New Jersey schools take on Dating Violence policies
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:13:26 -0800

New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights and the state's 2002 policy against Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) address some of the issues students face everyday. Now, legislators have their eyes on dating violence in schools. On May 4, Gov.

Organisations must have committees to address sexual harassment complaints
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:28:41 -0800

Advisor to Prime Minister on Human Rights, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar on Saturday told the Upper House of the Parliament that all the public and private organisations are bound to constitute a three-member committee to address complaints about sexual ...

Emergency manager law divides Michigan voters, poll shows
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:01:30 -0800

Rick Snyder has advocated a negotiated solution to address Detroit's financial crisis. / Jan. 18 photo by jarrad henderson/Detroit Free Pre Michigan voters are split on whether the state should keep its controversial emergency manager law for cities ...

Address disparities can cause 911 issues
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:10:40 -0800

by david davis, Managing Editor Phonetic road names, odd and even house numbers on the same side of the road, address numbers out of sequence, inconsistent address ranges and annexations can all be problematic for 911 dispatchers and first responders.

Local lawmakers respond to address
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:25:21 -0800

Talking about what President Barack Obama was going to say to the nation before he said it Tuesday is what two Ohio lawmakers did before the State of the Union address . It was more of what Democrats US Rep. Timothy J. Ryan and Sen.

State of the State to address jobs, sustainability
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:21:19 -0800

AP AP Photo/Eugene Tanner Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie gestures while addressing a joint session of the Hawaii State Legislature giving his state of the state address at the Hawaii State Capitol Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Honolulu. Gov.

49ers address Aldon Smith DUI arrest
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:13:45 -0800

The Niners addressed the situation in a statement posted earlier today on the team's official Twitter page. The 49ers are aware of the recent matter involving Aldon Smith, the team said. We take these issues very seriously but will reserve further ...

Unity focus of Pope's address to CDF plenary
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:09:38 -0800

Pope Benedict also addressed the developing moral problematic in the ecumenical journey. In our dialogues, said Pope Benedict, we cannot ignore the great moral questions about human life, family, sexuality, bioethics, freedom, justice and peace.

Moon claim shortsighted; Technology and freedom (Your Views)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:58:15 -0800

By The Huntsville Times Letters, of no more than 250 words, must bear the writer's full name, address with a zip code, daytime phone number and email address . Middle initials and zip codes will be published. Other information is used for verification ...

Mayor Mc Millan Gives State of the City Address
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:22:59 -0800

By Bill Larson | January 27, 2012 | Clarksville, TN Clarksville Mayor Kim Mc Millan gave her State of the City address at the Customs House Museum today. The Mayor started out speaking about the challenges she has faced since taking office in January ...

Offices get priority over classrooms
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:52:31 -0800

"Right now, we are just addressing Northside. It's the pilot project and we're going to do what we can to renovate it and make it habitable for kids," Cooper said. Gina Cahee, principal at Green T. Lindon Elementary School in Youngsville, ...

Residents see positive neighborhood changes
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:43:48 -0800

It brings together city officials and residents to talk about concerns and assets in neighborhoods and how best to address them. On Thursday the city hosted a kick-off where more than 75 residents learned about the upcoming process and how to get their ...

Wisconsin Problem Wolves To Be Addressed Quickly
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:38:51 -0800

DNR officials said areas where wolves have attacked domestic animals will be addressed immediately. We've been fighting hard to gain this authority, and we are grateful to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for removing gray wolves in the upper Midwest ...

Mayor Ed Lee to address sheriff personally about taking leave
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:42:43 -0800

The mayor also addressed criticism that claims against Mirkarimi the progressive stalwart and former District 5 supervisor are politically driven. I'm trying not to be political about this, the mayor said. The concerns I have are very ...

Eric Cantor calls State of the Union address a push for 'higher taxes'
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:45:36 -0800

There wasn't much for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Virginia Republican, to cheer or clap about during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday. The president directly addressed Republican members of Congress several times ...

Obama pokes fun during Alfalfa Club dinner, exclusive, jokey affair for ...
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:09:27 -0800

Washington president Barack Obama told some jokes and poked a little fun at himself as he addressed the Alfalfa Club dinner, an exclusive annual black-tie get-together of some of the capital's movers and shakers. The club's sole mission is to put on ...

The Smart Politician's Guide To Avoiding Scandal
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:16:13 -0800

by Alan Greenblatt When former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin addressed attendees at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 6, 2010, she appeared to have notes written on her left hand. When former vice presidential ...

Unconstitutional Power Grabs
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:10:48 -0800

I addressed the Senate recently on President Obama's so called recess appointments when the Senate was not in fact in recess. I described at length why this is an outrageous and unconstitutional power grab. However, President Obama's decision to ...

Editorial: Economic divide in Marin must be addressed
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:14:27 -0800

Jane Burke, Marin's elected superintendent of public instruction, says the report's findings are another reminder that Marin has "achievement gaps" that have to be addressed . One example is the inequity in funding for local high schools.

Summey delivers state of the city address
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:54:38 -0800

North charleston, SC (WCIV) Mayor Keith Summey delivered his videotaped State of the City address Thursday night. "As we look back on 2011, I think we realize North Charleston compared to many places across this country has been very blessed," said ...