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5/13/2006
Indiana: Punctuation Mark Threatens Toll RoadA court ruling on the meaning of a semicolon could end up blocking Indiana's $3.8 billion toll road deal.
A semicolon could stand as a roadblock to completion of a $3.8 billion sale of Indiana highways to a Spanish-Australian toll road conglomerate. Superior Court Judge Michael Scopelitis must decide the significance of a punctuation mark in the state's definition of "municipal corporation," and the answer could allow a lawsuit that could end up blocking the deal. According to the Indiana Code:
"'Municipal corporation', for purposes of IC 34-13-5, means a: (A) local subdivision of the state; or ...
5/12/2006
Tennessee: Police Seize Wheelchair from Crash VictimNashville, Tennessee seize wheelchair of disabled man hit by truck. Refuse to return it unless he pays $85 fee.
5/12/2006
New York City Ticketing Valet ParkersNew York City, New York's parking ticket quota has increased revenue by fifty percent but is threatening to shut down local business.
5/12/2006
Georgia: Chatham County Dumping Unprofitable CamerasChatham County, Georgia dumps red light camera program after it fails to generate the promised level of profit.
5/11/2006
Nashville Police Cashing in on Short Yellow LightsNashville, Tennessee police make big money by trapping motorists at intersections with illegally short yellow times.
