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Rothsay says 'yes' to new school
Fergus Falls Daily Journal, Minn.Supporters of a new school in Rothsay have reason to celebrate this morning. Despite divided opinion and a referendum that failed by 12 votes in December, a majority of voters -- 348 to 315 -- voted Thursday in favor of a new $19 million school. After...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Elections, Politics
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Tensions flare as Wake leaders discuss $810 million school bond
The News & ObserverTension over a bill that would strip the Wake County school board of its power over school construction flared up Thursday, forcing an early end to the meeting on putting a school construction bond referendum on the fall ballot. Wake County school...Tags: Voting, Wake County, Bonds, Elections, Politics
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Davie superintendent concerned over Senate bill on school properties
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.The superintendent of Davie County Schools said Wednesday that a bill to give commissioners the option to take control of school properties in a county is the result of state Sen. Andrew Brock's unhappiness with efforts to build one new high school....Tags: Local Government, Politics
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BRIEF: Preserve Silver Spring holds its first meeting
The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa.A handful of members from the public showed up to Preserve Silver Spring's first workshop meeting. Attendees were greeted with poster boards noting the committee's goals and pictures of farm lands scattered across the table. "Basically, we all know...Tags: Locust Point, Politics
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Independence 'incomplete' without Abyei, says South Sudan forum
Sudan TribuneAttendees at a high-level conference in South Sudan have issued a statement, asserting the new nation's independence from Sudan "remains incomplete" until Abyei is transferred back to the South from which it was moved in 1905 under colonial rule....Tags: Murder, Salva Kiir Mayardit, United Nations, International Organizations, Sudan
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Letters to the Editor - May 16
A vote for referendum is a vote for quality jobs To the editor: I am writing in support of the referendum question on the May 21 primary ballot in Montgomery Township. While the question on the ballot mentions liquor, this question is ultimately about...Tags: Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Politics
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Britain's Cameron tells EU rebels to back referendum law
Reuters* Cameron's Conservatives divided over Britain's EU future * Parliament to debate new law on EU withdrawal referendum * Coalition partner's opposition means slim hope of success By Peter Griffiths LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David...Tags: International Organizations, United Kingdom, Crime, Law and Justice, European Union, Margaret Thatcher
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Ads to promote new gun control law
Advertisements praising Maryland's new gun control law will appear on Baltimore-area televisions soon after the measure is signed Thursday — the first volley in a two-pronged effort to defend the legislation and the politicians who voted for it....
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Different approaches to affordable housing in Winnetka, Wilmette
Finding affordable housing in Winnetka over the years has been a journey of faith for Sister Peggy McDonnell. A Catholic nun, McDonnell has found a way to stay in Winnetka for nearly 25 years — including 11 years in a coach house — despite...
Tags: Values, Religion and Belief, Ethics, Wilmette, Rentals
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UK's Cameron survives humbling parliamentary revolt over EU
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron suffered an embarrassing blow in parliament on Wednesday when a third of his Conservative lawmakers voted against him in protest at his stance on Britain's membership of the European Union. Though the...Tags: International Organizations, United Kingdom, Crime, Law and Justice, Margaret Thatcher, European Union
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Bartlett board gives initial approval to budget calling for tax rate increase
Commercial AppealThe Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen dealt with beer and the budget Tuesday night, approving the suburb's financial plan on first reading and handing out penalties to businesses caught selling beer to underage customers last month. The board also...Tags: Sales, Business, Budgets and Budgeting, Fines, Taxation
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Maine legislative panel opposes marijuana legalization
Portland Press Herald, MaineA proposal to legalize and tax marijuana in Maine failed to win support from a legislative committee Tuesday. The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted 8-3 against endorsing L.D. 1229, sponsored by Rep. Diane Russell, D-Portland....Tags: Windham (Windham, Connecticut), Government, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Safety of Citizens, Crime, Law and Justice
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