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U.S. Education Secretary Talks School Safety In Hartford
The Hartford Courant— Local students gathered in a town hall meeting Friday asked U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan his opinion of armed guards in schools, how much standardized testing is too much, and a long list of school security issues. "The...Tags: U.S. Congress, Health and Safety at School, Elizabeth Esty, Students, Government
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Daugaard looking for new student regent
South Dakota’s early citizens thought higher education to be so important that they amended the state constitution in 1896 to establish the Board of Regents One of the board’s nine seats is reserved for a state university student. The...Tags: South Dakota State University, University of Virginia, Mike Rounds, Teaching and Learning, Students
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House Changes To GMO Bill Irk Activists
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD — Activists pressing for a state law requiring labels on food with genetically modified ingredients are disappointed and angry that the House of Representatives weakened a bill approved by the Senate earlier this week. "It's very clear...Tags: Genetic Engineering, Hamden (New Haven, Connecticut), Consumer Goods Industries, Government, Laws
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Avon Holds Memorial Day Events On May 27
Town leaders and the Gildo Consolini Post 3272 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will recognize Memorial Day on May 27 with a parade and a series of services honoring those who have served their country. Members of VFW post will start the day at 7:30 a.m....
Tags: Memorial Day, Arts and Culture, Youth Organizations, Boy Scouts of America, Government
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Jersey shore hopes for a record-setting summer after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy
Associated PressSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie...Tags: Memorial Day, Parties and Movements, Elections, Chris Christie, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Gov. Scott touts better FCAT writing scores and (again) pushes raises for teachers
No one can accuse Gov. Rick Scott of failing to stay on message. In January, he announced he wanted money in the budget for teacher raises. And ever since, he seems not to have missed a single a chance to plug them. To that point, this morning his...Tags: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, Regional Authority, Academic Progress, Government, Politics
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Democratic members of Michigan congressional delegation support Mark Schauer for governor
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation are throwing their support behind Mark Schauer for governor. While the former congressman from Battle Creek isn't officially a candidate, he is expected to seek the...Tags: Gary Peters, Dan Kildee, Elections, Regional Authority, Government
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Jeb Bush among Mackinac Conference speakers
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A potential presidential candidate, a nationally known crusader for education reform and members of Michigan's business and political elite will be on hand this week for the Detroit Regional Chamber's policy conference on...
Tags: Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Jeb Bush, Elections, Regional Authority, Government
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Residency questioned on panel that sets governor's pay
John Stites is among a small group of people who will decide next month how much California's governor and lawmakers should be paid. Even though he lives primarily in Nevada. Stites maintains a home in Los Angeles County that he stays in for weeks at...
Tags: Norma J. Torres, Ben Hueso, Elections, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Regional Authority
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Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — About 110,000 South Dakotans are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, a slight decline from last year. AAA says high gas prices are the main reason for the drop. But state tourism officials still expect a good...Tags: Memorial Day, Highway Transportation, Elections, Government, Dennis Daugaard
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Tuesday showed 2014 is looking good and ugly
Capitol IdeasYo! Congrats to the House’s two newest members: Kevin Schreiber of York and Dan Miller of Allegheny County. Unofficial election results from Tuesday's primary show Schreiber takes over the 95th District and Miller the 42nd, both of which had been...... -
Local enterprise zones at risk
Staff WriterEditor's Note: This article has been corrected. Gov. Jerry Brown is once again pushing to do away with enterprise zones and their tax break benefits, a move that the local enterprise zone manager says would severely hinder the Valley’s capacity to...Tags: Credit and Debt, Business, Jerry Brown, Regional Authority, Government
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