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Bill guards intellectual property
Jul 25, 2008 — The Columbus Dispatch
Included in the bill are increased civil and criminal penalties. "The time has come to bolster the federal effort to protect this most valuable and vulnerable property," Leahy said.
Biofuels lobby is formed
Jul 25, 2008 — Allentown Morning Call
Morning Call Search display_time descendingGoarticle Login or register Subscribe Now! LOUIS | - The argument over using crops to make biofuels is about to get a little louder, courtesy of a new group formed by some of the biggest agribusiness companies in the world. Organizer of the newly formed Alliance for Abundant Food and Energy said Thursday they want to change the debate about biofuels.
Energy Summit 'Positive Step' Blumenthal Criticized By New Yorkers For Pipeline Stance
Jul 25, 2008 — The Hartford Courant
...and Blumenthal were the only Connecticut officials present. "We will work with New York and, together, we will reach some sort of regional energy policy that will be fair to both states," Fasano said. "It's time to leave the differences behind." New York officials questioned Blumenthal over Connecticut's opposition to the gas pipeline, proposed by Islander East. They asked whether the state plans to "reject every pipeline proposal that involves natural gas," Blumenthal reported,...
Falls firm helping to create energy storage system for use in Africa
Jul 25, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Financial terms of the agreement weren't disclosed. The companies will work together on a solar project called LifeVillage.
Feed mill to turn turkey waste into energy
Jul 25, 2008 — Detroit News
Feed mill to turn turkey waste into energy New biomass operation in Montcalm County plans to sell excess electricity to utility. Associated Press PIERSON TOWNSHIP -- A Montcalm County feed mill will install equipment for converting turkey manure into energy that it will use to produce livestock feed. Sietsema Farms Feeds, which he opened five years ago, produces 125,000 tons of livestock feed pellets per year.
Good Question
Jul 25, 2008 — Allentown Morning Call
When state wages are different from the federal level, the higher wage prevails. If their tips plus wages don't meet the minimum wage, their employers must pay them the difference. Both proponents of minimum wage increases and foes have long argued that higher minimum wages have a ripple effect, pushing up pay for workers who earn just above minimum.
Health Care Advocates Bring Protest To State, Business Leaders
Jul 25, 2008 — The Hartford Courant
CBIA's Church Street headquarters and Rell's office to deliver letters to CBIA president John Rathgeber and Rell expressing disappointment in their opposition to legislation that would have extended the state's employee health insurance coverage to municipalities and small businesses. In June, Rell vetoed the bill -- sometimes called the health pooling bill -- saying it could cost the state tens of millions of dollars and might not broaden coverage as promised. Neither Rathgeber...
Minimum wage hike is 'well-timed'
Jul 25, 2008 — The Daily Oklahoman
Also in June, the Oklahoma City metro area gained 800 jobs, giving the area a total nonfarm employment of 577,100. And so far, Seney said he hasn't received a single call on this year's increase.
Minimum wage rises to $6.55 in Kansas City, Kan.
Jul 25, 2008 — The Kansas City Star
The hike is the first of its kind for a city in Kansas, and it came as a federal law raising the minimum wage to the same amount also went into effect Thursday. How will this, in turn, affect the employees?" Commissioner Pat Huggins Pettey countered that it doesn't matter whether the ordinance affects one or 101 employees.
Obama beats McCain in Europe donations
Jul 25, 2008 — Birmingham News, Alabama
So it's possible Obama has received additional money from smaller donors. McCain, however, publishes all contributions, even amounts smaller than $200. McCain also enjoyed support from a number of investment bankers and international banking executives, but he received donations from only 63 individuals in Britain while Obama has about 600 donors.
Obama's path to presidency is far from clear
Jul 25, 2008 — Los Angeles Times
On Thursday, television images showed Obama addressing the throng in Berlin, his speech carried live on cable news networks. Amy Siskind of Westchester, N.Y., is a Clinton supporter who said she wouldn't vote for Obama. Siskind said she was especially offended when Obama hired Clinton's former campaign manager, Patti Solis Doyle, to work with his vice presidential nominee.
Obama, Vague on Issues, Pleases Crowd in Europe
Jul 25, 2008 — New York Times, A1
As the newspaper Le Monde pointed out on Thursday, Mr. Europe’s trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, last month urged both Mr. Obama indulged in “some pro-German demagogy on nuclear weapons to get applause,” Mr.
Political Memo: Hey, Obama: There's Bratwurst in Ohio, Too (but No Cheering Masses)
Jul 25, 2008 — New York Times
Obama was still refusing to support the American troop escalation, or surge, that Mr. McCain’s point of view, the surge made Mr. McCain’s comments in the state on Social Security; The Morning Call in Allentown covered Mr.
TPS scores show jump in student proficiency Previous results were used to guide curriculum and instruction.
Jul 25, 2008 — Tulsa World
...a PDF of the OCCT scores for Tulsa Public Schools for spring 2008. View a list of OCCT scores for area schools. Newly released test scores show significant gains in student proficiency among fourth-, fifth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders in Tulsa Public Schools, with mostly stagnant results in other elementary and middle school grades. Each year, Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests are administered in April to gauge the proficiency of every child in grades three through eight...
Air Force Signs With N.M. on Energy Bases May Get Power From Green Sources
Jul 24, 2008 — Albuquerque Journal
Bill Richardson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Bill Anderson and officials of Albuquerque, Alamogordo and Clovis signed non-binding memoranda of understanding to jointly pursue development of renewable energy projects. Albuquerque is home to Kirtland Air Force Base, while Holloman Air Force Base is near Alamogordo and Cannon Air Force Base is at Clovis. Anderson said these are the first such MOUs the Air Force has signed with any state.
Al Gore: Carbon-free juice
Jul 24, 2008 — Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Al Gore has challenged the nation to produce 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and carbon-free sources within 10 years. Oilman T. Boone Pickens has offered his own plan. A carbon-free future can become reality -- if the nation is willing to invest money, creativity and national spirit.
Blumenthal Proposes Regional Environmental Commission
Jul 24, 2008 — The Hartford Courant
Blumenthal proposed a Connecticut-New York commission today that would address regional environmental and energy needs. After joining to reject Broadwater Energy's proposal to moor a liquefied natural gas (OOTC:LNGLF) plant in the middle of Long Island Sound, the two states should together develop a regional environmental and energy strategy, said Blumenthal, who announced the proposal in a press conference this morning before heading to a regional energy summit in New York. ...
BRIEF ZBB to assist African solar energy project
Jul 24, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Financial terms of the agreement weren't disclosed. The companies will work together on a solar project named LifeVillage.
Briefly . . . NATION/WORLD
Jul 24, 2008 — Philadelphia Daily News
Lowest wage still not enough WASHINGTON - About two million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. Herberman is basing his alarm on early, unpublished data. Afghanistan is now seeming to be more suitable for al Qaeda fighters," said Ambassador Samir Sumaida'ie.
Carney plan calls for energy conservation
Jul 24, 2008 — News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware
John C. Carney Jr. released his plan Wednesday to improve energy conservation and efficiency statewide. Carney will face state Treasurer Jack Markell in the Democratic gubernatorial primary Sept. 9. Carney released his proposals for increasing sources of renewable energy in the state earlier this month. Carney said he believes Delawareans understand the urgency of the state's energy issues.
Congressional Memo: Spotlight on Gas Prices, and Parties in Stalemate
Jul 24, 2008 — New York Times
On the other are Republicans with their dominant message: Drill. Obama can carry a debate with Senator John McCain over offshore drilling, arguing that allowing additional coastal exploration would have no immediate impact on gas prices. McCain, is embracing new drilling as the chief solution to gas prices.
Dallas workers say minimum wage hike offers little cushion
Jul 24, 2008 — The Dallas Morning News
She said her paycheck doesn't constitute a living wage.
Despite nickname, Florida's a laggard in harnessing solar power
Jul 24, 2008 — The Palm Beach Post
But what Florida lacks in light it can make up in heat, researchers say. His efforts paid off slightly: Lawmakers raised the amount to $3.5 million in their energy bill, which Gov.
Federal minimum wage rises to $6.55 today
Jul 24, 2008 — Rocky Mountain News
Advertisement INTERACTIVE What's the Minimum Wage Actually Worth? Your Questions Answered Ask AP: Oil and gas prices, Obama's citizenship WASHINGTON (AP) -- About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. And most businesses, even restaurants and other service sector companies, already pay above the minimum wage anyway.
Gap in budget projected for '09-11
Jul 24, 2008 — Omaha World Herald
Dave Heineman said $115 million should be the minimum for the tax credit program. Heineman said he would close the projected budget gap and make tax cuts possible by reducing growth in state spending. Slower than average growth in property valuations and above-average school spending growth are projected to fuel the school aid increase.
Gap in Nebraska budget projected for '09-11
Jul 24, 2008 — Omaha World-Herald
Dave Heineman said $115 million should be the minimum for the tax credit program. The board sets the official revenue figures used in the budgeting process. Nebraska got an unexpected $99 million bump in tax revenue for the year that ended June 30.
Governor set to slash state workers' pay Employees would get money back when budget's settled
Jul 24, 2008 — The Sacramento Bee
We are working very hard to avoid drastic measures like the one that is being proposed." Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, and Sen.

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