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Parole-probation overhaul hits a snag
The concept emerged last year with support from the governor and lawmakers from both parties, and was crafted with a broad influence from those involved in the criminal justice system. Leaders of both parties in the General Assembly have promised to
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:04A
School's supporters decry possible state takeover
Debbie Robinson's daughter is a freshman taking Spanish, French and Chinese. "We chose Broad Ripple because of the languages and the music program," she said. "You'll never find better principals that care about these kids.
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:04A
Over shareholder objections, Alpha, Massey officially finalize $7bn merger
Meanwhile two prominent Democrats serving on the US House Committee on Education and Workforce Tuesday urged Alpha CEO Kevin S. Crutchfield to not retain three top Massey executives in the combined company. Virginia-based Alpha will now hold the second
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:03A
Hispanic father, son demonstrate drive to succeed
Arevalo was a driver for Yellow Cab of Frederick seven years ago when company owners Jerry Wood and Blaine Young decided to dedicate a telephone number and service to customers who spoke Spanish, Arevalo said.
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:03A
WPL evasion a criminal offence
Employers without a licence or who breach their licence will also be fined but under civil contraventions rather than criminal law. Culprits will be forced to pay 50% of the annual charge per unlicensed place for each day a contravention occurs.
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:03A
Justice system 'held hostage'
Our justice system is held hostage by those who put compassion for murderers above all else, and our society is held hostage by the threat of violence with impunity. Many are left to wonder if vigilantism is our only protection.
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:02A
Execution stay is an injustice
It was a terrible miscarriage of justice when Robert Simon Jr. was granted a stay ("Court grants stay of execution for Miss. death row inmate," May 25). The judges who granted this stay need to search their hearts and minds to justify this ruling.
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:02A
Traffic Deaths Up Sharply
The police has expressed concern about traffic safety, as the number of deaths is up by nine in the first five months of 2011. Head of the law enforcement branch of the Police and Border Guard Board Tarmo Miilits says serious traffic offenses are up 18
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:02A
Expert legal group to tackle Supreme Court rulings
First Minister Alex Salmond, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and former Lord Advocate Elish Angiolini have all voiced concerns about the role of the court in Scottish affairs. Following the Cabinet meeting at Bute House in Edinburgh, a spokesman for
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:01A
EU 'Sapient' project will be 'early warning system' for invasive technology
A new three-year research project funded by the EU will look at how new technology can pose risks to consumer privacy and try to prevent breaches. The EU project is intended to protect people's privacy online. Photo: Corbis By Matt Warman,
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:01A
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