AltWeeklies Wire
When Weed Is Legalnew
Taxed, regulated marijuana sales might help save California's economy. But will it ruin Humboldt County's?
North Coast Journal |
Ryan Burns |
04-02-2009 |
Economy
Why Do We Bail Out Wall Street Bankers?new
Ben Bernanke's Federal Reserve and Timothy Geithner's Treasury Department continue to sink billions of dollars into the black hole of Wall Street, but those billions have not prevented the US economy’s nosedive toward a crash and burn ending. And what is Bernanke's solution? More of the same.
Tags: finance, economic issues
FairPoint's Finances Are Failing Fastnew
Two major safety valves in the financial house of cards that is New England's largest landline telecommunications service provider blew last week, leaving FairPoint Communications in a position of significant weakness, even as the company admits that its financial picture will worsen in the short term.
Portland Phoenix |
Jeff Inglis |
03-12-2009 |
Policy Issues
Amended Bill Would Keep Kentucky's Public Defender System From Shutting Its Doorsnew
Some of Kentucky's leading lawyers and legal experts predicted the massive state budget shortfall would force the struggling public defender's office to shut down by next month, likely bringing the criminal justice system to a screeching halt. That warning got the attention of lawmakers in Frankfort.
LEO Weekly |
Sarah Kelley |
03-11-2009 |
Economy
Oregonians Want Green Energy at Any Pricenew
There are a variety of explanations for the lack of outcry about Oregon's subsidies for wind farms. But perhaps most important, the idea of subsidizing renewable energy has the strong support of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, other political leaders and -- if polls are correct -- a large portion of Oregonians.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
03-11-2009 |
Environment
A K.C. Jail Is Falling Apart, But Shutting It Down Might Be Destructivenew
Nancy Leazer, Superintendent of Kansas City's Municipal Correctional Institution, has made shuttering this crumbling facility far more complicated.
The Pitch |
Carolyn Szczepanski |
03-10-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Is Casino Gambling in the Cards for Galveston?new
Backers say casinos can save the water-logged city, while opponents say they will bring nothing but ruin.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
03-10-2009 |
Business & Labor
The 'SunPost' Is Settingnew
Once a power on the local scene, the scrappy Miami weekly has seen its fortunes plummet.
Miami New Times |
Kyle Munzenrieder and Chuck Strouse |
03-09-2009 |
Media
When Down is Up: Ten Jobs That Are Doing Well Because You're Notnew
From arms dealer to repo man to private eye, here are some professions that are not only recession-proof, but actually seem to benefit from an economic downturn.
The Inlander |
Joel Smith, Nicholas Deshais, Daniel Walters, Derek Casanovas and Jordy Byrd |
03-05-2009 |
Economy
Tags: jobs, economic issues
Foreclosure and Eviction Crisis Leaves Lots of Pets Homelessnew
Shelters all over the country are reporting rising numbers of dogs, cats, horses, and all kinds of family pets made homeless by the home foreclosure crisis.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Andrea De Brito |
02-25-2009 |
Economy
Tags: economic issues, pet ownership
What Was the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Doing as the Housing Market Went Insane?new
If president Thomas Hoenig saw trouble -- trouble he could have reported to insulated Washington -- he certainly kept pretty quiet about it.
Workload Is Getting Worse for Colorado Springs Copsnew
After years of slow growth, Colorado Springs' police department is staring down a budget cut. The chief says police, already struggling to keep up, are cutting corners, skipping investigation of lesser crimes, and using volunteers to do real police work.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-17-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Perhaps It's Time for the Gov't to Sell What It Doesn't Really Neednew
Real people who have bills and not enough money might put their useless stuff up for sale on eBay. Of course, for government the math does not work that way. In government you either raise taxes or cut programs. But imagine if that were not so.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Richard Abowitz |
02-12-2009 |
Economy
Tags: economic issues
The 10 Percent Shift: Revolutionizing the Way You Shopnew
If you're looking to be the savior of the American economy, the key might not be in how much you buy, but where you buy it.
Dig Boston |
Cara Bayles |
02-11-2009 |
Economy
Tomorrow's Charleston Today: Large Developments Press Onnew
You may be second-guessing that new patio in these tough economic times, but several major Charleston developments announced in the run-up to the financial wipeout are putting the nail to hammer and pressing forward through the crisis, hoping to be on the board the moment the economic wave regains its strength.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-11-2009 |
Housing & Development
