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LAPD makes it easier for illegal immigrant drivers
“No longer will these checkpoints have an adverse impact on somebody merely because of their (immigration) status," Beck said. "The sad truth is that the people who were most impacted by this law were the people that could afford it the least.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:14P
Ga. court hears arguments on hotel taxes
By AP ATLANTA — Atlanta attorneys asked Georgia's top court Monday to find that online travel companies have shortchanged the city on hotel and occupancy taxes, saying that Atlanta is owed millions of dollars in fees from Hotels.com and other online
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:14P
Attorney General John Kroger picks Republican stalwart as business advisor
Kroger's office said in a press release that Granum, who practiced business law in Portland and ran a small company, will work to reform the state's "legal and regulatory system to improve Oregon's business climate." In Granum, Democrat Kroger is
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:13P
Vernon Parish deputies make multiple arrests
Day's bond was set at $7000, and she was later released from the Vernon Parish Jail on bail. Bond for Lynch was set at $3500, and she posted bail and has been released from the Vernon Parish Jail. In another incident, Timothy W. Phillips, 48,
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:13P
Sanctuary Cities Bill Passes First Hurdle
Burt Solomons would prevent cities, counties and other governmental entities from adopting policies that prohibit law enforcement from asking a person legally detained or arrested their immigration status. The legislation was labeled an emergency item
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:12P
Briefs: Celebrate a safe St. Pat's Day
The Niles Police Department will be conducting Saturation Patrols of four to six officers March 17 to 20, to enforce traffic laws pertaining to the use of alcohol related and impaired driving offenses. According to data from the Illinois Department of
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:12P
Accused priests appear in court
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Three Roman Catholic priests, an ex-priest and a former teacher are in court in Philadelphia along with prominent criminal defense lawyers hired to fight charges stemming from allegations of sexual abuse of
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:10P
Priest seeks charges dropped
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Three Roman Catholic priests, an ex-priest and a former teacher are in court in Philadelphia along with prominent criminal defense lawyers hired to fight charges stemming from allegations of sexual abuse of children. The Rev.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:10P
RTA, Police crack down on dedicated lane violators
It was also agreed to run joint campaigns for towing away heavy trucks and vehicles parked on road shoulders and under bridges. The RTA inspectors will provide the General Department of Traffic with the images of trucks parked on road pavements and
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:10P
Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Connection with Fatal Crash on Mt. Hope Bridge
Jamie Pretti of Plymouth, MA, was sentenced today on two counts related to a fatal car crash that occurred in September 2008 on the Mt. Hope Bridge, according to the state Office of the Attorney General.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:06P
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