Read Top Government > State Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/additional-state-regulations-address-significance-of-fluorescent-lighting-recycling-157041.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Many states address health and safety issues of fluorescent lamp disposal with their own regulations. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/7/timothy-white-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-163049.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Timothy White's military experience enables him to thrive as an operations sergeant major for the Indiana Guard Reserve http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/watertectonics-technology-receives-general-use-designation-from-state-of-washington-162869.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT WaveIonics system is one of two approved methods to treat stormwater runoff on construction sites http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/alls-fair-proposal-would-make-divorcing-parents-equals-162237.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT No one gets married intending to someday get divorced. Divorce is a difficult, emotional experience, especially when it involves children. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/city-of-saint-john-and-isl-launch-new-city-site-raising-the-bar-for-municipal-websites-161982.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The City of Saint John, New Brunswick has a new website. Building on public feedback and a desire to improve customer service, through an RFP process, Common Council selected ISL Web Marketing and Development to lead the creation of its new web asset. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/established-local-attorneys-found-new-firm-161785.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Two local attorneys with over 60 years of combined legal experience have founded a new law firm dedicated to serving business and individual legal clients. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/tax-resolution-firm-blue-tax-removes-garnishments-for-clients-in-a-matter-of-days-this-past-week-161280.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Blue Tax has enjoyed another successful week of assisting clients with their tax problems related to wage garnishments. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/schwarzenegger-endorses-chelseas-law-161326.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On April 20, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger endorsed California Assembly Bill 1844, named "Chelsea's Law," designed to strengthen criminal penalties for sexual offenders. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/the-michigan-social-security-disability-process-and-its-pitfalls-161329.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michigan residents waiting for the Social Security Administration to decide on their benefits face a backlog among the nation's worst. Qualified aid can make the process easier and faster. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/orlando-personal-injury-attorney-melvin-wright-receives-three-major-accolades-from-his-peers-in-the-legal-community-161031.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter is proud to announce that Orlando personal injury attorney Melvin Wright has recently received three major honors from his peers in the legal community. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/megans-law-helpline-expands-into-north-carolina-160933.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Megan's Law Helpline and the Sex Offender Registration Tips (SORT) allows community members to report potential sex offender violations. It has recently expanded into North Carolina. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/a-new-sexting-bill-in-the-ohio-legislature-160934.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Ohio legislation is aimed at reducing the harmful effects of teen sexting. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/chip-flowers-treasurer-candidate-releases-first-delaware-economic-index-161206.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Chip Flowers released his first 'Delaware Economic Index.' He is running as a Democratic candidate for Delaware State Treasurer and, if elected, Chip Flowers plans on releasing an updated economic index once a month. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/fostering-people-celebrates-10year-anniversary-160672.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Fostering People has announced plans to celebrate its 10-year anniversary as a fostering service provider. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/boston-mayor-threatens-filenes-developers-with-eminent-domain-power-160293.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The mayor of Boston may decide to use eminent domain to solve the problem of a stalled major downtown development. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/an-immigration-lawyer-negotiator-comments-on-sb-1070-the-enemy-within-160489.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT An Immigration Lawyer and Negotiator Comments on SB 1070 - The Enemy Within http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/gay-couples-cant-marry-in-texas-but-can-they-divorce-there-160432.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Texas courts are grappling with complex legal issues in two same-sex divorce cases. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/dna-testing-and-the-presumption-of-innocence-in-north-carolina-160436.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In response to new federal funding, the North Carolina Attorney General wants new laws to require all felony arrestees to provide DNA samples. Such a law has significant constitutional concerns. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/florida-bill-seeks-to-further-limit-sex-offender-proximity-to-children-160434.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed a recent bill that targeted criminals convicted of sex-related crimes. Learn more about who the new law affects. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/north-carolina-sbi-lab-under-review-what-does-it-mean-for-prisoners-160435.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT With mounting concerns about North Carolina SBI Lab's results, Attorney General Roy Cooper ordered an external review of the state crime lab in 2010. Some prisoners want to have their cases reviewed. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/consequences-of-being-a-convicted-sexual-offender-160433.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The general public's opinion about sex offenders living in residential neighborhoods is negative, to say the least. Read more about the difficulties they face after being released from prison. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/mortgage-fraud-crackdown-results-in-arrests-nationwide-160290.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The message is clear: the Justice Department is focused on mortgage fraud, and every aspect of any transactions related to a mortgage is subject to scrutiny. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/judicial-foreclosure-allowing-homeowners-to-stay-longer-without-paying-160291.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT People faced with a job loss and overwhelming debt are often forced to make difficult financial decisions. Increasingly more common, these decisions include letting go of the family home. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/the-kristen-renee-foundation-continues-to-fight-for-frederick-md-for-answers-from-the-epa-and-fort-deterick-just-days-before-the-scheduled-town-hall-meeting-and-bbq-160243.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Fighting for Frederick; Our City, Our Health", the local campaign set out to fight for city residents, continues to fight for answers from the EPA and Fort Detrick just days before the scheduled Town Hall Meeting and BBQ. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/pennsylvania-supreme-court-rejects-child-porn-sentencing-enhancements-160104.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Pennsylvania's Supreme Court decides that a first-time child pornography conviction is not subject to second-offense punishments even if multiple counts are involved. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/chip-flowers-ready-to-serve-delawares-middle-class-with-his-flowers-framework-plan-159347.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Chip Flowers, a Democratic candidate for Delaware State Treasurer, outlines his plan to help middle-class Delawareans with the Flowers Framework for Restoring Prosperity. Chip Flowers' plan has 18 specific points to serve Delaware. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/07/miller-fall-protection-introduces-their-new-titan-bcompliant-roof-kits-that-offer-a-complete-fall-protection-solution-for-roofing-applications-158823.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The new Titan B-Compliant Roof Kits from Miller simplify product selection by providing all of the components necessary for fall protection safety in roofing applications. The kits are easy to use and meet federal OSHA compliance. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/to-remain-silent-the-accused-must-now-speak-158692.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT As the Supreme Court recently clarified, a suspect must explicitly invoke the right to remain silent. Merely remaining silent for an extended period of time is not sufficient. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/port-of-quincy-hosts-special-event-to-celebrate-the-passage-of-data-center-tax-incentive-legislation-158490.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT At the Port of Quincy's June 21 event, local officials, state legislators, labor leaders, and data center executives were joined by Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire to celebrate the bill's passage. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/us-supreme-court-holds-an-accused-must-speak-to-remain-silent-158000.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT In Berghuis v. Thompkins, the Supreme Court made it clear that a person accused of a crime must explicitly invoke the right to remain silent; merely remaining silent is insufficient. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/supreme-court-narrows-right-to-remain-silent-158207.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the parameters of the Miranda decision, asserting that criminal suspects must now explicitly state to police that they're invoking their right to remain silent. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/dallas-area-courts-cracking-down-on-unpaid-tickets-157605.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cities are not only getting more aggressive in their efforts to receive payments, they are also finding more creative and cost-effective ways to do so. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/6/reverend-daniel-conrad-greenfield-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-spiritual-services-158104.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Reverend Daniel Conrad Greenfield has dedicated 31 years to bringing God into the lives of prison inmates http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/arizona-passes-new-immigration-law-157616.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Arizona's notorious new immigration law is certain to trigger Constitutional challenges. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/the-motor-vehicle-safety-act-of-2010-157614.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT On the heels of Toyota's safety problems comes the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/florida-police-officer-arrested-for-drug-possession-157047.htm Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Police officers are entrusted with upholding and enforcing the laws, and much of the time, officers do a fine job. Unfortunately, sometimes this trust is misplaced. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/cyanide-poisoning-treatment-coalition-provides-training-opportunity-for-firefighters-to-wear-their-air-take-a-shower-and-wash-their-gear-156993.htm Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Safety Stand Down training program focused on preventing hydrogen cyanide exposure in fire smoke. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/thomas-w-crowe-receives-support-from-cambridge-whos-who--156962.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Thomas W. Crowe loses permit to operate Boat Tours in the Eastern Sierra's Mono Lake http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/new-tax-law-assists-californians-with-cancelled-debts-156449.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The relief a debtor feels upon a creditor forgiving a portion of a debt often gives way to frustration when the tax man comes knocking. For tax purposes, forgiven debt generally constitutes income. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/california-introduces-new-homebuyer-tax-credit-156452.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT In an effort to stimulate the economy, California is offering first-time home buyers up to $10,000 in state tax credits. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/6/patricia-barron-hargress-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-155879.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Patricia Hargress is a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/6/dana-m-burley-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-155900.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dana M. Burley's humility and persistence enable her to thrive as a clerk for the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/free-group-wedding-at-triangle-community-center-2010-pride-party-norwalk-ct-june-19-2010-at-3-pm-officiated-by-connecticuts-top-justice-of-the-peace-mary-c-pugh-155616.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mary Pugh, Connecticut's top Justice of the Peace, will be offering her officiating service for free on June 19th at a group wedding at the Gay Pride event at the Norwalk Green from 3 to 4 pm. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/bp-announces-second-block-grant-of-25-million-to-the-state-of-mississippi-156117.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Today BP announced it is providing the State of Mississippi with an additional $25 million grant to continue implementation of the State's Area Contingency Plan. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/minnesotas-sex-offender-treatment-program-155324.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) was created in 1993 allowing the institutionalization of sex offenders after they have served their sentence, but before they are released back into society. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/6/libby-carterotuya-recognized-for-excellence-in-public-healthcare-155658.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Libby Carter-Otuya received a master of public administration from Baruch College http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/blue-tax-attorneys-achieve-more-state-tax-relief-for-sales-tax-debt-155180.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Tax Attorneys at Blue Tax release a State of Missouri bank levy issued for sales tax debt. http://governmentprnews.com/government_state_articles/2010/06/south-carolina-considering-raising-family-court-filing-fees-155219.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed a bill in May that he called a "back-door tax increase", which would boost fees for filings in family courts.