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Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines about 85899478819http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/house-panel-considers-abortion-bill-91835.html?hp=l6U.S. House panel considers abortion bill2013-05-24T05:46:48-04:0085899478811http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/05/23/abortion-pregnancy-pain-awareness-column/2347943/A painless step forward in abortion policy2013-05-24T05:40:54-04:0085899479079http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/alabamas_teen_birth_rate_drops.htmlAlabama's teen birth rate drops 22 percent, but is still ranked among the highest nationally2013-05-24T08:20:49-04:0085899479073http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/best_and_worst_from_elderly_ac.htmlFrom elderly abuse act to 'Wild West' gun bill, Jere Beasley recaps the Alabama Legislature's 2013 session2013-05-24T08:16:32-04:0085899478825http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/23/trent-franks-aims-to-take-abortion-limits-national-despite-court-ruling-on-state-law/Franks aims to take abortion limits national, despite court ruling on state law2013-05-24T05:49:01-04:0085899478823http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/22/arizona-atheist-lawmaker-juan-mendez-non-prayer-sparks-christian-re-do/Arizona House non-prayer sparks Christian re-do2013-05-24T05:48:28-04:0085899478928http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bill-would-protect-Calif-reporters-phone-records-4544170.phpBill would protect Calif. reporters' phone records2013-05-24T06:49:59-04:0085899478923http://www.capradio.org/188213?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSSTaxes stall in Senate Committee; gun control bills move forward2013-05-24T06:46:22-04:0085899478831http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Right-move-on-licenses-4543859.phpRight move on licenses2013-05-24T05:51:56-04:0085899478828http://www.ctmirror.com/story/senate-house-wrangling-over-states-first-nation-gmo-labelingSenate, House wrangling over state's first-in-the-nation GMO labeling2013-05-24T05:50:42-04:0085899478805http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/us/tyrone-brooks-georgia-legislator-is-defended-by-ex-gov-roy-barnes-on-fraud-charges.html?ref=usCivil rights firebrand's fraud case in Georgia has others treading softly2013-05-24T05:36:54-04:0085899478847http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-carry-20130524,0,6015624.storySave community laws on firearms2013-05-24T06:02:59-04:0085899478846http://www.suntimes.com/opinions/20296912-474/editorial-reject-concealed-gun-bill.htmlReject concealed gun bill2013-05-24T06:02:28-04:0085899478843http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-gun-control-0523-20130523,0,2556990.storyIllinois House introduces less restrictive gun bill2013-05-24T06:00:52-04:0085899478842http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-illinois-concealed-carry-bill-heads-to-house-floor-20130523,0,39264.storyIllinois concealed carry bill heads to House floor2013-05-24T06:00:18-04:0085899478840http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-gun-control-0524-20130524,0,3277888.storyQuinn, Emanuel lash out at Madigan gun bill2013-05-24T05:59:38-04:0085899478845http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS05/305230074/Indiana-Gov-Mike-Pence-urges-Congress-vote-media-shield-lawIndiana Gov. Mike Pence urges Congress to vote on media shield law2013-05-24T06:01:46-04:0085899478915http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130523/1139512883.shtmlNew Minn. law allows more childhood abuse lawsuits2013-05-24T06:39:59-04:0085899479006http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/23/4252667/nixon-must-protect-missouri-by.htmlNixon must protect Missouri by rejecting bad bills on taxes, guns, abortion, workers’ rights2013-05-24T07:42:42-04:0085899479013http://journalstar.com/legislature/lawmakers-play-leapfrog-on-synthetic-drugs/article_ef7ef052-4288-5f7a-a38f-e19030e9853d.htmlLawmakers play leapfrog on synthetic drugs2013-05-24T07:45:50-04:0085899478988http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/steve-sebelius/legislature-pushes-toward-progressLegislature pushes toward progress2013-05-24T07:33:14-04:0085899478983http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/bill-allow-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-nevada-clears-key-senate-panelBill to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada clears key Senate panel2013-05-24T07:30:41-04:0085899478980http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/nevada-legislature-advances-gay-marriage-resolutionNevada Legislature advances gay marriage resolution2013-05-24T07:29:09-04:0085899479012http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6354564-95/nh-senate-passes-medical-marijuana-law-negotiations-with-house-likely-over-changesN.H. Senate passes medical marijuana law; negotiations with House likely over changes2013-05-24T07:45:17-04:0085899478944http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bill_would_help_scotch_plains.html#incart_riverBill would help Scotch Plains toddler, other sick kids, get medical marijuana2013-05-24T06:55:36-04:0085899478906http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/23/Medical-marijuana-issue-Okd-for-signature-collection.htmlWith hemp, medical-marijuana issue clears ballot board2013-05-24T06:38:01-04:0085899478901http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/state_ballot_board_clears_hurd.html#incart_riverState ballot board clears a hurdle for group working to legalize marijuana2013-05-24T06:37:07-04:0085899478898http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_senate_approves_easing.html#incart_riverOregon Senate approves easing regulations on natural hair care2013-05-24T06:36:21-04:0085899478870http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130524/PC16/130529602/1177/south-carolina-beer-pint-bill-clears-house-headed-for-governor-x2019-s-desk-brewers-celebrate-newsSouth Carolina beer pint bill clears House, headed for governor’s desk; brewers celebrate news2013-05-24T06:21:41-04:0085899479034http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Perry-greatly-disappointed-after-Scouts-ease-4544372.php?cmpid=hpfslnPerry 'greatly disappointed' after Scouts ease gay ban2013-05-24T07:53:49-04:0085899479027http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/gun-perk-for-lawmakers-provokes-house-rebellion/nX2cD/Gun perk for lawmakers provokes House rebellion2013-05-24T07:50:46-04:0085899479020http://www.statesman.com/news/news/opinion/growth-of-suburban-poverty-demands-new-approaches/nXydq/Growth of suburban poverty demands new approaches2013-05-24T07:48:51-04:0085899479017http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/why-abortion-bills-didnt-gain-traction-in-conserva/nX2YZ/?icmp=statesman_internallink_textlink_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesman_launchWhy abortion bills didn’t gain traction in conservative-dominated Legislature2013-05-24T07:47:42-04:0085899478820http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/virginia-gay-rights-terry-mcauliffe-ew-jackson-91763.html?hp=l16New gay-rights battleground: Virginia2013-05-24T05:47:28-04:0085899478879http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/23/2609498/state-lawmakers-vote-no-on-flaws.htmlState lawmakers vote 'no' on flaws, 'yes' to photo retouching2013-05-24T06:28:29-04:0085899478875http://www.theolympian.com/2013/05/21/2553946/inslee-signs-facebook-job-password.htmlInslee signs Facebook job password bill2013-05-24T06:26:36-04:0085899478883http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/wis-budget-committee-approves-dna-upon-arrest/article_078122d9-5e9d-50dc-b80e-c6ca6eeae299.htmlWis. budget committee approves DNA upon arrest2013-05-24T06:29:18-04:0085899478705http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2013/05/us_sees_drop_in_teen_birth_rat.htmlU.S. sees drop in teen birth rates, but Mississippi and Arkansas still lead country2013-05-23T08:22:18-04:0085899478723http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/05/gov_robert_bentley_signs_sweep.htmlGov. Robert Bentley signs sweeping gun bill into law2013-05-23T08:44:08-04:0085899478634http://www.adn.com/2013/05/22/2912311/alaska-notebook-2014.htmlAlaska Notebook: 20142013-05-23T07:41:11-04:0085899478405http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/22/house-republicans-promote-20-week-abortion-ban/House Republicans promote 20-week abortion ban2013-05-23T04:03:26-04:0085899478402http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_0b52b96c-c32f-11e2-9268-001a4bcf887a.htmlArizona legislators spar over use of daily prayer time2013-05-23T04:02:03-04:0085899478401http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_2f66d8bc-c332-11e2-b3e9-001a4bcf887a.htmlReligious freedom at center of legislation at Arizona Capitol2013-05-23T04:01:15-04:0085899478495http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_23303351/california-bill-would-prevent-genetic-testing-firms-from?source=rss&utm_source=feedlyCalifornia bill would prevent genetic-testing firms from using surreptitiously obtained DNA2013-05-23T06:47:34-04:0085899478491http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/disability-rights-advocate-flock-to-capitol-for-day-of-lobbying.html#mi_rss=Our%20Region?utm_source=feedlyDisability-rights advocates flock to Capitol for day of lobbying2013-05-23T06:43:14-04:0085899478410http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gun-rights-advocates-sue-over-state-law-4540027.phpGun rights advocates sue over state law2013-05-23T04:06:04-04:0085899478647http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/saeditorialspremium/20130523__Medical_cannabis_belongs_under_health_auspices.html?id=208614361Medical cannabis belongs under health auspices2013-05-23T07:46:16-04:0085899478421http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-gun-control-0523-20130523,0,2556990.storyIllinois House introduces less restrictive gun bill2013-05-23T04:11:08-04:0085899478418http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-birth-control-in-sex-ed-classes-passes-illinois-senate-20130522,0,4126477.storyBirth control in sex ed classes passes Illinois Senate2013-05-23T04:09:46-04:0085899478437http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/POLITICS02/305230322/1022/POLITICS/Activists-consider-second-Mich-wolf-referendum-target-game-animal-designationActivists consider second Mich. wolf referendum to target game animal designation2013-05-23T04:25:21-04:0085899478435http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigans_next_abortion_battle.html#incart_riverMichigan's next abortion battle could be over health insurance coverage2013-05-23T04:24:10-04:0085899478430http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130522/NEWS04/305220013/Michigan-abortion-opponents-petition-drive-could-bypass-statewide-vote-potential-governor-vetoMichigan abortion opponents' petition drive could bypass statewide vote, potential governor veto2013-05-23T04:22:00-04:0085899478708http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/208595451.htmlSame-sex marriage group raised $2 mill. for legislative fight2013-05-23T08:27:03-04:0085899478699http://journalstar.com/legislature/child-care-assistance-bill-advances/article_2b445ffb-dca5-5cad-87ec-3a42dad4b146.htmlChild care assistance bill advances2013-05-23T08:16:03-04:0085899478690http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/statehouse/abortion-ruling-expected-to-reach-high-court/article_8cae25bb-0f7c-55e7-814a-4bbf81d039c7.htmlAbortion ruling expected to reach high court2013-05-23T08:07:10-04:0085899478477http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gay-scouts-20130523,0,822186.storyVote on Boy Scouts' gay ban brings out protesters from both sides2013-05-23T06:35:16-04:0085899478636http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/corbett-no-latinos-working-for-me-91762.htmlTom Corbett: No Latinos working for me2013-05-23T07:41:52-04:0085899478640http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/23/2782100/sc-senate-bill-to-allow-guns.htmlSC House panel endorses bill to allow guns in restaurants, bars2013-05-23T07:42:50-04:0085899478447http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130523/VOICES01/305230023/Editorial-State-must-address-racial-issuesState must address racial issues2013-05-23T04:34:24-04:0085899478574http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Senate-OKs-longer-window-to-sue-for-discrimination-4540821.phpSenate OKs longer window to sue for discrimination2013-05-23T07:19:40-04:0085899478569http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Vote-on-gay-Scouts-comes-at-emotional-moment-4541053.phpVote on gay Scouts comes at emotional moment2013-05-23T07:18:27-04:0085899478566http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Plan-to-study-youth-solitary-confinement-advances-4540509.phpPlan to study youth solitary confinement advances2013-05-23T07:17:56-04:0085899478548http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Dems-count-victory-against-anti-abortion-bills-4540849.phpDems count victory against anti-abortion bills2013-05-23T07:13:28-04:0085899478542http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/drug-testing-approved-for-jobless-aid-but-not-welf/nXzfJ/?icmp=statesman_internallink_textlink_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesman_launchDrug testing approved for jobless aid, but not welfare applicants2013-05-23T07:11:10-04:0085899478626http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/virginia-gay-rights-terry-mcauliffe-ew-jackson-91763.html?hp=f1New gay-rights battleground: Virginia2013-05-23T07:37:55-04:0085899478462http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/21/2606483/state-wont-have-to-return-foster.htmlCourt agrees with state on foster kids2013-05-23T04:46:21-04:0085899478459http://www.theolympian.com/2013/05/21/2553946/inslee-signs-facebook-job-password.htmlInslee signs Facebook job password bill2013-05-23T04:45:09-04:0085899478603http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305220280Rockefeller sponsors new head-injury legislation2013-05-23T07:27:58-04:0085899478029http://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 court2013-05-22T05:44:52-04:0085899478003http://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.2013-05-22T02:00:00-04:0085899478363http://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 session2013-05-22T08:27:47-04:0085899478035http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_c7be75b8-c245-11e2-a40b-001a4bcf887a.html9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban2013-05-22T05:49:23-04:0085899478354http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/ua-president-recommend-against-guns-campus.html?iUA president to recommend against guns on campus2013-05-22T08:20:44-04:0085899478154http://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 funding2013-05-22T06:46:32-04:0085899478135http://www.capradio.org/188071?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSSFire camps key to reducing prison overcrowding2013-05-22T06:38:30-04:0085899478208http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23294599/colorados-stoned-driving-bill-draws-lawsuitColorado's stoned-driving bill draws lawsuit2013-05-22T07:11:03-04:0085899478350http://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 guns2013-05-22T08:16:45-04:0085899478125http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2013/05/21/illinois-the-13th-same-sex-marriage-state/Illinois — the 13th same-sex marriage state?2013-05-22T06:35:58-04:0085899478066http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2013-05-21/concealed-carry-not-if-when.htmlConcealed carry not if, but when2013-05-22T05:58:06-04:0085899478041http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/21/bill-clinton-urges-illinois-vote-gay-marriage/Bill Clinton urges Illinois lawmakers to vote on gay marriage2013-05-22T05:51:03-04:0085899478085http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210032/New-law-limiting-fireworks-use-may-effect-by-July-4thNew law limiting fireworks use may be in effect by July 4th2013-05-22T06:14:18-04:0085899478095http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/05/background_negotiations_on_gun.html#incart_riverBackground negotiations on gun legislation continue in Oregon Senate2013-05-22T06:23:53-04:0085899478127http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20130522_LGBT_equal_rights__Good_for_Pa__business.htmlLGBT equal rights: Good for Pa. business2013-05-22T06:36:15-04:0085899478187http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/22/2781181/bolton-why-put-weight-of-obesity.htmlWhy put weight of obesity in SC just on food stamp recipients?2013-05-22T07:02:01-04:0085899478266http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130521/NEWS/305220071/Vanderbilt-poll-finds-growing-support-same-sex-marriageVanderbilt poll finds growing support for same-sex marriage2013-05-22T07:38:14-04:0085899478239http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Legislative-Notebook-Whitmire-again-declares-4536483.phpWhitmire again declares 'campus carry' dead this session2013-05-22T07:21:06-04:0085899478217http://www.statesman.com/news/news/senate-approves-another-gun-bill-okays-air-guns-tw/nXynR/Senate approves another gun bill -- okays air guns, two-fer qualifying2013-05-22T07:13:52-04:0085899478212http://www.statesman.com/news/news/house-approves-drug-tests-for-jobless-benefits/nXyjy/House Democrats kill welfare drug testing bill, and about 50 others2013-05-22T07:11:59-04:0085899478055http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/texas-judge-says-lesbian-couple-cant-cohabitate-cites-morality-clause-in-divorce-papers/2013/05/21/295ddd70-c26b-11e2-9642-a56177f1cdf7_story.htmlTexas judge says lesbian couple can't cohabitate2013-05-22T05:54:55-04:0085899478182http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/56343522-90/state-video-utah-citizenship.html.cspSeparating church, state and Twitter2013-05-22T06:59:56-04:0085899478060http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/lt-gov-nominee-jackson-says-no-apologies-for-past-comments-on-gays-abortion/2013/05/21/8bd26c40-c258-11e2-914f-a7aba60512a7_story.htmlVa. GOP Lt. gov. nominee says no apologies for past comments on gays, abortion2013-05-22T05:56:14-04:0085899478093http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/05/washington_gov_inslee_signs_bi_3.html#incart_riverWashington Gov. Inslee signs bill protecting employees' social media passwords2013-05-22T06:22:54-04:0085899478133http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20130522/APC0602/305220138/Editorial-Child-support-enforcement-cuts-will-backfireChild support enforcement cuts will backfire2013-05-22T06:37:39-04:0085899478115http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/change-would-reverse-declining-funding-for-child-support-enforcement-b9915372z1.htmlChange would reverse declining funding for child support enforcement2013-05-22T06:32:56-04:0085899477802http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-gay-couples-kids-20130521,0,3281441.storySalt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids2013-05-21T07:11:01-04:0085899477908http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/pot_bill_win_shroud_award_for.htmlPot bills win Shroud Award for the deadest bill of 2013 session2013-05-21T07:51:26-04:0085899477901http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/officials-announce-public-corruption-task-force.htmlOfficials announce public corruption task force2013-05-21T07:47:40-04:0085899477893http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/colleges-universities-opting-out-faculty-gun-carry-law-so-far.htmlColleges, universities opting out of faculty gun carry law, so far2013-05-21T07:45:29-04:0085899477779http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-medical-marijuana-20130520,0,4474922.storyCalifornia Senate acts to clarify legality of medical cannabis2013-05-21T07:02:10-04:00