University of California students, professors, workers rally to protest budget cutsSeptember 24th, 2009 UC students, faculty, workers protest budget cutsBERKELEY, Calif. — Students, professors and other employees at the University of California's 10 campuses are rallying to protest deep budget cuts that have led to layoffs, furloughs, course reductions and higher fees.
Dillon: Michigan House could begin passing revised budget bills next weekSeptember 9th, 2009 Michigan budget debate escalates as deadline nearsLANSING, Mich. — House Speaker Andy Dillon said Wednesday that Democrats who control the Michigan House could start passing revised budget bills next week for the fiscal year that starts Oct.
University system president warns of more steep budget cuts when federal funds run dryAugust 21st, 2009 University president warns of steep budget cutsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — University of California President Mark Yudof says steep budget cuts are ahead for the 10-campus system when federal stimulus money runs out next year.
Boeing internal memo shows company will cut about 1,000 defense jobs because of Pentagon cutsJuly 15th, 2009 Boeing memo shows plans to cut 1,000 defense jobsSEATTLE — The head of Boeing Co.'s Integrated Defense Systems has told employees that the defense division will have to cut about 1,000 jobs because of Pentagon budget reductions. In an internal memo Monday, Boeing's Jim Albaugh says the job reductions are needed to keep the company competitive.
UC president proposes thousands of employee furloughs to address budget problemsJuly 10th, 2009 UC chief proposes furloughs to offset budget cutsOAKLAND, Calif. — The president of the University of California is proposing to furlough tens of thousands of employees to offset deep funding cuts to the 10-campus system.
Pa. idles racetrack veterinarian, reviews if he euthanized horse by gun at Philadelphia ParkJune 19th, 2009 Pa. probes if vet used gun to put racehorse downPHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania racing officials are investigating whether a veterinarian used a handgun to euthanize a horse at a track near Philadelphia, a possible violation of track rules and racing industry standards. Dr. Thomas J. Lurito is banned from Philadelphia Park pending the outcome of several reviews of the June 10 incident, Pennsylvania Racing Commission spokesman Chris Ryder said Friday.
Casinos sue Blagojevich over Illinois law mandating profit sharing with horse racing tracksJune 13th, 2009 Casinos sue Blagojevich over horse track lawCHICAGO — Four Illinois riverboat casinos are suing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich as they continue to fight a state law that requires them to share their profits with the state's ailing horse racing tracks.
Australia's Victoria state defers decision on future of jumps racingMay 13th, 2009 Australian jumps racing future on holdMELBOURNE, Australia — A decision on the future of steeplechase racing in Australia's Victoria state was deferred Wednesday until next week after the Racing Victoria Limited board took submissions from pro- and anti-jumps campaigns. RVL said the board would make an announcement next Monday.
Tests prove top finishers at Kentucky Derby and Oaks were clean of steroidsMay 11th, 2009 No positive steroid test at Derby, OaksLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky racing officials say no horse tested positive for steroids or other banned drugs at the Kentucky Derby or Kentucky Oaks.
Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia's Victoria state after 3 more horse deathsMay 9th, 2009 Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia stateMELBOURNE, Australia — Steeplechase racing has been suspended in Australia's Victoria state after the deaths of three horses in two days at the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. The deaths raised the toll to seven horses needing to be euthanized in less than two weeks in "jumps" racing in the state.
Hold your horses! Former Pimlico owner De Francis willing to step up to save racing in MDMay 9th, 2009 De Francis wants to get involved in saving PimlicoBALTIMORE — Alarmed over the state of the Maryland horse racing industry, former Pimlico Race Course owner Joe De Francis said Wednesday he would be willing to throw his support behind efforts to keep the struggling track afloat. Pimlico and the state's most prestigious race, the Preakness, will be put up for auction in August, along with nearby Laurel Park and the Bowie Training Center, because of federal bankruptcy filings by Canada's Magna Entertainment Corp.
Twin River gambling parlor to host greyhound racing through August despite bankruptcy threatMay 8th, 2009 Twin River to host greyhound racing into AugustLINCOLN, R.I. — Greyhound racing will continue through the summer at the struggling Twin River gambling parlor rather than end in late May as the facility's owners originally wanted because state officials believe the earlier closing would violate state law.
NBC racing analyst Bob Neumeier being held for observation after collapsing at Churchill DownsMay 2nd, 2009 Racing analyst Bob Neumeier hospitalizedLOUISVILLE, Ky. — NBC horse racing analyst Bob Neumeier was taken to a Louisville hospital on Friday after collapsing during a telecast from Churchill Downs.
4 horses euthanized in 4 days in steeplechase racing in AustraliaApril 27th, 2009 4 horses die in 4 days in steeplechase racingMELBOURNE, Australia — Four horses had to be euthanized in four days from injuries suffered in steeplechase races in Victoria state, renewing calls for the races to be banned. Lawrence Pope, president of the Victorian Advocates for Animals, called on state Racing Minister Rob Hulls to stop the races — also referred to as "jumps."
The deaths bring jumps racing under greater scrutiny as the industry prepares for the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, which starts next week.
Horse racing days at Del Mar cut due to economic reasonsApril 27th, 2009 Del Mar cuts horse racing daysDEL MAR, Calif. — Officials say horse racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has been cut to five days a week due to economic reasons.
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