4:07 p.m. — Palin resigning as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is resigning from office. She didn't say why she decided to step down, but the surprise announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the announcement from her home in suburban Wasilla on Friday morning. She said she would step down July 26. Spokesman Dave Murrow says Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the governor's picnic in Fairbanks at the end of the month. Palin was first elected in 2006 on a populist platform. But her popularity has waned as she waged in partisan politics following her return from the presidential campaign.
» Full Story2:31 p.m.: Support for GM Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A push to save a General Motors Corp. plant is expanding in recession-battered Ohio.
» Full Story2:30 p.m.: Auto parts maker closes plant
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Meridian Automotive Systems is idling a central Indiana factory, putting 295 people out of work.
» Full Story12:38 p.m.: Strickland approval rating falls
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new poll shows that Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's job approval rating has dropped dramatically over the last two month.
» Full Story11:25 a.m.: Slots deal could hurt budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Multimillion-dollar downpayments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November.
» Full StoryCity gets land
YOUNGSTOWN — Almost all of the properties needed for the proposed V&M expansion are in the bag.
The Board of Control on Thursday agreed to purchase 3.
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