But it mentions Maine s sponsorship only a handful of times, even in the fine print. Unlike the original prepaid programs, the new savings plans generally aren t restricted to state residents. That means someone from say, Illinois, could pick from among plans in states such as New York, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts or even put money into all of them and use the funds to pay higher education expenses at virtually any school in the country. The plan builds upon a successful foundation already established and provides a framework for the timely completion of Ohio s school facilities needs, Taft wrote in an amicus brief filed with the high court. In its latest report on the national economy, the U.S. central bank said it had few reports of accelerating wages and that consumer prices were well behaved.
Labor markets remain tight, and wage growth accelerated.
Manufacturing activity was getting a boost from resurgent Asian demand after a slowdown in 1997 and 1998. Manufacturing activity was rising across the country, with both orders and production up, said the Fed report, which covered the period from early August through Sept. 13. The four candidates vying to replace Sally Perz in the Ohio House will face a committee of local Republicans tonight, as the party culls the political landscape for a prospect who can serve with distinction and win election to the seat next fall. Springfield Township Trustee Susan Meek have dropped out of the running. Ms. Perz, who represented District 52 in South and East Toledo for nearly seven years, resigned last week to take a government relations job at the University of Toledo.