Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about 85899478363http://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 session2013-05-22T08:27:47-04:0085899478290http://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 ban2013-05-22T05:49:23-04:0085899478353http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/shoffner-resigns-treasurer-beebe-mulls-replacements.htmlShoffner resigns as treasurer, Beebe mulls replacements2013-05-22T08:19:53-04:0085899478146http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/sen-lara.htmlSen. Ricardo Lara cancels Las Vegas fundraiser2013-05-22T06:43:23-04:0085899478140http://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 sister2013-05-22T06:41:16-04:0085899478126http://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 points2013-05-22T06:35:00-04:0085899478202http://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 crowded2013-05-22T07:08:02-04:0085899478048http://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 courthouses2013-05-22T08:18:19-04:0085899478155http://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 bill2013-05-22T06:40:00-04:0085899478345http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2013-05-22/gay-georgia-lawmaker-be-honored-white-houseGay Georgia lawmaker to be honored by White House2013-05-22T08:14:54-04:0085899478301http://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 pressure2013-05-22T07:54:31-04:0085899478125http://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 marriage2013-05-22T05:51:03-04:0085899478059http://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 occur2013-05-22T05:53:34-04:0085899478242http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248479/kansas-lawmakers-give-final-approval.htmlKansas lawmakers pass bill on gun lobbying2013-05-22T07:22:18-04:0085899478304http://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 teachers2013-05-22T07:19:09-04:0085899478233http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/politics/state-house/brunswick-lawmaker-says-base-redevelopment-bill-plagued-by-backroom-politics-in-committee/Brunswick lawmaker says ‘backroom politics’ is plaguing base redevelopment bill2013-05-22T07:18:27-04:0085899478230http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/politics/police-chiefs-oppose-bill-that-allows-mainers-to-carry-concealed-weapons-without-permit/Police chiefs oppose bill to allow Mainers to carry concealed weapons without permit2013-05-22T07:17:45-04:0085899478228http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/politics/maine-tax-overhaul-would-raise-sales-tax-cut-almost-all-income-tax-deductions/Maine tax overhaul would raise sales tax, cut almost all income-tax deductions2013-05-22T07:17:08-04:0085899478224http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/politics/state-house/democrats-reject-republican-amendments-on-medicaid-expansion-push-bill-through/Republican amendments on Medicaid expansion rejected2013-05-22T07:16:11-04:0085899478251http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/baltimore-sports-blog/bs-bz-maryland-breeding-program-20130521,0,5189699.storyMd. passes thoroughbred breeder incentive program amid bickering2013-05-22T07:25:37-04:0085899478249http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/perry-hall/bs-md-co-water-rates-20130521,0,2936136.storyBaltimore County says it won't raise water rates2013-05-22T07:24:53-04:0085899478246http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-ci-civilian-pension-20130521,0,6951438.storyCouncil to consider mayor's proposed pension changes2013-05-22T07:24:06-04:0085899478244http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-sugar-wars-20130521,0,4847468.storyPolicy pits candy against sugar2013-05-22T07:22:45-04:0085899478203http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/21/massachusetts-homeowners-have-received-more-than-help-from-national-mortgage-deal/fvmIz3rEWs21hA53k3LQtO/story.htmlMortgage aid in Massachusetts at $610 million2013-05-22T07:09:28-04:0085899478200http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/22/flyover-from-route-proposed-part-wynn-casino-plan/h8yTBoIwyK33Xq8GiVmk4H/story.htmlEverett casino developer proposes traffic plan2013-05-22T07:07:39-04:0085899478192http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/21/remain-race-for-mayor-boston/dcDRGpdWdVUsXEBTf1gh4K/story.html15 remain in the race for mayor of Boston2013-05-22T07:04:27-04:0085899478086http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/POLITICS03/305210389/1022/POLITICS/Lawmakers-push-state-make-sure-pet-coke-piles-safeLawmakers push state to make sure pet coke piles are safe2013-05-22T06:15:29-04:0085899478085http://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 4th2013-05-22T06:14:18-04:0085899478084http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130521/NEWS04/305210039/Michigan-reveals-program-prevent-school-violenceMichigan reveals program to prevent school violence2013-05-22T06:13:52-04:0085899478083http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130521/NEWS04/305210048/Snyder-GOP-lawmakers-reach-deal-surplus-cashSnyder, GOP lawmakers reach deal on surplus cash2013-05-22T06:13:24-04:0085899478081http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210026/Commission-recommending-raises-Michigan-judgesCommission recommending raises for Michigan judges2013-05-22T06:12:38-04:0085899478079http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210050/Freedom-Information-bills-go-before-Michigan-House-panelFreedom of Information bills go before Michigan House panel2013-05-22T06:11:16-04:0085899478329http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208430661.htmlDFL and GOP dissect one-party Minnesota legislative session2013-05-22T08:05:52-04:0085899478327http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208377891.htmlMinnesota Capitol scorecard — what did lawmakers do and leave undone in the 2013 session?2013-05-22T08:05:20-04:0085899478321http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-tea-party-protests-irs-targeting/article_bb9a7620-c253-11e2-80ae-0019bb2963f4.htmlMontana tea party protests IRS targeting2013-05-22T08:02:44-04:0085899478318http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/committee-raised-k-for-bullock-inaugural-remaining-k-to-go/article_f9d79f2e-c278-11e2-b4e9-001a4bcf887a.htmlCommittee raised $315K for Bullock inaugural; remaining $52K to go to charities2013-05-22T08:01:50-04:0085899478235http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/21/bill-would-increase-legislatures-oversight-powers-/#axzz2TpdA1mLvBill would increase Legislature’s oversight powers to ensure laws being followed in off-season2013-05-22T07:19:16-04:0085899478322http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130522/NEWS06/130529771Senate Finance Committee rejects House-approved tax hikes2013-05-22T08:03:11-04:0085899478314http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6386445-95/taxing-businesses-for-employees-tips-opposed-by-nh-senate-committeeTaxing businesses for employees’ tips opposed by N.H. Senate committee2013-05-22T07:59:55-04:0085899478311http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6391546-95/freshman-house-members-may-direct-casino-debateFreshman House members may direct casino debate2013-05-22T07:58:14-04:0085899478196http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/21/new-hampshire-celebrates-birthday-its-presidential-primary/DnVyVNih4kSUjGeBbTZvjK/story.htmlNew Hampshire celebrates 100 years of primaries2013-05-22T07:06:05-04:0085899478163http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/christie_paterson_democrat_end.html#incart_riverChristie picks up major Democratic endorsement on unfriendly turf2013-05-22T06:50:05-04:0085899478161http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/buono_to_launch_first_tv_ad_la.html#incart_riverBarbara Buono to launch first TV ad later this month2013-05-22T06:49:20-04:0085899478139http://www.northjersey.com/news/Paterson_City_Council_president_backs_Christie_in_governors_race.htmlPaterson City Council president backs Christie in governor's race2013-05-22T06:41:11-04:0085899478069http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/new-jersey-barbara-buono-chris-christie-91697.html?hp=l16N.J. Dem Buono to launch big ad buy2013-05-22T05:58:48-04:0085899478178http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Cuomo-reaches-deal-with-Mohawks-4535146.phpCuomo reaches deal with Mohawks2013-05-22T06:58:03-04:0085899478176http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Security-aid-rises-for-state-4536581.phpSecurity aid rises for state2013-05-22T06:57:06-04:0085899478173http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Housekeeping-funds-under-fire-4536582.php'Housekeeping' funds under fire2013-05-22T06:55:46-04:0085899478171http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Gun-control-law-sparks-protest-outside-Capitol-4536606.phpGun control law sparks protest outside Capitol2013-05-22T06:54:47-04:0085899478047http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/21/cuomo-plays-fashion-police-khloe-kardashian-warns-/Cuomo plays fashion police with Kloe Kardashian, warns of copyright violation on T-shirt2013-05-22T05:52:47-04:0085899478288http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_b63834a2-c243-11e2-8351-0019bb30f31a.htmlNC Democratic chair questioned over Las Vegas trip2013-05-22T07:50:03-04:0085899478077http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/federal-disaster-declaration-requested-for-north-dakota/article_562c465a-c245-11e2-9fcc-001a4bcf887a.htmlFederal disaster declaration requested for North Dakota2013-05-22T06:10:06-04:0085899478075http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/400547/group/News/North Dakota legislators pick 41 interim studies2013-05-22T06:09:06-04:0085899478074http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/400625/group/News/Dalrymple lobbies for Air Guard mission2013-05-22T06:08:34-04:0085899478103http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/21/Bill-would-share-school-district-funds-with-charters.htmlColeman, Gee pitch Columbus school proposal to legislators2013-05-22T06:27:05-04:0085899478102http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/22/senate-to-vote-today-on-cafe-bill.htmlSenate to vote today on Internet cafe bill2013-05-22T06:26:36-04:0085899478101http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130522/NEWS010801/305220020/First-trustee-candidate-files-Anderson-Twp-raceFirst trustee candidate files for Anderson Twp. race2013-05-22T06:26:06-04:0085899478100http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/legislation_to_ban_internet_ca.html#incart_riverLegislation to ban Internet cafes moves to Senate floor2013-05-22T06:25:44-04:0085899478113http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/ore-bill-expands-tasting-spots-for-distilleries/article_1a475152-e634-525b-81c9-ad530ad1fcf5.htmlOre. bill expands tasting spots for distilleries2013-05-22T06:32:16-04:0085899478099http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/05/in_oregons_timber_counties_a_s.html#incart_riverIn Oregon's timber counties, a split decision on public safety levies could lead to legislative action2013-05-22T06:25:17-04:0085899478097http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/05/portland_fluoride_for_the_four.html#incart_riverFor the fourth time since 1956, Portland voters reject fluoridation2013-05-22T06:24:48-04:0085899478096http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/05/senate_judiciary_committee_app.html#incart_riverSenate Judiciary Committee approves sweeping immigration bill2013-05-22T06:24:19-04:0085899478095http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/05/background_negotiations_on_gun.html#incart_riverBackground negotiations on gun legislation continue in Oregon Senate2013-05-22T06:23:53-04:0085899478094http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_house_passes_bill_closi.html#incart_riverOregon House passes bill closing out-of-state bank tax 'loophole'2013-05-22T06:23:25-04:0085899478112http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/in-superior-court-race-mcvay-holding-the-lead-688613/In Superior Court race, McVay holding the lead2013-05-22T06:32:04-04:0085899478110http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/democrat-miller-cruises-to-victory-688616/Democrat Miller cruises to victory2013-05-22T06:31:42-04:0085899478340http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/ri-senate-passes-school-safety-bills-including-measures-to-keep-safety-plan.htmlR.I. Senate passes school safety bills, including measures to keep safety plans, discussions secret2013-05-22T08:09:53-04:0085899478338http://news.providencejournal.com/politics/2013/05/former-cranston-mayor-laffey-to-run-for-governor-in-colorado.htmlFormer Cranston Mayor Laffey to run for governor in Colorado2013-05-22T08:08:48-04:0085899478333http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/providence-chamber-of-commerce-supports-education-commissioner-gist.htmlProvidence Chamber of Commerce supports education Commissioner Gist2013-05-22T08:07:08-04:0085899478330http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/state-trying-to-close-projected-30-million-budget-deficitready.htmlState trying to close projected $30 million budget deficit2013-05-22T08:06:09-04:0085899478188http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/21/2780483/haley-urges-senate-to-pass-ethics.htmlSC governor urges Senate to pass ethics reform2013-05-22T07:02:31-04:00