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2013/05/21 11:09
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A proposal to let voters decide whether to direct a fraction of sales tax revenues toward land preservation for the next 30 years cleared another hurdle Monday when a Senate committee signed off on...
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2013/05/21 07:39
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Derbyshire Dales District Council has rejected suggestions for a charge to be imposed on its residents’ parking permit. Charging for the permit, which is sent out free annually to all 33,000...
2013/05/20 20:52
2013/05/20 20:52
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A book that seeks to refute climate change has been mailed to the homes of House members in recent weeks, along with a letter promoting the materials signed by House Speaker Pro Tem Peggy Mast,...
2013/05/20 14:21
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey Senate panel is poised to consider a plan that calls for funding open space preservation purchases with sales tax revenue for the next 30 years. A proposal to put...
2013/05/20 11:39
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Pahang MB names state excos Adnan appointed himself as the chair of six state committees. — File pic KUANTAN, May 20 — Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob today announced the portfolios of...
2013/05/19 21:42
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Representatives of a London-based mining firm are wooing Benguet town councilors, informing lawmakers of the company’s proposal to conduct a mining exploration. Its exploration permit application...
2013/05/19 13:59
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Legislation regarding the use of terminal groins on North Carolina beaches to control erosion is back in play. The state Senate approved a bill Thursday that changes 2011 legislation that established...
2013/05/17 23:46
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is staring at a $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem that state regulators say is the most severe issue they have confronted since the federal Clean Water Act was passed...
2013/05/17 16:34
2013/05/17 16:34
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South Gloucestershire councillors keep up the pressure for a direct bus from Yate to the new Southmead Hospital PRESSURE for a direct bus from Yate to the new acute hospital in Southmead is being...
2013/05/17 08:43
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Since the fisherfolk have begun opposing the oil and gas exploration activities of NorAsian Energy Ltd, an Australian company, along the shores of Argao and Sibonga, the military has intensified their...
2013/05/17 01:39
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The state Senate passed legislation Thursday, 28-8, creating a nonprofit council of mattress producers and retailers that would develop a plan for managing discarded mattresses. Foam, metal, cotton...
2013/05/16 20:42
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Connecticut would become the first state in the nation to mandate the recycling of mattresses, whose disposal has become an ongoing problem in major cities. The measure passed by 28 to 8 in the state...
2013/05/16 11:32
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The House of Representatives Wednesday charged the Ministry of Environment in the 36 states of the Federation to monitor closely projects being executed through the Ecological Funds in their domains...
2013/05/15 23:09
2013/05/15 23:09
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HARTFORD -- Thirsty state residents would be able to buy beer and malt beverages in boxes and pouches, under legislation approved Tuesday in the state Senate. The bill, which previously cleared the...
2013/05/15 13:20
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Republicans say they’re opposed to Gina McCarthy’s bid to lead the Environmental Protection Agency because she’s withholding key information. Sen. Barbara Boxer sees a more sinister motivation. Mrs....
2013/05/15 01:39
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A proposal that would allow the state to levy higher fines and penalties for certain violations involving salt mine operations received the backing Tuesday of the Louisiana House Natural Resources and...
2013/05/14 21:56
2013/05/14 21:56
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The Senate Environment Committee approved a bill Tuesday that would prohibit local governments and community colleges from enacting smoking bans that are stricter than state law. One of the...
2013/05/14 16:57
2013/05/14 16:57
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Environmental groups and state regulators are worried about a North Carolina Senate bill that repeals laws intended to improve water quality in Jordan Lake. A bill that passed...
2013/05/14 15:17
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Council news > Press Releases > Options for Tillydrone regeneration mapped out Options for Tillydrone regeneration mapped out 14/05/13 Proposals for the regeneration of Aberdeen's Tillydrone area...
2013/05/14 15:17
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Council news > Press Releases > Council’s energy efficient heat and power network to be extended to 388 properties Council�s energy efficient heat and power network to be extended to 388 properties...