Highland Park seeks steady transition in midst of high-level turnover (Dallas Morning News)

16 May 2008, 12:51 am

Bill Seay's primary goal as he begins his term as Highland Park mayor could be as difficult as it is paradoxical. "Our biggest issue in the short term is to accomplish these changes and not have a lot of change," he said.... read more

Defender in Chief (Alibi)

14 May 2008, 11:07 pm

It's not a title that's on the lips of New Mexicans every day. Many may not even know it exists. But New Mexico's Chief Public Defender (CPD) is in charge of a government agency that handles about 90 percent of the criminal defense work in the state. The department has a $42 million operating budget... read more

The Home Stretch: On the verge of victory, Obama parachutes into Central Oregon (The Source Weekly)

14 May 2008, 1:46 pm

It’s 9am and the local press is anxious. It’s been 40 years since the last presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy, visited Central Oregon and Barack Obama will be here any minute. Gulping organic coffee and checking lenses, “Change We Can Believe In” badges pinned to our chests, the bran ... read more

Primary ballots offer many options (The Oakland Press)

14 May 2008, 3:37 am

A record number of candidates have filed to run in races for seats ranging from U.S. senator to township trustee.... read more

Other days (NWAnews.com)

11 May 2008, 5:34 am

100 YEARS AGO May 11, 1908 Acting Gov. Allen H. Hamiter was asked again whether he had any intention of calling a special session. He said that there was absolutely nothing new to give out on that subject whatever. He had already stated he had no intention of doing so. Gov. Hamiter expressed both su... read more

Washington Post 's appraisal of Sebelius as veep candidate seems off target (The Kansas City Star)

10 May 2008, 8:30 pm

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty were in town Tuesday. So what? Here’s what: The Washington Post just rated them the most likely Democratic and Republican vice presidential running mates.... read more