Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup85899477060http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-17/pot-regulations-in-washington-may-differ-from-colorado-s.htmlPot regulations in Washington may differ from Colorado’s2013-05-17T07:15:46-04:0085899477010http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/16/how-to-measure-drunken-driving/lower-the-blood-alcohol-limit-to-follow-up-on-a-life-saving-trendToo drunk to drive2013-05-17T06:51:54-04:0085899476794http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/15/2773030/senate-considers-if-no-ones-behind.htmlSenate considers -- If no one’s behind the wheel, who’s driving?2013-05-16T07:52:58-04:0085899476597http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/blood-alcohol-gop-drunken-driving-91434.htmlLeave blood-alcohol rules up to states, GOP says2013-05-16T06:23:28-04:0085899476412http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/14/2771514/feds-urge-states-to-lower-drunken.htmlFeds urge states to lower drunken driving threshold2013-05-15T07:21:51-04:0085899476352http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/plans-to-split-lake-tahoe-oversight-called-off-after-compromise.htmlPlans to split Lake Tahoe oversight called off after compromise2013-05-15T06:58:34-04:0085899476261http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467273400201676.htmlD.C.-area offices feel a pinch2013-05-15T06:21:08-04:0085899476259http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2013/0514/When-Minnesota-approves-gay-marriage-does-Supreme-Court-listen-Maybe?nav=87-frontpage-entryNineItemWhen Minnesota approves gay marriage, does Supreme Court listen? Maybe2013-05-15T06:20:38-04:0085899476258http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/ntsb-to-states-lower-blood-alcohol-limit-91340.html#ixzz2TM5fsCVCProposal to lower DUI limit stirs furor from beverage industry2013-05-15T06:19:58-04:0085899476254http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/farm-bill-clears-senate-agriculture-committee-91341.html?hp=r8Farm bill clears Senate Agriculture Committee2013-05-15T06:18:54-04:0085899476252http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2013/05/most-doctors-still-waiting-on-medicaid-pay-raise/Most doctors still waiting on Medicaid pay raise2013-05-15T06:18:16-04:0085899476247http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/14/black-pastors-demand-broader-probe-after-kermit-go/Black pastors demand broader probe after Kermit Gosnell abortion trial2013-05-15T06:16:52-04:0085899476234http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/us/legal-limit-drunken-driving-safety-board.html?ref=usStates urged to cut limit on alcohol for drivers2013-05-15T06:09:38-04:0085899476116http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/13/us-usa-fires-idUSBRE94C11E20130513Budget woes will hamper wildfire prevention: officials2013-05-14T07:53:25-04:0085899476038http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/13/support-same-sex-marriage-now-firmly-above-50-perc/Support for same-sex marriage now firmly above 50 percent, poll says2013-05-14T07:27:12-04:0085899475624http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/dangers-found-in-lack-of-safety-oversight-for-medicare-drug-benefit/2013/05/11/067a10ae-b8ec-11e2-aa9e-a02b765ff0ea_story.html?wpisrc=nl_headlinesDangers found in lack of safety oversight for Medicare drug benefit2013-05-13T06:52:46-04:0085899475597http://chronicle.com/article/4-Public-College-Chiefs-Pass/139189/4 public-college presidents pass $1-million mark in pay2013-05-13T06:40:39-04:0085899475586http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467134234625160.html?mod=WSJ_hps_LEFTTopStoriesRust-Belt reaches for immigrant tide2013-05-13T06:38:26-04:0085899475574http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323744604578475043181969484.html?dsk=yObama, Texas and jobs2013-05-13T06:35:16-04:0085899475566http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/us/politics/health-secretary-raises-funds-for-health-care-law.html?smid=tw-nytnational&seid=auto&_r=0Cabinet secretary solicits large donations to publicize health care law2013-05-13T06:32:04-04:0085899475364http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324059704578471223436096876.html?mod=WSJ_hps_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTopCutting down student debt2013-05-10T07:27:57-04:0085899475304http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-09/n-y-senate-fracking-backer-tied-to-firm-with-gas-lease.htmlN.Y. Senate fracking backer tied to firm with gas lease2013-05-10T07:02:22-04:0085899475277http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/states-arent-finding-tax-reform-easy-either-91167.html?hp=r8States aren’t finding tax reform easy either2013-05-10T06:51:20-04:0085899475059http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-08/republican-governor-congress-fissure-seen-with-online-bid.htmlRepublican governors, Congress split on online tax bill2013-05-09T07:46:36-04:0085899474493http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/biden-immoral-to-restrict-voting-91047.html?hp=l2Joe Biden: 'Immoral' to restrict voting2013-05-08T06:15:14-04:0085899474488http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/obamas-cigarette-tax-proposal-goes-up-in-smoke-91043.html?hp=t3_3Obama's cigarette tax proposal goes up in smoke2013-05-08T06:14:03-04:0085899474484http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/us-usa-agriculture-farm-bill-idUSBRE9460PN20130507Lawmakers plan to start drafting farm bill next week2013-05-08T06:11:53-04:0085899474466http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/business/court-bars-notice-to-workers-on-right-to-unionize.html?ref=usCourt bars notice to workers on right to unionize2013-05-08T06:01:51-04:0085899474456http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/business/hospital-billing-varies-wildly-us-data-shows.html?hp&_r=0Hospital billing varies wildly, U.S. data shows2013-05-08T05:59:26-04:0085899474318http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/energy/article/Perry-makes-a-plea-to-Obama-4493370.phpPerry makes a plea to Obama2013-05-07T07:52:22-04:0085899474289http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/6/state-school-systems-rethink-common-core-standards/State school systems rethink Common Core standards2013-05-07T07:41:26-04:0085899474287http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/6/senate-oks-internet-sales-taxes-bill-goes-house/Internet sales tax faces a tougher sell in the House after passing Senate2013-05-07T07:40:47-04:0085899474222http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/science/drones-offer-a-safer-clearer-look-at-the-natural-world.html?ref=usA drone’s-eye view of nature2013-05-07T07:11:37-04:0085899473882http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0504/As-NRA-meets-Great-Gun-Debate-intensifies-America-s-culture-war-video?nav=87-frontpage-entryNineItemAs NRA meets, Great Gun Debate intensifies America's culture war2013-05-06T07:35:55-04:0085899473873http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/compounding-pharmacies-regulations-meningitis-90937.html?hp=l9States take lead on compounding pharmacies2013-05-06T07:31:38-04:0085899473863http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324582004578461343878790484.html?mod=WSJ_Election_MIDDLETopStoriesWeb sales-taxbill set to face bumps2013-05-06T07:19:08-04:0085899473823http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/05/education/in-disgrace-yet-in-demand-as-college-teachers.htmlThe last refuge from scandal? Professorships2013-05-06T07:00:00-04:0085899473815http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-citizen-soldiers-20130506,0,6250161.story?utm_source=feedlyServing their country, losing their jobs2013-05-06T06:52:53-04:0085899473805http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/05/california-outsourcing-jobs-texas-louisiana/?utm_source=feedlyWant this state job? Apply to Texas2013-05-06T06:49:48-04:0085899473777http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/06/us/politics/sequester-leads-to-creative-stopgap-measures.html?ref=politicsStories of struggle and creativity as sequestration cuts hit home2013-05-06T06:40:12-04:0085899473763http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/states_fear_losing_aid_for_uni.htmlStates fear losing aid for 'uninsurables' under Obamacare2013-05-06T06:30:24-04:0085899476965http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/05/ag_luther_strange_says_lowell.htmlAG Luther Strange says Lowell Barron seeking 'special treatment' in sealing part of case file2013-05-17T06:32:32-04:0085899476961http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/bentleys_amendment_to_alabama.htmlBentley's amendment to Alabama Accountability Act drawing opposition from some Republican lawmakers2013-05-17T06:31:31-04:0085899476958http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/existing_alabama_blood_alcohol.htmlExisting Alabama laws, public awareness already effective tools to combat impaired driving, officials say2013-05-17T06:30:35-04:0085899476957http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/alabama_accountability_act_arc.htmlAlabama Accountability Act architect Sen. Del Marsh says Gov. Bentley's changes to law DOA2013-05-17T06:29:32-04:0085899476952http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130517/NEWS02/305170004/Shelby-provision-water-bill-would-benefit-state-docksShelby provision in water bill would benefit state docks2013-05-17T06:26:51-04:0085899476948http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130517/NEWS02/305160037/Tax-credit-delay-rejectedTax credit delay rejected2013-05-17T06:25:45-04:0085899476853http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/gov_robert_bentley_budgets_loo.htmlGov. Robert Bentley -- Budgets look good, no plans for special session2013-05-16T08:38:03-04:0085899476852http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/state_sen_cam_ward_expects_ala.htmlState Sen. Cam Ward expects Alabaster annexation, elder abuse bills to pass2013-05-16T08:37:37-04:0085899476851http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/sen_dick_brewbaker_says_republ.htmlSen. Dick Brewbaker says Republicans likely to disagree over Bentley amendment2013-05-16T08:37:05-04:0085899476490http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/abortion_clinics_website_histo.htmlAbortion clinic's website history is latest focus in state's shutdown attempt2013-05-15T07:55:45-04:0085899476489http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130515/NEWS02/305150060/Bentley-signs-law-calling-Gulf-State-Park-upgradesBentley signs law calling for Gulf State Park upgrades2013-05-15T07:55:23-04:0085899476487http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/jeffcos_105_million_non-sewer.htmlJeffco's $105 million non-sewer deal another step to exit bankruptcy, officials say2013-05-15T07:54:43-04:0085899476485http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/gov_robert_bentley_signs_bill_2.htmlGov. Robert Bentley signs bill creating a 'crown jewel' conference center in Gulf Shores2013-05-15T07:54:05-04:0085899476480http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/alabama_ag_luther_strange_call.htmlAlabama AG Luther Strange calls for special prosecutor in IRS scandal2013-05-15T07:51:42-04:0085899476036http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/alabama_give_us_your_tarred_yo.html#incart_riverAlabama -- Give us your tarred, your poison, your puddled morasses2013-05-14T07:25:35-04:0085899476033http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/alabama_tea_party_groups_targe.htmlAlabama tea party groups targeted by IRS2013-05-14T07:23:30-04:0085899476031http://blog.al.com/montgomery/2013/05/gov_robert_bentley_considering.htmlGov. Robert Bentley considering possible executive amendments to Alabama Accountability Act2013-05-14T07:22:26-04:0085899476027http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS/130513021/Road-bridge-improvements-aid-all-Alabama-countiesRoad, bridge improvements to aid all Alabama counties2013-05-14T07:18:43-04:0085899476024http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130514/NEWS02/305130017/Bentley-Good-possibility-Airbus-supplier-jobs-will-come-MontgomeryBentley -- 'Good possibility' Airbus supplier jobs will come to Montgomery2013-05-14T07:17:45-04:0085899475775http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/a_look_back_at_the_almost_comp.htmlAlmost all over but the shouting -- A look back at the 2013 legislative session so far2013-05-13T07:56:56-04:0085899475772http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/legislators_to-do_list_for_fin.htmlLegislators' to-do list for final day includes bills on guns, campaign finance, drug testing welfare applicants2013-05-13T07:56:27-04:0085899475770http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/gop_considers_campaign_changes.htmlGOP considers campaign changes while raising money2013-05-13T07:55:42-04:0085899475767http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/the_alabama_democratic_party_w.htmlThe Alabama Democratic Party -- "We're broke, broke, broke."2013-05-13T07:53:59-04:0085899475421http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/lawmakers_vote_to_remove_aea_c.htmlLawmakers vote to remove AEA chief from teachers' retirement board2013-05-10T07:50:03-04:0085899475420http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/nullification_more_states_are.htmlNullification -- More states are pushing back against federal laws and court rulings but it's nothing new in Alabama2013-05-10T07:49:33-04:0085899475418http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/conference_commmittee_on_gun_l.htmlLawmakers near agreement on gun legislation, Senate approves conference committee report2013-05-10T07:48:01-04:0085899475417http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/state_education_budget_headed.htmlState education budget headed to governor, would spend 3.6 percent more than this year2013-05-10T07:47:32-04:0085899475415http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/campaign_finance_law_revisions.htmlCampaign finance law revisions pass House; headed back to Senate2013-05-10T07:47:02-04:0085899475413http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/lawmakers_give_final_approval.htmlLawmakers give final approval to General Fund budget, send it to governor2013-05-10T07:46:31-04:0085899475410http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/sharp_disagreements_surface_ag.htmlSharp disagreements surface again as lawmakers amend Alabama Accountability Act2013-05-10T07:45:47-04:0085899475380http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS01/305090032/Bentley-signs-law-legalize-home-brewing-Ala-Bentley signs law to legalize home brewing in Ala.2013-05-10T07:35:42-04:0085899475107http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/committee_approves_bill_to_cha.htmlCommittee approves bill to change voter registration deadline2013-05-09T08:09:20-04:0085899475105http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/marsh_lawmakers_wont_address_w.htmlLawmakers won't address whether private school students are eligible for tax credits under Alabama Accountability Act2013-05-09T08:08:44-04:0085899475103http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/bill_before_house_today_would.htmlBill before House today repeal state limit on corporate campaign contributions; Lawmaker says it's a 'pretend' cap2013-05-09T08:07:27-04:0085899475102http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/home_brewers_wait_on_gov_rober.htmlHome brewers wait on Gov. Robert Bentley's decision2013-05-09T08:06:59-04:0085899475100http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/lawmaker_let_victoryland_have.htmlLawmaker -- Let VictoryLand have same machines as Poarch casinos2013-05-09T08:06:13-04:0085899475019http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182317722/homebrewing-soon-to-be-legal-in-all-50-statesHome brewing: Soon to be legal in all 50 states2013-05-09T07:34:39-04:0085899474739http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/how_tribal_sovereignty_was_bor.htmlHow tribal sovereignty was born and what that means for bingo in Alabama2013-05-08T08:05:12-04:0085899474736http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130508/NEWS02/305070026/Medicaid-bill-goes-BentleyMedicaid bill goes to Bentley2013-05-08T08:02:46-04:0085899474734http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130508/NEWS/305070028/Alabama-Senate-passes-budget-granting-teachers-first-pay-raise-since-2007Alabama Senate passes budget, granting teachers first pay raise since 20072013-05-08T08:02:00-04:0085899474733http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130507/NEWS/130507018/Alabama-House-panel-OKs-school-security-officer-bill-Alabama House panel OKs school security officer bill2013-05-08T08:01:27-04:0085899474376http://blog.al.com/east-alabama/2013/05/alabamas_tourism_up_5_percent.htmlAlabama's tourism up 5 percent, state welcome center director says2013-05-07T08:25:52-04:0085899474375http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/alabama_income_tax_collections.htmlAlabama income tax collections up, sales taxes down slightly so far this year2013-05-07T08:24:57-04:0085899474374http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/one_spayneuter_bill_could_pass.htmlOne spay/neuter bill could pass, another appears to have hit roadblock in Alabama Legislature2013-05-07T08:24:10-04:0085899474372http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130506/NEWS/130506017/Alabama-s-private-schools-don-t-want-state-involvement-update-Alabama's private schools don't want state involvement (update)2013-05-07T08:22:50-04:0085899474371http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/senate_budget_chairman_says_he.htmlTwo percent teacher pay raise looks more likely in education budget2013-05-07T08:22:07-04:0085899474370http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130507/NEWS02/305070015/Online-tax-could-state-budget-windfallOnline tax could be state budget windfall2013-05-07T08:21:42-04:0085899473783http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20130506/NEWS02/305060013/Budgets-priority-Alabama-lawmakersBudgets priority for Alabama lawmakers2013-05-06T06:43:34-04:0085899473779http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130505/NEWS02/305050024/Disability-crisis-Aid-recipients-fight-stigmaDisability crisis -- Aid recipients fight stigma2013-05-06T06:40:57-04:0085899473778http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130506/NEWS02/305060015/Online-sales-tax-set-pass?nclick_check=1Online sales tax set to pass2013-05-06T06:40:13-04:0085899473776http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/state_senate_bill_concerning_a.htmlState Senate bill concerning Alabaster annexation heads to House2013-05-06T06:38:44-04:0085899473774http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/state_appeals_court_overturns.htmlState appeals court overturns capital murder conviction, death sentence in 2008 shooting in Center Point2013-05-06T06:38:00-04:0085899473766http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/ten_questions.htmlNine questions with State Health Officer Don Williamson about the Medicaid overhaul2013-05-06T06:30:55-04:0085899477111http://adn.com/2013/05/17/2905630/state-to-recover-376k-in-medicaid.htmlState to recover $376K in Medicaid case2013-05-17T07:39:20-04:0085899477110http://adn.com/2013/05/17/2905639/alaska-video-details-rural-airports.htmlAlaska video details rural airports2013-05-17T07:39:03-04:0085899477109http://www.adn.com/2013/05/16/2904543/alaska-ferry-system-considers.htmlAlaska ferry system considers raising rates2013-05-17T07:38:47-04:0085899477108http://www.adn.com/2013/05/16/2905013/renovation-work-to-soon-start.htmlRenovation work to soon start on Alaska Capitol2013-05-17T07:38:23-04:0085899476781http://ap.juneauempire.com/pstories/state/ak/20130515/1136140156.shtmlState closes Unit 23 muskox hunting season2013-05-16T07:43:57-04:0085899476778http://www.adn.com/2013/05/15/2903235/parnell-adopted-into-eagle-killer.htmlParnell adopted into Eagle Killer Whale Clan2013-05-16T07:42:51-04:00