Sep 6th, 2007 · Across the country people are disconnecting the pipes taking water from their homes to local water treatment plants. They redirect their "gray water" to their gardens and fruit trees. Most states have drafted codes establishing gray water standards, but municipal governments often have a hard time enforcing them.
Oct 2nd, 2006 · New York state is eliminating a food and beverage sales tax paid by jazz clubs so that the money -- about $20 billion -- can be redirected to the musicians union for pensions. The plan, supported by the union and most club owners, is voluntary. But many club musicians don't belong to the union and would rather get better pay.
Jul 27th, 2006 · Matt Amorello quit his position Thursday as chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, which controls the Big Dig -- Boston's $15 billion project to redirect highway traffic through the center of the city. Earlier this month, a woman was killed when concrete panels fell from the ceiling of a highway tunnel. Robert Siegel talks with reporter Fred Thys from member station WBUR in Boston.
Jan 28th, 2006 · Randal O'Toole's Cato Institute study, "A Desire Named Streetcar," finds public transit systems wasting federal dollars and losing riders. O'Toole tells Scott Simon he favors more buses and fewer costly light-rail projects.
Nov 14th, 2005 · Some lawmakers across the country are pushing for a proposal that would require school districts to spend 65 percent of their budget on classroom expenses. For example: teachers' salaries, classroom supplies and technology. Missy Shelton of member station KSMU reports.
Mar 29th, 2005 · We talk with the country director for CARE International in Banda Ache about how groups already working on tsunami relief in the area have redirected their efforts to address yesterday's massive earthquake.
Oct 12th, 2004 · The U.S. government is working to redirect remaining supplies of the flu vaccine as it tries to ensure it reaches people who need it most: children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working with a supplier to route the flu shots to the public. NPR's Richard Knox reports.