California Declares Drought Emergency Amid Severe Water Crisis
California governor Jerry Brown declared a state drought emergency saying the drought is perhaps the worst in a century and endangers residents and property. The proclamation enables federal help, speeds water transfers, cuts red tape, and aids agriculture with unemployment and loss programs.
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Surplus sparks tax cut debate across states
As governors set budgets and legislatures reconvene, rising revenues from a slow recovery give states room for tax cuts, higher spending on favored programs, or rainy day cushions. Republicans push for lower taxes, while Democrats favor education and social services, with intra party tensions emerging.
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Ohio executes inmate in 26 minute death record
Dennis McGuire died after 26 minutes during Ohio's longest execution since 1999. He gasped and snorted as a new drug combination was used, the 53 year old killer having raped and stabbed a pregnant newlywed Joy Stewart in 1989.
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