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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Dayton tax plan draws full house at hearing
Gov. Mark Dayton's sweeping proposal to overhaul Minnesota's taxes and raise about $2 billion in new revenue got its first public hearing last Wednesday night. The plan to raise income taxes on top earners and expand the sales tax while reducing property taxes drew passionate reactions.6:50 a.m.
Lagging Vikings stadium gambling revenue spotlighted in new state budget forecast
One of the most closely watched numbers in today's state budget forecast may be the projected gambling revenue to pay for a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.6:55 a.m.
Mille Lacs walleye rules meeting draws standing room only crowd
A town hall meeting Wednesday night on the north side of Lake Mille Lacs was packed, as Department of Natural Resources officials heard from area residents and business owners about how regulations on one of the state's most popular walleye lakes could impact the community.7:20 a.m.- Company wants to launch oil tankers on Lake Superior
North Dakota's oil boom is going so strong that there aren't enough pipelines and railroad cars to transport all the crude oil out of the region.7:25 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Sequester Countdown Clock Keeps Ticking
Automatic spending cuts are scheduled to take effect Friday. Over time, the across-the-board spending cuts could slow economic growth and lead to hundreds of thousands of government employees going out on furlough. - Ag Department Warns Budget Cuts Will Affect Food Inspectors
The secretary of Agriculture says if the sequester cuts go into effect, he'll have to furlough food safety inspectors. What would that mean for food companies and consumers? - Sequester Cuts Could Affect Air Safety
At a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, FAA administrator Michael Huerta explained to lawmakers what the sequester means to the aviation industry. He said he has limited ability to avoid furloughs for key personnel, such as air traffic controllers. That could lead to delays for passengers and the closing of towers. - What Happened To The Aid Meant To Rebuild Haiti?
Three years after an earthquake destroyed much of Haiti's capital, it's clear that only a fraction of the $9 billion pledged in international relief reached the country. Most of what did arrive went to short-term relief, instead of rebuilding people's homes. - Chicano Classic 'Bless Me, Ultima' Becomes A Movie
Rudolpho Anaya's 1972 novel Bless Me, Ultima is a classic of Chicano literature. The story begins for Antonio, 6, when Ultima comes to live with his New Mexico family in 1944. Ultima is called a witch, but she considers herself a woman with healing knowledge of medicinal herbs and remedies. - States, Federal Regulators Warm To Online Gambling
For years federal regulators cracked down on online gambling, deeming it illegal. But in 2011, the Justice Department changed its mind and now states are beginning to see an opportunity. Renee Montagne talks to David Schwartz of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas about these new laws, and what they mean for the future of gambling. - Democrats Move To Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban
The Senate held its first hearing on an assault weapons ban Wednesday, with activists pushing for tighter gun regulations sharing a table with gun-rights activists. They are seizing on public outrage over the December gun massacre at a school in Connecticut. - Experts Boil Telecommuting Decisions Down To Flexibility Vs. Serendipity
Yahoo touched off a debate about the effectiveness of telecommuting when it told employees last week that they may no longer work from home. The policy change was made, according to the company's internal email, to enhance workplace collaboration. - Budweiser May Seem Watery, But It Tests At Full Strength, Lab Says
Class-action lawsuits accuse Anheuser-Busch of watering down Budweiser and other beers and then misleading consumers about their alcohol content. The company denies the claims; in tests commissioned by NPR, samples of Budweiser were found to be in line with their advertised alcohol content. - Nonprofit Hopes To Get Kids Excited About Computer Coding
It's expected that more than a million software and programming jobs will open up in the United States between now and 2020. But the country's educational system is not on track to train enough people to fill those jobs.
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