"The gloomier the nation's economy gets, the brighter the prospects grow for Nevada's No. 2 export industry, gold mining."
Court upholds taxable value on apartment owner
From: www.lasvegassun.com
"A company that owns 16 apartment complexes in Clark County has lost its bid to lower its taxable value by $24.5 million."
Panel set to weigh leasing assets
From: www.timesunion.com
"New York Gov. David Paterson wants to lease state assets that could include the Thruway, the Tappan Zee Bridge, and the lottery to private contractors to trim costs and provide long-term, steady revenue."
New York state mishandles Social Security numbers
From: www.democratandchronicle.com
"The state Labor Department last month inadvertently sent out the names and Social Security numbers of about 420 applicants for unemployment-insurance payments to the wrong people, it acknowledged Tuesday."
New state panel to study privatizing public assets
From: www.nytimes.com
"Facing a recession, Gov. David A. Paterson's administration said on Tuesday that it would set up a commission to explore ways to privatize public assets, including the lottery system and bridges like the Tappan Zee."
State reducing aid money
From: news.cincinnati.com
"The Hamilton County agency that oversees foster care, foods stamps, child support and jobs services is expecting a 38 percent reduction in state funding over five years because of the economy.
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First studies encouraging on Lake Erie wind turbines
From: blog.cleveland.com
"Lake Erie's wind, geology and habitat can accommodate towering wind turbines, new studies from a local energy task force say.
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State budget cuts will affect county programs for needy
From: www.daytondailynews.com
"County officials should know in about a week how much state aid they'll lose for programs that help needy Ohioans pay for housing, utilities and other needs.
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Activists release Oklahoma legislator rankings
From: newsok.com
"State Senate Republican leader Glenn Coffee got the lowest rating in the Legislature on Tuesday from a group tracking legislation that it says involves personal, financial and medical safety of Oklahomans."
Designers fighting Oklahoma law in court
From: newsok.com
"Kelly Rinehart, Maria Gore and Jeffrey Evans are breaking the law every time they tell someone what they do for a living."
Oregon orders PGE to reimburse ratepayers $33 million
From: www.oregonlive.com
"State utility regulators Tuesday ordered Portland General Electric to pay $33.1 million to reimburse ratepayers, with interest, for charges to cover its investment in the defunct Trojan nuclear reactor."
Conservation groups propose marine reserves off Oregon
From: www.oregonlive.com
"A coalition of conservation groups on Tuesday proposed setting aside 14 percent of Oregon's territorial sea in marine reserves to create an extensive network of no-fishing zones from just south of Cannon Beach to just north of Brookings."
Hard times catch up to Bend
From: www.oregonlive.com
"BEND, Ore. -- As the nation's leaders met behind closed doors hammering out a plan to save Wall Street, a crowd filled the lobby at 1300 N.W. Wall St. in Bend. This is one of the places where Oregonians come to ask the state for help."
A push for more natural gas drilling in Pa.
From: www.philly.com
"The state's top environmental official yesterday proposed increasing natural gas drilling-permit fees and doubling the number of staff handling permit reviews to deal with Pennsylvania's booming natural gas drilling industry."
Consortium's bid to lease Pa. turnpike expires with no deal
From: www.philly.com
"The $12.8 billion bid to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike expired yesterday, effectively ending current efforts to lease the toll road to a Spanish-U.S. consortium."
$12.8 billion turnpike lease offer expires, as do Rendell's options
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"A group led by a Spanish toll road operator on Tuesday dropped its $12.8 billion offer to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike, rather than extend it and push for a legislative deal."
Public hearings to focus on outages during Ike
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"The Pennsylvania Utility Commission has scheduled two hearings next week to receive public comment on the way power outages were handled in the wake of Hurricane Ike."
Group withdraws turnpike lease bid
From: www.post-gazette.com
"The partnership seeking to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike has withdrawn its offer, at least temporarily closing off another option for funding the state's transportation and public transit needs."
Economic turmoil propels Obama, Pa. poll finds
From: www.pittsburghlive.com
"The sinking economy is buoying Barack Obama's prospects over John McCain in Pennsylvania, a statewide poll of registered voters shows."
Shaky economy causes drop in state revenue
From: www.post-gazette.com
"State revenues are down for the third month in a row, the Department of Revenue reported yesterday. Collections for the month totaled about $2.3 billion. That's $163.8 million, or 6.5 percent, less than anticipated."
Sanford threatens to call lawmakers back to work on state budget
From: www.greenvilleonline.com
"Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday threatened to call lawmakers back into session to deal with the state's budget shortfall unless they return on their own before the November elections."
Sanford -- Deal with budget before election
From: www.thestate.com
"Gov. Mark Sanford said lawmakers should return to Columbia and deal with roughly $250 million in budget cuts before November's election, and that he would call them back into session beforehand if he felt they might miss that deadline."
Sanford wants special session before Nov. 4
From: www.charleston.net
"One way or the other, the Legislature is likely to come back to session before Election Day to deal with the state's slumping revenue, Gov. Mark Sanford said Tuesday."
Sanford plans to demand legislators return
From: chronicle.augusta.com
"Gov. Mark Sanford said Tuesday he will likely force legislators back to Columbia to deal with the sputtering economy if they don't return on their own before the November election."
Tennessee -- Home heating program gets more fuel
From: www.timesfreepress.com
"More Tennessee families are expected to get help with heating costs this year because of a bill that will double the funding in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program if approved.
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Big drop seen in number of arrests along S.W. border
From: www.mysanantonio.com
"Arrests of unauthorized immigrants have plummeted in parts of Texas and along most of the Southwest border, where government agents in one Arizona sector have detained 78 percent fewer border crossers than last year."
Perry looks to state for more funds
From: www.mysanantonio.com
"Gov. Rick Perry, slamming Washington officials as "abject failures" on border security and America's financial future, called Tuesday for more state spending to protect Texas' border and target gangs doing the dirty work of Mexican drug cartels."
How Ike scarred the terrain
From: www.chron.com
"Thousands of migrating warblers pass through the Bolivar Peninsula about this time every year, making one last stop for food and water before their 600-mile flight over the Gulf of Mexico."
Credit troubles not so distant
From: www.chron.com
"The list of casualties stemming from the credit crisis is about to get longer."
Nearly 1 in 3 Texans speak Spanish at home
From: www.chron.com
"Nearly one out of three Texans speak Spanish at home, a rise attributed to an increasing number of immigrants coming from Mexico, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau."
Perry slams Washington for bailout failure
From: www.statesman.com
"Gov. Rick Perry, saying he's "sick and tired" of the partisan gridlock in Washington, slammed the federal government Tuesday for failing to agree on a rescue of the U.S. financial markets."
UT could get record $500 million gift - or zilch
From: www.statesman.com
"The University of Texas could be in line for a $500 million windfall from a longtime donor. "
Perry - Federal government 'inept' at solving financial crisis, other problems
From: www.dallasnews.com
"Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday blasted the federal government as "inept" at solving the financial crisis and other national problems. He warned that "partisan bickering" imperils the national economy and threatens Texans' prosperity."
Under strain, cities are cutting back projects
From: www.nytimes.com
"Cities, states and other local governments have been effectively shut out of the bond markets for the last two weeks, raising the cost of day-to-day operations, threatening longer-term projects and dampening a broad source of jobs and stability at a time when other parts of the economy are weakening."
Governors, business up pressure for bailout bill
From: www.washingtontimes.com
"WASHINGTON - Governors and business lobbyists pressured lawmakers Wednesday to pass a $700 billion financial industry bailout as top lawmakers prepared for another face-off on the issue _ this time in the Senate."
AIG bailout revives calls for a federal regulator
From: www.washingtonpost.com
"The multibillion-dollar implosion of insurance giant American International Group has state and federal officials pointing fingers of blame at each other."
Governors, business lobbyists raise pressure on lawmakers to pass bailout bill
From: www.startribune.com
"WASHINGTON - Governors and business lobbyists pressured lawmakers Wednesday to pass a $700 billion financial industry bailout as top lawmakers prepared for another face-off on the issue — this time in the Senate."
Amid foreclosures, a rise in homeless students
From: www.npr.org
"The pain caused by housing foreclosures and a weak economy is spilling over into the nation's schools. School districts nationwide say they're seeing a big increase in the number of students who are homeless."
Va. jobless rate increases to 4.6%; highest since'97
From: www.inrich.com
"Virginia's jobless rate rose by 0.1 percentage point in August to 4.6 percent, the highest unemployment rate since January 1997."
Virginia jobless rate continues to rise
From: hosted.ap.org
"Virginia's unemployment rate rose in August to its highest level in more than a decade."
Kaine - Fredericksburg rail will benefit Hampton Roads
From: hamptonroads.com
"A federally funded rail expansion project near Fredericksburg will be beneficial mostly to the Richmond-Northern Virginia corridor, but its effects will be felt in Hampton Roads, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Tuesday."
Douglas touts new economic plan
From: www.timesargus.com
"BARRE, Vt. — Gov. James Douglas outlined a plan Tuesday that relies on tax incentives and infrastructure improvements to spark technological innovation and energize an ailing economy."
FairPoint unveils Internet expansion
From: www.rutlandherald.com
"FairPoint Communications announced plans Tuesday to expand high-speed Internet in 51 communities across Vermont, including several rural towns that are mostly still living in the Dark Ages of cyberspace."
Vt. treasurer is worried about ripple effect here
From: www.timesargus.com
"State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding weighed in Tuesday on the financial meltdown warning that the fallout has already been felt in other states making it difficult for major companies, municipalities and nonprofit groups to borrow money."
Rossi linked to builder fundraising
From: seattlepi.nwsource.com
"Documents released Tuesday tie Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi to a fundraising campaign that was recently deemed illegal by the state attorney general.
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Papers expose Rossi, lawyer says
From: www.thenewstribune.com
"Dino Rossi not only benefited from suspect campaign fundraising, he was an active participant in it, an attorney in the middle of a growing controversy charged Tuesday."
Rossi says he didn't discuss funding with builders group
From: seattletimes.nwsource.com
"Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi today rejected liberal activists' attempts to tie him to a building-industry fundraising effort that's being sued by the state over bookkeeping violations."
Assembly GOP has a near perfect voting record on WMC issues
From: www.madison.com
"If you buy Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce's argument that the group works both sides of the aisle, consider this: 32 lawmakers voted with WMC during the last legislative session 100 percent of the time -- and all of them were Republicans."
DNR fee increases uncertain
From: www.wrn.com
"The DNR's budget director says the decision has not yet been made on whether fee increases will be requested in the next state budget."
Wisconsinites are driving much less
From: www.wrn.com
"New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that Americans are driving less. "
Concerns over wolf "relisting"
From: www.wrn.com
"A wildlife group and an agriculture group react negatively, as the Grey Wolf is ordered back on to the Endangered Species List. "
State psychiatric hospital accreditation in jeopardy
From: www.wvgazettemail.com
"A national regulatory group has given the state-run Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital 45 days to correct a host of deficiencies in the wake of a surprise inspection at the psychiatric facility.
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Legislative candidates debate table games issue
From: www.register-herald.com
"LEWISBURG, W. Va. -- Legislative candidates attended an Eggs and Issues debate Tuesday morning, each bringing a side order of "waffles" when asked about the Nov. 4 table games issue in Greenbrier County.
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Wyoming inflation highest in more than 20 years
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"Wyoming's annual inflation rate hit 7.9 percent this year, the highest since the 1980s, according to state figures released Tuesday."
Probe into second possible brucellosis herd continues
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"Wyoming state veterinarian Walter Cook said Tuesday that nearly half of the cattle from a Wyoming herd that's the subject of a brucellosis investigation have tested negative for the livestock disease."
Disease response bill moves forward
From: www.casperstartribune.com
"GREEN RIVER, Wyo. -- Is Wyoming ready to deal with a major outbreak of bluetongue disease, or hoof-and-mouth disease? Is the state prepared to respond to an attack by "agroterrorists" using biological or chemical agents to infect livestock and contaminate food sources?"
At high court, states' authority in question
From: www.stateline.org
"The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (Oct. 6) begins a new term that so far lacks the controversy of last term’s politically explosive cases on gun control, the death penalty and voter-identification laws, but that still is grabbing the attention of states."
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."
Wall St. ills worsen state fiscal headaches
From: www.stateline.org
"(Updated 4:30 p.m. EDT, Sept. 19, 2008)
The turmoil on Wall Street is setting off warning bells in state capitols. The immediate casualty is the loss of millions of dollars in the value of states’ pension funds and other investments, but a bigger fear of state officials is a prolonged financial crisis that further reduces already shrinking tax revenue."
States act to cushion Wall Street meltdown
From: www.stateline.org
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Cascading economic problems flowing from the crisis on Wall Street are forcing states to urgently redraw their financial blueprints for the rest of this year and next to cushion the impact of the credit squeeze, staggering paper losses for millions of ordinary Americans and soaring energy prices."
Several AG contests still tight
From: www.stateline.org
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As their campaigns wind down to the wire candidates for attorney general in 11 states vie for attention in the flurry of higher-profile contests for president, Congress and governor. “Out There” once more rates how vulnerable the parties in control are."
Medicaid rolls, spending up in bleak economy
From: www.stateline.org
"After two years of flat Medicaid enrollment — the same two years which also saw the smallest spending increases for the federal-state health insurance program for the poor — the failing economy has led to a dramatic growth both in enrollment and spending, according to a new report."
States prepare for home heating crisis
From: www.stateline.org
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With home energy costs rising and the economy pushing more people into poverty, states are bracing for a widespread public health emergency this winter. Communities are preparing shelters for those unable to pay their heating bills, and Congress is considering nearly doubling the annual federal aid for low-income home energy assistance.
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Three states weigh calls for new charters
From: www.stateline.org
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Voters in Connecticut, Hawaii and Illinois will decide this year whether to convene constitutional conventions that could alter the framework of their state governments. Proponents hope the conventions would bring about much-needed changes; opponents worry the results would be unworkable."
Health care reform goes to voters
From: www.stateline.org
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As presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama push their national agendas to help cover more uninsured Americans, voters in three states will get, for the first time, the chance to make dramatic changes to their own states’ health care systems when they go to the polls Nov. 4."
Okla. speaker stresses wind, gas energy
From: www.stateline.org
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Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge (R) |
National security – but not necessarily global warming – dictates that the country must diversify its energy sources, said Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge (R) during an interview with
Stateline.org last week."
States work to avert nurse shortage
From: www.stateline.org
"A perfect storm of retiring baby boomers, an aging nurse population and too few nursing instructors is setting up a health-care crisis. One report estimates that by 2020, there will be a staggering shortage of nurses — possibly more than 1 million vacancies."
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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