Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters

Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters: "Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters

There are no exceptions, even for nonprofits

Thursday, August 28, 2008

By MOISES MENDOZA
P-I REPORTER

ISSAQUAH -- A new ordinance in this suburb meant to stop annoying panhandling is also making it hard for firefighters to raise money for a good cause.

The city's panhandling ordinance is at the center of a dispute that pits city officials against firefighters who say they've been prevented from raising money for the disabled at their favorite intersection because it's now considered 'solicitation.'"

cbs5.com - CA Assembly Approves Charity Electronic Bingo Ban

cbs5.com - CA Assembly Approves Charity Electronic Bingo Ban: "CA Assembly Approves Charity Electronic Bingo Ban
SACRAMENTO (AP) ― The California Assembly has voted to ban charities from using electronic bingo games to raise money."

U.S. Senate Creates Philanthropy Caucus - Philanthropy.com

From the Chronicle of philanthropy

U.S. Senate Creates Philanthropy Caucus - Philanthropy.com: "U.S. Senate Creates Philanthropy Caucus

Two U.S. senators have created a Senate Philanthropy Caucus to look at ways to help foundations and charities."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Church, gaming tribes reach deal on bingo machines

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Church, gaming tribes reach deal on bingo machines: "SACRAMENTO – The Catholic Church and California's Indian gaming tribes have struck a compromise that would permit a major expansion of conventional bingo while outlawing electronic versions played on machines that look and act a lot like slots.

Amendments outlining the agreement were inserted into a bill Monday, with lawmakers scrambling to wrap up business before adjourning for the year at the the end of the month."

Our View: State priorities skewed - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

Our View: State priorities skewed - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin: "What are the state’s priorities — skateboard parks or access to health care?

Since October we have been critical of the way nonprofits have been reduced to second-class citizens by state government. Funding for these agencies that provide much-needed health care options to the state’s most needy is inadequate and then subjected to unnecessary bureaucratic delays within state agencies in releasing the funds. Worse yet, that funding is then further subjected to budget cuts."

Dropout funds can go to nonprofits, judge rules | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | News: Education

Dropout funds can go to nonprofits, judge rules | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | News: Education: "AUSTIN – A state judge on Monday rejected a bid by a teacher group to block state funding for three nonprofit corporations selected to run dropout recovery programs.

State District Judge Stephen Yelenosky said the Texas State Teachers Association failed to show that its members would suffer immediate and irreparable harm because of state money going to the three nonprofits, clearing the way for funds under the $6 million program to be awarded later this month."

Our view: Hike payouts at clubs, but nix the video poker plan - Chambersburg Public Opinion

Our view: Hike payouts at clubs, but nix the video poker plan - Chambersburg Public Opinion: "Numerous clubs in Franklin County have been cited and temporarily closed this year by state regulators, due at least in part to payouts that exceeded the legal weekly limit, and so we think an increase in those limits makes a good deal of sense.

That way, business at the clubs continues as usual, and the extra money cushions the club's operational expenses and provides more money for those charitable donations.

However, we do not think video poker machines have a place in these establishments."

The Tundra Drums - For-profit gaming initiative won’t pay off for public

The Tundra Drums - For-profit gaming initiative won’t pay off for public: "The “gaming commission” ballot initiative on the primary ballot Aug. 26 could lead to the elimination of charitable gaming as we know it today.

Why should you care?

Currently, charitable gaming benefits over 1,000 nonprofit organizations in Alaska, many of which provide essential community services such as firefighting, rescue teams, senior services and child care. If this initiative passes, these nonprofits are bound to lose substantial funding that makes their services possible."

Latta introduces bill to increase tax deduction rate for home meal delivery volunteers | portclintonnewsherald.com | Port Clinton News Herald

Latta introduces bill to increase tax deduction rate for home meal delivery volunteers | portclintonnewsherald.com | Port Clinton News Herald: "WASHINGTON — Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced H.R. 6675, a bill that would increase the standard charitable mileage rate tax deduction for volunteers who deliver meals to elderly, disabled, frail, or at risk individuals. High gas prices have recently forced many home meal delivery programs to alter or reduce the amount of routes and meals they can provide."