Govs. seeking more infrastructure money (AP via Yahoo! News)
Governors pushing for federal money to repair roads, water systems and bridges didn’t get the response they wanted from the White House on Monday. Even their own ranks are divided over infrastructure spending.
Money market funds get volatile (San Francisco Chronicle)
One of the quietest corners of the financial world has suddenly become one of the most unsettled. I’m talking about tax-free money market funds, which invest in ultra-short-term, tax-free securities issued by states, cities and other municipalities. These…
Ag director wants more money for milfoil battle (AG Weekly)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho’s expensive battle against an invasive plant that chokes lakes and waterways with dense mats of growth is being won, a state official told lawmakers in a pitch for more money.
Accused embezzler says she doesn’t have money to hire an attorney (Boston Globe)
A woman accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from the Calais School Department says she doesn’t have enough money to hire a lawyer.
Athletic Commission Splits Boys & Girls Club Money (KTHV Little Rock)
The state Athletic Commission will distribute a $100,000 pledge among all Boys & Girls Clubs in Arkansas, despite a lawmaker’s assertion that the money was only intended to go to clubs in his district.
Vallejo money hopes vanish (The Reporter)
A labor agreement aimed at staving off Vallejo’s insolvency fell apart Monday, prompting top administrators to recommend the City Council file for bankruptcy protection. The city faces a $6 million shortfall, and top staff say the general fund will run out of money by the end of March.
Search yields drugs, guns, money (The Charlotte Observer)
Officers with a narcotics search warrant issued after a lengthy undercover operation have turned up drugs, guns and money at a Lincolnton residence. The search by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers and High Risk Warrant Team resulted in the arrest of Nicholas Shawn Wright, 22, of Lincolnton. Authorities said Wright was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession …
Judge’s ruling could allow money, lobbying for House speaker’s race 11:36 AM CT (Dallas Morning News)
AUSTIN A federal judge has opened the gates to allow outside political groups to spend money and lobby House members on who should be the next speaker of the House.
Court Questions Money Laundering Cases (Washington Post)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court suggested Monday the federal government may be stretching the anti-money laundering law too far in prosecutions of small-time criminals.
Manto wants more money (Independent Online)
Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang says her department will ask for more money from the National Treasury to fund the proposed dual therapy.