Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines85899478383http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/theres-an-app-for-that-state-service-85899478383There’s an App for That State ServiceStates are increasingly turning to mobile applications to provide information and services to citizens.2013-05-23T02:00:00-04:0085899478003http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/whats-next-in-the-fight-over-same-sex-marriage-85899478003What’s Next in the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage?Gay marriage supporters have been on a winning streak in some states since Election Day 2012. But other states could cause that success to slow to a crawl — or even grind to a halt.2013-05-22T02:00:00-04:0085899478372http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/oklahoma-tops-in-disaster-declarations-ninth-in-disaster-grants-85899478372Oklahoma Tops in Disaster Declarations, Ninth in Disaster GrantsOklahoma ranks behind eight states in the amount of federal money received to help clean up debris and patch public infrastructure since 1998. Who’s number one?2013-05-22T11:45:00-04:0085899478316http://www.sunherald.com/2013/05/21/4681813/poll-deep-south-residents-lawmakers.htmlPoll -- Deep South residents, lawmakers at odds over Medicaid2013-05-22T08:00:45-04:0085899478072http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2013/May/20/insurance-marketplaces-bank-account-cash-unbanked.aspxHow will the 'unbanked' buy insurance on the exchanges?2013-05-22T06:01:01-04:0085899478067http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/farm-bill-beats-back-foes-91706.html?hp=l6Farm bill beats back foes2013-05-22T05:58:13-04:0085899478044http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/21/aaa-sequestration-put-squeeze-holiday-travel/AAA: Sequestration to put the squeeze on holiday travel2013-05-22T05:51:43-04:0085899478031http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/us/faas-concerns-hold-up-use-of-wildfire-drones.html?ref=usFAA concerns hold up use of wildfire drones2013-05-22T05:46:18-04:0085899478029http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/us/arizonas-ban-on-abortions-struck-down-in-federal-court.html?ref=usArizona law on abortions struck down in federal court2013-05-22T05:44:52-04:0085899478363http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/best_and_worst_from_alabama_ac.htmlBest and worst -- From Alabama Accountability Act to failure of anti-gambling bill, Gary Palmer recaps the Alabama Legislature's 2013 session2013-05-22T08:27:47-04:0085899478362http://blog.al.com/montgomery/2013/05/2_dead_5_hospitalized_from_unk.html2 dead, 5 hospitalized from unknown respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms in Southeast Alabama2013-05-22T08:26:15-04:0085899478361http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/gov_bentley_appointed_to_natio.htmlGov. Bentley appointed to national health care task force2013-05-22T08:25:01-04:0085899478360http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/lawyers_look_to_alabama_suprem.htmlLawyers look to Alabama Supreme Court on juvenile killer sentences after legislature fails to act2013-05-22T08:24:03-04:0085899478359http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130521/NEWS/130521016/Alabama-courts-facing-layoffs-without-extra-moneyAlabama courts facing layoffs without extra money2013-05-22T08:23:17-04:0085899478358http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130522/NEWS02/305220051/Exploiting-elderly-now-felonyExploiting the elderly is now a felony2013-05-22T08:22:22-04:0085899478357http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130522/NEWS02/305220058/Alabama-backs-Medicaid-expansion-polling-showsAlabama backs Medicaid expansion, polling shows2013-05-22T08:21:42-04:0085899478293http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/ua-plans-sequestration-strategy/article_2c2485e0-c2b6-11e2-9fa3-001a4bcf6878.htmlUA plans sequestration strategy2013-05-22T07:51:51-04:0085899478290http://www.adn.com/2013/05/22/2911299/lawmaker-plans-bill-on-conflict.htmlLawmaker plans bill on conflict of interest rules2013-05-22T07:50:48-04:0085899478289http://www.adn.com/2013/05/21/2910770/governor-signs-oil-tax-cut-budget.htmlGovernor signs oil tax cut, budget bills, vetoes $2.5M2013-05-22T07:50:14-04:0085899478040http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/17/problems-surface-over-arizonas-2007-employer-sanction-immigration-law/Problems surface over Arizona’s 2007 employer sanction immigration law2013-05-22T05:50:50-04:0085899478038http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_92e8b9b2-bf51-11e2-b609-0019bb2963f4.htmlAZ House speaker: Senate-approved Medicaid bill won't pass through house2013-05-22T05:50:08-04:0085899478037http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_8ff98d52-c1aa-11e2-a2ae-0019bb2963f4.htmlBrewer moratorium on approving legislation in tact until house decides on Medicaid2013-05-22T05:49:47-04:0085899478035http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_c7be75b8-c245-11e2-a40b-001a4bcf887a.html9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban2013-05-22T05:49:23-04:0085899478356http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/house-ready-speed-keystone-xl-approval-over-veto-threat.htmlHouse ready to speed Keystone XL approval over veto threat2013-05-22T08:21:14-04:0085899478354http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/ua-president-recommend-against-guns-campus.html?iUA president to recommend against guns on campus2013-05-22T08:20:44-04:0085899478353http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/shoffner-resigns-treasurer-beebe-mulls-replacements.htmlShoffner resigns as treasurer, Beebe mulls replacements2013-05-22T08:19:53-04:0085899478174http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ged-computer-20130513,0,6133907.storyGED testing enters the computer age in California2013-05-22T06:56:17-04:0085899478172http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/22/5438496/the-buzz-jerry-brown-officials.htmlJerry Brown officials ponder how to recover those dimes2013-05-22T06:55:11-04:0085899478169http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/census-bureau-says-california-36th-in-per-pupil-school-spending.htmlCensus Bureau says California 36th in school spending2013-05-22T06:53:54-04:0085899478164http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-uc-strike-update-20130521,0,5620014.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20lanowblogStrike at UC medical centers continues; more picketing Wednesday2013-05-22T06:50:15-04:0085899478162http://www.capradio.org/188133?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSSLegislative Dems want to restore budget cuts, but priorities differ2013-05-22T06:49:34-04:0085899478159http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/21/5438115/loophole-in-health-care-law-could.htmlLoophole in health care law could stick doctors with tab2013-05-22T06:48:49-04:0085899478156http://www.edsource.org/today/2013/duncan-defends-preschool-funding-proposal-to-house-committee/32453#.UZyiL7vLhA5Duncan defends preschool funding proposal to House committee2013-05-22T06:47:29-04:0085899478154http://www.edsource.org/today/2013/governors-new-budget-plan-makes-foster-youth-a-priority/32460#.UZyiLbvLhA6Budget plan makes foster youth a priority, but takes away dedicated funding2013-05-22T06:46:32-04:0085899478152http://www.siacabinetreport.com/articles/viewarticle.aspx?article=3821LAO takes cautious tone on Brown’s plan to put $1b into common core2013-05-22T06:45:52-04:0085899478148http://www.capradio.org/188129?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSSEnvironmentalists lobby to change Brown's proposal for cap and trade funds2013-05-22T06:44:39-04:0085899478146http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/sen-lara.htmlSen. Ricardo Lara cancels Las Vegas fundraiser2013-05-22T06:43:23-04:0085899478144http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/costly-tax-loophole-remains-open/Content?oid=3555047&utm_source=feedlyCostly tax loophole remains open2013-05-22T06:42:35-04:0085899478140http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2013/05/21/south-bays-rep-mike-honda-picks-up-big-asian-american-endorsements-including-obamas-sister/?utm_source=feedlySouth Bay’s Rep. Mike Honda picks up big Asian-American endorsements — including Obama’s sister2013-05-22T06:41:16-04:0085899478138http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2013/05/22/calpers-alleges-attorney-misconduct.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20bizj_sacramentoCalPERS alleges attorney misconduct2013-05-22T06:40:30-04:0085899478135http://www.capradio.org/188071?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSSFire camps key to reducing prison overcrowding2013-05-22T06:38:30-04:0085899478132http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/500-million-cap-and-trade-loan-to-state-hits-wall-of-opposition.html$500 million cap-and-trade loan to state hits wall of opposition2013-05-22T06:37:17-04:0085899478126http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_23291664/calif-post-raw-campaign-filings-online-dailyCalif. to post raw campaign filings online daily2013-05-22T06:36:01-04:0085899478123http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mayor-race-garcetti-lead-widens-20130522,0,6885829.story?track=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=649324Mayor's race -- Garcetti's lead over Greuel widens to eight points2013-05-22T06:35:00-04:0085899478208http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23294599/colorados-stoned-driving-bill-draws-lawsuitColorado's stoned-driving bill draws lawsuit2013-05-22T07:11:03-04:0085899478207http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23291858/attorney-evan-ebel-threatened-woman-into-buying-himAttorney: Evan Ebel threatened woman into buying him murder weapon2013-05-22T07:10:24-04:0085899478205http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23292039/governor-signs-school-finance-legislation-that-awaits-taxColorado school finance bill signed by Hickenlooper, but awaits tax vote2013-05-22T07:10:07-04:0085899478202http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23293876/gun-recall-effort-against-colo-lawmaker-fails-3Gun recall effort against Colorado lawmaker fails, 3 more pending2013-05-22T07:09:10-04:0085899478201http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_23295354/colorado-gubernatorial-gop-primary-getting-crowdedColorado gubernatorial GOP primary getting crowded2013-05-22T07:08:02-04:0085899478198http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23295091/hickenlooper-may-announce-decision-dunlaps-fate-wednesdayHickenlooper may announce decision on Nathan Dunlap's fate Wednesday2013-05-22T07:06:56-04:0085899478048http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Conviction-closes-a-chapter-on-case-that-brought-4533392.phpConviction closes a chapter on case that brought Chris Donovan down2013-05-22T05:53:07-04:0085899478046http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/House-Majority-Leader-reacts-to-Braddock-verdict-4535980.phpHouse Majority Leader reacts to Braddock verdict2013-05-22T05:52:31-04:0085899478045http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-Senate-approves-genetic-labeling-4534999.phpState Senate approves genetic labeling2013-05-22T05:52:05-04:0085899478043http://www.ctmirror.com/story/jury-convicts-donovan-campaign-aide-bribery-caseJury convicts Donovan campaign aide in bribery case2013-05-22T05:51:34-04:0085899478042http://www.ctmirror.com/story/donovan-asserts-innocence-corruption-case-goes-juryDonovan asserts innocence as corruption case goes to jury2013-05-22T05:51:11-04:0085899478351http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305210072/Legislative-panel-approves-funds-increase-security-state-courthousesLegislative panel approves funds to increase security at state courthouses2013-05-22T08:18:19-04:0085899478057http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-council-chairman-seeks-shift-in-collecting-fuel-taxes/2013/05/21/1ca403dc-c263-11e2-8c3b-0b5e9247e8ca_story.htmlD.C. Council chairman seeks shift in collecting fuel taxes2013-05-22T05:55:27-04:0085899478050http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/old-friends-were-at-center-of-a-network-of-public-contracts/2013/05/21/b2a41f9a-b8cf-11e2-aa9e-a02b765ff0ea_story.htmlOld friends were at center of network of public contracts2013-05-22T05:53:45-04:0085899478155http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/banking/sweet-deal-for-state-taxpayers-or-startup-st-pete-insurance-company/2122303After big donations to Gov. Scott, insurance company may reap $52M2013-05-22T06:47:04-04:0085899478147http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/22/3410044/fla-ranked-42nd-in-nation-in-per.htmlFla. ranked 42nd in nation in per-pupil spending2013-05-22T06:44:15-04:0085899478145http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/21/3409378/sweet-deal-for-state-taxpayers.htmlSweet deal for state taxpayers or Scott donor giveaway?2013-05-22T06:42:49-04:0085899478141http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/21/3409387/gov-rick-scott-signs-elections.htmlGov. Rick Scott signs elections bill to fix long voter lines2013-05-22T06:41:39-04:0085899478137http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/21/3409409/irs-slams-miccosukee-indians-with.htmlIRS slams Miccosukee Indians with $170M bill2013-05-22T06:40:00-04:0085899478352http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-05-21/gas-grad-rate-increases-697-percent-2012Ga.'s grad rate increases to 69.7 percent for 20122013-05-22T08:19:26-04:0085899478350http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-05-21/gov-deal-weighs-bible-belt-disputeGov. Deal weighs in on bible belt dispute2013-05-22T08:18:13-04:0085899478349http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-05-21/poll-georgians-oppose-campus-gunsPoll -- Georgians oppose campus guns2013-05-22T08:16:45-04:0085899478348http://www.ajc.com/news/news/law-enforcement-changes-coming-to-georgia-state-pa/nXyPK/Law enforcement changes coming to Georgia state parks2013-05-22T08:16:01-04:0085899478347http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2013-05-22/georgia-studying-medicaid-expansion-optionsGeorgia studying Medicaid expansion options2013-05-22T08:15:30-04:0085899478345http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2013-05-22/gay-georgia-lawmaker-be-honored-white-houseGay Georgia lawmaker to be honored by White House2013-05-22T08:14:54-04:0085899478303http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130521_Hawaii_Supreme_Court_suspends_exjudge_from_practicing_law.html?id=208396901Hawaii Supreme Court suspends ex-judge from practicing law2013-05-22T07:55:32-04:0085899478301http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130522_Lawmakers_will_seek_answers_from_DHHL_after_audit.html?id=208451731Lawmakers will seek answers from DHHL after audit2013-05-22T07:55:01-04:0085899478299http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130522__Kim_disputes_Greenwoods_account_of_pressure.html?id=208451821Kim disputes Greenwood's account of pressure2013-05-22T07:54:31-04:0085899478315http://www.idahoreporter.com/2013/without-senate-confirmation-otters-insurance-exchange-board-moves-forward/Without Senate confirmation, Otter’s insurance exchange board moves forward2013-05-22T08:00:37-04:0085899478310http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/05/22/2585894/idaho-endowment-land-fund-reaches.htmlIdaho endowment land fund reaches all-time high2013-05-22T07:57:52-04:0085899478309http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/05/22/2585897/census-idaho-ed-spending-still.htmlCensus: Idaho ed spending still at the bottom2013-05-22T07:57:26-04:0085899478308http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_c6d44dae-23ad-516e-9009-54a3a2b1de02.htmlIdaho announces first round of IGEM grants2013-05-22T07:57:01-04:0085899478125http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2013/05/21/illinois-the-13th-same-sex-marriage-state/Illinois — the 13th same-sex marriage state?2013-05-22T06:35:58-04:0085899478058http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-bill-to-regulate-fracking-in-illinois-sails-through-committee-20130521,0,1171262.storyBill to regulate fracking in Illinois sails through committee2013-05-22T05:55:44-04:0085899478056http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-gambling-expansion-0522-20130522,0,3480147.storyHouse gambling sponsor recuses self because of potential conflict2013-05-22T05:55:22-04:0085899478054http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-legislature-0522-20130522,0,6325910.storySavings from Senate pension reform plan scaled back by half2013-05-22T05:54:53-04:0085899478041http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/21/bill-clinton-urges-illinois-vote-gay-marriage/Bill Clinton urges Illinois lawmakers to vote on gay marriage2013-05-22T05:51:03-04:0085899478030http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/education/chicago-communities-wary-of-chicago-school-closures.html?ref=usChicago school closings may leave some communities without old lifelines2013-05-22T05:45:35-04:0085899478059http://www.indystar.com/article/20130521/NEWS05/305210072/Legislators-attorney-general-call-more-accountability-how-casino-revenues-spentIndiana legislators, attorney general call for more accountability in how casino revenues are spent2013-05-22T05:56:08-04:0085899478053http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305210076/1056/news05Branstad hints he'd OK Medicaid expansion if federal funding pledges were secured2013-05-22T05:54:20-04:0085899478051http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130522/NEWS10/305220056/1011/NEWS10/Not-fast-property-taxesNot so fast on property taxes2013-05-22T05:53:57-04:0085899478049http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130522/NEWS09/305220065/1011/NEWS10/Iowa-Legislature-could-adjourn-today-compromises-occurIowa Legislature could adjourn today - if compromises occur2013-05-22T05:53:34-04:0085899478250http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/21/house-republican-leaders-propose-15-percent-cut-hi/House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years2013-05-22T07:25:34-04:0085899478248http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/morning_call/2013/05/brownback-leaves-the-state-as.htmlBrownback leaves the state as Legislature remains deadlocked2013-05-22T07:24:40-04:0085899478247http://www.kansas.com/2013/05/21/2812161/brownback-texts-oklahoma-governor.htmlBrownback texts Oklahoma governor to offer help2013-05-22T07:24:17-04:0085899478245http://www.kansas.com/2013/05/21/2812099/wichita-lawmaker-proposes-trimming.htmlGOP legislators wide-ranging in views as tax talks continue2013-05-22T07:23:35-04:0085899478242http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248479/kansas-lawmakers-give-final-approval.htmlKansas lawmakers pass bill on gun lobbying2013-05-22T07:22:18-04:0085899478241http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248394/kansas-tax-and-budget-negotiations.htmlKansas tax and budget negotiations nudge forward2013-05-22T07:21:55-04:0085899478343http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130521/PRIME07/305210092/Kentucky-hospitals-face-questions-Medicaid-expansionKentucky hospitals face questions on Medicaid expansion2013-05-22T08:12:24-04:0085899478342http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/21/2648551/kentucky-coal-jobs-at-lowest-level.htmlKentucky coal jobs at lowest level since state started counting in 19502013-05-22T08:11:17-04:0085899478304http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_health_panel_o.html#incart_riverLouisiana House health panel OK's resolution urging state agencies to investigate Planned Parenthood2013-05-22T07:55:39-04:0085899478300http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/gun_bills_louisiana_senate.html#incart_riverLouisiana Senate passes 3 gun bills; one is headed to Jindal's desk2013-05-22T07:54:45-04:0085899478295http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_kills_2_health.html#incart_riverMedicaid expansion, Obamacare rejection bills fail in Louisiana House2013-05-22T07:52:33-04:0085899478292http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/amendment_to_reduce_sugar_pric.html#incart_riverAmendment to reduce sugar price support program pits sugar producers against candy manufacturers2013-05-22T07:51:22-04:0085899478287http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/senate_rejects_mfp_vouchers.html#incart_m-rpt-1Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-12 numbers2013-05-22T07:49:30-04:0085899478234http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/politics/state-house/lepage-pledges-44000-for-suicide-prevention-training-for-all-maine-teachers/LePage pledges $44,000 for suicide prevention training for all Maine teachers2013-05-22T07:19:09-04:00