NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT JAN. 1 2011

Published January 13, 2011

NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT JAN. 1 2011
Nearly 200 new laws are scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1, 2011, among them pension reforms for most new public employees, limits on campaign contributions, joint nomination of candidates for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor in primary elections, and changes to laws regarding the use of red-light cameras, according to State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon).
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Blue Jackets blow early lead, get 5th consecutive loss
The Columbus Blue Jackets found out firsthand Tuesday night that fast starts don’t guarantee a spot in the winning column. Despite taking a two-goal lead in the first six minutes of their game against the Phoenix Coyotes, the Jackets fell 4-3.
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Municipal court for Jan. 11
Cases called Tuesday, Jan. 11, included:Criminal
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