Weekly wrap: States could hand off liquor stores
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Three states weigh privatizing liquor sales; Lawmakers take aim at shorter, fewer sessions.
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PA: Rendell to revive gas-drilling tax plan
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Rendell says the higher-than-expected bids at the state auction of gas-drilling leases this week, along with the fact that Exxon Mobil Corp. paid billions for a drilling company active in Pennsylvania, are evidence the industry can withstand a new tax this year.
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AK: Parnell seeks investment incentives for oil companies
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Sean Parnell is asking the Legislature to change Alaska's oil tax laws so the companies won't have to pay as much in taxes if they spend money to drill.
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AK: Parnell asks for new gas tax suspension
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Sean Parnell said Tuesday he wants the Legislature to once again suspend the state's gasoline tax, already the lowest in the nation.
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AK: Former Alaska House speaker wants charges tossed
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Former state House Speaker Pete Kott has submitted a new court filing in his effort to have his conviction on corruption charges tossed.
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AL: House blocks state furlough plan
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Legislators blocked a plan today that would have allowed state agencies to furlough workers for up to 24 days a year.
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AL: Alabama Senate committee approves bill that would allow more to collect unemployment compensation
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A state Senate committee today voted 7-2 for a plan that would expand the number of people eligible for unemployment compensation in Alabama.
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AL: Legislature rejects plan for furloughs
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Alabama Legislature has rejected the state Personnel Board's efforts to create a furlough plan for state employees.
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AR: DHS chief says state Medicaid funds could run out in 2012
From: feeds.stateline.org
"If spending continues to grow at the current rate, the state's Medicaid budget will see a deficit in 2012, state Department of Human Services Director John Selig told a legislative panel today.
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AZ: Job guarantee was a lie, FTC, state charge
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Arizona Attorney General's Office and the Federal Trade Commission have filed suit against a Tucson-based company, Government Careers Inc., and its principals, alleging the company defrauded consumers by guaranteeing them success at finding government jobs.
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AZ: Phoenix flights assured
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Daily air service to Phoenix out of Flagstaff Pulliam Airport will continue, despite the filing for bankruptcy protection last week by the parent company of the regional carrier providing the service, Mesa Air Group.
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AZ: Ariz. to get more aid for neighborhoods hurt by foreclosures
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Arizona will receive another $118 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help neighborhoods with too many foreclosures
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AZ: SRP OKs raise for its hourly workers
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Salt River Project's elected board members voted Thursday to give 2,400 hourly workers a 3 percent raise in November and an additional 1.5 percent bump in May 2011 in a three-year union contract.
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AZ: Arizona may shut down two-thirds of state parks
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Arizona is on the verge of permanently closing more than half of its state parks to ease its budget woes - the most drastic such proposal in the nation and one that could mean shutting down some iconic Old West locations.
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AZ: Buildings sale nets $735 million for Arizona
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The sale of state buildings to investors was so successful that Arizona lawmakers say they hope to do another round to raise up to an additional $300 million.
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CA: Go-betweens got $125-million-plus from investment firms for arranging CalPERS deals
From: feeds.stateline.org
"LOS ANGELES and SACRAMENTO -- Private investment funds paid more than $125 million to scores of intermediaries who helped them win business with the California Public Employees' Retirement System, new documents show, prompting calls for stronger oversight of those who solicit public pension money.
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CA: If California owes you, it would like to pay you
From: feeds.stateline.org
"SAN FRANCISCO — Somewhere high in the snowy, mountainous wilds of Alpine County, Calif., there is a Californian with a piece of paper worth $1,305.
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CA: Computer mix-up behind latest delay in California unemployment checks
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Despite a promise from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration to fix the computer system that doles out unemployment benefits in California, another recent problem has led to new delays for thousands of residents waiting for checks.
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CA: Colorado River water deal overturned
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A state judge has overturned a celebrated 2003 deal governing the state's use of Colorado River water supplies, a ruling that could tilt the equation for how Southern California's farms and cities share the scarce resource.
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CO: Xcel officials -- 30 percent renewable energy target by 2020 'not impossible'
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Officials for Xcel Energy, Colorado's largest utility, said Wednesday the Minnesota-based company is willing to consider upping the state's renewable energy standard (RES) to 30 percent by the year 2020, a proposal highlighted by Gov. Ritter in a speech marking the beginning of the legislative session this week and at the center of the first House bill introduced yesterday as the session got underway.
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CO: Ritter's last state sum-up -- Budget blitz is needed
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Bill Ritter gave his last State of the State address Thursday, calling on lawmakers for help in making "tough, unpopular — but necessary — decisions" to help balance the state budget.
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CO: Business leaders look to preempt move to suspend tax breaks
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Denver business leaders are predictably pushed back this week against Gov. Bill Ritter's latest budget-cutting plan.
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CO: Legislators await first bill to regulate medical marijuana
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The first official bill to regulate medical marijuana in Colorado will come before the legislature today, its sponsor said, as cannabis advocates on Thursday took different tacks in fighting for their cause.
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CT: E-Mails -- Pratt, UTC executives wanted Cheshire plant closed before union negotiations
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Executives at Pratt & Whitney and United Technologies Corp. wanted the Cheshire overhaul and repair plant closed before the start of contract negotiations with the Machinists union later this year, according to emails that emerged in court today.
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CT: Governor ready to act on state's fiscal crisis, ready to be rebuffed
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Early next month, Gov. M. Jodi Rell will give her final state budget address, presenting a package of adjustments to the current two-year budget deal that represent the governor's last, best chance to make wholesale changes to the structure and operation of the state government.
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CT: Bernie's files Chapter 11, to close all stores
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Enfield-based Bernie's, one of New England's last regional TV and appliance stores, announced Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close all 15 of its stores, including one at Crossroads Shopping Center in Waterford.
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CT: Bernie's is going out of business
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Bernie's, the Enfield-based electronics and appliance chain, filed for bankruptcy Thursday and plans to go out of business by the end of February.
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DE: Delaware to appeal sports betting limits
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Delaware will take its ambition to allow unlimited sports betting to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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FL: Changes in teacher tenure, Bright Futures program on business council's wish list
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The state's leading business organization took aim Thursday at two sacred cows in Florida's education system: teacher tenure and Bright Futures scholarships.
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FL: Advocates pushing a `Pedro Pan' for orphans
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Fifty years ago, 14,048 Cuban children whose lives were rocked by a political earthquake in their homeland found passage to refuge in Miami thanks to the Catholic Church, the United States government and the famed Operation Pedro Pan. Now, a similar rescue mission will be launched for the hundreds, maybe even thousands, of Haitian children believed left orphaned by the massive earthquake that hit their country Tuesday.
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FL: Schools prepare to deal with sudden arrivals
From: feeds.stateline.org
"South Florida school districts say they will be ready for the potential influx of Haitian children following this week's earthquake. The impact on local schools could be significant -- especially if charities move forward with plans to bring thousands of orphaned children to South Florida.
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FL: Crist's gambling deal with tribe shot down
From: feeds.stateline.org
"In a 10-minute meeting intended as a rebuke to Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe, a Florida House committee shot down the governor's gambling agreement with the tribe and offered up a bill that would give financial relief to its gambling competitors.
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FL: House panel debates offshore drilling
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A House panel took up offshore drilling on Thursday at a time when supporters are scaling back their legislative push and opponents are building momentum.
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FL: Former Gov. Bush joins Crist on education issues
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Former Gov. Jeb Bush and some key players from his administration are doing their best to keep education on the front burner with legislators in tight budget times.
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FL: Florida Council of 100 business group makes suggestions for tenure, Bright Futures
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The state's leading business organizations took aim Thursday at two sacred cows in Florida's education system: teacher tenure and Bright Futures scholarships.
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FL: South Floridians respond with vigor to aid Haiti
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Still reeling from the enormity of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti and the continued scarcity of news about loved ones in the nation, South Floridians turned from grim contemplation to action Wednesday.
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FL: Going south on I-95? Express lane tolls begin
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Javier Rodriguez, a young Florida Department of Transportation engineer and supervisor, will start work early Friday to monitor the beginning of tolling on the new southbound express lanes of Interstate 95.
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FL: FPL suspends long-term projects, hints at job cuts
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Florida Power & Light and its suppliers on Thursday denounced state regulators' decision to reject nearly all of the company's $1.3 billion rate increase, calling the ruling politically motivated and short-sighted, though business and consumer groups hailed it as sound.
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GA: Perdue to unveil budget plan
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Sonny Perdue is set to unveil his state budget proposal. And the news Friday isn't expected to be good.
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GA: Lending limit bill introduced in Ga. House
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A bill has been introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives to bring state laws regarding lending limits to a single borrower into alignment with federal code.
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HI: $1.3M sought for special election
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The state Office of Elections has asked for an emergency appropriation of $1.3 million to help finance a special election to fill the remaining months of U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's term in Congress.
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HI: Cleveland, land bank and others get $41 million to demolish, rehab and improve neighborhoods
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Cuyahoga County's new land bank, along with its partners, received nearly $41 million in federal stimulus funds to demolish blighted homes and renovate others in 20 targeted neighborhoods throughout the county.
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IA: State board praises, blasts new casino proposals
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State regulators grilled two groups seeking licenses to open new casinos about their financing plans at a meeting Thursday.
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IA: Tax credits under scrutiny
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Last week, a task force appointed by the governor recommended scrapping a provision that allows tax credits to be transferred from one business to another.
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IA: Racing and Gaming Commission raises questions on casino financing proposals
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Groups from Lyon County and Fort Dodge which hope to win a new casino license breezed through reviews of their financial proposals today, while the Racing and Gaming Commission raised several questions about financing proposals for projects in Tama County and Ottumwa.
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IA: Tax credit recommendations win mixed reviews
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Some concerns and some praises were made this morning to lawmakers about a recommendation to eliminate or place major restrictions on Iowa's tax credit programs.
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IA: Schools group -- Reject Race to the Top
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Iowa school board members were urged today to withhold their stamp of approval on Gov. Chet Culver's push to compete for up to $175 million through the federal Race to the Top program.
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IA: Officials question 2 casino plans
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State gambling regulators raised questions Thursday about financing for casino-hotel projects in Tama County and Ottumwa, saying they weren't satisfied that details had been provided.
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IA: Reorganization bill would halt money for 11 juvenile centers
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Iowa's 11 county-run juvenile detention centers would no longer receive nearly $4 million from the state under a controversial government reorganization bill.
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ID: House GOP -- Revenue may be worst than Otter thinks
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Republican House leaders fear Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's budget projections may be too optimistic because tax revenue isn't shaping up as robustly as some had hoped.
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ID: Idaho lawmakers seek relief for potato growers
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Idaho's congressional delegation is seeking relief from the federal government for struggling potato growers left with a spud surplus after a stellar growing season was offset by falling prices.
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ID: Second round of federal stimulus could boost roadwork budget
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Another round of federal stimulus for transportation could come Idaho's way, prompting a wave of road construction to the tune of $182 million for the state's roads budget.
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ID: Otter budget plan takes aim at slashing more state jobs
From: feeds.stateline.org
"As many as 83 Idaho governmental workers would lose their jobs through cost-cutting measures outlined in Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's budget 2011 budget proposal.
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ID: State OKs Idaho Power rate freeze
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Idaho Power customers frustrated about higher winter heating bills this season got some good news on Thursday.
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IL: 3 GOP candidates for 69th District rep focus on state finances
From: feeds.stateline.org
"ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Three Republicans competing Feb. 2 for their party's nomination to the Illinois House of Representatives' 69th District agree that extracting the state from a financial crisis is a centerpiece of the campaign.
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IL: Quinn -- Illinois can turn it around
From: feeds.stateline.org
"CARBONDALE, Ill. -- After a year in which he said the state cut more from its budget than ever before, Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday more cuts are likely on the way.
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IL: Millions in stimulus cash for Ill. communities
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Economically struggling communities around Illinois are receiving more than $160 million in stimulus cash.
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IL: Stark eyed for not-for-profit wind farm
From: feeds.stateline.org
"TOULON, Ill. -- Northern Stark County is being eyed as the potential site of a unique not-for-profit wind energy project being developed by a consortium of Chicago-area school districts.
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IL: Lawmakers give Keystone break
From: feeds.stateline.org
"BARTONVILLE, Ill. -- Legislation awaiting the governor's approval effectively keeps Keystone Steel & Wire Co. from shuttering, saving more than 1,000 local jobs, lawmakers said.
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IL: Quinn defends tax increase push
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday he believes he will win the Feb. 2 primary election and that his victory will create momentum to pass a state tax increase by the end of March.
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IL: Schillerstrom talks preventive care, saving toes and cash
From: feeds.stateline.org
"DuPage County Board chairman and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Schillerstrom vowed Thursday never to raise taxes and said he would make cuts throughout state government in order to provide better services for Illinoisans in need.
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IL: Nursing home safety -- Illinois task force proposes sweeping reforms to end violence at troubled sites
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A panel appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn proposed on Thursday an array of sweeping reforms designed to end the chronic violence and abuse that plague some nursing homes, while fostering better treatment for people with serious mental illness living in those facilities.
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IN: $3.45M grant to aid Indiana manufacturing growth
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Conexus Indiana, the state of Indiana's advanced manufacturing initiative, has been awarded a $3.45 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to continue its work bringing industry and academia together to create educational programs to prepare Hoosiers for high-tech manufacturing and logistics careers.
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KS: Statehouse Live -- Steineger to run for secretary of state; Parkinson stands by tax plan; Legislative furlough on hold
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State Sen. Chris Steineger, D-Kansas City, who had been contemplating a bid for governor, said Thursday he is running for secretary of state.
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KS: Be wary of those asking you to help in Haiti
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State and federal law enforcement officials are warning consumers to be wary of scams targeting donors to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
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KS: Kansas gets $1.7M to plan health records upgrade
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Kansas has received $1.7 million in federal stimulus funds to plan improvements in its handling of electronic health records.
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KY: Grayson promises to focus on budget, security
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Secretary of State Trey Grayson made his Republican bid for U.S. Senate official Thursday, declaring that he is the "more conservative" candidate in the race.
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KY: Bill would exempt PVAs from state ethics rules
From: feeds.stateline.org
"House committee passed a bill Thursday that would remove property valuation administrators from executive branch ethics rules and instead place them under local ethics regulations.
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KY: Witness -- Rummage got confidential estimates
From: feeds.stateline.org
"LEXINGTON, Ky. — A former top official in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet testified Thursday in a federal bid-rigging case that his superior Jim Rummage — the prosecution's key witness — asked him eight times in 2006 and 2007 for confidential cost estimates on projects.
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LA: LSU sends 1-year notices
From: feeds.stateline.org
"will soon send out notices to about 300 instructors telling them they may be unemployed at the end of 2010, according to university officials.
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LA: Citizens reducing number of policies
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The number of homeowners' policies written for the state's insurer of last resort is approaching the pre-2005 level, before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged south Louisiana, the company's chief executive said Thursday.
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MD: Maryland Senate leader want to expand slots to Prince George's
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The president of the Maryland Senate said Thursday that he would like to expand the state's fledgling slots program to include a venue in Prince George's County, a prospect that generated no immediate support from other state leaders.
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MD: Miller wants slots in Prince George's Co.
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller wants slot machines in his native Prince George's County, a desire that threatens to inflame the gambling debate in Annapolis once again as lawmakers consider minor changes to bolster the state's fledgling slots program.
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MD: U.S. change could benefit Baltimore Red Line
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Obama administration issued a landmark change this week in its formula for federal financing of mass transit, raising hopes among Maryland officials for approval of Baltimore's east-west Red Line while prompting calls from the project's critics for the state to go back to the drawing board.
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MD: O'Malley foresees tuition hike
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The first sign of tough budget decisions broke through the glad-handing and conviviality during the opening of the General Assembly session yesterday, as Gov. Martin O'Malley said in-state college tuition is likely to go up next year.
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MD: Tea Party rally targets incumbents, government spending
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Hundreds of conservative Tea Party activists swooped into Annapolis last night on the first day of the 2010 legislative session, ostensibly to protest Maryland's economic woes and incumbent politicians' efforts to solve them.
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MD: Residents balk at mall casino plans
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Yards from the spot where a controversial casino is scheduled to rise from the parking lot, more than 70 people packed into an Arundel Mills meeting room last night to pick over the proposal.
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ME: Business, advocates spar over sick days
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Lawmakers heard hours of heated and conflicting testimony on Thursday on a proposal to make Maine the first state in the nation to require businesses to offer employees paid sick days.
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ME: Educators -- Tax would expand opportunities
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Cuts to Maine's education budget will continue shifting school costs to local property taxpayers and away from state coffers, school and teachers' union officials told lawmakers Thursday.
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ME: Maine lawmakers fill part of budget gap
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Maine House and Senate have given their final approval to a bill that fills $30 million of the $438 million state budget shortfall.
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ME: Bangor school system stymied on health insurance
From: feeds.stateline.org
"BANGOR, Maine — Seeking to trim its budget by any means possible, the Bangor School Department recently tried shopping around to other health insurance carriers that might be offering a lower price.
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MI: Poll -- Support for higher sales tax up in Michigan
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Michigan residents' support rises for higher sales and state income taxes, and for cutting business taxes, goes up significantly when they're informed about the effects those changes have on the state economy, a new poll shows.
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MI: Gov. Granholm -- Battery credit legislation is creating new jobs
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm says Michigan's advanced battery credit legislation is bringing new jobs to the state.
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MI: Michigan OKs Upper Peninsula mine despite opposition
From: feeds.stateline.org
"TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Michigan regulators gave final approval Thursday to a nickel and copper mine for the Upper Peninsula, despite opponents' fears it would pollute streams that feed Lake Superior and provide habitat for a rare type of trout.
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MI: Opposition growing to Norwegian company's proposed offshore wind farm
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Paul Slotsema's travels with the United States Merchant Marine Academy have taken him around the world, from the sprawling shipyards of Charleston, S.C., to the tropical beaches of the Hawaiian Islands.
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MI: Lawmakers push to end drug firms' immunity
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The controversy over a 1995 state law that shields pharmaceuticals from product liability won't die.
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MI: Feds award Michigan $223M to fix up or raze 4,000 buildings
From: feeds.stateline.org
"DETROIT -- Faced with one of the nation's highest foreclosure rates, Michigan received $223 million from the federal government to begin rehabilitating neighborhoods in 12 cities.
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MI: Michigan film credit may not be as useful as believed
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State tax incentives for film production, like those enacted in 2008 by Michigan, are spiraling out of control across the country, resulting "in a contest of who can funnel the taxpayers' money into the film industry fastest," according to a report released this morning by the Tax Foundation.
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MI: State to get more aid for housing crisis
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Michigan is to get an additional $223.9 million in federal money this year to help deal with the housing crisis.
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MI: Ambassador Bridge owner offers state deal on aid
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Already locked in litigation, Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel (Matty) Moroun, and the Michigan Department of Transportation have found yet another issue to disagree on.
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MN: Pay raises for teachers -- Small ones or not now?
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Teacher contract settlements -- many of them pushing up against a state-imposed deadline of night's end Friday -- continue to cost school districts millions of additional dollars.
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MN: Metro cities to get $37 million in HUD grants
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Twin Cities will receive $37 million from the federal government to help neighborhoods that have been socked by the fallout from the foreclosure crisis.
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MN: Plan to cover health care for needy is unfair, Hennepin County says
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Hennepin County officials said Thursday that a DFL-sponsored plan to charge counties extra to cover health care for their neediest residents would have an unfair impact on the state's largest county and biggest public hospital.
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MN: Pawlenty to unveil state bonding proposal
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Tim Pawlenty is planning to release the last bonding proposal of his time in office.
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MO: Missouri state children's agency earns national accreditation
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Missouri officials who handle child abuse and foster care cases have received national accreditation after a five-year, $20 million effort begun after the death of a 2-year-old boy in Springfield.
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MO: State temporarily closes Mark Twain historic site
From: feeds.stateline.org
"FLORIDA, Mo. -- The museum at northeast Missouri's Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site is closed while the roof and ceiling are repaired.
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MO: Puppy mills targeted in initiative petition
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A new state ballot initiative committee wants stricter regulations for commercial dog breeding operations in Missouri.
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MO: Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments in medical malpractice limits case
From: feeds.stateline.org
"If people died in a bridge collapse today, could the Missouri Legislature pass a law the next day to limit the damages due because of possible negligence?
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MS: Lawmakers in a rush for Toyota interest payments
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Some Mississippi legislators are becoming impatient about interest payments Toyota Motor Corp. is expected to make on money the state borrowed to lure a car plant, even though the installments aren't due until April.
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MS: Jackson's water crisis -- 'We're turning the corner,' mayor says
From: feeds.stateline.org
"By Thursday, pressure in Jackson's stressed water lines was high enough for testing to begin, raising hopes that it could be declared safe for consumption soon, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. said.
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MT: Citizens submit budget advice
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Montanans had already submitted 70 cost-cutting suggestions to Gov. Brian Schweitzer by Thursday, the first full day since he asked for ideas on how to trim money from the state budget.
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MT: Former state Sen. Don Ryan, Sen. Jerry Black filed for NE Mont PSC seat
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Republican state Sen. Jerry Black of Shelby and former state Sen. Don Ryan, D-Great Falls, became 2010's first candidates to file for the state Public Service Commission Thursday, running for the open seat that represents north-central and northeast Montana.
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MT: Regents seek cuts, no change to tuition
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Board of Regents on Thursday agreed to do more of what it has been doing: looking at ways to cut university budgets in anticipation of potential declines in state and federal dollars.
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MT: Health reform bill could create future funding battle for CHIP
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The federal health reform bill won't immediately affect Montana's new, expanded children's health insurance program - but it's likely to set up a political battle over future funding of the program, advocates of the Montana program say.
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MT: Montana Republicans launch bid for legislative dominance on first day of election season
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Montana Republicans, with 62 legislative candidates filing on the first day of the election season, launched their bid Thursday to take control of the entire Legislature, blasting Democrats as purveyors of higher taxes, bigger government and environmental "obstructionism."
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NC: Helms steps down from ABC board, says name has been trampled
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Parks Helms stepped down as chair of the Mecklenburg County ABC board Thursday, saying he was wrongly made a "scapegoat" for problems in the state alcoholic beverage system.
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NC: Report -- NC missed 2000 land-preservation goal
From: feeds.stateline.org
"North Carolina environmentalists are pointing out that the state missed former Gov. Jim Hunt's challenge to protect a million acres of land from development within a decade.
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NC: State's ethanol plant to start up
From: feeds.stateline.org
"RAEFORD, N.C. -- The state's first ethanol plant is expected to receive its initial shipment of corn Feb. 1, the company says.
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NC: GOP leader sneers at Perdue's 'jobs' moniker
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Senate Republican leader Phil Berger wasted no time in pouncing on the new nickname in a letter meant to drum up contributions for Republicans.
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NC: Coastal insurance hike goes to court
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A North Carolina appeals court is weighing whether to freeze or even reverse homeowners' insurance premiums that soared by up to almost 30 percent along the coast while sliding by a third in counties farthest from the shore.
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ND: Consultants picked for ND oil refinery study
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Three companies have been picked to study whether it would be profitable to expand North Dakota's oil refining capacity.
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NE: Governor praises growth in State of the State
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Dave Heineman praised Nebraska's job growth and progress, described plans for improving education and mentioned the benefits of technology to state government in his State of the State message Thursday.
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NE: Wage freeze vs. layoffs?
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A lot of cynicism, as well as some support, is meeting Gov. Dave Heineman's proposal to freeze state employees' pay for one year to avoid layoffs and help solve the state's budget woes.
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NH: LLC tax sparks lawsuit
From: feeds.stateline.org
"MANCHESTER, N.H. – The state's controversial expansion of the 5 percent interest and dividends tax to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) violates New Hampshire's Constitution a suit filed this week claims.
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NH: NH transporter maker Segway acquired by UK company
From: feeds.stateline.org
"BEDFORD, N.H. -- Segway Inc., maker of the Personal Transporter electronic scooter, has announced it has been acquired by a company based in the United Kingdom.
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NH: Teachers take lean contract
From: feeds.stateline.org
"With up to seven of their colleagues facing layoffs at the end of the school year, Bow teachers voted to approve a one-year contract with no new raises and higher health insurance costs.
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NJ: N.J. launches 'transparency' website that tracks state spending
From: feeds.stateline.org
"New Jersey taxpayers can now more easily track how the state spends money using a Web site Governor Corzine has launched during his final days in office.
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NJ: Gov.-elect Christie tags ex-Giuliani aide as treasurer
From: feeds.stateline.org
"NEWARK, N.J. — Governor-elect Chris Christie introduced Andrew Eristoff, a former New York City councilman and finance commissioner under Rudy Giuliani, as his nominee for state treasurer Thursday morning.
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NJ: N.J. law requiring 60-percent vote on local schools budget upheld
From: feeds.stateline.org
"DENVILLE, N.J. -- A state law requiring 60 percent voter approval of school budget items that exceed a mandated spending cap was upheld today by a judge, who dismissed a lawsuit claiming the threshold violated the constitutional, equal-protection right of one-person, one-vote.
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NJ: N.J. Department of Corrections official admits $600K bid rigging, kickback scheme
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A suspended state corrections administrator pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to a scheme in which he steered more than $600,000 in public construction contracts to companies he and his friends set up, making a personal profit in excess of $70,000, the state Attorney General's office announced today.
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NJ: Gov.-elect Chris Christie picks former aide to Rudy Giuliani as treasurer
From: feeds.stateline.org
"NEWARK, N.J. -- Gov.-elect Chris Christie today introduced an economic team to help revive the "failing business" he says is New Jersey, including a pick for treasurer who served in finance positions for New York city and state government.
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NM: Panel to governor -- Trim to save
From: feeds.stateline.org
"New recommendations aimed at saving taxpayer money and making New Mexico's government more efficient call for merging some state departments, doing away with more than a dozen boards and commissions and changing the public school funding formula.
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NM: Report -- Denish brought in $750,000 at end of 2008
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Lt. Gov. Diane Denish raised almost $750,000 in the last three months of 2008, according to her latest campaign finance report, a 305-page document made public on Thursday.
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NM: Denish, Arnold-Jones accepting cash during session
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State law prohibits lawmakers and the governor from soliciting campaign contributions during and around the legislative session that begins Tuesday.
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NM: Gov't report -- NM could save $129M
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Committee on Government Efficiency delivered its report to Gov. Bill Richardson and legislators with recommendations to merge some departments, eliminate certain boards and commissions, saving $129 million overall.
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NV: Governor suggests state exit Medicaid
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Jim Gibbons has asked staff members to explore whether the state can drop out of the Medicaid program, which provides free health care to more than 233,000 Nevadans.
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NV: Rory Reid campaign reports raising $3.3 million
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid announced today that his campaign has raised $3.3 million.
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NV: Wary of health care reform, Gibbons weighs rejecting federal Medicaid funds
From: feeds.stateline.org
"In the latest in a series of conservative policy initiatives released by the Republican governor, Jim Gibbons is considering whether Nevada should drop out of the federal Medicaid program, one of the cornerstone safety net programs that provide health care to the poor, disabled and elderly and that cover thousands of Nevadans.
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NV: Sandoval's plan -- Can bond money be used to run schools?
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Republican gubernatorial hopeful Brian Sandoval's plans for filling the state's budget gap include redirecting proceeds from the Clark County School District's construction campaign to cover operational expenses.
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NV: Bankrupt in Nevada? Many are
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Bankruptcy filings in Nevada were up 58.6 percent in 2009 as businesses and individuals struggled with foreclosures, unemployment and other financial troubles.
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NY: Summary of the New York state of the state address
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. David Paterson (D), facing what could be a difficult primary campaign this year, proposed a plan Jan. 6 that he said would fix New York’s shattered finances, rejuvenate its slumping economy and restore trust in government through a series of major ethics reforms.
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NY: Gov. David Paterson releases $750M in school aid
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The state will release $750 million in aid to schools and local governments today that was withheld last month because of the state's fiscal woes, Gov. David Paterson said Thursday.
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NY: Governor -- Lag payments in the mail
From: feeds.stateline.org
"New York's cash flow has improved to the point that Gov. David Paterson will be able to authorize the portion of aid payments to governments and schools that he delayed in December, citing a lack of cash.
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NY: Billionaires bet big on charters, governor
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Charter school groups headquartered in the Capital Region and the eight-school Brighter Choice network have received tens of millions of dollars from right-leaning private foundations and wealthy conservatives from Manhattan who are also generous donors to Gov. David Paterson as he pushes for more of the alternative public schools, records show.
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NY: Paterson pushed to end 'temporary' hires
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Public worker unions and New York's Assembly are angling to curb the hiring of temporary workers and consultants instead of permanent state employees, a practice that Gov. David Paterson says saves taxpayers money.
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NY: Wicks law repeal makes list again
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. David Paterson on Thursday joined a long list of his predecessors and called for repealing the Wicks law that governs school construction projects.
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NY: Caution is urged in donating to Haiti
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Heartbreaking images and stories of human suffering from earthquake-devastated Haiti are spurring local residents to make donations to relief efforts, but experts urged caution against impulsively giving cash without doing due diligence about charities requesting contributions.
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NY: Battle flag project faces stiff wind
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A state effort to conserve hundreds of fragile and worn flags carried by New York military units at historic battles will be cut back unless private funds are found.
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OH: Kasich-Taylor team debuts with blast at Strickland; Dem leader fires back
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The John Kasich-Mary Taylor Republican tag team debuted Thursday, Jan. 14, with a withering critique of incumbent Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland and a pledge to put Ohioans back to work by cutting taxes and streamlining government.
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OH: Northeast Ohio auto sales fell 23 percent last year
From: feeds.stateline.org
"CLEVELAND -- Auto sales fell nearly 23 percent throughout Northeast Ohio last year, the Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers reported today.
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OH: 7 banks operating in Cleveland area probably would be affected by Obama's bank fees proposal
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Seven big banks operating in Greater Cleveland would probably have to pay a tax the Obama administration is proposing to recover money lost on bailouts.
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OH: Statehouse Dems want to use GOP income tax bill against them
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Ohio House Democrats will start hearings next week on a GOP-sponsored bill to eliminate the state income tax in hopes of exposing its flaws and tying it to Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich and other members of the statewide GOP ticket.
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OH: Kasich-Taylor ticket comes out swinging
From: feeds.stateline.org
"With his running mate on board, Republican John Kasich kicked off his gubernatorial campaign by vowing "to get Ohio back into the promised land," accusing incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland of failing on his pledge to turn around Ohio.
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OH: Career-center audit urges staff cuts
From: feeds.stateline.org
"DELAWARE, Ohio -- Layoffs and higher fees might be in the future for the Delaware Area Career Center. The state auditor's office this week released a performance audit requested last year by the center's administration.
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OH: Powerball joining lottery's lineup
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Ohio Lottery plans to join the multistate Powerball game, possibly as early as this spring.
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OH: City getting $23.2 million to revitalize neighborhoods
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Columbus officials learned yesterday they'll get $23.2 million in federal neighborhood-stabilization money to help areas struggling with foreclosures and vacant housing.
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OH: Casino scramble gaining steam
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Franklin Township leaders who refused to endorse a casino at two potential W. Broad Street locations last week are to meet today to reconsider that stand.
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OH: Court clears cigarette company over ad
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A three-judge panel concluded yesterday that the tobacco giant did not intentionally violate the 1998 master settlement between tobacco companies and 46 states.
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OH: Who at state highway patrol stopped fraud probe?
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A state investigation concluded yesterday that the State Highway Patrol improperly refused to pursue a criminal investigation of possible fraud by a state contractor.
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OK: Land office relocation to Oklahoma City will save $37K per year
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The commissioners of the state land office will save nearly $37,000 a year by moving the office to downtown Oklahoma City.
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OK: Poultry trial judge approves state rebuttal witnesses
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A federal judge on Thursday set closing arguments for Feb. 11 in the state's lawsuit involving the poultry industry's alleged role in polluting the Illinois River watershed.
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OK: Nursing homes face lower Medicaid payments
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Thousands of health-care providers will see a 3.25 percent reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates after a vote Thursday by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
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OR: Oregon levies hazardous waste handling fines
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A trucking company in Arlington and chemical and fuel distributor in Portland have been fined over their handling of hazardous wastes.
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OR: State fines ODOT and food processor over water
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Oregon environmental authorities have fined a fellow state agency and a food processor over water quality violations.
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OR: Legislators may restrict some energy tax credits
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Some restrictions on a state tax credit, which has contributed to expansion of alternative energy for businesses but also has cost far more than projected in reduced tax collections, are likely to be considered by lawmakers in their February session.
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OR: Oregon doesn't have surplus cash as GOP claims, state accountants say
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Reports that Oregon has billions of dollars stashed away in surplus accounts -- fanned by Republican legislators and opponents of proposed tax increases -- are bunk, say the accountants who compile an annual report on the state's financial status.
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OR: Ad wars over Oregon's Measure 66 and 67 test voters' gut emotions
From: feeds.stateline.org
"In the big tax fight on the Jan. 26 ballot, Oregon voters are being asked what they dislike most: big, out-of-control government or greedy corporations and their wealthy overseers.
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OR: PGE plan suggests shorter time frame to close Boardman coal-fired power plant
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Portland General Electric Co. would shut down the state's only coal-fired power plant 20 years earlier than planned under a proposal it hopes to finalize with state and federal regulators in the coming months.
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PA: Pa., N.J. outdo U.S. foreclosure-action rate
From: feeds.stateline.org
"While almost three million U.S. properties saw some kind of foreclosure threat last year, Pennsylvania and New Jersey continued to sit below the national average.
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PA: State Rep. Kortz drops out of U.S. Senate race
From: feeds.stateline.org
"WASHINGTON -- When he announced he was going to run for U.S. Senate last summer, state Rep. Bill Kortz figured he would need to raise about $2 million by February.
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PA: Onorato picks up support for governor
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato showcased the support of county officials from his political backyard yesterday as he moved to pick up the pace in a marathon in which the finish line -- the May 18 primary -- is 18 weeks away.
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PA: State sues shuttered computer training school
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A computer school accepted money for training it "knew or should have known" would not be delivered, then sent students to the state for refunds knowing they'd get pennies on the dollar, Pennsylvania's chief prosecutor says.
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PA: Leases of state forest land for gas drilling prove lucrative
From: feeds.stateline.org
"After months of depressing economic news and declining revenues that hurt the state's budget, Gov. Ed Rendell is finally crowing about a positive note, as revenue from new leases of state forest land for natural gas drilling has exceeded expectations.
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PA: Orie seeks more gambling limits
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Spurred by the disclosure that a court appointee on Allegheny County's Board of Viewers is operations director for a casino trade association, state Sen. Jane Orie is seeking co-sponsors for legislation to extend prohibitions on involvement in gambling from the state judiciary to key court employees and appointees.
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PA: 'Underdog' Kortz pulls out of Senate race
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State Rep. Bill Kortz, a self-described "underdog" in the Senate race, on Thursday abandoned his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the seat held by Arlen Specter.
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PA: Rendell to revive request for severance tax on Marcellus natural gas
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Ed Rendell said Thursday he will again ask the Legislature to levy a severance tax on natural gas from the Marcellus Shale reserves.
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PA: Rendell to revive request for severance tax on Marcellus natural gas
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Ed Rendell said Thursday he will again ask the Legislature to levy a severance tax on natural gas from the Marcellus Shale reserves."
RI: R.I. spends less than half of $1.26 billion in stimulus help
From: feeds.stateline.org
"As Rhode Island's unemployment rate hovers just under 13 percent and economists talk of a "jobless recovery," state officials disclosed Thursday that they have spent less than half of the federal stimulus dollars earmarked for the Ocean State 11 months ago.
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RI: Warwick workers point to council's perks
From: feeds.stateline.org
"WARWICK, R.I. — The City Council's compensation is generating some grumbling among city workers following the board's request for an accounting of the roughly $358,000 the city paid in bonuses last year to active employees who did not use all their sick time.
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SC: Criminals can operate homes for vulnerable
From: feeds.stateline.org
"People who get licenses to operate state-approved homes for the elderly and disadvantaged in South Carolina don't have to have criminal background checks.
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SC: Sanford taps campaign funds to pay legal debts
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Mark Sanford, facing rising legal debts in his political collapse, is turning to his political funds to pay his lawyers.
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SC: DNR facing crisis, plans layoffs, furloughs
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The S.C. Department of Natural Resources, struggling after years of withering budget cuts, can no longer make its payroll, the agency's director told staff members.
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SC: Senate adds hunting dog restrictions
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Senate gave final passage Thursday to a bill that prohibits hunters from using dogs to hunt on property without a landowner's permission.
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SC: Greenville artist has special seat at Mark Sanford State of State address
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Sterling artist Maxine White will have a special seat from which she'll watch Gov. Mark Sanford deliver his State of the State address next week.
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SC: Plans fail to make SC Secretary of State appointed
From: feeds.stateline.org
"South Carolina legislators fell short of the two-thirds vote needed to let voters decide if they should elect the secretary of state or have that post appointed.
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SC: Bill would restrict jobless pay
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Sleeping, drinking or fighting on the job are among the reasons the state House wants unemployed workers denied jobless benefits in the future.
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SD: SD gov., legislative leaders debate budget cuts
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Mike Rounds and South Dakota legislative leaders from both parties took their opening shots Thursday on competing plans for balancing the state budget in the next two years.
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SD: Poet envisions job creation
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A proposed 1,700-mile, $3.5 billion pipeline that would let ethanol brewed in the Midwest flow to larger markets in the Northeast could create an estimated 80,0000 jobs, according to a report released Wednesday.
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SD: Gov. Rounds -- Federal money flows to lab at Homestake
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The National Science Foundation has released $29.1 million for the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake in Lead, Gov. Mike Rounds announced Thursday.
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SD: State Democratic leaders unveil agenda
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Democratic leaders in the Legislature plan to pursue significant reforms addressing the budget and state hiring this session.
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TN: Let courts decide before revisiting guns-in-bars, Tennessee Speaker Kent Williams says
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams reaffirmed his support for handgun-carry permit holders but said he wants the legislature to wait until the guns-in-bars law that passed last year but was struck down in the courts in November works its way through the courts before trying to re-approve the law.
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TX: Civil civics
From: feeds.stateline.org
"State Board of Education members, in seven hours of amending its social studies curriculum Wednesday evening, mostly made nice with one another before stopping short of tackling high school history, the most contentious subject area to date.
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US: U.S. unemployment rate for blacks projected to hit 25-year high
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Unemployment for African Americans is projected to reach a 25-year high this year, according to a study released Thursday by an economic think tank, with the national rate soaring to 17.2 percent and the rates in five states exceeding 20 percent.
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UT: EnergySolutions -- State OK not needed for blending radioactive waste
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Rockville, Md. -- If the Nuclear Regulatory Commission allows EnergySolutions to blend more potent radioactive waste with the type of materials it already takes, the company won't need additional state approval to dispose of it in Utah, a company official said Thursday.
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UT: UDOT, state senator Karen Morgan differ on HOV-lane alternatives
From: feeds.stateline.org
"TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — "Electronic tolling" will enable drivers not in carpools or on motorcycles to be charged to use the high-occupancy vehicle lane on I-15 with radio-frequency identification.
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VA: Summary of the Virginia State of the Commonwealth speech (Gov. Tim Kaine)
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VA: Chesapeake must overcome $23M budget gap
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The city is gearing up for another painful budget season. Last week, administrators told the City Council that Chesapeake was facing an anticipated $23 million gap next year because of declining revenues and rising costs.
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VA: Democrats say Virginia Cabinet appointee must resign from boards
From: feeds.stateline.org
"RICHMOND, Va. -- Democrats in the Virginia Senate have the votes to block the appointment of Gov.-elect Robert F. McDonnell's choice for secretary of commerce and trade if the appointee does not remove himself from several corporate boards, the chairwoman of a key committee said Thursday.
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VT: State rips Vermont Yankee
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Douglas administration blasted Vermont Yankee on Thursday, saying the company repeatedly denied last year that the Vernon nuclear power plant had underground pipes that contain radioactive fluid.
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VT: Demonstrating carbon storage strategies
From: feeds.stateline.org
"JERICHO, Vt. — On a rocky hillside off Tarbox Road, Bill Keeton is demonstrating how Vermont forest owners can have their carbon and sell some of it, too.
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WA: Governor's plan for school reform shared
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Gov. Chris Gregoire has a long list of education reforms she wants the Legislature to approve to set Washington up to compete for federal Race to the Top dollars, including a plan to put experienced teachers back on probation after several years of poor evaluations.
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WA: McGinn's move raises more questions about viaduct tunnel
From: feeds.stateline.org
"On Wednesday Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, declined to answer a direct question about whether the project lawmakers signed off on would become reality. On Thursday at a news conference concerning the viaduct seawall I asked Mayor Mike McGinn: "Do you think the tunnel will be built?"
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WI: Wis. officials open up new runoff rules to public
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Department of Natural Resources says the changes are designed to reduce pollutants that run off urban areas and farm fields into state waters.
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WI: Wis. approves plan to clean up Chrysler plant
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Wisconsin lawmakers have approved plans to clean up pollution at the site of the Chrysler engine plant in Kenosha.
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WI: Wis. high court to consider medical fund transfer
From: feeds.stateline.org
"The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether it was legal for lawmakers to use $200 million from a medical malpractice fund to help balance the state budget.
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WI: State job-stimulus bill advances
From: feeds.stateline.org
"A powerful legislative committee Thursday approved a package to increase angel investing tax credits and better connect businesses with university research, forwarding the measure to the full Senate.
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WV: Tennant can solicit donations for Secretary of State conference
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Secretary of State Natalie Tennant got permission Thursday from the state Ethics Commission to solicit corporate contributions to help underwrite the costs of hosting the 2011 National Association of Secretaries of State summer conference -- with some stipulations.
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WY: Wyoming Travel & Tourism stays with tried and true advertising firm
From: feeds.stateline.org
"In her presentation to the legislature's Joint Interim Appropriations Committee last week, Wyoming Travel and Tourism Director Diane Shober revealed that after a group spent several weeks in deliberation and vetting potential advertising agencies for the lucrative advertising contract with her agency, WTT stayed with the agency that has served them for the last several years, Barnhart Advertising of Denver.
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WY: UW School of Energy asks legislature to continue funding of carbon capture program
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Officials of the University of Wyoming have asked the legislature's Joint Interim Appropriations Committee to continue state support of a pilot project that would store carbon dioxide underground.
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WY: Natural gas production dips
From: feeds.stateline.org
"Natural gas production in the Rocky Mountain region's top gas-producing state declined in 2009 for the first time since 1997, helping push Wyoming into recession along with the rest of the country.
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WY: Lawmakers say they'll try again
From: feeds.stateline.org
"ROCK SPRINGS, Wy. -- For three years, more than a dozen downtown "Tree Street" residents whose homes were damaged by a controversial mine subsidence project in 2007 have been waiting for the state to pay for repairs to their beleaguered houses.
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WY: Lawmakers say they'll try again
From: feeds.stateline.org
"ROCK SPRINGS, Wy. -- For three years, more than a dozen downtown "Tree Street" residents whose homes were damaged by a controversial mine subsidence project in 2007 have been waiting for the state to pay for repairs to their beleaguered houses."
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