Stateline Opinion RoundupStateline Opinion Roundup85899478812http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-23/help-9-million-students-now-or-pay-medicaid-later.htmlHelp 9 million students now or pay Medicaid later2013-05-24T05:42:32-04:0085899478811http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/05/23/abortion-pregnancy-pain-awareness-column/2347943/A painless step forward in abortion policy2013-05-24T05:40:54-04:0085899479073http://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 session2013-05-24T08:16:32-04:0085899479040http://www.adn.com/2013/05/23/2911870/compass-alaskas-oil-comeback-is.htmlAlaska's oil comeback is under way2013-05-24T07:59:25-04:0085899478924http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/24/5444763/dan-walters-10-billion-in-debt.html#mi_rss=Dan%20Walters?utm_source=feedly$10 billion in debt not on Jerry Brown's wall2013-05-24T06:47:16-04:0085899478818http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/23/california-to-ban-fire/California to ban fire2013-05-24T05:46:14-04:0085899478977http://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 division2013-05-24T07:21:12-04:0085899478831http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Right-move-on-licenses-4543859.phpRight move on licenses2013-05-24T05:51:56-04:0085899478867http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-justice-for-poor-affirmed/2122682Justice for poor affirmed2013-05-24T06:20:34-04:0085899478847http://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 bill2013-05-24T06:02:28-04:0085899478998http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2013/05/legislature_should_approve_med.html#incart_riverLegislature should approve Medicaid money2013-05-24T07:37:47-04:0085899478955http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/23/opinion/editorials/lepage-pours-fuel-on-a-partisan-fire/LePage pours fuel on a partisan fire2013-05-24T07:05:39-04:0085899478963http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-carroll-gun-control-20130523,0,1947720.storyCarroll County's gun law nullification fantasy2013-05-24T07:17:35-04:0085899478946http://www.bostonglobe.com/editorials/2013/05/23/florida-shooting-underscores-need-for-broader-review-marathon-case/DrfQCpWMJh5A5KIZxEMhXK/story.htmlFlorida shooting highlights need for broader review2013-05-24T06:56:00-04:0085899479006http://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’ rights2013-05-24T07:42:42-04:0085899479071http://missoulian.com/news/opinion/columnists/legislators-left-work-undone/article_9d03183e-c3b1-11e2-a0a2-0019bb2963f4.htmlLegislators left work undone2013-05-24T08:15:46-04:0085899479008http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letter-glad-to-keep-death-penalty/article_1b2074fd-14f0-5fec-ab8e-0b2273e25c91.htmlGlad to keep death penalty2013-05-24T07:44:00-04:0085899478988http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/steve-sebelius/legislature-pushes-toward-progressLegislature pushes toward progress2013-05-24T07:33:14-04:0085899478986http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/editorials/housing-helpHousing help2013-05-24T07:32:34-04:0085899479023http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130524/OPINION01/130529503The casino vote: The House did its duty2013-05-24T07:49:32-04:0085899478949http://blog.nj.com/njv_guest_blog/2013/05/plugging_the_gaps_on_sandy_aid.htmlPlugging the gaps on Sandy aid2013-05-24T06:57:09-04:0085899478948http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/05/mark_alexander_for_senate_edit.htmlMark Alexander for N.J. Senate2013-05-24T06:56:52-04:0085899478930http://www.northjersey.com/news/politics/political_stile/Stile_Is_Christie_on_Shore_recovery_tour_or_campaign_event.htmlIs Christie on Shore recovery tour or campaign event?2013-05-24T06:51:10-04:0085899478922http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130523/OPINION04/305230019/Allow-closer-scrutiny-N-Y-Assembly-s-100-million-annual-budgetAllow closer scrutiny of N.Y. Assembly's $100 million annual budget2013-05-24T06:45:04-04:0085899478914http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-Secrecy-Halfmoon-style-4543714.phpSecrecy, Halfmoon-style2013-05-24T06:39:58-04:0085899478808http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/nyregion/turning-lives-around-and-saving-money-too.html?ref=nyregionTurning lives around, and saving the state money2013-05-24T05:38:48-04:0085899478889http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/mixing_the_right_liquor_privatization_cocktail_as_i_see_it.html#incart_m-rpt-2Mixing the right liquor privatization cocktail2013-05-24T06:32:36-04:0085899478888http://blog.pennlive.com/capitol-notebook/2013/05/win_one_lose_one_big_for_gov_t.html#incart_m-rpt-2Win one, lose one (big) for Gov. Tom Corbett2013-05-24T06:32:09-04:0085899478990http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/article_30c4de47-8015-5988-8c70-9bad1dd221e2.htmlThe Jackson test2013-05-24T07:34:33-04:0085899478816http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/all-opinions-are-local/post/digital-media-and-the-va-gop-convention/2013/05/22/c02fafb0-c2e5-11e2-914f-a7aba60512a7_blog.htmlDigital media and the Va. GOP convention2013-05-24T05:44:59-04:0085899479043http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Editorials/201305220162W.Va., deregulating, ends up re-regulating2013-05-24T08:00:11-04:0085899479075http://trib.com/news/opinion/editorial/another-economic-opportunity-for-wyoming/article_aaedb22f-77ea-5103-b77d-a8da9d0bf493.htmlAnother economic opportunity for Wyoming2013-05-24T08:17:32-04:0085899478508http://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 Prohibition2013-05-23T06:59:18-04:0085899478718http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/05/gov_bentley_is_right_politics.htmlGov. Bentley is right -- Politics too much in final days of Legislature2013-05-23T08:38:00-04:0085899478634http://www.adn.com/2013/05/22/2912311/alaska-notebook-2014.htmlAlaska Notebook: 20142013-05-23T07:41:11-04:0085899478425http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/opinion/article_65077ad4-c27a-11e2-bfa6-001a4bcf887a.htmlGovernment can't be trusted with our health2013-05-23T04:14:14-04:0085899478424http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/22/brewer-and-campbell-would-give-up-local-control-of-arizona-health-care/Brewer and Campbell would give up local control of Arizona health care2013-05-23T04:13:39-04:0085899478528http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/23/5441715/the-state-worker-the-perils-of.htmlThe perils of government transparency2013-05-23T07:07:30-04:0085899478494http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cap-budget-20130523,0,2869662.column?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyThe bottom line -- It's time to restore dental care for the poor2013-05-23T06:45:29-04:0085899478560http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23302437/hold-rights-coloradoHold on to rights, Colorado2013-05-23T07:16:07-04:0085899478558http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_23302411/death-penalty-is-gov-hickenloopers-issue-nowDeath penalty is Gov. Hickenlooper's issue now2013-05-23T07:15:41-04:0085899478536http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-sweetheart-insurance-deal-hurts-consumers/2122491Sweetheart insurance deal hurts consumers2013-05-23T07:10:00-04:0085899478509http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/22/3411455/daniel-shoer-roth-hialeah-boletera.htmlHialeah ‘boletera’ a political scapegoat in ballot scandal2013-05-23T07:02:22-04:0085899478647http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/saeditorialspremium/20130523__Medical_cannabis_belongs_under_health_auspices.html?id=208614361Medical cannabis belongs under health auspices2013-05-23T07:46:16-04:0085899478427http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-hamos-20130523,0,510590.storyA bizarre blame game2013-05-23T04:15:24-04:0085899478426http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-numbers-0522-jm-20130522,0,294180.storyPass the Illinois House pension bill, not the weaker Senate bill2013-05-23T04:14:54-04:0085899478423http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130522/OPINION03/305220049/The-Register-s-Editorial-Possible-Medicaid-compromise-is-encouraging?OpinionPossible Medicaid compromise is encouraging2013-05-23T04:12:17-04:0085899478594http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/23/editorial-guns-speech/Guns, speech2013-05-23T07:24:44-04:0085899478608http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/opinion/editorials/help-maine-charter-schools-succeed-before-adding-more/Help Maine charter schools succeed before adding more2013-05-23T07:29:26-04:0085899478591http://www.bostonglobe.com/editorials/2013/05/22/unsurprising-end-murray-once-promising-political-career/patwCFPWMcBhueZlq5J8sM/story.htmlAn unsurprising end to Murray’s once-promising political career2013-05-23T07:24:09-04:0085899478436http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION01/305230017/1008/Editorial-Early-budget-deal-good-stateEarly budget deal good for state2013-05-23T04:24:55-04:0085899478589http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/22/4250844/missouri-is-failing-to-protect.htmlMissouri is failing to protect at-risk children2013-05-23T07:23:06-04:0085899478692http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letter-heineman-s-logic-contradicts/article_b7826f53-e0b8-58bc-a59a-17da5eb9d79d.htmlHeineman's logic contradicts2013-05-23T08:08:48-04:0085899478579http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/editorials/its-good-be-governmentIt's good to be in government2013-05-23T07:20:44-04:0085899478530http://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 lawyers2013-05-23T07:07:40-04:0085899478623http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/23/opinion/mistake-doesnt-change-need-for-nm-tax-bill.htmlMistake doesn’t change need for N.M. tax bill2013-05-23T07:36:46-04:0085899478679http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/22/2911152/not-far-enough.htmlShanahan doesn't go far enough2013-05-23T08:00:26-04:0085899478472http://newsok.com/pressing-matters-arent-as-important-today/article/3828396?custom_click=pod_lead_opinion-oklahoman-editorials'Pressing matters' aren’t as important today2013-05-23T06:33:35-04:0085899478484http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/ncaa_sanctions_penn_state_lets_rutgers_slide_pennlive_letters.html#incart_riverNCAA sanctions Penn State, lets Rutgers slide2013-05-23T06:39:02-04:0085899478482http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130523_Dear_Governor__Here_a_Latino__there_a_Latino__Everywhere__Latinos.htmlDear Governor: Here a Latino, there a Latino. Everywhere, Latinos2013-05-23T06:37:59-04:0085899478447http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130523/VOICES01/305230023/Editorial-State-must-address-racial-issuesState must address racial issues2013-05-23T04:34:24-04:0085899478440http://politicalsmokeout.tumblr.com/post/51049567321/next-up-for-sd-politics-pat-obrienNext up for SD politics — Pat O’Brien?2013-05-23T04:30:27-04:0085899478638http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130523/OPINION01/305230035/Growing-Nashville-International-Airport-needs-our-attention-nowGrowing Nashville International Airport needs our attention — now2013-05-23T07:42:11-04:0085899478541http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/56349882-82/percent-state-utah-poor.html.cspPoor or rich?2013-05-23T07:11:01-04:0085899478539http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765630348/Reforms-are-needed.htmlReforms are needed2013-05-23T07:10:34-04:0085899478702http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130523/OPINION01/305230008/Voice-Free-Press-Business-usual-UVMBusiness as usual at UVM2013-05-23T08:18:14-04:0085899478664http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/article_d121f9f9-e156-5813-91e3-2f807d45e507.htmlGifts2013-05-23T07:52:31-04:0085899478631http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Editorials/201305220162W.Va., deregulating, ends up re-regulating2013-05-23T07:39:32-04:0085899478298http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-05-21/my-turn-goodbye-dividends-hello-tax#.UZyxjYY3jvMGoodbye dividends, hello tax2013-05-22T07:53:26-04:0085899478296http://www.adn.com/2013/05/21/2910313/compass-alaska-must-do-better.htmlAlaska must do better than oil tax giveaway2013-05-22T07:52:58-04:0085899478167http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/22/5438342/in-casino-debate-its-all-about.html#mi_rss=Opinion?utm_source=feedlyIn casino debate, it's all about competition2013-05-22T06:51:32-04:0085899478129http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/22/5438494/dan-wallters-california-state.html#mi_rss=Dan%20Walters?utm_source=feedlyCalifornia State Bar bill hits competition2013-05-22T06:36:36-04:0085899478211http://www.denverpost.com/carroll/ci_23293586/carroll-big-tuition-hikes-wont-fly-long-runBig tuition hikes won't fly in long run2013-05-22T07:11:30-04:0085899478068http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nuisance-bill-should-earn-Senate-passage-4535325.php'Nuisance' bill should earn Senate passage2013-05-22T05:58:39-04:0085899478355http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130522/OPINION11/305220018/State-gets-good-not-great-break-revenuesState gets a good, not great, break on revenues2013-05-22T08:20:47-04:0085899478052http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dc-council-must-stop-micromanaging-public-schools/2013/05/21/eca96e2a-c194-11e2-ab60-67bba7be7813_story.htmlD.C. Council must stop micromanaging public schools2013-05-22T05:54:18-04:0085899478158http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-on-guns-enforce-the-law-for-a-start/2122247On guns, enforce the law for a start2013-05-22T06:48:33-04:0085899478150http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/21/3409205/dcfs-fatal-flaws.htmlDCF’s fatal flaws2013-05-22T06:45:38-04:0085899478305http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorialspremium/saeditorialspremium/20130522__Cut_the_calls_and_buckle_up.html?id=208441161Cut the calls and buckle up2013-05-22T07:55:58-04:0085899478313http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/05/22/2585340/otter-shows-adaptability.htmlIdaho's governor: Otter shows adaptability2013-05-22T07:59:26-04:0085899478066http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2013-05-21/concealed-carry-not-if-when.htmlConcealed carry not if, but when2013-05-22T05:58:06-04:0085899478063http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-dupage-20130521,0,5944334.storyLet DuPage pluck off useless government2013-05-22T05:57:18-04:0085899478062http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pension-20130521,0,5391339.storyDear President Cullerton, Gov. Quinn needs you. We all do.2013-05-22T05:56:56-04:0085899478065http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130522/OPINION03/305220049/1110/opinion03/The-Register-s-Editorial-Possible-Medicaid-compromise-encouragingPossible Medicaid compromise is encouraging2013-05-22T05:57:44-04:0085899478252http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/22/editorial-judicial-joust/Judicial joust2013-05-22T07:26:02-04:0085899478258http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-county-schools-20130521,0,6651484.storyCity envy in the county schools2013-05-22T07:29:48-04:0085899478210http://www.bostonglobe.com/editorials/2013/05/22/crashes-mount-city-must-grapple-with-bike-safety/dU5aUxLw1s5UX25adFHtfJ/story.htmlAs crashes mount, city must get serious about bike safety2013-05-22T07:11:28-04:0085899478090http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/305220004/1008/Common-Core-wrong-plan-MichiganCommon Core the wrong plan for Michigan2013-05-22T06:17:22-04:0085899478089http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/305220007/1008/Labor-Voices-GOP-s-agenda-sells-Michiganians-shortGOP's agenda sells Michiganians short2013-05-22T06:16:54-04:0085899478088http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/305220009/1008/Editorial-Lower-fuel-taxes-make-friendly-skiesLower fuel taxes make for friendly skies2013-05-22T06:16:26-04:0085899478334http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/208404051.htmlMinnesota Legislature's 2013 legacy -- Why?2013-05-22T08:07:10-04:0085899478261http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/21/our-opinion-missourians-escape-added-fees-taxes/Missourians escape added fees, taxes2013-05-22T07:34:22-04:0085899478323http://missoulian.com/news/opinion/columnists/psc-sides-with-polluters-not-public-health/article_bcae37ce-c21a-11e2-bda1-0019bb2963f4.htmlPSC sides with polluters, not public health2013-05-22T08:03:49-04:0085899478297http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letter-about-the-state-plane/article_bdd43172-cd2d-5bda-9c37-487116c80238.htmlAbout the state plane2013-05-22T07:53:02-04:0085899478225http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/22/boost-education/#axzz2TpdA1mLvA boost for education2013-05-22T07:16:33-04:0085899478324http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/130529768Control of NH’s future: Today’s House vote will be one for the ages2013-05-22T08:04:15-04:00