Biden presses for gun action after Newtown massacre
The article details President Obama and Vice President Biden pursuing executive gun measures after the Connecticut school massacre. Biden meets with gun groups and industry reps to seek common ground while facing NRA opposition on high capacity magazine and assault weapon bans. A California high school shooting occurred as meetings continued.
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California
County Backs Off Property Tax Rebate Plan at Meeting
The county board discussed and then voted not to adopt a property tax rebate ordinance aimed at low income taxpayers. They approved a 13000 funding agreement to raise underage drinking awareness and bolster enforcement and another agreement to apply for DWI prevention funding. A Loss Control Program resolution was adopted and several individuals were thanked for helping prevent the dunes sagebrush lizard from an endangered species listing.
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Corrie Faubus-McCarty
Bob Donnell
Roswell
Chaves
Flu season blamed for 20 child deaths and rising illnesses
Officials warn the current season may prove moderate by spring while noting early flu activity overlaps with other viruses. A Mormon training center outbreak was caused by norovirus, not flu, highlighting diagnostic challenges and hospital measures such as restricted visits and masks.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Utah
Dan Surdam
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Wyoming
City Council approves six month police position funding plan
The council voted seven to three to create a contract police position funded from the department budget. The role costs about 42196 dollars for six months. Debate focused on the position’s wording and future suitability with a DA approval provision rejected.
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Steve Henderson
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Martinez Proposes $11 Million Merit Pay and $47 Million Tax Cuts
Governor Martinez unveils a budget with 11 million for merit pay for teachers and 47 million for tax cuts aimed at economic development. She omits an across the board 1 percent raise for state workers. Legislature convenes soon for a 60 day session and tax changes would cost about 255 million. Keller cautions on funding and calls for closing tax loopholes.
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New Mexico
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Majestic Radio Dominates Roswell Ratings Across Four Stations
A November Radio Index survey of 272 listeners shows Majestic Communications four stations KMOU Q97.1 KSFX and KBCQ delivering more than three times the combined audience of rivals. Q97.1 leads overall and with women and Hispanics while KMOU tops country and KSFX leads male listeners and broad appeal.
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Majestic
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