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JOEY KENNEDY: Jefferson County's in a big mess, and it's the Legislature's fault
The occupational tax makes up about a quarter of the county's general fund, so if this money is not replaced, there likely will be little choice but bankruptcy, layoffs and elimination of services, such as satellite courthouses.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:58A
JOEY KENNEDY: Jefferson County's in a big mess, and it's the Legislature's fault
The occupational tax makes up about a quarter of the county's general fund, so if this money is not replaced, there likely will be little choice but bankruptcy, layoffs and elimination of services, such as satellite courthouses.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:58A
Tousa committee seeks delay on ruling in third appeal
A bankruptcy judge ruled that there were fraudulent transfers when Hollywood-based Tousa gave liens on subsidiaries' properties to bail out and refinance a joint venture. US District Judge Alan S. Gold in Miami reversed the bankruptcy judge and said
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:58A
Obey the rules of the road this long weekend
We also urge motorists to drive with their headlamps on at all times," he said, adding that traffic law enforcement officers will be on the lookout as part of the Make Roads Safe campaign and new National Rolling Enforcement Plan.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:57A
Cabinet to await full Madonsela probe
Pretoria - Justice Minister Jeff Radebe and Cabinet Secretary Cassius Lubisi have met with Public Protector Thuli Madonsela over her findings on the controversial police headquarters lease agreement, it was confirmed on Thursday.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:57A
CRIME: Police step up DUI enforcement for St. Patrick's Day
SALISBURY — Beginning at 8 pm today, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office will be coordinating a multi-jurisdictional DUI enforcement initiative. During this operation, additional law enforcement resources will be on our roadways seeking out those
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:56A
liveToews, Nicholson back to face MPs over costs
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, left, and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews confer Wednesday at a Commons committee hearing. The ministers returned Thursday to answer questions about the cost of anti-crime bills. (Canadian Press) (Note:CBC does not
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:56A
Govt Nominates Zvonko Fiser for Top Prosecutor
Ljubljana, 17 March (STA) - The government has decided to nominate Zvonko Fiser for the post of the state prosecutor general, Justice Minister Ales Zalar told the press on Thursday. The former Constitutional Court judge, who was the only candidate,
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:55A
Law enforcement Thursday
Highway 97, Milepost 229, non-injury accident reported Thursday morning. Highway 97, Milepost 241, non-injury accident reported Thursday morning. Highway 97 and Shady Pine Road, non-injury accident reported Wednesday morning.
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:54A
Iowa Capitol Digest
State officials say the project is intended to help change driver behavior and encourage drivers to obey traffic laws with an emphasis on buckling up, slowing down and driving sober. During a similar effort last year, law enforcement reported three
Updated: 03/17/2011 10:54A