Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines about 85899484625http://on.wsj.com/19OTd2FMedical pot laws get tougher2013-06-19T06:00:49-04:0085899484616http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/19/us/politics/in-partisan-vote-house-acts-to-limit-abortions.html?ref=usIn partisan vote, U.S. House acts to limit abortions2013-06-19T05:56:32-04:0085899484706http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-audit-tobacco-use-kids-20130617,0,5632582.storyState auditor finds missed chances in anti-tobacco program for kids2013-06-19T06:52:04-04:0085899484684http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2013/06/18/supreme-court-rulings-on-doma-prop-8-unlikely-to-end-matters/Supreme Court rulings on DOMA, Prop. 8 unlikely to end matters2013-06-19T06:42:43-04:0085899484631http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/18/magpul-offers-soon-be-illegal-weaponry-colo-gun-bu/Magpul offers soon-to-be-illegal weaponry to Colorado gun buyers2013-06-19T06:03:35-04:0085899484629http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/18/colorado-senate-president-will-face-recall-electio/Colorado Senate president will face recall election forced by gun-rights activists2013-06-19T06:02:43-04:0085899484605http://www.ctmirror.com/story/ctlatino-news-latino-legislators-back-victim-privacy-lawLatino legislators back victim privacy law2013-06-19T05:50:37-04:0085899484628http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-speaker-madigan-not-worried-about-quinn-on-gun-control-measure-20130618,0,7824586.storySpeaker Madigan not worried about Quinn on gun control measure2013-06-19T06:02:22-04:0085899484619http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/ill-house-speaker-to-quinn-sign-concealed-carry/article_aa919c44-ab86-5dc0-9ce7-2065e4e40bd7.htmlIll. House speaker to Quinn: Sign concealed carry2013-06-19T05:57:45-04:0085899484637http://www.jconline.com/viewart/20130618/NEWS01/306180041/Indiana-BMV-renews-fight-over-gay-youth-group-platesIndiana BMV renews fight over gay youth group plates2013-06-19T06:08:42-04:0085899484779http://journalstar.com/legislature/length-of-stay-in-foster-care-for-some-children-a/article_60dd6e31-8b1b-50dd-9596-9bf7e8a68d22.htmlLength of stay in foster care for some children a problem2013-06-19T07:29:13-04:0085899484624http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324520904578553973407984076.html?mod=googlenews_wsjAbortion measure may get vote in New York Senate2013-06-19T06:00:21-04:0085899484608https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=1&article_id=402758ND approves more money to defend 2011 abortion law2013-06-19T05:52:05-04:0085899484662http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/06/house_takes_up_far-reaching_an.html#incart_riverHouse takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill late Tuesday2013-06-19T06:23:28-04:0085899484655http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/house-passes-bill-to-track-chemicals-toxic-to-kids/article_ee2751f5-ccb9-5b24-87ae-6ab0ee57f7e5.htmlHouse passes bill to track chemicals toxic to kids2013-06-19T06:21:02-04:0085899484668http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/06/19/2644320/pot-license-suggestions.htmlPot license suggestions2013-06-19T06:27:28-04:0085899484667http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/06/19/2644311/plan-protects-law-enforcers.htmlPlan protects law enforcers2013-06-19T06:27:07-04:0085899484659http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/members_of_washington_congress.html#incart_riverMembers of Washington congressional delegation ask U.S. government to respect pot law2013-06-19T06:22:27-04:0085899484287http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_3c7f7ff8-d77e-11e2-8781-001a4bcf887a.htmlPaperwork filed to let Arizonans vote on allowing same-sex marriage2013-06-18T05:52:27-04:0085899484446http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/groups-pondering-ways-restrict-sales-morning-after-pill-state.htmlGroups pondering ways to restrict sales of morning after pill in state2013-06-18T07:12:48-04:0085899484485http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jun/18/idaho-gop-wants-to-void-local-laws-banning-sexual/Idaho GOP wants to void local laws banning sexual orientation discrimination2013-06-18T07:34:50-04:0085899484295http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130617/NEWS09/130617017/1056/news05Branstad: Legalizing pot isn't answer to racial disparity for black arrests2013-06-18T05:55:38-04:0085899484360http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/17/wide-range-applicants-likely-bid-for-medical-marijuana-dispensary-licenses/PrgOd1SgnTKDW1wPE37gYP/story.html3 making plans for medical marijuana dispensaries2013-06-18T06:34:22-04:0085899484310http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130617/NEWS04/306170025/Plan-would-change-rules-about-dogs-restaurants-MichiganPlan would change rules about dogs at restaurants in Michigan2013-06-18T06:03:16-04:0085899484309http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130617/NEWS04/306170030/Bill-would-end-gas-chambers-animals-MichiganBill would end gas chambers for animals in Michigan2013-06-18T06:02:53-04:0085899484455http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/17/um-system-approves-domestic-partner-benefits/UM system approves domestic partner benefits2013-06-18T07:16:52-04:0085899484525http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_NAACP_PROTESTS_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTNC NAACP protest ends with more than 80 arrests2013-06-18T08:10:41-04:0085899484328http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/18/liquor-treat-legalization-draws-fire.htmlLiquor-treat legalization draws fire2013-06-18T06:13:59-04:0085899484371http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett_signs_anti-abortion_co.html#incart_riverCorbett signs anti-abortion coverage bill in Pa.2013-06-18T06:38:34-04:0085899484542http://www.thestate.com/2013/06/17/2823546/after-public-hearings-dhec-sticks.htmlAfter public hearings, DHEC sticks with its suggestion on food stamp restrictions2013-06-18T08:26:51-04:0085899484338http://www.argusleader.com/viewart/20130617/UPDATES/306170037/Daugaard-Texas-governor-court-Conn-gun-makers-threatening-leave-stateDaugaard, Texas governor court Conn. gun makers threatening to leave state2013-06-18T06:22:52-04:0085899484547http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/perry-courts-connecticut-gun-makers/nYNMW/Perry courts Connecticut gun-makers2013-06-18T08:34:30-04:0085899484348http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/rulings-affect-on-wisconsin-not-felt-now-maybe-later-b9936186z1-211916981.htmlRuling's affect on Wisconsin not felt now, maybe later2013-06-18T06:28:01-04:0085899484345http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130616/APC010401/306160392/Abortion-bill-may-not-impactAbortion bill may not have impact2013-06-18T06:25:42-04:0085899484304http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/ejmontini/2013/06/17/time-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/Time to legalize same-sex marriage2013-06-18T05:58:30-04:0085899484361http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/211629221.htmlChild sex trafficking is a Minnesota public health issue2013-06-18T06:34:43-04:0085899484493http://billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/guest/guest-opinion-let-s-ensure-freedom-independence-for-lgbt-montanans/article_2935d781-c5cb-5326-b662-3a56a9c718df.htmlLet's ensure freedom, independence for LGBT Montanans2013-06-18T07:39:24-04:0085899484376http://blog.pennlive.com/capitol-notebook/2013/06/corbett_signs_ban_on_abortion.html#incart_riverCorbett signs ban on abortion coverage in insurance exchange the state couldn't be bothered to run2013-06-18T06:40:16-04:0085899484042http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/191684700/why-both-sides-want-gay-marriage-settled-by-the-statesWhy both sides want gay marriage settled by the states2013-06-17T06:38:12-04:0085899484136http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-14/lt-gov-certifies-pot-applicationLt Gov. certifies pot application2013-06-17T07:45:16-04:0085899484131http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/insurance-commissioner-meets-planned-parenthood.htmlInsurance commissioner meets with Planned Parenthood2013-06-17T07:39:56-04:0085899484128http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/groups-pondering-ways-restrict-sales-morning-after-pill-state.htmlGroups pondering ways to restrict sales of morning after pill in state2013-06-17T07:38:28-04:0085899483935http://www.ctmirror.com/story/sandy-hook-families-fail-win-votes-say-they-won%E2%80%99t-quitSandy Hook families fail to win votes, but say they won’t quit2013-06-17T05:25:56-04:0085899484215http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-06-16/hotline-established-help-needy-health-care-food-stampsHotline established to help needy with health care, food stamps2013-06-17T08:44:06-04:0085899484149http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_1d7ab8c1-be7a-507e-b9ca-f38de68d4cac.htmlGOP urges lawmakers to erase LGBT protections2013-06-17T07:51:10-04:0085899483956http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130615/NEWS02/306150053/E-cigarette-ban-minors-begins-July-1-IndianaE-cigarette ban for minors begins July 1 in Indiana2013-06-17T05:45:28-04:0085899483940http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130616/NEWS09/306160067/1056/NEWS05State leaders to explore privatizing data network2013-06-17T05:27:54-04:0085899484186http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/bills_outlawing_coerced_and_te.html#incart_riverBills outlawing 'coerced' and 'telemedicine' abortions signed by Jindal2013-06-17T08:14:53-04:0085899483959http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130617/POLITICS03/306170028/1022/POLITICS/Fight-over-surveillance-efforts-blurs-party-lines-MichiganFight over surveillance efforts blurs party lines in Michigan2013-06-17T05:46:44-04:0085899483954http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130616/NEWS04/306160111/Michigan-food-stamp-recipients-would-hit-hard-by-cutsMichigan food stamp recipients would be hit hard by cuts2013-06-17T05:44:40-04:0085899484212http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20130617/NEWS01/306170013/Mississippi-couples-crossfire-ruling-gay-marriageMississippi couples in crossfire of ruling on gay marriage2013-06-17T08:40:32-04:0085899484092http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162852/messages-seek-to-sway-nixon-on-missouri-abortion-bill/Messages seek to sway Nixon on Missouri abortion bill2013-06-17T07:03:43-04:0085899484082http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/16/4297080/push-for-gay-rights-wins-victory.htmlPush for gay rights makes strides in Missouri Senate2013-06-17T06:59:10-04:0085899484166http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/governor-creates-equal-pay-for-equal-work-task-force/article_61627910-d558-11e2-be11-001a4bcf887a.htmlGovernor creates Equal Pay for Equal Work Task Force2013-06-17T07:56:54-04:0085899484038http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/christie-supports-traditional-marriage-with-vetoChristie supports traditional marriage with veto2013-06-17T06:36:10-04:0085899484034http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/06/politifact_nj_steve_sweeney_claims_70_percent_of_new_jerseyans_want_marriage_equality.html#incart_riverPolitiFact N.J.: Steve Sweeney claims 70 percent of New Jerseyans want marriage equality2013-06-17T06:33:53-04:0085899484160http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_NAACP_PROTESTS_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTNC NAACP prepares for seventh week of protests2013-06-17T07:54:55-04:0085899483974http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/06/ohio_house_republicans_propose.html#incart_riverOhio House Republicans propose more abortion restrictions2013-06-17T06:01:27-04:0085899483973http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/06/task_force_urges_state_panel_b.html#incart_riverTask force urges state panel be created to evaluate death penalty prosecutions2013-06-17T06:01:03-04:0085899484164http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/northern-virginia-clinic-sues-to-challenge-abortion-rules/article_31cb5bf0-c439-5ec5-9a9f-852cf96171ea.htmlNorthern Virginia clinic sues to challenge abortion rules2013-06-17T07:56:27-04:0085899483992http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/06/16/2641489/not-much-action-on-pot-from-states.htmlNot much action on pot from state's leaders in DC2013-06-17T06:11:49-04:0085899483990http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jun/16/washington-delegation-congress-marijuana/Washington delegation in Congress drags feet on marijuana2013-06-17T06:10:55-04:0085899483985http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130614/APC010401/306140350/Gun-group-sues-Attorney-General-Van-Hollen-over-concealed-carry-rulesGun group sues Attorney General Van Hollen over concealed carry rules2013-06-17T06:09:22-04:0085899483983http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130613/APC010401/306130324/Assembly-approves-anti-abortion-billsAssembly approves anti-abortion bills2013-06-17T06:08:58-04:0085899483948http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2013-06-14/concealed-carry-confusion.htmlConcealed-carry confusion2013-06-17T05:36:52-04:0085899484079http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-An-abortion-vote-is-vital-4604115.phpAn abortion vote is vital2013-06-17T06:57:54-04:0085899484168http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/06/16/2964656/no-good-reason-to-get-rid-of-nc.htmlNo good reason to get rid of NC Child Fatality Task Force2013-06-17T07:57:58-04:0085899484200http://newsok.com/state-tribes-should-seek-common-ground-on-tobacco-tax-agreements/article/3851742State, tribes should seek common ground on tobacco tax agreements2013-06-17T08:27:44-04:0085899483761http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191367072/tough-new-gun-laws-drive-gun-makers-to-moveTough new gun laws drive gun makers to move2013-06-14T07:22:38-04:0085899483739http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/06/while_us_supreme_court_conside.htmlWhile U.S. Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage, Alabama couples wrestle with legal alternatives2013-06-14T07:15:26-04:0085899483618http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Perry-to-deliver-sales-pitch-to-CT-gun-companies-4599830.phpPerry to deliver sales pitch to CT gun companies2013-06-14T05:59:36-04:0085899483626http://www.indystar.com/article/20130613/NEWS05/306130051/Indiana-s-gay-marriage-amendment-fight-could-continue-despite-Supreme-Court-casesIndiana's gay marriage amendment fight could continue despite Supreme Court cases2013-06-14T06:02:49-04:0085899483634http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130613/NEWS04/306130050/House-OKs-1-fee-utility-bills-help-poorHouse OKs $1 fee on utility bills to help poor2013-06-14T06:10:14-04:0085899483795http://www.clarionledger.com/proart/20130614/news01/306140017/mississippi-attorney-general-open-carry-gun-law-has-some-limitsMississippi attorney general -- open carry law has some limits2013-06-14T07:43:30-04:0085899483789http://www.clarionledger.com/proart/20130614/news01/306140016/young-adults-mississippi-divided-over-government-intrusionYoung adults in Mississippi divided over government intrusion2013-06-14T07:41:15-04:0085899483705http://www.northjersey.com/news/DNA_gay-therapy_bills_advance_in_Legislature.htmlDNA, gay-therapy bills advance in Legislature2013-06-14T06:46:18-04:0085899483711http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Abortion-amendment-plan-fails-4599774.phpAbortion amendment plan fails2013-06-14T06:49:51-04:0085899483649http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/14/gop-proposal-adds-hurdles-to-abortion.htmlGOP legislators prepare bill to add hurdles to abortion in Ohio2013-06-14T06:26:13-04:0085899483647http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/06/ohio_house_republicans_propose.html#incart_riverOhio House Republicans propose more abortion restrictions2013-06-14T06:25:19-04:0085899483867http://www.statesman.com/news/news/texas-senate-takes-up-abortion-related-bills/nYK6w/Texas Senate takes up abortion-related bills2013-06-14T08:37:41-04:0085899483866http://www.statesman.com/news/news/perry-signs-merry-christmas-bill-says-he-wont-add-/nYKys/Perry signs 'Merry Christmas' bill, says he won’t add items to special session2013-06-14T08:36:56-04:0085899483806http://hamptonroads.com/2013/06/1st-lawsuit-challenging-va-abortion-clinic-regs-filed1st lawsuit challenging Va. abortion clinic regs filed2013-06-14T07:50:46-04:0085899483698http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20130611/APC0602/306110153/State-shouldn-t-sell-our-property-down-river-editorial-Wisconsin shouldn't sell our property down the river2013-06-14T06:43:15-04:0085899483689http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/assembly-to-take-up-abortion-domestic-violence-bills-b9933227z1-211415041.htmlAssembly passes 3 bills restricting abortion2013-06-14T06:41:15-04:0085899483688http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/wis-assembly-bans-abortions-based-on-fetus-sex/article_2b72c59f-0f0a-5265-af29-112272bf7cb2.htmlWis. Assembly bans abortions based on fetus' sex2013-06-14T06:40:44-04:0085899483686http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/wis-assembly-approves-abortion-insurance-ban/article_43728547-8ee9-5a12-97f4-1a97b3548ea6.htmlWis. Assembly approves abortion insurance ban2013-06-14T06:40:04-04:0085899483682http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130612/APC010401/306120478/State-Senate-passes-bill-requiring-ultrasounds-story-video-State Senate passes bill requiring ultrasounds2013-06-14T06:39:09-04:0085899483678http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130613/APC010401/306130324/Assembly-approves-anti-abortion-billsAssembly approves anti-abortion bills2013-06-14T06:38:15-04:0085899483673http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130613/APC010401/306130354/Assembly-passes-domestic-violence-billsAssembly passes domestic violence bills2013-06-14T06:37:13-04:0085899483807http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/06/14/newton-shooting-anniversary-column/2421195/Six months after Newtown focus on mental health2013-06-14T07:51:29-04:0085899483713http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/new-jersey-wants-a-marijuana-breakNew Jersey wants a marijuana break2013-06-14T06:50:44-04:0085899482174http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/divisive-social-issues-further-split-red-and-blue-states-85899482174Divisive Social Issues Further Split Red and Blue StatesContentious issues like guns and gay marriage were on the agenda in most states this year, especially so in states where one party holds power.2013-06-13T02:00:00-04:0085899483413http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/06/11/190775585/the-many-different-faces-of-marijuana-in-americaThe many different faces of marijuana in America2013-06-13T07:12:18-04:0085899483457http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/06/post_946.htmlNew state law offers hope of revitalizing longstanding urban blight2013-06-13T07:35:50-04:0085899483454http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/prohibition_of_interracial_mar.htmlProhibition of interracial marriage declared unconstitutional, on this day in history2013-06-13T07:34:02-04:0085899483431http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130612/NEWS02/306110023/Montgomery-clinic-joins-ACLU-Planned-Parenthood-lawsuit-opposing-abortion-lawMontgomery clinic joins ACLU, Planned Parenthood in lawsuit opposing abortion law2013-06-13T07:23:55-04:0085899483428http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130613/NEWS01/306130016/State-suspends-license-Cedars-Assisted-LivingState suspends license at Cedars Assisted Living2013-06-13T07:22:59-04:0085899483382http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/06/adult-day-care-center-legislation-dies-without-a-motion.htmlAdult day care legislation dies after 'awkward conversation'2013-06-13T07:00:19-04:0085899483288http://www.news-gazette.com/news/state/2013-06-12/2nd-illinois-prosecutor-oks-concealed-carry.html2nd Illinois prosecutor OKs concealed carry2013-06-13T05:56:17-04:0085899483456http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/12/politics/state-house/maine-house-rejects-bills-to-tighten-abortion-rules-create-fetal-rights-after-passionate-debates/Maine House rejects bills to tighten abortion rules, create fetal rights after passionate debates2013-06-13T07:35:15-04:00