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Lansdale parking fines could go up
LANSDALE — Parking tickets in Lansdale Borough could soon be more costly for violators, and less costly for the borough to process.
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Lansdale parking fines could go up
Critics: Ill. lottery contract cloaked in secrecy
With less than two weeks before Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn awards a lucrative, first-of-its-kind contract for the private management of the state’s $2 billion-a-year lottery, some are criticizing the selection process as too secretive and questioning whether it favors one powerful bidder.
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Critics: Ill. lottery contract cloaked in secrecy
Update: Governor Perdue issues a statement on DOJ preclearance of Georgias voter verification process
ATLANTA Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today after the state received preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for the states voter verification process, including …
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WestViews: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on Western issues
Our take, from Editorial Page Editor Kevin Richert’s blog: While Idaho politicians debate budgeting process and revenue forecasts, they pay little attention to the harsh facts. This year, the state has cut the public schools budget by $128.5 million, or $460 for every student.
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WestViews: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on Western issues
Ill. cancels most writing tests
Only 11th graders will be given the exam, state says For the second time in less than a decade, Illinois is eliminating the state writing exam for elementary and junior high students, provoking concerns that writing instruction will taper off and fewer students will master the critical skill.
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Ill. cancels most writing tests
Less-Restrictive Renewable Energy Rules To See Lawsuit
(Jefferson City, MO) — A controversial measure to increase renewable energy projects in and near Missouri was stripped from the final version of the state’s new renewable energy law.
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Less-Restrictive Renewable Energy Rules To See Lawsuit
Paterson’s approach making mark on state
Less than six months before he leaves office as the state’s 55th governor, “legacy” talk may seem a little early for David A. Paterson.
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Paterson’s approach making mark on state
‘A real kick in the face’
For Lake Region High School in Naples and its beleaguered principal, making ‘the list’ of the state’s persistently lowest-performing schools was the worst kind of news. Then came the soul-searching, the promise of more funds, and something perhaps less expected: hope.
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‘A real kick in the face’