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Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla., Robert Trigaux column
Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.Forget those pricey state economic incentives used like catnip to persuade companies to expand to Florida. Want Fortune 500 corporations to replant their headquarters in the Sunshine State? Buy their CEOs nice beachfront vacation homes. That seems...Tags: St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Executive Branch, Politics, Lee County (Florida), Rick Scott
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Charter tax plan raises questions
The Columbus DispatchA proposed state law singles out Columbus City Schools taxpayers to shoulder part of the tax burden for charter schools even though thousands of Franklin County's charter-school students live in suburban school districts. But the head of the Columbus...Tags: Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Students, Politics, Teaching and Learning
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Bobby Dodd staying as Chattanooga police chief
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn.Under Mayor Andy Berke, crime fighting and public safety in Chattanooga will be a joint effort. Berke unveiled the outline of his public safety strategy Friday and announced that he has asked Police Chief Bobby Dodd to stay on as head of the city...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Safety of Citizens, Politics
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Mecklenburg's interim manager: from quiet engineer to eye of the storm
The Charlotte ObserverDuring his 27 years in local government, Bobbie Shields has worked with little fanfare on some of Mecklenburg County's most significant projects, including the new uptown baseball stadium and the Little Sugar Creek greenway expansion. But the firing...Tags: Civil Rights, Charlotte, Duke Energy Corporation, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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As potential budget cuts loom, Reynolda Manor library's future uncertain
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.The proposed budget by Forsyth County Manager Dudley Watts doesn't call for closing the Reynolda Manor branch of the county library system, but Watts cautions that the branch's future could depend on just how deep county commissioners want to make...Tags: Property, Libraries, Budgets and Budgeting, Arts and Culture, Government Debt
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West Point tax increase goes forward; court agreement reached
Richmond Times-DispatchA judge approved an agreement Friday that allows King William County to go forward with a nearly threefold tax increase for the town of West Point, but also opens the door to negotiations on future tax rates. The West Point Town Council had sued last...Tags: King William County, Crime, Law and Justice, Litigation, Justice System, Laws
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Accrued sick time weighs on city budget
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIt stung when Pittsburgh police lost the right to amass a treasure chest of unused sick days and cash them in upon retirement for a five-figure payday. "They were like manna from heaven," said former police Sgt. Jim Malloy, who retired in 2004 with...Tags: Holiday Vacations, Labor Legislation, Justice System, Pittsburgh, Politics
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Negotiations built last-minute compromise on med school
The Monitor, McAllen, TexasStanding together as an entire delegation, the Rio Grande Valley's House members pushed through a compromise Friday that would finally establish the region's long sought medical school and a super university. The House voted unanimously to adopt a...Tags: Rick Perry, Justice System, Students, Politics, Health and Safety at School
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Hundreds gather for Bike to Work Day
The Frederick News-Post, Md.Jim Rahochik biked from his home in Hagerstown to his job at the Frederick Engineering Department on Friday to participate in Bike to Work Day. He joined a crowd of 316 registered riders at Frederick's "pit stop" in front of the Transit Center on East...Tags: Science and Technology, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Latest Kansas news, sports, business and entertainment
KANSAS-TAXES Kan. GOP senators not budging much on sales tax TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican leaders in the Kansas Senate aren't budging much on lowering the state's sales tax in July as part of a plan that also cuts income taxes. Senate President...Tags: Derek Schmidt, U.S. Military, Executive Branch, Armed Forces, Justice System
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2 more join Seattle mayor's race; other high-profile battles scarce
Seattle TimesThe filing deadline for King County's Aug. 6 election closed Friday, and the biggest surprise was who didn't enter a race. Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess -- the leading fundraiser in the crowded field -- decided not to run, after all. King...Tags: Labor Legislation, Elections, Small Businesses, Ed Murray, Dow Constantine
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Bill would prevent lobbying about gun control, pro or con
The Wichita EagleKansas state government could be barred from lobbying against gun control in Washington by a gag rule designed to prevent local governments from lobbying in favor of gun control at the Statehouse. The state Senate on Friday gave its final approval to...Tags: Executive Branch, Elections, Eric Holder, Justice System, Politics
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