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Lawmakers Weigh Rules for Stores Tracking Shoppers Via Wi-Fi
2014-02-24 01:39:06| Wireless - Topix.net
By Patrick Farrell A bill proposed to the House Economics Committee on Friday would prohibit Maryland retailers from using consumer cellphone Wi-Fi signals to track their shopping habits, unless merchants post notices at store entrances.
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RI lawmakers to get briefing on climate change
2014-02-23 22:51:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: State lawmakers are taking a look at how climate change will impact Rhode Island. A legislative briefing on climate change, preparing for natural disasters and the economics of sustainability is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Statehouse. The event is being hosted by Rep. Arthur Handy, chairman of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. It will include presentations on the way climate change is impacting the state and how energy efficiency can reduce carbon emissions. Tuesday...
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Missouri governor and lawmakers differ on how to fund colleges
2014-02-14 16:25:00| American School & University
Kimberlee Payton-Jones Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and lawmakers agree that the state’s public colleges and universities need increased funding, but they disagree on how the funding should be allocated. Gov. Nixon has allocated $120 million of the 2015 budget to the state’s institutions of higher learning. Nixon proposes that one-third of that be allocated as a “performance-based increase to the institutions' core budgets,” according to the Associated Press. read more
Lawmakers Will Consider Bill to Raise Teacher Pay
2014-02-13 23:14:59| Footwear - Topix.net
A teacher raise is one solution now and part of a house bill that would give teachers 2-thousand dollars more.
California lawmakers preparing $644 million drought relief bill
2014-02-05 03:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: California's senate leader is preparing a $644 million emergency drought relief bill designed to quickly fund shovel-ready projects to combat the state's severe water shortage, according to a draft of the bill. The wide-ranging effort would fast-track water supply projects, speed up funding for expanded use of recycled water and stormwater capture projects, and better monitor and manage groundwater resources. California is facing its worst drought in decades. State officials have said it is...
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