County Executive John R. Leopold's administration opposes legislation that would provide financial incentives for developers to build affordable housing for working class families. Alan Friedman, legislative director for the administration, called the bill "extremely problematic" at a public hearing Monday before the County Council, and argued it would give county resources to developers when there are more than 2,500 homes on the market in the county in the price range targeted by the bill.
An energy bill sponsored by Congressman Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., would direct royalties from offshore drilling to develop other domestic energy sources, including advanced coal technologies. Jonathan Coffin, a spokesman for Capito, said the bipartisan bill, which had the support of about 130 members, would direct revenues from offshore petroleum development toward research of how to capture and sequester carbon dioxide, which is emitted during the combustion of coal.
To say Tillie Bill was a key offensive cog for the Southern Boone girls basketball team in their 61-47 win over Tipton last night would be a gross understatement. Bill tallied a career-high 31 points in the Eagles' win over the Cardinals, while Alyssa Sapp chipped in nine points of her own.
NASHVILLE - Legislation designating 126 acres of Overton Park's old-growth forest as a state natural area won committee approvals Wednesday in the state House and Senate. The measure would provide the land with legal protections against development.
Reef Relief, a Key West-based global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting coral reefs, hailed the decision as a major step to cleaning up our coastal water and allowing coral reefs a better chance to survive. Paul G. Johnson, president of Reef Relief, said, "By treating and recycling wastewater for other beneficial uses rather than discharging the precious liquid into the ocean, we not only protect coral reefs - we ensure fresh water for Florida's future. Reef Relief, with the cooperation of citizens, local and state governments, was successful in requiring advanced waste treatment and shutting down the ocean outfall off Key West that once dumped poorly treated sewage off the island. "We embraced the idea of advanced waste treatment, reuse and alternative disposal technologie...
The plan provides $9,000 to qualified couples who set up savings accounts to buy a home, start a business, or pay for a child's education. Under the proposal, the couples would receive a matching federal contribution of $3 for every $1 invested, up to the maximum payment of $9,000. They're required to withdraw the money within 3 years and be married by then. The Senate committee approved the budget, and the bill is slated to be voted upon by the full Senate. The plan is an idea Brownback hopes will be adopted in other parts of the country as well. We do know the statistics. The best situation to raise a child is a man and woman bonded together for life," said Brownback. "That's where children do best.
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