”Lawmakers” News

Northern Ill. Univ. Shooting Another ‘Gun Free Zone’ Failure, Says CCRKBA

To: STATE EDITORS Contact: Alan Gottlieb of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, +1-425-454-4911 BELLEVUE, Wash ., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The tragic shooting
02 15 2008 10:30PM (...more)

Analyst: California faces $28 billion deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California's budget deficit will grow to $28 billion through June 2010 unless lawmakers take bold action, possibly including a hike in the state income tax , the 12 5 2008 5:48PM (...more)

ND telepharmacy project expands across country

ARTHUR, N.D. - As recently as three years ago, many elderly residents in this part of southeastern North Dakota were forced to order their medications by mail.
09 13 2008 1:43PM (...more)

Pentagon to resolve Minn. benefits case

WASHINGTON - The defense secretary has committed to resolving a dispute over educational benefits so Minnesota National Guard soldiers soon can register for classes, a Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday.
10 18 2007 3:44PM (...more)

Michigan reaches budget deal averting shutdown

DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan lawmakers reached abreakthrough compromise on Monday morning that avoided athreatened shutdown of most government offices with a budgetdeal raising the state income tax and extending the sales taxto some services.
10 2 2007 11:54AM (...more)

Panel suggests director for Ohio's auto industry

TOLEDO, Ohio – A panel of state lawmakers searching for ways to revitalize Ohio's auto industry recommends the creation of a state auto development director. The state
10 30 2009 11:55AM (...more)

Gov's Budget Cuts Set to Take Harsh Toll on Older Idahoans

To: STATE EDITORS Contact: David Irwin of AARP Idaho , +1-208-855-4004 Expected Cuts to Health Care, Rx and Critical Community Services Looming - Could
10 10 2009 2:19AM (...more)

Sanford: I'm facing a 'kangaroo court'

South Carolina GOP Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday accused state legislators
09 12 2009 3:22AM (...more)

2 ex-officials plead guilty in NJ corruption sweep

NEWARK, N.J. – Two former Jersey City officials have pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, the first guilty pleas in a years-long probe that resulted in 44 arrests, including some 09 11 2009 12:08PM (...more)

Mercury Marine to repay tax credits to Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Boat engine manufacturer Mercury Marine plans to repay tax credits it received from Oklahoma now that it plans to move jobs from the state. Wisconsin-based
09 11 2009 9:31AM (...more)