Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about 85899479076http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/bradley_byrne_says_gov_robert.htmlBradley Byrne says Gov. Robert Bentley's late change on accountability act like Lucy tricking Charlie Brown2013-05-24T08:18:24-04:0085899479070http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS/130523034/Rep-Jo-Bonner-resigning-take-University-Alabama-post-Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take University of Alabama post2013-05-24T08:15:30-04:0085899479032http://www.adn.com/2013/05/23/2913402/ap-newsbreak-voter-case-under.htmlVoter cast ballots in Alaska and another state during November election, official says2013-05-24T07:53:08-04:0085899478825http://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-do2013-05-24T05:48:28-04:0085899478822http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/23/arizona-gov-jan-brewer-follows-through-on-medicaid-expansion-threat-vetoes-bills/Brewer follows through on threat, vetoes bills2013-05-24T05:48:04-04:0085899478821http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130523brewer-vetoes-senate-bills-medicaid-moratorium.htmlThreats, vetoes fly as tensions rise over Medicaid expansion2013-05-24T05:47:41-04:0085899478920http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/number-of-bills-on-assembly-suspense-file-vary-for-lawmakers.html?utm_source=feedlyNumber of bills on Assembly suspense file vary for lawmakers2013-05-24T06:44:15-04:0085899478919http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-villaraigosa-garcetti-transition-20130523,0,2741057.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20lanowblogL.A. mayor: Villaraigosa, Garcetti promise 'seamless transition'2013-05-24T06:42:10-04:0085899478975http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23309072/scott-gessler-repays-state-political-tripGessler repays state for political trips, mulls governor's race2013-05-24T07:22:23-04:0085899478969http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_23312826/tancredos-gessler-is-deciding-run-against-hickenlooper-2014Tancredo's in, Gessler is deciding on run against Hickenlooper in 20142013-05-24T07:20:52-04:0085899478830http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bill-passes-imposes-fines-for-letting-bamboo-run-4544358.phpBill passes, imposes fines for letting bamboo run wild2013-05-24T05:51:28-04:0085899478829http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-Senate-approves-minimum-wage-bill-4544586.phpState Senate approves minimum-wage bill2013-05-24T05:51:05-04:0085899478828http://www.ctmirror.com/story/senate-house-wrangling-over-states-first-nation-gmo-labelingSenate, House wrangling over state's first-in-the-nation GMO labeling2013-05-24T05:50:42-04:0085899478827http://www.ctmirror.com/story/immigration-unites-then-divides-houseImmigration unites, then divides House2013-05-24T05:50:14-04:0085899478826http://www.ctmirror.com/story/house-compromises-labeling-genetically-modified-foodsHouse compromises on labeling of genetically modified foods2013-05-24T05:49:28-04:0085899479055http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130524/NEWS/305240031/Saving-Delaware-s-coast-from-sea-level-riseSaving Delaware's coast from sea-level rise2013-05-24T08:07:36-04:0085899479050http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130524/NEWS03/305240036/Common-Core-standards-education-challengedCommon Core standards for education are challenged2013-05-24T08:05:23-04:0085899479049http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130524/NEWS03/305240033/Higher-bar-set-education-DelawareHigher bar set for education in Delaware2013-05-24T08:03:53-04:0085899478864http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/floridas-pays-off-federal-loan-used-to-keep-unemployment-benefits-flowing/2122647Florida pays off federal loan used to keep unemployment benefits flowing2013-05-24T06:17:12-04:0085899478857http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/23/3413485/murder-suspects-death-accusations.htmlMurder suspect’s death and accusations against him shock Kissimmee neighbors2013-05-24T06:11:59-04:0085899479063http://www.ajc.com/news/news/breaking-news/barnes-says-rep-brooks-broke-no-laws/nX2B5/Barnes says Rep. Brooks broke no laws2013-05-24T08:11:57-04:0085899478805http://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 softly2013-05-24T05:36:54-04:0085899479054http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130524__Critics_doubtful_of_DHHL_promises.html?id=208793961Critics doubtful of DHHL promises2013-05-24T08:06:52-04:0085899478843http://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 floor2013-05-24T06:00:18-04:0085899478841http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-supreme-court-wrongful-prosecution-20130524,0,2453656.storySupreme Court rules that state can refuse to foot prosecutor's legal bill2013-05-24T05:59:57-04:0085899478840http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-gun-control-0524-20130524,0,3277888.storyQuinn, Emanuel lash out at Madigan gun bill2013-05-24T05:59:38-04:0085899478854http://www.jconline.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS01/305230036/Lawmakers-review-online-ISTEP-woes-land-banks-casino-moneyLawmakers to review online ISTEP woes, land banks, casino money2013-05-24T06:10:59-04:0085899478853http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS02/305230136/Statehouse-memorial-honors-late-Indiana-Gov-BowenStatehouse memorial honors late Indiana Gov. Bowen2013-05-24T06:10:36-04:0085899478851http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130523/NEWS02/305230138/Indiana-lawmakers-returning-consider-overriding-Governor-Pence-vetoIndiana lawmakers returning to consider overriding Governor Pence veto2013-05-24T06:10:12-04:0085899478845http://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 law2013-05-24T06:01:46-04:0085899478844http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS05/305230055/Indiana-lawmakers-review-ISTEP-test-troublesIndiana lawmakers to review ISTEP test troubles2013-05-24T06:01:20-04:0085899478837http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130523/NEWS10/305230074/1011/NEWS10/Iowa-Senate-OKs-health-human-services-bill-before-adjourningIowa Senate OKs health, human services bill before adjourning2013-05-24T05:54:29-04:0085899478835http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130524/NEWS10/305240031/1011/NEWS10/House-passes-property-tax-reform-cap-banner-year-House passes property tax reform to cap 'banner year'2013-05-24T05:53:37-04:0085899478834http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130524/NEWS10/305240032/1011/NEWS10/House-takes-final-action-health-care-150-000House takes final action on health care for 150,0002013-05-24T05:53:12-04:0085899478833http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130524/NEWS/305240045/1011/NEWS10/Lawmakers-OK-repayment-116-million-state-bondsLawmakers OK repayment of $116 million in state bonds2013-05-24T05:52:45-04:0085899478832http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130524/NEWS10/305240037/1011/NEWS10/Legislature-ends-session-high-noteLegislature ends session on high note2013-05-24T05:52:24-04:0085899479001http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/23/4252397/brownback-vetoes-bill-expanding.htmlBrownback vetoes bill expanding Kansas raffles2013-05-24T07:38:17-04:0085899478997http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/23/4251677/brownback-to-legislature-shut.htmlBrownback to Kansas Legislature: Shut it down2013-05-24T07:37:17-04:0085899479004http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/jindal_administration_official.html#incart_riverJindal officials say public hospital privatization is ahead of schedule, more expensive2013-05-24T07:40:55-04:0085899479003http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/grand_jury_looking_at_possible.htmlGrand jury looking at possible criminal activity in state Medicaid contract2013-05-24T07:39:10-04:0085899478996http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/jefferson_parish_could_lease_p.htmlJefferson Parish hospitals could be leased without referendum under bill headed to governor's desk2013-05-24T07:36:49-04:0085899478994http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bobby_jindal_2013_laws_bills.html#incart_m-rpt-1Gov. Bobby Jindal signs first bills of 2013 legislative session into law2013-05-24T07:35:54-04:0085899478954http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/23/news/state/controversial-lepage-education-proposals-earn-bipartisan-opposition-in-committee/Controversial LePage education proposals earn bipartisan opposition in committee2013-05-24T07:04:55-04:0085899478953http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/23/news/state/lawmakers-favor-limits-on-use-of-ethanol-in-motor-fuels/Lawmakers favor limits on use of ethanol in motor fuels2013-05-24T07:04:02-04:0085899478952http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/23/politics/state-house/lepage-delivers-instant-veto-after-senate-passes-bill-on-hospital-debt-medicaid/LePage delivers instant veto after hospital debt, Medicaid bill passes Senate2013-05-24T07:02:55-04:0085899478951http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/23/politics/lepage-tells-legislative-leaders-hes-moving-out-of-state-house-because-of-censorship/LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’2013-05-24T07:01:36-04:0085899478957http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-former-balto-co-exec-smith-in-talks-for-transportation-job-20130522,0,4207184.storyFormer Balto. Co. exec Smith in talks for transportation job2013-05-24T07:13:16-04:0085899478956http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/bs-md-ci-school-audit-folo-20130523,0,869181.storyHarris calls for expanded audit of education spending2013-05-24T07:11:44-04:0085899478938http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/23/patrick-administration-says-track-reduce-waste-fraud-welfare-benefits/rfzMVIWqFTvRiiSV2sMnQP/story.htmlProgress made in welfare changes, Patrick administration says2013-05-24T06:53:23-04:0085899478931http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/23/stark-overtones-waltham-triple-homicide/ho0xNuDSCGdQsRNZI30QHK/story.htmlStark overtones in ’11 Waltham killings2013-05-24T06:51:10-04:0085899478927http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/23/boston-teachers-receive-high-ratings-stirring-concern-about-rigor-evaluations/t2yk8sb2qhtlULAJwYOa0M/story.htmlBoston teachers receive high ratings2013-05-24T06:49:57-04:0085899478862http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/rick_snyder_medicaid_expansion.html#incart_riverGov. Rick Snyder discusses Medicaid expansion, other topics during Washington trip2013-05-24T06:16:40-04:0085899478861http://www.freep.com/article/20130523/NEWS06/305230141/new-carpet-state-capitol-restorationState legislative chambers to get new carpets, technology upgrades2013-05-24T06:13:18-04:0085899478859http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS04/305230018/Lawmaker-seeks-make-state-office-help-small-businessesLawmaker seeks to make state office to help small businesses2013-05-24T06:12:22-04:0085899478856http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS04/305230026/Michigan-lawmaker-accused-sexual-harassmentMichigan lawmaker accused of sexual harassment2013-05-24T06:11:53-04:0085899478855http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS04/305230033/Senate-honors-last-year-s-fallen-service-membersSenate honors last year's fallen service members2013-05-24T06:11:23-04:0085899478900http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208674171.htmlPoll -- Dayton approval down but still favored for re-election2013-05-24T06:37:02-04:0085899479010http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/23/kander-opens-2-initiative-petition-proposals-publi/Kander opens 2 initiative petition proposals to public comment2013-05-24T07:44:48-04:0085899479067http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-officials-ask-judge-to-dismiss-referendum-challenge/article_5a6bf944-c408-11e2-b242-001a4bcf887a.htmlMontana officials ask judge to dismiss referendum challenge2013-05-24T08:13:46-04:0085899478991http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/23/secretary-state-calls-gop-suit-political-smear-der/#axzz2UCySEm8RSecretary of state calls GOP suit a political ‘smear’ to derail bills2013-05-24T07:34:50-04:0085899478982http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/mining-tax-measure-placed-2014-statewide-ballotMining tax measure placed on 2014 statewide ballot2013-05-24T07:30:07-04:0085899478980http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/nevada-legislature-advances-gay-marriage-resolutionNevada Legislature advances gay marriage resolution2013-05-24T07:29:09-04:0085899479019http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWS06/130529542Casino vote stirs emotions on both sides2013-05-24T07:48:36-04:0085899479014http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6354580-95/nh-senate-blocks-stand-your-ground-repeal-debates-voter-id-kills-state-minimum-wageN.H. Senate blocks ‘stand your ground’ repeal, debates voter ID, kills state minimum wage2013-05-24T07:46:30-04:0085899479012http://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 changes2013-05-24T07:45:17-04:0085899479009http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6354572-95/senate-kills-houses-12-cent-gas-tax-increaseSenate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase2013-05-24T07:44:04-04:0085899478939http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/christies_role_as_sandy_recove.html#incart_riverChristie's role as Sandy recovery cheerleader scores points with voters2013-05-24T06:53:27-04:0085899478937http://www.northjersey.com/news/Group_founded_by_former_presidential_candidate_Howard_Dean_endorses_Buono_in_NJ_governors_race.htmlGroup founded by former presidential candidate Howard Dean endorses Buono in N.J. governor's race2013-05-24T06:53:12-04:0085899479025http://www.daily-times.com/four_corners-news/ci_23313631/nm-senate-leader-weighing-run-state-governorNM Senate leader weighing run for state governor2013-05-24T07:49:59-04:0085899478918http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130523/NEWS01/305230051/Sheldon-SilverSheldon Silver's power reigns in New York state Assembly2013-05-24T06:41:37-04:0085899478908http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Cuomo-appoints-lawyer-to-ethics-board-4544418.phpCuomo appoints lawyer to ethics board2013-05-24T06:38:46-04:0085899478905http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Tax-refund-vote-draws-questions-4544737.phpTax refund vote draws questions2013-05-24T06:38:01-04:0085899478902http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Senator-offers-casino-timetable-4544794.phpSenator offers casino timetable2013-05-24T06:37:21-04:0085899478896http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-seeks-business-backing-for-new-tests-4544616.phpState seeks business backing for new tests2013-05-24T06:35:45-04:0085899478807http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/nyregion/cuomo-disparagement-of-weiner-is-now-called-a-joke.html?ref=nyregionCuomo's attack on Weiner now called a joke2013-05-24T05:38:11-04:0085899478865http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/400742/group/news/ND officials still hopeful base can get tankers2013-05-24T06:17:33-04:0085899478863http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/400804/group/news/North Dakota chamber, companies call for immigration reform2013-05-24T06:17:06-04:0085899478913http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/23/Husted-voter-fraud-exists-not-an-epidemic.htmlHusted: voter fraud exists, not an epidemic2013-05-24T06:39:38-04:0085899478909http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/24/democrats-proposal-seeks-more-jobsohio-accountability.htmlDemocrats’ proposal seeks more JobsOhio accountability2013-05-24T06:38:55-04:0085899478907http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/24/federal-cuts-add-up-to-8-5-million.htmlFederal cuts to Ohio’s public-health programs add up to $8.5 million2013-05-24T06:38:31-04:0085899478906http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/23/Medical-marijuana-issue-Okd-for-signature-collection.htmlWith hemp, medical-marijuana issue clears ballot board2013-05-24T06:38:01-04:0085899478903http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/investigations_recommend_135_c.html#incart_riverInvestigations recommend 135 cases from November election for prosecution for voter fraud, Secretary of State Jon Husted reports2013-05-24T06:37:32-04:0085899478901http://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 marijuana2013-05-24T06:37:07-04:0085899478899http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_could_be_first_in_natio.html#incart_riverOregon is first in nation with official state microbe: brewer's yeast2013-05-24T06:36:44-04:0085899478898http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_senate_approves_easing.html#incart_riverOregon Senate approves easing regulations on natural hair care2013-05-24T06:36:21-04:0085899478897http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_house_approves_bill_to_3.html#incart_riverOregon House approves bill to allow community colleges to compete with career colleges2013-05-24T06:35:54-04:0085899478895http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/05/martin_plotner_head_of_oregon.html#incart_riverMartin Plotner, head of Oregon Emergency Dept., placed on leave during investigation2013-05-24T06:35:25-04:0085899478892http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_legislature_oks_instant.html#incart_riverOregon Legislature OKs instant racing machines at Portland Meadows2013-05-24T06:34:23-04:0085899478891http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20130524/NEWS/305240024/Unions-may-unify-create-set-60-000-membersUnions may unify, create set of 60,000 members2013-05-24T06:33:58-04:0085899478890http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4074315-74/campaign-political-state#axzz2U6x7rITDHouse panel to look at nonprofits trying to influence state races2013-05-24T06:33:11-04:0085899478887http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20130524_Corbett_will_write_column_for_Philly_com.htmlCorbett to write column for Philly.com2013-05-24T06:30:24-04:0085899478880http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/corbett_angrily_defends_out_of.html#incart_riverCorbett angrily defends 'out of context' Latino comment2013-05-24T06:28:37-04:0085899478824http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/emilys-list-endorses-allyson-schwartz-pennsylvania-governor-election-91795.html?hp=r21EMILY's List endorses Allyson Schwartz for Pennsylvania governor2013-05-24T05:48:50-04:0085899479035http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/lifespan-hospital-group-eliminates-122-jobs-plans-to-trim-100m-to-150m-to-c.htmlLifespan hospital group eliminates 122 jobs, part of plan to trim $100M to $150M2013-05-24T07:53:57-04:0085899479030http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/ri-board-of-ed-allows-public-colleges-to-armready.htmlR.I. education board allows colleges to arm campus police2013-05-24T07:52:37-04:0085899479026http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/critics-of-ri-education-commissioner-gist-turn-out-at-board-meeting.htmlCritics of RI education commissioner Gist turn out at board meeting; no contract vote taken2013-05-24T07:50:38-04:0085899478869http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130524/NEWS/305240036/Congress-targets-sexual-assaults-militaryCongress targets sexual assaults in military2013-05-24T06:21:22-04:0085899478868http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130523/UPDATES/305230031/Forum-discuss-controversial-legislator-group-ALEC-FridayForum to discuss controversial legislator group ALEC on Friday2013-05-24T06:20:53-04:00