School District Elections

Voters in every Western New York community outside of Buffalo will head to the voting booth Tuesday to consider school budgets, school board candidates and propositions. The following capsules include the financial information voters can use to see how their money would be spent. All figures related to tax rates and...

buffalonews.com (2 hours ago)

The Texas Tribune: As Texas Towns Say No, Signs of Rising Resistance to Smart Meters

In Brady, Tex., a vote to approve the purchase of smart meters played a large role in the recall of the city’s mayor and the electoral defeat of two council members.    

nytimes.com (2 hours ago)

Marijuana Bill Advances in Illinois

The Illinois Senate has voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which if signed into law would make it the second-most-populous state after California to do so.    

nytimes.com (2 hours ago)

Two-thirds of voters say PM should 'listen more' to backbenchers

Over two-thirds of voters believe the prime minister should "listen and pay more attention" to the views of his backbenchers, amid the row within the party over Europe. An Opinium/Observer poll found that 67% of respondents believed David Cameron should listen to what he is being told rather than enforcing his own...

guardian.co.uk (7 hours ago)

Key education issues await Gov. Rick Scott's decision to approve or veto

TALLAHASSEE _ The biggest battles on the education front in the 2013 legislative session already have been fought and largely decided: Educators will get $480 million in pay raises, though not precisely how Gov. Rick Scott had asked, and the Senate killed a bill allowing parents more of a say in the future of...

naplesnews.com (7 hours ago)

Super Bowl vote: 49ers, Bay Area prepare for NFL's decision Tuesday

The Bay Area, which would stage most events in San Francisco but play the 50th Super Bowl in the 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium, is the heavy favorite to be awarded the game after Florida's legislature failed to approve a ballot measure aimed at renovating the Miami Dolphins' aging stadium.

mercurynews.com (8 hours ago)

Yet More Evidence Of A Yahoo-Tumblr Mega Deal

According to sources close to the situation, the Yahoo board plans to meet Sunday night to decide whether to approve a $1.1 billion all-cash offer for New York-based blogging site Tumblr.

huffingtonpost.com (9 hours ago)

Yahoo board to meet on $1.1B offer for Tumblr

Yahoo’s board is meeting Sunday night about whether to approve a $1.1 billion bid for blogging site Tumblr, according to media reports.

marketwatch.com (9 hours ago)

Man sentenced in 1994 eastern Pa. slaying

EASTON - A man called one of the commonwealth's 10-most-wanted fugitives has been sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison in the stabbing death of a man during a game of dominoes nearly two decades ago in eastern Pennsylvania. Francisco Miranda, 50, pleaded guilty on Friday in Northampton County Court to third-degree...

thereporteronline.com (9 hours ago)

Angry Afghan MPs halt debate on women's rights

Conservative lawmakers in Aghanistan halted a debate on women's rights after just 15 minutes today, failing to approve a law that aims to protect women because parts of it violate Islamic principles, an Afghan legislator said.    

telegraph.co.uk (16 hours ago)

Cullerton, Madigan square off with competing pension reform plans

Madigan's bill provides greater savings, but would courts approve reduced benefits for retirees? - As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury.    

chicagotribune.com (23 hours ago)

Texas lawmakers approve sweeping measures on cancer research agency, other funds

dallasnews.com (1 day ago)

LePage to Democrats: Act now, or bankrupt DHHS

In return, Democrats accuse the department of mismanagement and say they won't approve funds until Commissioner Mary Mayhew answers 'tough questions.'

pressherald.com (1 day ago)

Canterbury voters must decide on tax hike

Canterbury residents this month will be asked to approve the town’s first property tax rate increase in five years as part of an overall $14.61 million 2013-14 spending plan.

norwichbulletin.com (1 day ago)

House Passes SEC Cost-Benefit Bill

House lawmakers voted largely along party lines Friday to approve a bill that would require U.S. securities regulators to more extensively assess how much their rules cost the financial industry, part of a push to curtail what Republicans say is overly burdensome red tape.

wsj.com (1 day ago)

Plans to move Boys and Girls club, extend road not complete

The dynamics at play regarding completion of the Lark Street Extension Project are far reaching, but construction of a two-lane road through the now-rundown Optimist Park and across the current animal shelter property on Sells Avenue remains a perceptually distant accomplishment for stakeholders. Businessman Guy...

johnsoncitypress.com (1 day ago)

Many continue to question governor's education funding plan

Assemblywomen Susan Bonilla and Joan Buchanan say they're not sure if Legislature will approve governor's proposal. Public can find out more about how the plan would affect their districts at two East Bay school budget meetings.

mercurynews.com (1 day ago)

Shopping for Cool: Yahoo! Board Reportedly Set to Weigh $1.1B Tumblr Deal

Update May 17 8:20 p.m. EST: Yahoo!’s board plans to meet Sunday to decide whether to approve a $1.1 billion all-cash offer for New York-based social blogging platform Tumblr, AllThingsD’s Kara Swisher and Peter Kafka reported late Friday. If approved by Yahoo!’s board, the deal - which could still fall through -...

time.com (1 day ago)

City working to connect its trail system

City Council voted to approve $45,000 contract with consultant to work on trails plan.

utsandiego.com (1 day ago)

John Fiege: How the Keystone XL Pipeline Has Become Too Big to Approve

The past few weeks have brought some surprising developments and contradictions in the Keystone XL pipeline saga. Former Vice-President Al Gore told Canada's The Globe and Mail that he wished President Obama would cancel the pipeline project. Current Vice-President Joe Biden casually told an activist that he opposes...

huffingtonpost.com (1 day ago)

Mo. lawmakers approve election changes

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill clarifying the way a vacancy is filled in the office of lieutenant governor.Click to Continue »

bnd.com (1 day ago)

Lawmakers approve Missouri election changes

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill clarifying the way a vacancy is filled in the office of lieutenant governor.

newstribune.com (1 day ago)

Iowa lawmakers approve infrastructure spending

DES MOINES (AP) - Iowa lawmakers have approved about $77 million in infrastructure spending that will help maintain state buildings and public land.

press-citizen.com (1 day ago)

House Lawmakers Pass SEC Cost-Benefit Bill

House lawmakers voted largely along party lines Friday to approve a bill that would require U.S. securities regulators to more extensively assess how much their rules cost the financial industry, part of a push to curtail what Republicans say is overly burdensome red tape.

wsj.com (1 day ago)

Campbell County passes used property law

Campbell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to approve a new used property sales tracking ordinance at the meeting in Newport Wednesday, May 15.

cincinnati.com (1 day ago)

No cost? Not quite: Self-funded Pa. website contract costing up to 2.6M

HARRISBURG - A state lawmaker continues to raise red flags about a website redesign and management contract. Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, said this week he's concerned the administration of Gov. Tom Corbett knew it would pay millions to NIC USA, a government website design and management firm, even though the contract...

pottsmerc.com (1 day ago)

Boyertown School Board moves forward with 55M high school renovation

BOYERTOWN - The School Board of Directors approved the next phase of the $55 million high school renovation process in a 6-2 vote, allowing for discussions of the second design development phase to begin. Prior to the approval, board member Ruth Dierolf asked the board to table the motion to approve PlanCon Part E....

pottsmerc.com (1 day ago)

Sticking points emerge among Iowa Senate Democrats on tax relief deal

IOWA TAX REFORM: Iowa Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal said Friday he expects lawmakers to approve property tax relief before adjournment, but he acknowledged some sticking points have developed among Senate Democrats.

desmoinesregister.com (1 day ago)

Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, paving the way for Illinois to soon join more than a dozen states with such laws.

reuters.com (1 day ago)

6 Ridiculous Things He Said About Women

Shipping tycoon-turned-author Demetri Marchessini has some very interesting views on women. In his book "Women In Trousers: A Rear View," published in 2003 and re-examined in the Guardian this week, Marchessini lamented women's decisions to wear trousers and shared some "truths" about female bodies. Here are the...

huffingtonpost.com (1 day ago)