NewsChannel 5's Troubleshooter Stories Prompt New Bill to Protect Ohio Homeowners
Wed, 11 Jun 2008, 19:16:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NewsChannel 5 Troubleshooter Joe Pagonakis is making a difference! His stories about problems between northeast Ohioans and their home improvement contractors have led to new legislation designed to protect home owners throughout the state. Pagonakis' stories caught the attention of State Senator Bob Spada (R-North Royalton), who today passed Senate Bill 275, legislation which would provide stronger consumer protections against home improvement contractors who defraud Ohio homeowners.

Non-Profit Group Discovers Kentucky Commission, Historical Society, Transportation Cabinet Weren't Legal in Issuing Lincoln Specialty Plate
Mon, 05 Nov 2007, 11:31:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's not legal, not appropriate use of public funds, and a deep insult to non-profit organizations across the Commonwealth who have worked to legally get, or even have just thought about getting, specialty plates, said Don Shelton, spokesman for the Kentucky Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

A Balanced Approach to Fire Protection Offers the Greatest Benefits
Fri, 02 Nov 2007, 10:40:03 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
IRVING, Texas - Nov. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A balanced approach to fire protection that includes the installation of both fire detection and suppression systems will save lives according to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), and for that reason, NBFAA urges that consumers support two legislative initiatives now pending in Congress.

Children's Health Organizations and Advocates Endorse YES Vote on Missouri Stem Cell Initiative
Mon, 28 Aug 2006, 15:20:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Major children's health organizations have joined with leading Missouri pediatricians and children's advocates to urge a YES vote on the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, the referendum measure designed to ensure that Missouri patients will continue to have access to any stem cell therapies and cures allowed under federal law and available to other Americans. The measure, supported by the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, will be Amendment 2 on the November statewide ballot.

YES on 1 Campaign Urges Fair Coverage of the Wine at Food Stores Initiative
Mon, 21 Aug 2006, 20:13:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, MA - Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To Editors and Reporters: As you may know, Question 1 on the November ballot will update Massachusetts law to allow grocery stores to apply for a locally approved license to sell wine to their customers. Naturally, Question 1 is opposed by liquor stores, who would prefer not to have competition from grocery stores in wine sales.

Proposed Public Agency Accountability Ballot Measure
Tue, 15 Aug 2006, 15:56:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, CA - Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to CATRIPATI.com a ballot measure setting forth requirements for holding public agencies, public employees, and elected officials (including judges) accountable will be filed on August 31, 2006 with Bruce McPherson, California Secretary of State.

Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association: Independently Owned Pharmacies Face an Uncertain Future in Louisiana Due to Federal Budget Cuts
Mon, 08 May 2006, 22:20:00 EDT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
BATON ROUGE, LA - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With drastic federal cuts impending, most independent community pharmacies face a very uncertain future. 'I've been in business for 10 years and this is the first time I've truly feared for the future of my business,' said Ricky Guidry of Guidry's Pharmacy in Iowa, Louisiana.

California Ferret Lovers Plan Ballot Initiative to Legalize Ferrets
Wed, 29 Mar 2006, 17:42:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
SAN DIEGO, CA - Mar. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California ferret enthusiasts launched a new website in the latest attempt to legalize ferrets in California, one of only two states where they remain illegal. The new website for California Legalization Initiative for Ferrets is legalizeferrets.org.