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More economic-development bills making inroads
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — A House panel advanced bills Wednesday intended to continue streamlining growth-regulation and offer more targeted tax-incentives for development in polluted or impoverished areas. In about 20 minutes (some of which devoted to a bill... -
Interior pick puts outdoor industry in spotlight
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — She doesn't wear a cowboy hat favored by traditional picks for interior secretary. Sally Jewell prefers fleece and Gore-Tex jackets and wears a safety helmet when she needs it for scaling cliffs, skiing or kayaking. Jewell,...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Lisa Murkowski, Government, Barack Obama, White House
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Bicycle safety panel likely to be created
The Newport Beach City Council will likely make it official during its meeting Tuesday night: Councilman Tony Petros will head up a revamped version of the Citizen's Bicycle Safety Committee. The council is expected to vote on the establishment of a... -
State OKs Newport's faux lighthouse
SAN DIEGO — The Coastal Commission decided Wednesday morning that a faux lighthouse Newport Beach officials say will serve as a city icon and helpful landmark for boaters at the city's planned Marina Park can stand up to 73 feet tall — as tall...
Tags: Elections, Politics
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Jan. 29 in History: Dead man's body found in the desert
>> 40 Years Ago — The body of a man who had been dead an estimated 10 days was found in the desert 22 miles northwest of Winterhaven early Sunday afternoon. It was identified by the office of the coroner as that of Don Carl Kosck, 43, of Salinas,...Tags: Personal Service, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins
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Beth Kerttula Hopes for Coastal Zone Bill This Year
Channel 2 NewsHouse Democratic leader Beth Kerttula says she's hopeful that legislation will be introduced this year to re-establish a coastal management program. Kerttula says she's heard that something is being worked on. Last week, Rep. Bryce Edgmon, chairman of...Tags: Beth Kerttula
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Scott's property-tax promise backfired
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott was following a well-read playbook when he campaigned in 2010 to kick-start the economy in part with deep property-tax cuts. It just didn't come off as scripted. Capping out-of-control property-tax spikes was once a...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Government, Barack Obama, Separation of Church and State, Taxation
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O'Malley recognizes the need to conserve our environment
Maryland's land conservation programs do much more than protect our state's natural resources. They also create jobs and fuel economic growth. That is why we heartily support their full funding in this year's budget ("O'Malley offers $37.3 billion plan,"...
Tags: Energy Resources, Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Agriculture
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A Wintertime Visit To The Shores Of Cape Cod
The Hartford CourantIt's January, a time many people escape to an island. Usually a warm island with palm trees swaying in the breeze somewhere near the equator. Not for me. I go east. Directly east to Cape Cod. "I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and...Tags: Manchester, Petroleum Industry
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S.D. Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees
PIERRE - Sand County Foundation, the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition are accepting applications for the $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award, which honors South Dakota landowners who demonstrate responsible...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Human Interest, Ethics, Natural Resources
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Petoskey resident announces land conservancy
In the early 2000s, Ruth O'Gawa and writer-photographers Joanie and Gary McGuffin quietly formed a new land conservancy. And beginning in 2011, the conservancy, called the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy, made its first three land acquisitions. The...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Human Interest, Ecotourism, Travel, Tourism and Leisure
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Solar development absorbing Calif. farmland
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - There's a land rush of sorts going on across the nation's most productive farming region, but these buyers don't want to grow crops. They want to plant solar farms. With California mandating that 33 percent of electricity be...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Endangered Species, Environmental Issues, Amusement and Theme Parks, Wildlife
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Jan 29, 2013
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Jan 30, 2013
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Dec 30, 2012
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Jan 25, 2013
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Jan 24, 2013
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Jan 25, 2013
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Jan 21, 2013
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Feb 22, 2013
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