Poshard Mulls 2002 LG Run If Daley Seeks Governor
Springfield AP reports Glenn Poshard would consider running for lieutenant governor in 2002 if William Daley seeks the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Daley, brother of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and former U.S. Commerce Secretary, has not declared a governor bid or discussed teaming with Poshard.
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Titan Tire may end talks with USW by Sept. 1
Titan Tire Corp in Des Moines plans to end contract negotiations with the United Steelworkers if no agreement is reached by September 1. Morry Taylor, president of Titan International, says discussions are over and a six-year contract for about 400 replacement workers may be implemented.
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Mississippi River barge traffic resumes after lock reopens
Davenport Iowa AP reports barge traffic on the Mississippi River resumed as the main lock, closed since August 15 for emergency repairs, reopened Wednesday morning and helped clear a weeklong traffic jam.
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Mississippi River
Audit finds regional education offices lack oversight of over $1 billion
An Iowa state audit released Thursday says regional education offices distributing more than $1 billion annually to local school districts are not adequately monitored by the State Board of Education. A federal probe into Abbott Laboratories and other medical product makers allegedly coordinating with health care providers to bill Medicare and Medicaid is also reported.
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Hygienists Push Bill for Wider Roles in Illinois
Illinois dental hygienists told a Senate panel they need broader authority to educate and treat rural and nursing home residents and low income children. They seek to operate in schools hospitals prisons and clinics without dentist prescriptions, citing access issues. dentists oppose loosening supervision.
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Ryan signs bill to subsidize brownfield cleanups in Illinois
Gov. George H. Ryan approved a measure to fund cleanup of polluted lands known as brownfields to spur development. The program could reimburse up to 750,000 per project if funded, with municipalities eligible for up to 240,000 to study cleanup, though no money is yet appropriated for the coming year. Sponsor Sen. Frank Watson, R Greenville.
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New gun law aims at fraud and felon access
SPRINGFIELD AP A new gun-control law targets fraudulent firearm permits and felons who should not have guns. Gov George Ryan signed it last week mandating surrender of guns and FOID cards after felony convictions and tightening FOID card security. NRA support helped passage. The bill also outlaws FOID card forging and closes enforcement gaps cited by Second Amendment Foundation president Joe Tartaro.
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Second Amendment Foundation
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