state agency looks at larger juvenile facilities
23 May 2012, 6:40 pm
The state's juvenile services secretary says he is considering expanding the size of privately run residential facilities for young offenders as his agency grapples with a shortage of beds.

Washington ranks as most bike friendly state in the nation
23 May 2012, 6:01 pm
For the fifth year straight, Washington ranked as the country's most bicycle-friendly state, thanks to policies designed to create alternatives to driving, according to the League of American Bicyclists said.

state: 2011 Utah growth was less than Census figured
23 May 2012, 3:56 pm
state: 2011 Utah growth was less than Census figured By Lee Davidson The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 23, 2012 04:50PM MDT A state committee decided Wednesday that Utah’s population is growing a bit more slowly than the U.S. Census Bureau says. That ruling will likely mean fewer future liquor licenses, as population-based quotas for permits already have hit maximums calculated using higher ...

Indian state OKs shooting tiger poachers on sight
23 May 2012, 10:39 am
A state in western India has declared war on animal poaching by allowing forest guards to shoot hunters on sight in an effort to curb rampant attacks on tigers and other wildlife.

state Street appears hungry for European deals
23 May 2012, 6:59 am
* U.S. custody banks much larger than European rivals * Analysts: state Street in best position to make a deal inEurope * Some European banks under pressure to sell assets, raisecapital BOSTON, May 23 ...

state plans to dress up Discover Pass
23 May 2012, 2:18 am
The state parks system is stepping up marketing of the pay-to-park Discover Pass this summer after disappointing early sales.

Michigan, Michigan state to Open Big Ten Seasons in 2015 and 2016
22 May 2012, 10:13 pm
COMMENTARY| The Michigan-Michigan state football rivalry means something to the residents of Michigan, and the Big Ten as a whole. Other than Michigan-Ohio state, the Spartans-Wolverines grudge match is by far the most passionate, watched and cared about in the league.

state cuts temporary deals with 3 health insurance providers
22 May 2012, 7:02 pm
The state is making temporary deals with three state employee health insurance providers until officials can determine which carriers should receive longer-term HMO contracts. The 90-day contracts with Health Alliance HMO, Health Alliance Illinois and Coventry Health Care HMO are among eight health insurance options available during the open enrollment period, which ends June 15.

Paterno earned $13.4 million pension at Penn state
22 May 2012, 5:55 pm
state COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Joe Paterno earned a state pension of $13.4 million for his 61-year coaching career at Penn state.

Washington state Sweetens Terms On $500 Million Muni Bond Deal
22 May 2012, 3:14 pm
Washington state sweetened terms on its roughly $500 million transportation-related deal Tuesday, amid uncertainty surrounding the federal program that backs the bonds and a broadly weaker muni market.