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Archive of New Mexico on Tuesday May 06, 2008
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
Quarterly report says 42 died in DWI-influenced wrecks
Dixon resident Jerry Muniz was a ninth-grader in 2000, when he posted a note on Geneology.com looking for relatives. Read More
Rail Runner -- Work on city streets hits snag
Construction work on city intersections that need new safety features before Rail Runner commuter trains arrive won't begin as soon as the state Department of Transportation had planned. Read More
Attorneys general meet to discuss energy issues
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- One highly effective way to reduce electricity use is to hang laundry on an outdoor clothesline, instead of using a dryer, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Monday. Read More
Lawmen tackle border security
RUIDOSO, N.M. ? A gathering of law enforcement officers, perhaps the largest in southern New Mexico, drew 27 sheriffs from New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California to the Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidoso Monday for a two-day meeting of the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition and the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition. Read More
El Paso County approves measure that opposes border wall
The county formally opposed the construction of a border wall in a resolution approved by Commissioners Court on Monday. Read More
2nd Congressional District: Voters hear candidates in crowded field
ROSWELL, N.M. - Four Republican candidates in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District race defended the Iraq war on Monday night, while two Democrats opposed it. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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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
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
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Summary of the State of the State Address
Gov. Bill Richardson (D) delivered his Jan. 15 state-of-the-state address fresh off the campaign trail after dropping his presidential bid. 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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