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DC's homeland security director resigns The Washington Post Share    
Millicent D. West, the District's homeland security director, resigned recently, citing the ongoing federal investigation that led to a guilty plea by former D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. West said she stepped down, effective immediately, "to ensure the work of the agency can carry on without any distractions. . . . It's in the best interest of the city and in the best interest of the agency." More
Convention city wants OK for safety network Politico Share
Charlotte, N.C., is pushing the FCC to approve the city's advanced wireless public safety network, arguing that it needs to be in place before thousands of high-profile targets like President Barack Obama arrive for the Democratic Convention. More Attorney: Pines has legal options to oppose ICE detention center in Southwest Ranches The Miami Herald Share
Pembroke Pines, Fla., can cancel a contract to provide fire, emergency medical, water and sewer services to a planned federal detention center in neighboring Southwest Ranches — without suffering any significant legal consequences, according to an opinion issued by an Orlando attorney hired to review the city's legal options regarding the facility. More
Super security goes into place for Super Bowl The Herald Bulletin Share
Law enforcement officials charged with Super Bowl security are taking extraordinary measures to prevent a terrorist attack, but they're also working to keep the event from being a field day for common criminals. More Insurance companies cover Missouri autism treatments The Kansas City Star Share
Missouri's insurance department says nearly 4,000 residents received autism treatments that were covered by their health insurance plans last year. The department said that insurance companies covered about $4.3 million in autism-related treatments in 2011. More Missouri senators delay workplace discrimination vote The Associated Press via STLtoday.com Share
Minutes after reaching an agreement to end a filibuster effort that lasted nearly 15 hours, the Missouri Senate endorsed legislation that would change the state's workplace discrimination laws. Fearful of reversing decades of hard-fought civil rights gains, Democrats held the Senate floor for hours, vowing to block a preliminary Senate vote on the bill. More Palo Alto, Calif., sees spike in retiree medical obligations Palo Alto Online Share
A surge of retirements, shifting demographics and rising health care costs are greatly inflating Palo Alto, Calif.'s obligations to its retirees and prompting a debate among city officials about how much money the city should set aside to meet its gaping liability. More Portland, Ore., settles Campbell shooting case for $1.2 million Portland Tribune Share
Although Portland, Ore., has agreed to pay Aaron Campbell's family $1.2 million for his death, the city is not admitting wrongdoing or accepting liability for it, according to Campbell family attorney Tom Steenson. More |
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