In a battle of state capitalism versus local livelihoods, the kids remain defiant and united.This is a charming and uplifting book, full of exotic Indonesian words, references to Islamic prayer times and ethnic groups that peacefully coexist (Malays, Chinese immigrants, native Sawangs).
In neighboring Kansas, the candidates are set, with Democratic state Sen. Laura Kelly battling Republican Secretary of State Kris Kobach and independent candidate Greg Orman.
Navient also is battling a group of state attorneys general, who have been investigating the company for alleged misdeeds for nearly two years.
By all accounts, Island wineries' Internet sales are taking hold despite nationwide legislative battles over permitting out-of-state producers and retailers to ship their merchandise across state lines.
Mayors face all the bare-knuckle battles of national or state politics with fewer resources and more constraints.
This led to endless legal battles, created a patchwork of state rules and, more ominously, opened the way for new logging projects in several states.
But over the past two years, unions have been diverting resources to a range of causes beyond presidential politics, including contract showdowns with companies like Caterpillar and legislative battles over a wave of state laws diminishing collective bargaining power.
The former secretary of state battled hours of questions before the House committee to defend her record.
This year, there is another fierce competition, as South Carolina and Nevada do battle for the title of "State With the Kookiest Politics".
COLUMBIA, Mo. — When the first $150,000 check showed up in his campaign account, Shane Schoeller was locked in a tight Republican primary for the unheralded office of Missouri secretary of state, battling two fellow lawmakers with virtually identical platforms.
