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Beebe vetoes voter ID requirement

ASSOCIATED PRESS AND LOG CABIN STAFF REPORTS Gov. Mike Beebe, a Democrat, has vetoed a Republican-backed measure that would require voters to present a photo identification before casting a ballot, according to a news release from the governor’s office Monday. The governor cited concerns over the bill’s constitutionality and expense of implementing the measure.…

Business leaders express support for Patrick’s education plan

A group of 87 business leaders have come out in support of Governor Deval Patrick’s early education plan, and the new revenue tied to it, which they say is a necessary investment to ensure there is a well-educated workforce. The announcement was made in a letter Tuesday, as the governor prepared to meet with business…

Gov. Hassan signs R&D tax credit bill

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Maggie Hassan has signed legislation aimed at helping small businesses expand and bring new products to market. Hassan signed a bill Thursday making the 5-year-old research and development tax credit permanent and doubling the credits available to $2 million. She called it an example of the state working with businesses…

Governor Tomblin Presents Records Management and Preservation Board Grants

Thirty county commissions receive a total of $427,540 CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today presented thirty West Virginia county commissions with grants, totaling $427,540, for their respective records management and preservation projects. These projects, approved by the Records Management and Preservation Board (RMPB), will improve management, storage conditions, access, and preservation of public records…

In Rare Bipartisan Move, MT House Unanimously Approves Bullock's Budget

The Montana House stunned observers Tuesday morning by endorsing the session’s major budget bill on a unanimous vote, with no amendments and virtually no debate — a historic departure from the usual days-long, partisan floor battle of sessions past. In just 83 minutes, the House convened and then reviewed, debated and voted on House Bill…

Patrick Files Legislation to Fund Infrastructure Improvements Over the Next Ten Years

In joint association with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick filed legislation Wednesday to fund infrastructure improvements over the next 10 years. “These investments will create the jobs and opportunity today that will build a stronger Commonwealth for tomorrow,” Patrick said in a press release Wednesday. “A modern, safe, equitable 21st century…

Gov. Brown's Tax Policies Dramatically Reduce Teacher Layoffs

SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) – California teachers are seeing a steep drop in pink slips, thanks to the strengthening economy and new revenue from voter-approved taxes. The California Teachers Association says 2,900 educators received preliminary layoff notices just before Friday’s statewide deadline for districts to warn teachers they might lose their jobs. That’s just a fraction…

Assembly passes O'Malley's job training bill

$2.5 million program aimed at workers for high-demand industries By Erin Cox, The Baltimore Sun The General Assembly has approved the governor’s plan to distribute $2.5 million in state grants each year to train workers for high-demand industries. The House of Delegates voted 115-23 Tuesday to approve the program, the first piece of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s…

Gov. Beshear to lead trade mission to Canada

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he will lead a trade mission to Canada in June, and that international businesses interested in participating should sign up quickly due to limited spacing. Beshear said the trip to Toronto will be the first trade mission held by the Kentucky Export Initiative. The goal of the event from June…

Gov. Malloy: Investment In Carla's Pasta Will Create Jobs

South Windsor Small Business Doubling Workforce (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission will vote on a $4 million loan for Carla’s Pasta, Inc. to help the company expand its production capacity and add 98 employees at its South Windsor headquarters. “Carla’s Pasta is a great example of…

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