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Sheriff Scott Israel seeks over-the-top spending spree
Scott Israel is the new Broward County sheriff, so it's easy to chalk up his first budget as a rookie mistake. How else do you explain his request for a $93.7 million budget hike, which would require the county, and some municipalities, to raise taxes?...Tags: Broward County, Elections, Budgets and Budgeting, Government, Politics
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Failure to bring border-crossing fugitives to justice a national problem
Jorge Montiel fled to his hometown near Pachuca, Mexico, after he was alleged to have raped and murdered a Georgia housewife in October 2010.
Federal agents tried to bring the international fugitive to justice, but something stood in the way: the cost....Tags: Rentals, Criminals, Environmental Issues, Immigration, Brazil
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School Pool Safety Bill Clears House In 140-0 Vote; Senate Next
The Hartford CourantPrompted by recent drowning deaths of students in public schools, the state House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to increase safety in swimming pools. Supporters say the measure, which cleared the House in a...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Government, Career and Workplace, Swimming, Immigration
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Emanuel, Preckwinkle say city, county could save up to $140 million a year by teaming up
Clout StPosted by Hal Dardick and Erika Slife at 12:21 p.m.; last updated at 1:58 p.m. The city and county could save up to $140 million a year by working together to deliver services and oversee programs, according to a new...... -
Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Culinary features on Anna Maria Island Mainsail Beach Inn on Florida’s Anna Maria Island has partnered with the Beach Bistro to offer a number of culinary luxuries to...Tags: Technology, Aquatica, Baths (music group), Museums, Zora Neale Hurston
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Neighborhood watch meeting set
MISHAWAKA -- The Twin Branch neighborhood watch group will meet at 7 p.m. today at Twin Branch School.Tags: Government, Politics
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Scarce public funds shouldn't be used on DePaul stadium
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pleads poverty when it comes to education, public safety and Wrigley Field upgrades. But now he says a new basketball stadium for DePaul University is necessary, even though owners of the United Center offered the venue for free. Why...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Chicago Mayor, Wrigley Field, Government, United Center
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Former APD Officer Faces Records Misconduct Charges
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage Police Department officials say a former officer is facing misconduct charges after improperly trying to have a DUI case dismissed against a 23-year-old woman with whom he was having a relationship. APD spokesperson Dani Myren says police...Tags: Prosecution, Drunk Driving, Government, Criminals, Criminal Laws
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25 years -- and a surge in school violence -- since Laurie Dann shootings
Phil Andrew knows what it's like to negotiate with insanity. On May 20, 1988, he and his mother were in their kitchen in Winnetka when Laurie Dann burst in, a gun with each hand, and told them they were hostages. She was wearing a trash bag around her...
Tags: First Aid, FBI, Government, Shootings, Personal Weapon Control
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Sheriff Israel asks for $93.7 million more, 14% increase
UPDATED with information from BSO The first details of the new Broward County sheriff's budget have emerged: He's asking for a $93.7 million increase in spending, or 14 percent more than was approved last year. To put the number into context, it's...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Al Lamberti, Government, Career and Workplace, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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How not to run a local government
One of the more enjoyable aspects of my public career was an excellent relationship with public safety unions. Law enforcement, fire and EMT groups were supportive of my races for the state legislature, Congress and governor. Although not unheard of,...Tags: Government, Health and Safety at Work, Pension and Welfare, Finance, California Public Employees' Retirement System
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South Bend may allow urban hives
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- First birds, now bees. On the heels of a new backyard chicken law, Common Council member Tim Scott, D-District 2, has introduced an ordinance amending the city code as it relates to beekeeping. The ordinance, which has been referred to...Tags: New York City, Beekeeping, Government, Allergies, Politics
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