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Economy gets blame for state budget problems
There is no correlation between state budget shortfalls and union negotiating laws, several research groups have concluded.
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City committee pledges to enforce nuisance ordinance
Although spring cleanup in Mt. Pleasant is six weeks in the future, Mayor Steve Brimhall issued a warning to residences who may already be in the cleanup mode.
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Des Moines dorm director faces child porn charge
A Des Moines business college dormitory director faces a federal child pornography charge.
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Proposed budgets could close NWS offices
Budget proposals circulating around Washington would lead to the temporary closure of National Weather Services Offices across the country, including some that serve parts of Missouri.
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Will you pay more online? Chances are you will in Illinois
Making purchases online to avoid sales tax just got a bit harder in Illinois.
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Gas prices: How high will they go?
President Obama is expected to address rising oil and gas prices at a news conference Friday morning.
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