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  • Georgia Panel Empowered for Immigration Crackdown Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:28AMThe board will be able to subpoena witnesses and strip funding from public bodies it finds have violated the law and levy fines against governments and individuals.
  • How unlicensed contractors undercut the competition Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:24PMFAIRFIELD - The surprise inspection of a residential job site reveals how unlicensed contractors are driving their licensed competitors out of business.
  • Cain awarded job by county school district after disputes by contractors Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:40AMLetters from contractors made their way to Superintendent Larry Steven’s office last week disputing a fellow bidder’s license and qualifications.
  • Deputy chief honored by council Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:49AMThe North Platte Telegraph The council made quick work of its brief agenda Tuesday night, action that included approving a $4.65 million bond issue. The move pays off 25 short-term loans from local banks that were used to pay contractors on various infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
  • Handling attacks on DYS workers Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:08AMLegislators hoping to curb attacks on staff at state Division of Youth Services detention facilities are at a standoff with department officials over a bill to require assaults and attacks on staff by youthful offenders in those facilities be reported to law enforcement officials.
  • Seattle Times special report: Twisted ethics of an expert witness Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 1:06AMStuart Greenberg was at the top of his profession: a renowned forensic psychologist who in court could determine which parent got custody of a child, or whether a jury believed a claim of sexual assault. Trouble is, he built his career on hypocrisy and lies, and as a result, he destroyed lives, including his own.
  • No headline - econtranscript Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:17PMThe Treasure Coast economy is in the midst of change due in part to a rapid dropoff in the construction industry. But with a lot of people out of work and many more owing more on mortgages than their homes are worth, area residents are wondering when such a turnaround will take place, what the economy will look like and what to do to get work.
  • Deputy chief honored by council Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:34AMThe North Platte Telegraph The council made quick work of its brief agenda Tuesday night, action that included approving a $4.65 million bond issue. The move pays off 25 short-term loans from local banks that were used to pay contractors on various infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
  • Government/Regulations: Related News Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:05AM6/9/2011 - Illinois Attempts to Improve Truck Routing Information Truck drivers who plot their routes with consumer GPS devices may be setting themselves up for a problem.
  • Outdoors Calendar, Week beginning June 7 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:43AMTUESDAY Evening trail-care hike, led by Lancaster Hiking Club to celebrate Pennsylvania Hiking Week. Doug Kutz (367-1808) or Doug Rupp (898-2328) will lead the work hike. Club has some tools or you may bring your own. If you prefer to use club tools, please ask Kutz to bring what you want to use. Me...
  • Blagojevich denies shaking down roadbuilder, Children’s Memorial CEO Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 7:26PMRod Blagojevich Tuesday denied shaking down a road builder for campaign contributions in exchange for signing a massive bill to improve the state’s tollways. Testifying for the third day on his retrial on corruption charges, the ex-Illinois governor also denied using his influence to get his wife, Patti, a job.And he stated that he never shook down the CEO of Children’s Memorial Hospital or ...
  • Blagojevich denies shaking down roadbuilder, trying to get wife job Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 3:43PMRod Blagojevich Tuesday denied shaking down a road builder for campaign contributions in exchange for signing a massive bill to improve the state’s tollways. Testifying for the third day on his retrial on corruption charges, the ex-Illinois governor also denied using his influence to get his wife, Patti, a job.Part of Blagojevich’s defense in testimony Tuesday at the federal courthouse downtown ...
  • Deputy chief honored by council Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 12:01PMThe North Platte Telegraph The council made quick work of its brief agenda Tuesday night, action that included approving a $4.65 million bond issue. The move pays off 25 short-term loans from local banks that were used to pay contractors on various infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
  • Arctic E&P activity gains new ground Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 5:13PMArctic and sub-Arctic offshore drilling and production activity is expected to gain new vitality in upcoming years, as more than 130 Bboe have been identified as either discovered or slated for development through 2017, according to Infield Systems Ltd.
  • Government/Regulations: Related News Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 3:08AM5/9/2011 - FMCSA Reopens HOS Docket; Comments Sought on Four New Fatigue Studies Four new fatigue studies have surfaced, and on Friday afternoon the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopened the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking comment period to allow for review of the newly presented research....
  • Calendar Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:10AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. PARK RIDGE Agenda The city of Park Ridge lists the following meeting for the week …
  • How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, May 2 Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 10:58PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
  • Sting not strong enough:Two men previously cited among 10 suspected of contracting without licenses Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 3:16AMCHICO — An undercover operation nabbed 10 Butte County residents investigators claim were contracting without licenses this month, including two who were cited last year in a sting.
  • West Side News & Notes Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 8:33AMMACEDONIA — After more than three years of property evaluations, surveys and cost analysis, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) will move forward with plans to offer enhanced camping and leadership experiences.
  • Calendar Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 5:44AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
  • New Laws Effective January 1, 2010 Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 12:48AMThe following legislation will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
  • Louisiana lawmakers target $1.6 billion shortfall Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 1:04PMBATON ROUGE — It’s a brutal year to be a Louisiana lawmaker. For starters, they were beaten down by the politics of redistricting over the past few weeks and they’ll face voters later this fall to cap off the current election cycle.
  • NewsMakers MARCH NEWSMAKERS Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 12:03PMPeter Toftey, Ericka Olin and Ashley Carlblom were hired by the marketing firm. Toftey joins the company as an account manager, working with clients to develop integrated marketing strategies.
  • City Council meeting on Tuesday will examine many proposals Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 8:56PMTuesday night’s City Council meeting will include ordinance reviews on issues ranging from higher littering fines to allowing parking clerks to issue overdue inspection fines to new electronic sign regulations. Mayor Will Flanagan has issued an unusually high number of legislative requests.
  • States on spending spree with BP spill money Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 2:38PMStates use recovery cash on items such as SUVs, iPads and rock concerts, survey finds.
  • BP buys Gulf Coast millions in gear Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 12:02PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- In the year since the Gulf oil spill, officials along the coast have gone on a spending spree with BP money, dropping tens of millions of dollars on gadgets, vehicles and gear - much of which had little to do with the cleanup, an Associated Press investigation shows.
  • Local Attorney Named to Contractors License Board Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 12:02PMGov. Jerry Brown yesterday announced his selection of Paul Schifino to a second term as a member of the Contractors State License Board. Schifino, 49, of Gardena , is an inactive member of the State Bar and has served on the board since last year.
  • Calendar Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 5:56AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
  • Harahan City Council approves resubdivision of five lots at Hickory Avenue and Seventh Street Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 12:38AMThe Harahan City Council voted to approve the resubdivision of five lots on Hickory Avenue during a special meeting called Tuesday night despite some prickly exchanges about the permitting process thus far.View full sizeBrett Duke, The Times-PicayuneCouncilman Paul Johnston abstained...
  • How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, March 28 Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 5:50PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
  • Calendar Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 5:47AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
  • Paladino is lacking state OK for billboard Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 6:41AMCarl Paladino’s billboard along the downtown stretch of the Niagara Thruway—which he has used to promote his candidacy for governor, sell his waterfront condos and skewer the targets of his ire — lacks the necessary state permit.
  • Some Say Democrats Jobs Bill "Not A Jobs Bill" Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 6:30PMWhen the bottom fell out of the construction industry, some lucky ones kept working.
  • Some Issues Die After Funnel Week Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 6:29PMMASON CITY, IA - It was a busy week in Des Moines as lawmakers raced to beat the so called funnel deadline when most bills die if they have not gained committee approval.
  • Conflict of interest forms reveal no clear problems Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 12:47PMSherwood’s elected and select appointed officials filed financial disclosure documents in December, revealing what jobs they work in addition to their city responsibilities and where their investments are.
  • The Investigators: Behind These Walls Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 11:25PMDangerous Chinese drywall has reared its ugly head in the Mid-South.
  • Russian Press at a Glance, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 12:52AMA brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
  • Teranga Gold Corporation: December Quarterly Report Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 10:53PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 02/14/11) - Teranga Gold Corporation (TSX: TGZ - News )(ASX: TGZ - News ) - Highlights -- On November 23, 2010, Teranga Gold Corporation ("Teranga" or the "Company") completed the acquisition of the Sabodala gold mine and a regional land package that together total 1,488 km(2)by way of a demerger (the "Demerger") from Mineral Deposits Limited ("MDL") and also ...
  • Teranga Gold Corporation: December Quarterly Report Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 10:52PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Teranga Gold Corporation -
  • Aurora Examines Water Dept. Changes Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 5:59AMThe Aurora Town Board will look at the management of its water districts at an upcoming meeting, examining internal operations and budgetary concerns. No major changes are expected, but the plan is to make it more efficient and cost-effective.
  • Meissner’s Auction Saturday, February 12th 438 NY Route 20, New Lebanon, NY Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 12:25AMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
  • Obituary: James Frayne, longtime lobbyist for California public safety workers Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 1:06AMTo family, friends, clients and legislators, James Lee Frayne stood out as a man of his word, who stressed that success in business and in life comes from nurturing relationships.
  • 1 Year Later: Lessons Of Kleen Energy Power Plant Explosion Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 10:36AMAt One-Year Anniversary Of Explosion In Middletown That Killed Six, Rebuilt Facility Is Two Months From Opening Get Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text BIZ To 37798 Perhaps the legacy of the deadly explosion at the Kleen Energy power plant one year ago today can best be understood through the prism of the host city – a community that will draw an anxious breath when the rebuilt, $1 billion plant ...
  • Unlicensed Contractor Sting Targets Sun City, Renews Warning To Seniors Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 9:03AMRiverside County authorities helped state law enforcement arrest a handful of suspected unlicensed contractors in a sting operation they hope will send a wake-up call to seniors living in the Coachella Valley.
  • How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Feb. 7 Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 6:53PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
  • Richard White: Contractors must provide their own insurance Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 6:00AMContractors must provide their own insurance
  • Calendar Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 5:52AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
  • Y-S paving scammer starts serving 6-month sentence Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 3:22AMThe key figure in a scam that used the name Community Paving Co. and the slogan "Big Enough to Serve You — But Small Enough to Care" began serving his six-month sentence Friday in Yuba County Jail. George Joseph Stanley, who lists a Connecticut...
  • Supervisors to rescind vote on concrete roadwork Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 2:43AMMembers of the Adams County Board of Supervisors said they plan to rescind an action from their last ...
  • Around Your Town: 01/09/11 Sunday, January 9, 2011 @ 2:16AMSan Pedro River Arts Council is sponsoring “Trains and the Towns That They Serve” today in the Benson City Hall Gallery. Send jpg images to sylvia@sprarts.org and include your name, the title of the piece, the medium, the dimensions and the price. Work without this information will not be accepted. The Tombstone Small Animal Shelter will be holding an adoption event ...