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Scarce public funds shouldn't be used on DePaul stadium
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pleads poverty when it comes to education, public safety and Wrigley Field upgrades. But now he says a new basketball stadium for DePaul University is necessary, even though owners of the United Center offered the venue for free. Why...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Dwayne Johnson, Wrigley Field, Government, United Center
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Prosecutors say Terrence Williams wielded gun in altercation
The Seattle TimesSEATTLE Terrence Williams, who has played the past four seasons in the NBA, wore shackles and a red jail jump suit Monday as he stood before a judge in a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center. After reading the certificate of probable...Tags: Lawyers, Justice System, National Basketball Association, Government, Judges
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Sheriff Israel asks for $93.7 million more, 14% increase
UPDATED with information from BSO The first details of the new Broward County sheriff's budget have emerged: He's asking for a $93.7 million increase in spending, or 14 percent more than was approved last year. To put the number into context, it's...Tags: Israel, Budgets and Budgeting, Al Lamberti, Health Insurance Cost, Government
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Minnesota Legislature considers $15.5 million for police, fire pensions
St. Paul Pioneer PressA proposal to add a $5 surcharge to homeowners and auto insurance policies to support police and fire pensions failed to make it through the Minnesota Legislature, but lawmakers instead are considering allocating $15.5 million annually from the state's...Tags: Insurance, Health and Safety at Work, Minnesota Legislature, Government, Pension and Welfare
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Minnesota strives to increase inspections of anhydrous storage facilities
St. Cloud Times, Minn.Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Facilities A massive explosion last month at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, that killed 15 people and injured 200 more also heightened awareness of hazardous farm chemicals and how they are stored. Ammonium nitrate, which...Tags: Emergency Incidents, Belgrade (Serbia), Chemical Industry, Government, Explosions
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Medical marijuana primed for overhaul
The Honolulu Star-AdvertiserTwo bills approved this year by the Legislature are Hawaii's first steps toward handling medical marijuana as a health issue rather than a law enforcement problem. Although Hawaii was the first state to pass legislation approving the use of medicinal...Tags: Lawyers, Judges, Government, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Health Treatments
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Course focuses on safe use of Tasers
Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pa.A red dot shines on the target. The trigger is pulled, sounding a single "pop." Instantaneously, a weapon is placed into action. Wires with barbed probes replace a bullet as electricity surges with repetitious snaps. Upon contact with skin, those...Tags: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Allentown, Health and Safety at School, Government, Weaponry
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Plan to regulate food trucks stuck on slow boil
The Columbus DispatchBecause of complaints from food-truck owners about Columbus' plan to regulate the popular mobile restaurants, public-safety officials are delaying the start of the program and considering more changes. Truck owners say the 18 to 20 metered parking spots...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Government, Vehicles
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Modesto council to begin to examine city budget
The Modesto BeeThe Modesto City Council will start its deliberations today on Mayor Garrad Marsh's budget proposal for the 2013-14 fiscal year, which starts July 1. Marsh's budget focuses on public safety, directing nearly all of the city's expected revenue growth...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Government
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BRIEF: North Branch man who died at Hugo bar is identified as Lino Lakes cop
St. Paul Pioneer PressA 37-year-old North Branch man died at a Hugo bar Sunday, May 19, the Washington County sheriff's office said. The medical call came at 2 p.m. to Blue Heron Grill. The man was identified as Chris Bragelman, according to KMSP-TV. Bragelman was a Lino...Tags: Government
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Springs to update its public safety radio system
Coral Springs has decided to use new technology for its public safety radio system. At a recent city commission workshop, there was consensus among officials that it would be too risky to carry on with the current 15-year-old system. The city will follow...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Radio Industry, Coral Springs, Government, Hollywood (Broward, Florida)
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South Bend may allow urban hives
South Bend Tribune, Ind.First birds, now bees. On the heels of a new backyard chicken law, Common Council member Tim Scott, D-District 2, has introduced an ordinance amending the city code as it relates to beekeeping. The ordinance, which has been referred to the Health...Tags: Beekeeping, Government, New York City, Allergies
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