State -- More gas stations cheating
The administrator for the Nebraska Department of Weights and Measures says his agency has found three to four gas stations a week trying to cheat customers.
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Archive of Nebraska on Monday May 05, 2008
State -- More gas stations cheating
The administrator for the Nebraska Department of Weights and Measures says his agency has found three to four gas stations a week trying to cheat customers. Read More
North, south Omaha stand to reap state tourism funds
Sure, the Berkshire stockholders in town know about the gems at Borsheims, but not many visitors to Omaha discover what some might consider tourism diamonds in the rough. Read More
Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
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Summary of the State of the State Address
Gov. Dave Heineman (R) focused on several new tax cuts in his fourth state-of-the-state address on Jan. 15, including nearly doubling a property-tax credit approved last year. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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