Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Today's Teamster News 05.31.11

Obama visits tornado struck Joplin, Missouri   Los Angeles Times   ...On Sunday, a community memorial service tried in some way to offer comfort and hope to those who remain to rebuild...
Officials delay decision on 3 recall petitions targeting Dems  Associated Press   ...A Government Accountability Board spokesman said Friday the board's staff needs more time to review factual and legal challenges to the petitions targeting the senators, Dave Hansen of Green Bay, Jim Holperin of Conover and Robert Wirch of Pleasant Prairie...
Pro SB5 group will become official on Tuesday  Columbus Dispatch   ...The group that will lead the effort to save Senate Bill 5 from a November referendum effort is expected to officially file with the secretary of state’s office on Tuesday...
Gov. Rick Scott signs budget, vetoes $615 million in spending  Tampa Bay Times/Herald   ...Democrats couldn't help but note the irony that Scott's "jobs budget" eliminates roughly 4,500 state-worker jobs and could therefore make matters worse in a state with record unemployment...
Divisive labor union bill headed for hearing  Bangor Daily News   ...the tight timeline and high emotions surrounding the so-called “right-to-work” issue have combined to generate additional partisan friction as lawmakers enter crunch time on the budget — friction evident during the Senate debate...
Minnesota governor vetoes voter identification bill  Reuters   ...Dayton cited a lack of broad bi-partisan support for the bill and its potential as a $23 million unfunded mandate on local governments in part for his veto.