Print and Online Subscriptions

The Official Newspaper of Douglas County!

GOVERNMENT

previous page   |   Showing 31 - 46 of 255   |   next page
Start a blog » Blog posts related to this topic:
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3399/50/50/ THE PERIPHERY
The Internet and the U.S. Government
With every new technology comes the potential for either good or evil. How will the U.S. government's use of digital technology to spy be judged? Dynamite can clear the way for a new road through a m...
Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:54 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/556/50/50/ STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER
A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/257/50/50/ STAFF BLOG FORUM COMMUNICATIONS
Daily Republic editor named to South Dakota task force on open records
MITCHELL, S.D. - Seth Tupper, the editor of The Daily Republic in Mitchell, S.D., recently was appointed to a state task force that will study open record and open meeting laws in the state, accordi...
Posted on 8/24/12 at 10:58 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2648/50/50/ A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA
Approachably Abrasive
Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
Posted on 4/28/12 at 9:20 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/470/50/50/ STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY
Getting more people to your blog from your website
As I meet with people to sing the praises of areavoices, I've heard, "Oh, we don't need a blog. We have a great website." I usually say something along the lines of "Why not have both?" Experienced bl...
Posted on 2/14/11 at 2:04 PM
More blog posts about government

Bachmann all the rage

No one can say that Michele Bachmann is shy. The Minnesota Republican congresswoman often dives into controversy, but her State of the Union response drew the most attention yet.

By Don Davis , January 31, 2011

Senate committee OKs school pay freeze

Minnesota schools would be forced to freeze pay for two years under a bill that on Tuesday passed its first hurdle.

By Don Davis , January 26, 2011

Republicans, Dayton go different ways on tackling state budget

Minnesota House Republican leaders and Democratic Governor Mark Dayton breakfasted together Tuesday in an effort to lay groundwork on working well together, but later in the day took opposing views on how to begin tackling a $6.2 billion state budget deficit.

By Don Davis , January 21, 2011

RELATED CONTENT

Commissioner Bales appointed to national committee

Glen Whitley, president of the National Association of Counties, has re-appointed Douglas County Commissioner Bev Bales to the National Committee of Programs and Services.

January 21, 2011

Republicans to state workers: 'No Christmas in June'

Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature say they want $200 million cut from the budget that ends June 30.

By Don Davis , January 18, 2011

Republicans pay bill for governor race recount

Douglas County can clear an unpaid bill of $204.05 from its books.

By Al Edenloff , January 12, 2011

RELATED CONTENT

Westrom named speaker pro tempore of House

Minnesota’s 2011 Legislative Session officially began January 4 with Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, and 133 other state representatives being sworn into office during a ceremony at the state Capitol.

January 12, 2011

Lawmakers move toward nuclear, coal power approval

A Minnesota House committee voted Tuesday to allow new nuclear power plants in the state, with another vote coming soon to remove a ban on new coal power plants and to allow North Dakota coal and electrical power.

By Don Davis , January 11, 2011

Alexandria City Council breezes through first meeting of 2011

The Alexandria City Council agreed to amend two revenue notes issued to St. Mary’s Church totaling nearly $4 million.

By Al Edenloff , January 11, 2011

RELATED CONTENT

Dayton to convene security meeting

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton plans to bring together state officials to discuss security around the Capitol complex in light of Saturday's Arizona shooting of a congresswoman and those attending her public event.

By Don Davis , January 10, 2011

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Business gets some legislative loving

Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature are showing the importance they place on businesses.

By Don Davis , January 09, 2011

New laws take effect in 2011

If you’ve been the victim of shoddy home repairs; are having trouble collecting child support payments; are worried about getting stuck from a needle a pharmaceutical company throws away; or get frustrated by drivers who block intersections, listen up: Help has arrived.

By Al Edenloff , January 07, 2011

RELATED CONTENT

Board nixes Wings request

A request made at the November 23 Douglas County Board meeting was denied by commissioners at the December 28 meeting.

By Celeste Beam , January 07, 2011

RELATED CONTENT

County board reorganizes for 2011

County board reorganizes for 2011 There may have been some “bumps in the road,” but 2010 was a good year, according to Paul Anderson.

By Celeste Beam , January 07, 2011

City may use eminent domain to use land on Darling Drive

City may use eminent domain to use land on Darling Drive Will the city of Alexandria have to use eminent domain to obtain right-of-way easements for a waterline extension on Darling Drive?

By Al Edenloff , January 07, 2011

previous page   |   Showing 31 - 46 of 255   |   next page

View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »