• 28 Oct 2009 01:27

  Wednesday, October 28, 2009

  CA: Western lawmakers focus on regional collaboration By Ben Neary, The Associated Press, The San Diego Union-Tribune JACKSON, Wyo. — Lawmakers from many western states agreed Monday that they should consider collaborating on developing technology to capture and store the carbon gas that's generated from burning fossil fuels. TX: State suing to shut plants while fatal incidents probed By Matthew Tresaugu, The Houston Chronicle Texas' attorney general has filed suit to temporarily close two affiliated industrial waste facilities in south Houston and Port Arthur until dozens of operational changes are made. CA: Cal, UCSF scientists form cancer research unit David Perlman, San Francisco Chronicle Scientists at UC Berkeley and UCSF have formed a research center to explore the physical principles that govern the origin and behavior of cancer cells, and how they multiply in humans. DE: NCCo to look at advertising opportunities By Angie Basiouny, The News Journal (New Castle-Wilmington) Elected leaders are set to vote tonight on legislation that would allow them to craft a policy for selling, leasing or renting advertising space on county assets. While that term hasn't been defined yet, it could include anything from the government's buildings, parks and libraries to vehicles to its Web site. ME: Advocate: FairPoint bankrupcty won't hurt NH users By The Associated Press, Kennebec Journal CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire's consumer advocate says FairPoint Communications' bankruptcy should not affect customers' phone service. ME: NMCC wind power tech program 'a hit' By Jen Lynds, Bangor Daily News PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The mounting interest in wind power has led to an influx of interest from those who want to learn how to maintain and fix windmills, which has had a direct impact on the future of Northern Maine Community College. NC: Right to sue Google defended By David Ranii, The News & Observer (Raleigh) The N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law argued before a three-judge panel at the N.C. Court of Appeals on Monday afternoon that it would be wrong under state law to bar the three taxpayers it represents from the courthouse. NC: Lost laptop has doctors' data By Lynn Bonner, The News & Observer (Raleigh) Social Security numbers for nearly every doctor in North Carolina were stolen this summer, but many just recently found out about the security breach. NC: Appeals court hears arguments in Google case By The Associated Press, The Winston-Salem Journal A group opposing state incentives for corporations has told the North Carolina Court of Appeals the taxpayers it represents should be able to challenge tax breaks used to lure Google to Caldwell County. NE: Web site wants input on state budget By Staff Reports, Marietta Daily Journal A state senator from Omaha has created an online site to gives Nebraskans a voice on potential budget cuts.   Read More NH: FairPoint enters bankruptcy court By Chelsea Conaboy, Concord Monitor FairPoint Communications will appear before a New York judge this afternoon to begin a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. The company filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, about a year and a half after purchasing Verizon's landline network in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont with high hopes for expanding services and bringing new products to the region.   Read More NM: Group wants Johnson on presidential ballot By Steve Terrell, Santa Fe New Mexican Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson had little to say Monday about a new "grassroots" Web site promoting a Johnson candidacy for president. But Johnson said he soon will be launching a new Web site of his own as a platform "to speak out on the issues of the day."   Read More NM: Is the guv getting ready for line-item vetoes? By Heath Haussamen, New Mexico Independent Gov. Bill Richardson sounds a lot like a man who's getting ready to line-item veto certain provisions in a bill the Legislature approved last week that makes deep cuts to state government.   Read More NY: New rule called obstacle to wind power By Larry Rulison, Times Union (Albany) Gov. David Paterson has ambitious renewable energy goals for New York state -- most of which he is trying to meet by encouraging the construction of large wind turbines. But wind farm advocates say that a new regulation adopted less than two weeks ago by the state Public Service Commission may severely curtail future construction of large-scale commercial wind farms in upstate New York.   Read More OH: Proposal could raise Ohio telephone rates By Jim Provance, Toledo Blade Consumers relying on telephone land lines could see their rates climb for basic service under proposed state legislation to ease industry regulation, a coalition of consumer groups charged yesterday.   Read More OH: Tough climate-change bill touted as good for state By Jonathan Riskind, The Columbus Dispatch The more a congressional climate-change bill cracks down on greenhouse-gas emissions, the better the long-term prospects for Ohio's economy, according to a report yesterday by renewable-energy business advocates.   Read More OK: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists tout antibody as a lifesaver By SUSAN SIMPSON, The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists say a newly discovered antibody could halt major internal bleeding from traumatic injuries such as those suffered in vehicle crashes or on a battlefield.   Read More SC: Legislators hint at mystery deal; is it Boeing? By Roddie Burris, The State (Columbia) The General Assembly will reconvene for a two-day special session today to restore unemployment benefits lost by thousands of jobless South Carolinians. But the session also could yield a surprise by clearing the way for what lawmakers say could be a significant economic development project.   Read More VA: North Anna reactor shut due to water leak By Rusty Dennen, The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg) NORTH ANNA, Va. -- One of North Anna Power Station's two nuclear reactors is shut down because of contaminated-water leaks discovered Friday afternoon.   Read More

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