Phone legislation picks its prey
State lawmakers are trying to find ways to protect the public from distracted drivers without imposing a complete ban on communicating with cellular telephones while driving.
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Archive of Technology on Monday May 05, 2008
Phone legislation picks its prey
State lawmakers are trying to find ways to protect the public from distracted drivers without imposing a complete ban on communicating with cellular telephones while driving. Read More
Virginia tries to ensure students' safety in cyberspace
Alan Portillo didn't think much, if at all, about his online vulnerability. Then the 15-year-old heard technology teacher Wendy Maitland list three pieces of information an online predator would need to find him. Read More
Shield law for journalists awaits governor's OK
Hawaii journalists would be protected from revealing their sources, notes and video recordings to the government under a measure given final approval by lawmakers last week. Read More
State officials - Door prizes unethical, must be returned
State officials have told five state workers to give back door prizes they won at a technology conference sponsored by Cisco Systems. Read More
Alaskans get new gadgets for their wings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The Alaska Airmen's Association kicked off its 11th annual trade show, Saturday, and the governor made a guest appearance. Read More
State energy policy at heart of dispute
When the Sustainable Energy Utility was formed last year, lawmakers envisioned a small nonprofit that could help Delawareans insulate their homes, buy energy-efficient refrigerators or install solar panels. Read More
Bill limits cigarettes to fire-safe versions
By 2009, smoking in your home might get a little safer after state lawmakers passed a bill requiring only fire-safe cigarettes be sold in Hawaii. Read More
Coal power plant issue keeps lawmakers from wrapping up
It was supposed to be the last day of the wrap-up session. But another coal plant measure emerged Saturday, the Senate adjourned in a huff and said it may not come back, and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius gave the session a general thumbs down. Read More
Medical Society takes 'neutral' position on stem cell ballot initative
After five years of supporting embryonic stem cell research, the Michigan State Medical Society changed its policy Sunday to a neutral position on the controversial issue that may appear on the November ballot. Read More
Four groups make deadline to file initiative petitions
Supporters angling to get their initiative petitions on the November ballot dropped off boxes filled with petitions and tens of thousands of signatures Sunday. Read More
Casinos beat the cheats
It's been years since a camera was allowed into a surveillance room at a Mississippi casino. But last week the Mississippi Gaming Commission and Beau Rivage Casino showed the Sun Herald what it takes to crack an international cheating ring and why the government is partnering with casinos for homeland security. Read More
Bill seeks to restrict robo calls
After the state's most-watched primary election in modern memory, the Senate has passed a bill that would curb the use of robo calls for political purposes. Read More
State to issue jobless benefits on debit cards
The state Department of Labor now will issue unemployment benefits on debit cards. Starting this summer, paper checks no longer will be mailed. Read More
Senator discloses AT&T link after vote
State Sen. Bill Ketron was ready for the first item on Thursday's Senate calendar, the so-called "AT&T bill" he had helped shepherd through the legislature. Read More
Nashville - TVA, state benefit from interest rate break
The dark clouds over the U.S. economy are offering a ray of light for government agencies looking to borrow money. Read More
Vermont Supreme Court upholds DNA sampling of felons
The Vermont Supreme Court has upheld a 2005 law that allows the state to collect genetic samples from nonviolent felons. Read More
Using cell phones to find missing persons pushes law
The call came in to police just after midnight April 16. Hours before, a distraught young man had phoned his mother, hinting he wanted to kill himself. When he didn't meet her as planned, she telephoned Seattle police and reported her son missing. Read More
Ground broken on Institutes for Discovery
State officials and major donors break ground on the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. 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
WORTH NOTING: Phantom voter stalks Ala. State House
An Alabama lawmaker says someone’s been using his voting machine. Florida’s House Speaker locks the doors and turns off Internet access to make legislators pay attention. And Mayberry’s Sheriff Taylor endorses a North Carolina gubernatorial candidate. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in. Read More |
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