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2 Pembroke Pines incumbents romp to victory: Two Pembroke Pines incumbents handily defeated challenges to their commission seats.
Mar 10, 2010 — The Miami Herald
...-- Pembroke Pines voters returned incumbents Angelo Castillo and Carl Shechter to the City Commission in Tuesday's general election, choosing to keep the status quo as the city faces budget deficits from dropping property values and rising employee pension obligations. The Broward County Supervisor of Elections reported results for all 16 precincts in District 4, with Castillo winning nearly 87.6 percent or 1,662 votes, compared to challenger Henry Gari, who received 12.3 percent or 235... -
A Push to Supplement Tuesday Voting With Weekends
Mar 10, 2010 — New York Times
The idea of weekend voting is not unheard of. The San Francisco proposal would essentially replicate the Tuesday voting experience by having all precincts open all day on the preceding Saturday, which Mr. Gronke said was a new idea — and rife with potential pitfalls, including questions about how to secure ballots between Saturday and Tuesday and how to update rolls to prevent voting twice. -
California global warming law may lead to job losses, report says
Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
The analyst's report came in response to a query from Sen. Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto), a critic of the law. The analysis, based on broad economic models, drew criticism from some academics, including Harvard economist Robert Stavins. -
CERAWEEK 2010
Mar 10, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
Daniel Goldwyn, the State Department's coordinator of international energy (OOTC:ILGL) affairs, served on a panel. -
Common set of school standards to be offered
Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
President Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address is listed as an informational text for ninth- and 10th-graders. The George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations tried and failed in the 1990s to establish voluntary national standards, leaving expectations for students up to states. Martin O'Malley (D) predicted his state would adopt the common standards. -
Cromartie resigns; voters to choose replacement
Mar 10, 2010 — The State
The State Election Commission says the city is required to hold the election April 6 -- the date of the city's next general election, 27 days away. Attempts to reach Ernest Cromartie were unsuccessful Tuesday. -
Duke to burn wood with coal at 2 plants
Mar 10, 2010 — The Charlotte Observer
The plants would burn sawdust or wood chips with coal. Apart from electricity, the plants will generate renewable energy certificates. North Carolina requires utilities to generate a rising portion of their electricity from renewable sources between 2012 and 2021. They may also apply certificates proving the electricity was produced with renewable fuels. North Carolina is rich in organic wastes that can be turned into energy sources. -
Elections board OKs 2 GOP write-in candidates
Mar 10, 2010 — The Blade
Witzler was the Democratic nominee for auditor, losing to Republican incumbent Larry Kaczala. Eyre, a Toledo minister, was defeated when she ran against Ms. Stainbrook is competing for control of the Republican Party Central Committee with Toledo lawyer Jeff Simpson. -
European Shares Seem Stuck in Neutral
Mar 10, 2010 — New York Times
The dollar strengthened against other currencies, particularly the British pound, which continued to founder after unimpressive industrial output figures. Official figures showed that industrial production fell 0.4 percent in the month, with manufacturing output down 0.9 percent. Though the industrial sector only accounts for around 18 percent of the British economy, the figures reinforced fears that the British economy may contract again in the first quarter. -
Florida unsure if any school reviews will be held in state
Mar 10, 2010 — The Florida Times-Union
Alvin Holmes of Montgomery had objected, but Duncan refused to move to another location. He also met with Holmes and another black lawmaker, Democratic Rep. Bob Riley to create charter schools was killed recently in House and Senate committees. -
Future role of natural gas discussed at Houston energy conference
Mar 10, 2010 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
It is part of the long-term energy solution," said Mulva, whose Houston-based company has interests in the Barnett Shale of North Texas. There is now the potential for the world to develop "multiple centuries of supply" of gas, he said. Natural gas increasingly could be used in electric power generation as a much cleaner alternative to coal, Mulva said. -
Global warming skepticism rising in the GOP
Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
The shift by Rubio and Pawlenty as well as other prominent Republicans reflects the rising power of climate change skeptics in the GOP, where global warming is becoming a litmus test for conservatives. Charlie Crist, over Crist's support for emissions limits. Even 2008 GOP presidential candidate John McCain, who argued often with climate skeptics on the primary campaign trail, recently played along with a Fox News interviewer who mocked global warming. -
Gov. Pat Quinn budget proposal: Borrow $4.7 billion
Mar 10, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
Quinn's proposal counts on the federal government continuing to pay a higher reimbursement rate for health care for the poor. Echoing a call by Democratic Comptroller Dan Hynes, Quinn would review, renegotiate or dump many costly contracts that were signed under Blagojevich. Bill Brady of Bloomington, proposed a broader tax credit. Tribune reporters Monique Garcia, Bob Secter and Michelle Manchir contributed. -
Governors, state school superintendents to propose common academic standards
Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
President Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address is listed as an informational text for ninth- and 10th-graders. The George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations tried and failed in the 1990s to establish voluntary national standards, leaving expectations for students up to states. Martin O'Malley (D) predicted his state would adopt the common standards. -
House Democrats try to stay on offense heading into 2010 midterms
Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
None of that quartet of districts made "Red to Blue" including the seats of Reps. -
Houston Chronicle Rick Casey column: Rick Casey: No Colberts
Mar 10, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
Of seven candidates with Hispanic surnames running in contested judicial races -- where most voters typically know nothing about the candidate but his or her name -- only one Hispanic won. Of those, only two won or led in their fields. And one, Mary Connealy Acosta, who defeated Miles LeBlanc with only 52 percent of the vote, isn't personally Hispanic. -
Kansas City Power and Light to use methane from St. Joseph landfill to produce electricity
Mar 10, 2010 — The Kansas City Star
Joseph Landfill Gas to Energy Project also will include 49 new wells to collect the methane at the landfill, which has 3 million tons of garbage collected from 17 counties. Last September it solicited plans for converting the methane into usable energy. Joseph expects to use the money it gets from the methane sale to hold down dumping fees at the landfill. -
Letters: Factory workers need to train for backup career
Mar 10, 2010 — USA Today
Factory workers need to train for backup career Wendell Mott - Big Rapids, Mich. These workers wanting to secure their middle class lifestyles should realize they need backup careers. Rebuild manufacturing Paul Shemansky - East Stroudsburg, Pa. -
Massa has media groping for answers
Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
Louis high school to make his closing argument for a health care overhaul, pushing a new anti-fraud plan as he cranks up the pressure on skittish Democratic lawmakers to act fast," AP writes. On that subject, David Leonhardt thinks "health reform plan is a terribly mixed bag. When liberals say that single-payer will save a bazillion dollars, or conservatives point to Paul Ryan's plan and say that will save a bazillion dollars, they're talking about capping spending. -
New national math, English standards drafted
Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform and more rigorous standards Wednesday as draft new national guidelines were released. One math expert who was not involved in writing the draft standards questioned the value of moving concepts earlier. Cathy Seeley, senior fellow at the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas, has been involved in the revision of math standards in more than a dozen states. -
Northern Lehigh School District likely to see 1.5-mill tax increase
Mar 10, 2010 — The Morning Call
W. Michaels said. In other business, the board approved the district's contribution to Lehigh Carbon Community College's sponsor budget for 2010-11. Mathias Green has been a member of the Northern Lehigh board for 32 years. -
NRG Energy to get up to $154M from government to install carbon dioxide capture system
Mar 10, 2010 — The Dallas Morning News
NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Inc. won up to $154 million in funding from the Department of Energy to install a system to capture carbon dioxide from a coal-fired power plant. The building plans fit with NRG's view that carbon dioxide emissions will eventually be regulated. And the award comes as NRG has ramped up its lobbying presence in Washington since signing onto a campaign to pass comprehensive climate-change legislation. NRG plans to install the equipment at its WA Parish plant,... -
Online-teaching company plays role in school-reform package
Mar 10, 2010 — The Virginian-Pilot
Other school divisions in the state offer parts of the company's curriculum. -
Orange election results: Incumbents keep their seats
Mar 10, 2010 — The Orlando Sentinel
The supermajority required at least a 4-to-1 vote for a change, rather than the current simple majority of 3-to-2. Amendment 10 failed 53 percent to 47 percent. It was the only proposed amendment of 12 on Winter Park's ballot that failed. McMacken and fellow winner Cooper supported Amendment 10. -
Pro-solar bills on horizon
Mar 10, 2010 — The Blade
Chris Widener (R., Springfield). Rep. Mark Wagoner (R., Ottawa Hills) said he supports Mr. Harris said. Ohio does not offer tax credits specifically for solar manufacturers like those in Oregon, Michigan, and elsewhere. -
Rooney Amps Up Attack On Sestak
Mar 10, 2010 — Politico
Alexander BurnsPennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney amped up Sen.
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