Yesterday | The Hindu
Gujarat polarisation panel under fire
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government's move to appoint a commission of inquiry to survey the "migration and polarisation of population" on religious grounds, has drawn flak from many quarters, with human rights activists viewing it as Chief Minister Narendra Modi's "communal agenda" for the 2012 Assembly elections.
Saturday | South Wales Argus
Newport post office gets grant boost
A NEWPORT post office, which was saved from closure last year, received a A 20,000 grant for refurbishment, the Assembly announced today.
Union Cabinet decides to extend President's Rule in Jharkhand
New Delhi : Jharkhand is set for the second six-month spell of President's Rule with the Union Cabinet today deciding to recommend its extension beyond July 18 as no party or group has been able to form a government there.
S. Amboy mayor hints Christie behind his woes
State authorities last month delivered a subpoena to Perth Amboy officials as part of their investigation into a business relationship between the city and an insurance company owned by South Amboy Mayor John O'Leary. O'Leary, who is a Democratic candidate for the Assembly in the 19th District, would not confirm or deny his knowledge of the ...
Legislature didn't linger over painful budget process
The budget awaits the signature of Gov. Jim Doyle, who could rewrite sections of it with his veto powers.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
New Wisconsin state budget promises changes for many
Cigarette smokers and car owners, phone users and high earners, state workers and prison inmates all have a reason to care about the two-year budget that Wisconsin's Legislature passed early Friday evening.
Blend of tax cuts, hikes and credits heads to governor
Legislation that cobbles together more than a half-dozen strategies intended to stimulate economic development in New Jersey was passed Thursday by the Senate and Assembly.
A constitutional amendment introduced in the Assembly in January would put a couple of simple restrictions on state lawmaking that would promote open government and improve the quality of deliberation in the Legislature.
Former New York State (RAT) Assemblyman Pleads Guilty to Honest Services Mail Fraud
LEV L. DASSIN, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that former New York State Assemblyman ANTHONY SEMINERIO pleaded guilty today in Manhattan federal court to defrauding the public of his honest services.
Loch Arbour residents fight to avoid 400 percent tax hike
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Lawmakers square off on budget priorities
Today, California legislators will vote on a package of more than a dozen bills in an attempt to close a $24 billion budget gap.
Binghamton energy bill passes Assembly
A new loan program to help Binghamton property owners make energy efficiency improvements, including weatherization, is a step closer to becoming a reality, city officials said Friday.
EXTRA: TV: Protest demonstration called off
A protest rally against alleged vote rigging in Iran's June 12 presidential elections scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been called off, the news network Khabar reported.
Assembly continues work in earnest as Senate stalemate continues
ALBANY - Remember the state Assembly? While the Senate remained stalled on its legislative work, the Assembly kept churning out bills yesterday, many of which have not been passed by the Senate.
Draft delimitation of BBMP wards notified
Bangalore: The State Government on Wednesday set the ball rolling for elections to the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike council by issuing a notification on the draft delimitation of wards.
Britain to take over Turks and Caicos Islands following corruption allegations
Set to return to direct British rule as early as Wednesday after an inquiry found the overseas territory was rife with political corruption.
State Democrats already planning 2010 campaign defense of controversial budget
Working on a budget that cuts state school spending, promises furloughs and layoffs of state workers and raises $2.1 billion in taxes and fees, state Democrats this weekend began laying out how they'll defend it during the 2010 campaign.
PSA: THA pay directive 'illegal decision'
The Tobago House of Assembly has removed itself from the jurisdiction of the Salaries Review Commission .
Highlights of Wisconsin budget passed by state Assembly
MADISON - Highlights of the $62.2 billion two-year spending plan passed Saturday by the state Assembly on a 50-48 vote.
Couple hoping to wed in Wisconsin Assembly chamber get moved
Olga Breunig and Mitch Reible will still get married in the Wisconsin Capitol just like they wanted.