Hodges considers further roadblock over plutonium shipments
Gov. Hodges signals possible entry-point roadblock as 20 highway patrols keep media away. He backs enforceable court agreement with the Energy Department for no plutonium entry until commitments are made, amid shipments from Rocky Flats possibly starting May 15. Energy Department cancels immobilization option. MOX review continues.
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Gas prices hold steady amid Middle East and Venezuela tensions
Gasoline prices edged down about half a cent in the past two weeks despite tensions in oil regions. The Lundberg Survey reports a national average near 1.42 to 1.61 dollars per gallon across regular, mid-grade, and premium at self-serve pumps, with prices down since February and still above last year’s levels.
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Lottery eyes multistate games to boost sales and profits
Pas sailaigue said sales could surge if the lottery joins a multistate game like Powerball or The Big Game, with legislation advancing toward Senate approval. Officials expect a mid May rollout and project education profits around 67 to 80 million for the year, having transferred 51 million so far.
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SPCA Benefit Drive Supports Shelter Renovation Plans
The SPCA benefit on Sundays funds the building fund to renovate and add to the Wire Road shelter. Horse show manager Rick Cram said the event is going well amid heat as 180 tickets were sold for the brunch. The Spring Classic Horse Show continues with the $25,000 Corta-Fix Equine America Grand Prix Sunday.
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