Overtime part of the job for some state workers
A therapist at Larned State Hospital made nearly $51,000 in overtime last year, and a licensed practical nurse at the hospital made an extra $40,000, according to state records. Several highway patrol...
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Top five state agencies for overtime AgencyFiscal 2013*Fiscal 2012Fiscal 2011Fiscal...
View ArticlePatrol releases Roadcheck 2013 results more (State of Ohio)
(Source: State of Ohio) For Immediate Release: June 10, 3013 Contact: Lt. Anne R. Ralston (614) 752-2792 Patrol releases Roadcheck 2013 results COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol participated in...
View ArticleFive die in new Oklahoma tornado
A woman and her baby are among five people reported killed in the second deadly storm system to hit a US region in less than two weeks. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the mother and her child died in...
View ArticleFitch Upgrades Essex County, NJ's GOs to 'AA'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings upgrades the County of Essex, NJ's (the county) outstanding general obligation (GO) bonds and the county's guaranteed Essex County Improvement Authority bonds...
View ArticleOklahoma agency launches state employee pay study
• OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state agency is beginning a study on the pay of state employees, a move the governor has said is an important first step before state workers receive a pay raise. The Office of...
View ArticleOklahoma City hit by tornadoes again, five dead
Washington, June 01: The U.S. city hit by a deadly tornado less than two weeks ago was slammed again, and the Oklahoma medical examiner’s office said five people were killed. The Oklahoma Highway...
View ArticleRider Alert: Power Issue Expected to Cause Delays For MetroLink Passengers...
(Source: Metro - Bi-State Development Agency) Patti Beck Director of Communications 314-982-1440 Metro Transit is asking its MetroLink customers to plan ahead, arrive early and allow extra time for...
View ArticleDawson State Jail on chopping block, but Texas agency has final say
Opponents of the privately operated Dawson State Jail are celebrating state lawmakers’ move to shutter the facility by stripping $97 million from the budget approved over the weekend. But legislators...
View ArticleThree Michigan counties to receive state transportation economic development...
(Source: State of Michigan) Three Michigan counties to receive state transportation economic development grants Contact: Jeff Cranson, MDOT Director of Communications 517-335-3084 Agency:...
View ArticleMDOT promotes on-road bicycling facilities (State of Michigan)
(Source: State of Michigan) MDOT promotes on-road bicycling facilities Contact: Barbara Hicks, MDOT Office of Communications, hicksb3@michigan.gov 517-335-3084 Agency: Transportation June 6, 2013 --...
View ArticleGranite City toddler dies in crash in Washington County, Mo.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Granite City boy and injured his parents....
View ArticleGranite City toddler died in one-vehicle crash in Washington County, Mo.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Granite City boy and injured...
View ArticleNorth Fork Championship kayak race will impact traffic on Idaho 55 north of...
(Source: State of Idaho) 6/5/2013 Contact: Reed Hollinshead Public Information Specialist (208) 334-8881 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Fork Championship kayak race will impact traffic on Idaho 55 north...
View ArticlePublic servants overtime bill topped R10bn
Johannesburg - Taxpayers paid more than R10 billion in overtime to more than 500 000 public servants in the past two years. The payments did not include their normal monthly salaries. Most of the...
View ArticleOver 700 vehicles intercepted during Operation Austrans 'Cooper 1' (State...
(Source: State Government of New South Wales) Friday, 31 May 2013 05:44:38 AM NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Officers working with NSW Roads and Maritime Service Inspectors intercepted over 700...
View ArticleState health agency rejects bid for new Palm Beach Gardens hospital near...
Application denied: Scripps Florida’s and Tenet Healthcare Corp.’s bid to erect a new 80-bed hospital along I-95 and Donald Ross Road was formally...
View ArticleCardinals Tickets Discounts Available For Metro Customers and Employees...
(Source: Metro - Bi-State Development Agency) Patti Beck Interim Director of Communications 314-982-1440 Thousands of Cardinals and other baseball fans take MetroLink and MetroBus to Busch Stadium...
View ArticlePatrol partnering with Indiana State Police for Operation Blue Light more...
(Source: State of Ohio) For Immediate Release: June 3, 2013 Contact: Lt. Anne R. Ralston (614) 752-2792 Patrol partnering with Indiana State Police for Operation Blue Light COLUMBUS - The Ohio State...
View ArticlePatrol investigates hacking of Ohio agency website
The State Highway Patrol is investigating the apparent hacking of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. Department...
View ArticleAbsenteeism and overtime rates clearly indicate need for more emphasis on...
TORONTO, June 3, 2013 /CNW/ - New figures on rates of absenteeism and overtime worked by nurses throughout Canada clearly illustrate the need for all health care systems to place more emphasis on safe...
View ArticleSouth Dakota Trooper Earns National Honor for Bravery on Duty (State of...
(Source: State of South Dakota) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 CONTACT: Terry Woster, Public Information officer, 605.773.3178 South Dakota Trooper Earns National Honor for Bravery on...
View ArticleFitch Affirms Ratings on Certain New York State GO-Linked Debt
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings on the following bond programs, the ratings for which are linked to New York State's 'AA'...
View ArticleStreamlining process nets WSDOT an Environmental Excellence Award (State of...
(Source: State of Washington) Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Contact: Megan White, Director, Environmental Services Office, 360-705-7480 (Olympia) WSDOT works with federal agencies to cut review time...
View ArticleTN Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Patrol...
(Source: State of Tennessee) NASHVILLE--- Officials from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol formally recognized 25 individuals for recent promotions...
View ArticleInvestigation Continues in Sunday’s Fatal Collision on US 50 near Glenbrook...
(Source: State of Nevada) Brian Sandoval Governor June 10, 2013 Chris Perry Director Troy L. Abney Chief Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen Nevada Highway Patrol - Northern Command Public...
View ArticleGovernor signs five bills into law (State of Kansas)
(Source: State of Kansas) Topeka - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed five bills into law late Thursday, bringing the total number of bills signed during the 2013 Legislative Session to 131. SB 20...
View ArticleReporters Invited to GED Graduation for Inmates at DeSoto Anne (State of...
(Source: State of Florida) Media Advisory June, 6, 2013 For More Information Contact: Communications (850) 488-0420 ~20 inmates will receive GED's and 21 recognized for vocational certificate...
View ArticleRoadcheck 2013 features 72-hour focus on Commercial Motor Vehicle safety...
(Source: State of Ohio) For Immediate Release: June 3, 3013 Contact: Lt. Anne Ralston (614) 752-2792 Roadcheck 2013 features 72-hour focus on Commercial Motor Vehicle safety COLUMBUS - Focusing on...
View ArticleFive dead on NSW roads within 12 hours - Traffic and Highway Patrol (State...
(Source: State Government of New South Wales) Tuesday, 04 June 2013 03:32:14 PM NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol are urging motorists to take care following the deaths of five people within 12...
View ArticleState Juvenile Corrections Programs Continue To Shine In PbS Project (State...
(Source: State of South Dakota) May 31, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Winder, Communications & Information Manager State Juvenile Corrections Programs Continue To Shine In PbS...
View Article14-Vehicle Crash Snarls Morning Commute on US 395 in Reno this Morning...
(Source: State of Nevada) Brian Sandoval Governor Chris Perry Director Troy L. Abney Chief Nevada Highway Patrol June 5, 2013 Trooper Chuck Allen Nevada Highway Patrol - Northern Command Public...
View ArticleChanges set for Idaho 16 to improve driver safety (State of Idaho)
(Source: State of Idaho) 5/31/2013 Contact: Reed Hollinshead Public Information Specialist (208) 334-8881 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Changes set for Idaho 16 to improve driver safety BOISE - The Idaho...
View ArticleChildren's advocate office getting specialists
A pool of child care specialists is being assigned to the Office of the Children's Advocate to enable it to regularly inspect, monitor and make recommendations regarding juvenile correctional centres....
View ArticleSex-assault report leads state to check youth prisons
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View ArticleGov. Beshear Announces $200,000 in Protection Program Grants for 40 Kentucky...
(Source: State of Kentucky) Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office Gov. Beshear Announces $200,000 in Protection Program Grants for 40 Kentucky Law Enforcement Agencies Press Release Date:...
View ArticleSpeed-limit reduction on southern stretch of Idaho 16 planned for Thursday...
(Source: State of Idaho) 6/5/2013 Contact: Reed Hollinshead Public Information Specialist (208) 334-8881 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Speed-limit reduction on southern stretch of Idaho 16 planned for...
View Article24x7 ambulance service on national highways made mandatory
NEW DELHI: Now, developers and government agencies managing and maintaining National Highways (NHs) will have to ensure that ambulances and patrolling vehicles are available 24x7. National Highways...
View Article24x7 ambulance service on national highways must
NEW DELHI: Now, developers and government agencies managing and maintaining National Highways (NHs) will have to ensure that ambulances and patrolling vehicles are available 24x7. National Highways...
View ArticleSouth Dakota Highway Patrol to Receive Money for SWAT Vehicle from Drug...
(Source: State of South Dakota) ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Thursday, June 13, 2013 CONTACT: Sara Rabern (605)773-3215 South Dakota Highway Patrol to Receive Money for...
View ArticlePaterson Fire Department spends more than double its overtime budget
– The Fire Department has spent almost $1.2 million on overtime in the current fiscal year, more than twice as much as was set aside in the budget, according to city officials. Business administrator...
View ArticleFraudster jailed and immigration offenders arrested (UK Border Agency)
(Source: UK Border Agency) Fraudster jailed and immigration offenders arrested 13 June 2013 Two people have been jailed and 4 arrested by our officers targeting illegal working and other immigration...
View ArticlePlanned road changes to be unveiled - Agency wants public feedback
The public will be able talk to traffic planners this month as New Plymouth's long-awaited improvements at Waiwhakaiho come a step closer. The plans go out for community feedback on June 28 and 29. NZ...
View ArticleOvertime for state workers continues to increase
A therapist at Larned State Hospital made nearly $51,000 in overtime last year, and a licensed practical nurse at the hospital made an extra $40,000, according to state records. Several highway patrol...
View ArticleFive dead in Oklahoma storm
The US region hit by a deadly tornado less than two weeks ago is being slammed again. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a mother and baby were among five people killed, and emergency officials said...
View ArticleEven with some funds restored, Kansas Corrections Department officials worry...
The financial outlook for the Kansas Department of Corrections got better after Gov. Sam Brownback restored almost $3 million in budget cuts Saturday. But the department still is losing millions, and...
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