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Ryan Williams ran for 120 yards and four touchdowns and helped make sure No. 16 Virginia Tech would send its 21 seniors out of Lane Stadium with a win one last time as the Hokies beat North Carolina State 38-10 Saturday. Complete Story...
Virginia's fiscal picture remained dim, as a panel of state legislators and business leaders got another look at prospects for the state's upcoming budget.
Tracy Smith's basket with 1.3 seconds remaining lifted North Carolina State to a 60-58 victory over Auburn on Sunday night.
Tracy Smith's three-point play in the final minute helped North Carolina State thwart a late comeback bid by Austin Peay and escape with a 66-59 victory on Saturday night.
Malcolm Long passed for two touchdowns and ran for another as South Carolina State beat North Carolina A&T 28-10 on Saturday.
Tracy Smith had 16 points and 11 rebounds as North Carolina State beat Akron 66-45 at the Glenn Wilkes Classic on Friday.
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.
New York's stable credit rating could be hurt if the Legislature fails to heed Gov. David Paterson's calls to cut spending and eliminate a $3.2 billion deficit, Moody's Investors Service said Friday.
Michigan State University will receive $83,806 to measure wind speeds in five areas around the state.
New York Gov. David Paterson wants the Legislature to grant him emergency, one-time power to close a $3.2 billion deficit in the face of inaction by lawmakers.
Stock market gains mean two trust funds likely will be able to contribute money to help support education and health care in next year's state budget, state Investment Officer Matt Clark said.
As LeGarrette Blount awaited his first chance to play since his suspension, LaMichael James ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns for the No. 14 Ducks in a 44-21 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night.
C.J. Spiller actually did pretty much do it all for Clemson.
Jantel Lavender had 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 3 Ohio State to a 91-68 win over Eastern Illinois on Friday in the first round of the preseason Womens National Invitational Tournament.
New Hampshire's decision to guarantee a line of credit to a struggling newspaper likely won't be the last such effort despite the questions it raises about independent coverage.
Michigan highlights from the Pew Center on the States report released Wednesday:
In Arizona, the budget has grown so gloomy that lawmakers are considering mortgaging Capitol buildings. In Michigan, state officials dealing with the nation's highest unemployment rate are slashing spending on schools and health care.
The long recession is cutting more money from state revenues and expected to force spending cuts of nearly $120 million from South Carolina schools, colleges and prisons.
Gov. David Paterson is setting up a showdown with New York's Senate over how to address a $3.2 billion deficit and allow New York to pay its December bills.
Bloi-Dei Dorzon rushed for a touchdown and had a 49-yard run to set up another score in Jackson State's 19-7 win over Alabama State on Saturday.
Jaashawn Jones set career highs with 35 carries and 143 yards rushing to lead Delaware State to a 24-21 victory over Winston-Salem State on Saturday.
Russell Wilson threw three touchdowns and ran for another, and North Carolina State snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off Maryland 38-31 on Saturday in a matchup of the ACC Atlantic Division's worst teams.
The Michigan House voted to tap federal stimulus money set aside for next year to soften a cut in school funding now, but it's unlikely the move is going to win the support of the state Senate.
When former Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan became the Florida university system's chancellor three months ago, he faced an imposing list of financial and political problems.
Michigan's governor warned Tuesday of a possible 20 percent cut in state spending next year, a draconian step after billions in cuts since 2003 have already dented police and fire services, pushed schools toward insolvency and reduced oversight of prison inmates.
Pittsburgh Mayor, Wife To SeparatePITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and his wife, Erin, are separating, according to statements released by their attorney late Monday night.
Human Leg Turns Up In Sutter CountySUTTER COUNTY, Calif. -- A human leg was found Monday in Sutter County, according to Sacramento police.
State tax revenues hard-hit by recession - Nov. 23, 2009Of them all, California needs to fail
Report: Johnson Offered To Pay AccuserSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A report from two congressional Republicans indicates that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson offered to pay a St. HOPE student $1,000 a month amid allegations of inappropriate contact.
I live on a busy highway. Just 25 feet from my front door is a four lane highway. It is a main vein between cities in the northern woods of Wisconsin. And I am happy here.
California To Ban Power-Hungry TVsSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Power-hungry TVs will be banned from store shelves in California after state regulators adopted a first-in-the nation mandate to lower electricity demand.
Water still divides the stateYears ago, pundits and pols began redrawing the California political map with an east-west divide, erasing the historic north-south split. Now they can partition it north-south again, at least in mapping the reignited water war.
State-by-state look at growth in state police - State police forces shrink The number of highway patrol officers has shrunk in a dozen states in the past 13 years and failed to keep pace with population gains in others, leaving stretches of highways unpatrolled during late-night and early-morning hours, a USA TODAY analysis of federal and state data fin …
Are CalPERS' hands clean? -- latimes.comCalifornia is being held hostage by defined benefit retirement programs that threaten to bankrupt the State, counties and cities.
Growing number of medical marijuana clinics in California, spark debate.California's compassionate use law was passed over 10 years ago. The intended purpose of the legislation was to allow patients who would medically benefit from the use of medicinal marijuana, to grow or purchase the herb for their own use.
Hundreds protest fairgrounds saleHundreds of residents who are worried about the sale of the fairgrounds showed up this morning at Costa Mesa City Hall armed with questions. State Assemblymen Jose Solorio and Van Tran hosted the meeting.
Independent Voters and Empty Explanations: VA and NJ election analysisWhy did Democrats lose in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday? Because independent voters moved against them, say the pundits. This is true, insofar as it goes; Democrats lost independents nearly 2:1 in the gubernatorial race in Virginia, and by a 25-point margin in New Jersey.
Kentucky Association of Counties Audit Finds 'Lavish' Spending, Gifts and Extra Benefits"State Auditor Crit Luallen's examination of the Kentucky Association of Counties found $3 million in questionable and "lavish" spending over the last three years." This audit was released on October 29, 2009.
Pres. Obama Campaigns for Creigh DeedsOnce again, our President is campaigning... for health care reform? No... For an issue related to Iraq and/or Afghanistan? No...
Ravitch Says States Face Total Deficits of $500 Billion in 2011 - Bloomberg.com: NewsMore on the story of continuing and rising state budget gaps. New York Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch predicted states across the U.S. would face deficits totaling as much as $500 billion in 2011 after the federal government stops paying them economic stimulus grants.
Oklahoma Agencies Urged To Prepare For CutsOKLAHOMA CITY -- Citing a continuing slump in state revenue collections and uncertain months ahead, Gov.
I guess I knew this some time ago from school, but I had to smile when I came across this... Ohio's State Insect - Ladybug
The Theology of "Mere Conservatism"We learn liberalism from liberals, but do we ever get the chance to learn conservatism from conservatives? This column is one in a series of essays intent on clarifying what it really means to be a "conservative."
Release Flu Masks, Schwarzenegger SaysSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered the release of up to half of California's emergency stockpile of specialized masks so that health care providers can protect patients and themselves from the spread of the H1N1 flu.
Parents At Obama's Former School Protest FurloughsHONLULU -- At the public school in Manoa where President Barack Obama, parents are planning to join hundreds of parents across the state to protest at the State Capitol on Friday, the first day of public school teacher furloughs.
There already proof that the furloughs are costing the city (and the state of CA for that matter) tax revenue instead of saving money. The economic experts have looked at the facts and have said so.
Shriver Apologizes For Breaking Cell Phone LawSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California first lady Maria Shriver says she's sorry for breaking a state law that requires drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on cell phones.
Sheboygan Mayor To Keep Job, Receive ReprimandSHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Sheboygan's mayor will be punished for drunken comments that he made on a YouTube video, but he will keep his job.
Kentucky Leaders In Alleged Rift: Governor Called "Whore"FRANKFORT, Ky. -- "It's like being married to a whore." Those words are part of a new Internet audio tape claiming to be Kentucky Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo talking about his relationship with Gov. Steve Beshear.
NY Nurse Takes State Vaccination Rule To CourtPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. -- A registered nurse has asked a judge to block New York state's requirement that all health-care workers get a vaccine for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus.
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