by admin | Jan 8, 2003 | Politics / Govt
As the possible list of challengers for Governor in 2004 grows, at least one man is throwing his hat out of the ring. Republicans being mentioned as possible candidates vying for Governor Bob Holden’s seat in 2004 include Representative Catherine Hanaway and...
by admin | Jan 8, 2003 | Politics / Govt
The State Budget Office says state government needs to find $1-Billion to avoid some drastic cuts in state programs and services in the next fiscal year. Budget Director Linda Luebbering has come up with a list of possible cuts in programs and services that could...
by admin | Jan 2, 2003 | Education, Politics / Govt
The Holden Administration is dealing with a budget crunch and lower than hoped for tax revenues by cutting $67.1-Million in planned spending and by eliminating hundreds of positions. The good news for state workers is that most of the 870 positions being eliminated...
by admin | Dec 31, 2002 | Politics / Govt
The next round of cuts in funding for state services and institutions will be announced later this week. And, state government officials indicate layoffs can no longer be avoided. The state constitution forbids deficit spending by the state and Budget Director Linda...
by admin | Dec 20, 2002 | Politics / Govt
Governor Bob Holden and Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell want sweeping reforms in state nursing home laws. They propose the Senior Care and Protection Act. Changes in the legislation include a toughening of the state’s neglect statute to make it easier to bar...
