Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines about 85899479077http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/department_of_justice_asking_q.htmlDepartment of Justice asked questions about Alabama Accountability Act, says state superintendent2013-05-24T08:19:43-04:0085899478825http://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 law2013-05-24T05:49:01-04:0085899478925http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-ff-brown-administration-says-prison-complaints-are-blame-shifting-20130523,0,7688594.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyBrown administration says prison complaints are blame-shifting2013-05-24T06:47:47-04:0085899478973http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23307846/saudi-man-tom-clements-probe-appear-before-coloradoSaudi man in Tom Clements probe to appear before Colorado parole board2013-05-24T07:22:05-04:0085899478968http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23312829/death-penalty-debate-focuses-colo-governors-view-flawedDeath penalty debate focuses on Colo. governor's view of flawed system2013-05-24T07:20:26-04:0085899478967http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23312871/colorado-parole-audit-expanded-cover-budget-issuesColorado parole audit expanded to cover budget issues2013-05-24T07:19:48-04:0085899478804http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/nyregion/gunmakers-in-connecticut-say-limits-may-mean-relocation.html?hp&_r=0Gun manufacturers say assault weapons ban may push them out of Connecitcut2013-05-24T05:35:48-04:0085899478806http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/us/zimmermans-lawyers-release-text-messages-of-trayvon-martin.html?ref=usDefense in Trayvon Martin case raises questions about the victim's character2013-05-24T05:37:36-04:0085899479063http://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 softly2013-05-24T05:36:54-04:0085899478841http://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 bill2013-05-24T05:59:57-04:0085899479003http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/grand_jury_looking_at_possible.htmlGrand jury looking at possible criminal activity in state Medicaid contract2013-05-24T07:39:10-04:0085899478856http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130523/NEWS04/305230026/Michigan-lawmaker-accused-sexual-harassmentMichigan lawmaker accused of sexual harassment2013-05-24T06:11:53-04:0085899479011http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/23/state-will-not-seek-death-penalty-sw-mo-death/State will not seek death penalty in SW Mo. death2013-05-24T07:45:15-04:0085899479069http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-to-receive-k-in-medicaid-settlement-with-indian-drug/article_cc9fe812-c3b4-11e2-a71b-0019bb2963f4.htmlMontana to receive $218K in Medicaid settlement with Indian drug company2013-05-24T08:14:10-04:0085899479067http://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 challenge2013-05-24T08:13:46-04:0085899479065http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-oil-leasing-dispute-heads-to-federal-court/article_9287fd82-c412-11e2-9f74-001a4bcf887a.htmlMontana oil leasing dispute heads to federal court2013-05-24T08:13:13-04:0085899478991http://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 bills2013-05-24T07:34:50-04:0085899478943http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/christie_misrepresented_legisl.html#incart_riverChristie misrepresented legislative intent when defending housing funds seizure, lawmakers say2013-05-24T06:55:16-04:0085899478935http://www.northjersey.com/news/_Legal_non-partisan_agency_finds_Christies_tax-credit_proposal_unconstitutional.htmlNJ non-partisan group: Key part of Christie tax-credit plan could be unconstitutional2013-05-24T06:52:31-04:0085899479022http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9df27429af784dc182565fc8d8cf515b/NM--Traffic-SafetyNew Mexico launching summer campaign to enforce seat belt use, catch drunken drivers2013-05-24T07:49:23-04:0085899478913http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/23/Husted-voter-fraud-exists-not-an-epidemic.htmlHusted: voter fraud exists, not an epidemic2013-05-24T06:39:38-04:0085899478903http://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 reports2013-05-24T06:37:32-04:0085899478895http://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 investigation2013-05-24T06:35:25-04:0085899478893http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/4072532-74/court-deweese-prison#axzz2U6x7rITDFormer Speaker DeWeese expected to remain in prison2013-05-24T06:34:39-04:0085899479029http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Bill-requires-new-ethics-training-for-prosecutors-4544428.phpBill requires new ethics training for prosecutors2013-05-24T07:51:38-04:0085899478960http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/56356205-90/shurtleff-mcbride-robbins-jenson.html.cspRecording reveals Mark Shurtleff’s ‘bizarro’ $2 million offer2013-05-24T07:16:05-04:0085899478876http://www.theolympian.com/2013/05/22/2554317/state-wins-foster-child-ruling.htmlState wins foster child ruling2013-05-24T06:27:01-04:0085899478874http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130523/APC0104/305230274/Ex-Walker-aide-behind-bars-2nd-OWIEx-Walker aide behind bars for 2nd OWI2013-05-24T06:26:07-04:0085899479074http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/groups-join-wyoming-in-opposing-end-to-wolf-suit/article_3d55f7ed-b33e-5b19-9876-966018aec1da.htmlGroups join Wyoming in opposing end to wolf suit2013-05-24T08:16:44-04:0085899479073http://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 session2013-05-24T08:16:32-04:0085899478977http://www.denverpost.com/carroll/ci_23310922/carroll-gov-hickenlooper-settles-nothing-dunlap-death-penaltyGov. Hickenlooper settles nothing on Dunlap, death penalty2013-05-24T07:22:46-04:0085899478970http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23310736/serious-issues-colorado-prisons-parole-divisionSerious issues in Colorado prisons' parole division2013-05-24T07:21:12-04:0085899478867http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-for-poor-affirmed/2122682Justice for poor affirmed2013-05-24T06:20:34-04:0085899479006http://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’ rights2013-05-24T07:42:42-04:0085899479008http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letter-glad-to-keep-death-penalty/article_1b2074fd-14f0-5fec-ab8e-0b2273e25c91.htmlGlad to keep death penalty2013-05-24T07:44:00-04:0085899478808http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/nyregion/turning-lives-around-and-saving-money-too.html?ref=nyregionTurning lives around, and saving the state money2013-05-24T05:38:48-04:0085899478514http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/22/how-can-marijuana-be-sold-safely/how-to-set-tax-rates-for-marijuanaFinding just the right tax rate2013-05-23T07:03:48-04:0085899478479http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-ff-court-receiver-says-brown-ignoring-prison-conditions-20130522,0,4732224.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyCourt receiver says Brown ignores prison conditions2013-05-23T06:37:01-04:0085899478555http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23303974/hickenlooper-accused-trying-have-it-both-ways-deathHickenlooper accused of trying to have it both ways with death penalty2013-05-23T07:14:51-04:0085899478549http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23301923/colorado-parole-director-unexplained-paid-leaveColorado parole chief Tim Hand placed on paid temporary leave2013-05-23T07:13:29-04:0085899478547http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23299865/nathan-dunlap-temporary-reprieve-from-governorNathan Dunlap granted "temporary reprieve" by governor2013-05-23T07:12:53-04:0085899478611http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323475304578499512098278572.html?mod=WSJ_NY_LEFTTopStoriesMove to cut public's view into shooting2013-05-23T07:30:57-04:0085899478410http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gun-rights-advocates-sue-over-state-law-4540027.phpGun rights advocates sue over state law2013-05-23T04:06:04-04:0085899478407http://www.ctmirror.com/story/juvenile-offenders-serving-long-sentences-may-get-chance-paroleJuvenile offenders serving long sentences may get chance at parole2013-05-23T04:04:54-04:0085899478714http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-05-22/ga-rep-brooks-pleads-not-guilty-fraud-chargesGa. Rep. Brooks pleads not guilty to fraud charges2013-05-23T08:34:41-04:0085899478657http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_207d9333-8fef-55cc-b19d-a5c2377a502c.htmlIdaho rep complains lobbying helped kill gun bill2013-05-23T07:48:31-04:0085899478676http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/adoption_racketeering_criminal.html#incart_river3 criminal justice bills head to Gov. Bobby Jindal's desk2013-05-23T07:58:14-04:0085899478668http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_judges_pay_raise.html#incart_m-rpt-1Louisiana Senate OKs pay raise for judges, with grumbling from some lawmakers2013-05-23T07:54:12-04:0085899478616http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/bs-md-education-funds-20130522,0,2942353.storyFederal audit finds city schools misspent stimulus, Title I funds2013-05-23T07:32:08-04:0085899478670http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/bullock-signs-new-child-abuse-bills-into-law/article_089453ed-2751-5773-a61a-28bb6bc166cf.htmlBullock signs new child abuse bills into law2013-05-23T07:56:06-04:0085899478667http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/montana-to-receive-k-in-settlement-funds-from-medicaid-case/article_9435001c-3fbb-5c04-8e7a-604ea4246d0e.htmlMontana to receive $218K in settlement funds from Medicaid case2013-05-23T07:54:02-04:0085899478701http://journalstar.com/legislature/lawmakers-agree-on-funding-for-overhaul-of-nebraska-s-juvenile/article_efc12d87-5c6e-55e4-ad96-e94085f308cd.htmlLawmakers agree on funding for overhaul of Nebraska's juvenile justice system2013-05-23T08:16:39-04:0085899478690http://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 court2013-05-23T08:07:10-04:0085899478572http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/22/bill-expand-background-checks-gun-purchases-passes/#axzz2TpdA1mLvBill to expand background checks for gun purchases passes Nevada Senate2013-05-23T07:19:08-04:0085899478565http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/panel-rejects-construction-new-nevada-execution-chamberPanel rejects construction of a new Nevada execution chamber2013-05-23T07:17:28-04:0085899478680http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_ac03f967-15e7-5a17-bf21-7b1a488b7fa0.htmlRacial Justice Act repeal heard by NC House panel2013-05-23T08:01:04-04:0085899478457http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/22/Senators-want-to-end-statute-of-limitations-on-rape.htmlSenators want to end statute of limitations on rape2013-05-23T04:41:19-04:0085899478485http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/in-superior-court-race-mcvay-holding-the-lead-688613/In Superior Court race, McVay defeats Waters2013-05-23T06:39:39-04:0085899478478http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/bill_deweese.html#incart_riverBill DeWeese presses appeal before Superior Court panel2013-05-23T06:35:32-04:0085899478474http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/spanier_weighs_in_with_additio.html#incart_riverFormer Penn State President Graham Spanier appeals "conspiracy of silence" charges2013-05-23T06:34:20-04:0085899478635http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130522/NEWS02/305220169/Notice-appeal-filed-Sen-Stacey-Campfield-libel-lawsuitNotice of appeal filed in Sen. Stacey Campfield libel lawsuit2013-05-23T07:41:22-04:0085899478630http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130523/BUSINESS01/305230051/TN-recoups-15-3M-bilked-jobless-aidTN recoups $15.3M of bilked jobless aid2013-05-23T07:39:29-04:0085899478595http://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/23/business-association-looks-back-criminal-justice-a/Criminal justice bills a mixed bag for business group2013-05-23T07:25:07-04:0085899478574http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Senate-OKs-longer-window-to-sue-for-discrimination-4540821.phpSenate OKs longer window to sue for discrimination2013-05-23T07:19:40-04:0085899478566http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Plan-to-study-youth-solitary-confinement-advances-4540509.phpPlan to study youth solitary confinement advances2013-05-23T07:17:56-04:0085899478546http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/texas-lawmaker-had-warrant-out-for-arrest-nearly-a/nXzTc/Texas lawmaker had warrant out for arrest nearly a year2013-05-23T07:12:33-04:0085899478649http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/ken-cuccinelli-bob-mcdonnell-probe-91751.html?hp=r14Ken Cuccinelli ordered probe of Bob McDonnell2013-05-23T07:46:34-04:0085899478648http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_761b8cd8-2d45-524d-b02f-c2918649866d.htmlCity prosecutor investigating McDonnell’s disclosures2013-05-23T07:46:21-04:0085899478535http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/special-prosecutor-appointed-in-investigation-of-virginia-governor/?ref=usSpecial prosecutor appointed in investigation of Virginia governor2013-05-23T07:09:40-04:0085899478462http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/21/2606483/state-wont-have-to-return-foster.htmlCourt agrees with state on foster kids2013-05-23T04:46:21-04:0085899478601http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305220121Gas law issue won't go to state's high court yet2013-05-23T07:27:01-04:0085899478508http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/22/how-can-marijuana-be-sold-safely/how-to-regulate-marijuana-and-how-not-toHow to regulate, and how not to2013-05-23T07:02:04-04:0085899478506http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/22/how-can-marijuana-be-sold-safely/for-marijuana-legalization-lessons-from-prohibitionLessons from Prohibition2013-05-23T06:59:18-04:0085899478558http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23302411/death-penalty-is-gov-hickenloopers-issue-nowDeath penalty is Gov. Hickenlooper's issue now2013-05-23T07:15:41-04:0085899478509http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/22/3411455/daniel-shoer-roth-hialeah-boletera.htmlHialeah ‘boletera’ a political scapegoat in ballot scandal2013-05-23T07:02:22-04:0085899478594http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/23/editorial-guns-speech/Guns, speech2013-05-23T07:24:44-04:0085899478530http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/editorial_nj_bail_reform_effor.htmlN.J. bail reform effort is long overdue2013-05-23T07:08:07-04:0085899478529http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/208612741_The_Record__Bullies_and_lawyers.htmlBullies and lawyers2013-05-23T07:07:40-04:0085899478664http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/article_d121f9f9-e156-5813-91e3-2f807d45e507.htmlGifts2013-05-23T07:52:31-04:0085899478360http://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 felony2013-05-22T08:22:22-04:0085899478035http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_c7be75b8-c245-11e2-a40b-001a4bcf887a.html9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban2013-05-22T05:49:23-04:0085899478138http://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 overcrowding2013-05-22T06:38:30-04:0085899478208http://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 weapon2013-05-22T07:10:24-04:0085899478202http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23293876/gun-recall-effort-against-colo-lawmaker-fails-3Gun recall effort against Colorado lawmaker fails, 3 more pending2013-05-22T07:09:10-04:0085899478198http://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 verdict2013-05-22T05:52:31-04:0085899478043http://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 courthouses2013-05-22T08:18:19-04:0085899478348http://www.ajc.com/news/news/law-enforcement-changes-coming-to-georgia-state-pa/nXyPK/Law enforcement changes coming to Georgia state parks2013-05-22T08:16:01-04:0085899478303http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130521_Hawaii_Supreme_Court_suspends_exjudge_from_practicing_law.html?id=208396901Hawaii Supreme Court suspends ex-judge from practicing law2013-05-22T07:55:32-04:0085899478242http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/21/4248479/kansas-lawmakers-give-final-approval.htmlKansas lawmakers pass bill on gun lobbying2013-05-22T07:22:18-04:0085899478081http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210026/Commission-recommending-raises-Michigan-judgesCommission recommending raises for Michigan judges2013-05-22T06:12:38-04:0085899478339http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130522/1138762683.shtmlState pays $400,000 to settle inmate lawsuit2013-05-22T08:09:04-04:00