Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup85899478819http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/house-panel-considers-abortion-bill-91835.html?hp=l6U.S. House panel considers abortion bill2013-05-24T05:46:48-04:0085899478813http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323648304578497411113160332.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTopStates' rift on taxes widens2013-05-24T05:43:03-04:0085899479079http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/alabamas_teen_birth_rate_drops.htmlAlabama's teen birth rate drops 22 percent, but is still ranked among the highest nationally2013-05-24T08:20:49-04:0085899479078http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/officials_seek_more_coordinati.htmlOfficials seek more coordination with local response efforts as Alabama prepares for hurricane season2013-05-24T08:20:14-04:0085899479077http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/department_of_justice_asking_q.htmlDepartment of Justice asked questions about Alabama Accountability Act, says state superintendent2013-05-24T08:19:43-04:0085899479076http://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 post2013-05-24T08:15:30-04:0085899479068http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/update-tuition-requests-slashed-ua-chancellors-view-budget-options.htmlTuition requests slashed, UA chancellors view budget options2013-05-24T08:13:47-04:0085899479039http://www.alaskajournal.com/Alaska-Journal-of-Commerce/May-Issue-4-2013/Parnell-offers-50M-in-state-funds-for-ANWR-seismic-work/Parnell offers $50M in state funds for ANWR seismic work2013-05-24T07:58:17-04:0085899479033http://www.adn.com/2013/05/23/2913460/rep-don-young-on-africa-hunting.htmlRep. Don Young, on Africa hunting trip, misses hearing on Alaska oil legislation2013-05-24T07:53:31-04:0085899479032http://www.adn.com/2013/05/23/2913402/ap-newsbreak-voter-case-under.htmlVoter cast ballots in Alaska and another state during November election, official says2013-05-24T07:53:08-04:0085899479031http://www.adn.com/2013/05/23/2913162/alaska-housing-finance-corp-to.htmlAlaska Housing Finance Corp. to ban smoking in many of its units2013-05-24T07:52:37-04:0085899478825http://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 expansion2013-05-24T05:47:41-04:0085899479066http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/state-request-waiver-allowing-private-option-august.htmlState to request waiver allowing private option in August2013-05-24T08:13:19-04:0085899479000http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/24/5444822/california-health-exchange-reveals.htmlCalifornia health exchange reveals premium costs, insurers2013-05-24T07:37:59-04:0085899478974http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/23/5443837/california-car-sales-jump-in-the.html#mi_rss=Business?utm_source=feedlyCalifornia car sales jump in the first quarter2013-05-24T07:22:18-04:0085899478971http://blogs.sacbee.com/the_state_worker/2013/05/senate-subcommittee-rejects-calhr-request-for-tech-funding.html#mi_rss=Latest%20News?utm_source=feedlySenate subcommittee rejects CalHR request for tech funding2013-05-24T07:21:32-04:0085899478965http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-covered-california-health-plans-20130523,0,2769699.storyCalifornia picks 13 health plans for state-run insurance market2013-05-24T07:17:50-04:0085899478959http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/tax-bills-fail-to-advance-out-of-california-senate-committee.htmlTax bills fail to advance out of California Senate committee2013-05-24T07:15:50-04:0085899478950http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-voter-turnout-los-angeles-20130522,0,5947641.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyLawmaker has solution to low voter turnout in Los Angeles2013-05-24T07:00:40-04:0085899478936http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2013/05/23/state-rejects-oaklands-redevelopment-deals-32-5-million-to-be-refunded/State rejects Oakland’s redevelopment deals — $32.5 million in refunds2013-05-24T06:52:40-04:0085899478932http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_23309305/enviromentalists-question-whether-gov-jerry-browns-actions-match?source=rss&utm_source=feedlyEnvironmentalists question whether Gov. Jerry Brown's actions match his rhetoric2013-05-24T06:51:24-04:0085899478929http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Gov-Brown-keeps-pressing-climate-change-crusade-4542034.phpGov. Brown keeps pressing climate change crusade2013-05-24T06:50:42-04:0085899478928http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bill-would-protect-Calif-reporters-phone-records-4544170.phpBill would protect Calif. reporters' phone records2013-05-24T06:49:59-04:0085899478926http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/23/records-law-changes-face-opposition/Records law changes face opposition2013-05-24T06:48:41-04:0085899478925http://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-shifting2013-05-24T06:47:47-04:0085899478923http://www.capradio.org/188213?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSSTaxes stall in Senate Committee; gun control bills move forward2013-05-24T06:46:22-04:0085899478921http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/23/5444176/assembly-passes-several-election.html#mi_rss=Latest%20News?utm_source=feedlyAssembly passes several election-related bills2013-05-24T06:44:59-04:0085899478920http://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'2013-05-24T06:42:10-04:0085899478809http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/business/california-puts-tentative-price-on-health-policies-under-new-law.html?ref=businessCalifornia puts tentative price on health policies under new law2013-05-24T05:39:31-04:0085899478975http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23309072/scott-gessler-repays-state-political-tripGessler repays state for political trips, mulls governor's race2013-05-24T07:22:23-04:0085899478973http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23307846/saudi-man-tom-clements-probe-appear-before-coloradoSaudi man in Tom Clements probe to appear before Colorado parole board2013-05-24T07:22:05-04:0085899478969http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_23312826/tancredos-gessler-is-deciding-run-against-hickenlooper-2014Tancredo's in, Gessler is deciding on run against Hickenlooper in 20142013-05-24T07:20:52-04:0085899478968http://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 issues2013-05-24T07:19:48-04:0085899478810http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2013/05/17-insurers-want-to-play-ball-in-colorados-marketplace/11 insurers want to play ball in Colorado's marketplace2013-05-24T05:40:03-04:0085899478830http://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 foods2013-05-24T05:49:28-04:0085899478804http://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 Connecitcut2013-05-24T05:35:48-04:0085899479055http://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 Delaware2013-05-24T08:03:53-04:0085899478814http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dc-opens-a-door-for-charter-schools/2013/05/23/56b0fe60-c333-11e2-914f-a7aba60512a7_story.htmlD.C. opens a door for charter schools2013-05-24T05:43:32-04:0085899478864http://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 neighbors2013-05-24T06:11:59-04:0085899478806http://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 softly2013-05-24T05:36:54-04:0085899479057http://www.staradvertiser.com/businesspremium/businessnewspremium/20130524__Neighbor_island_economies_join_recovery.html?id=208789321Neighbor island economies join recovery2013-05-24T08:09:11-04:0085899479056http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/print-edition/2013/05/24/even-after-apec-perception-problem.htmlEven after APEC, perception problem lingers2013-05-24T08:08:22-04:0085899479054http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130524__Critics_doubtful_of_DHHL_promises.html?id=208793961Critics doubtful of DHHL promises2013-05-24T08:06:52-04:0085899479052http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130524__VOG_clogs_airways_.html?id=208793971Vog clogs airways2013-05-24T08:06:23-04:0085899479064http://www.idahoreporter.com/2013/legislators-express-surprise-idaho-insurance-exchange-looks-to-feds-for-assistance/Legislators express surprise: Idaho insurance exchange looks to feds for assistance2013-05-24T08:12:06-04:0085899479062http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/05/24/2588907/state-reports-brisk-sales-of-new.htmlState reports brisk sales of new parks passport2013-05-24T08:10:46-04:0085899479061http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_f4c69a2b-ab28-5757-89ec-403ffe30d33a.htmlCensus: Idaho growth again concentrated in cities2013-05-24T08:10:20-04:0085899479059http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_127e7cef-b495-5370-93a4-acf90bd689f6.htmlOtter defends ID exchange's use of fed computers2013-05-24T08:09:57-04:0085899478966http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765630443/Idaho-Power-to-cut-emissions-still-use-coal.htmlIdaho Power to cut emissions, still use coal2013-05-24T07:18:19-04:0085899478843http://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 raffles2013-05-24T07:38:17-04:0085899478999http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/23/4253042/kansas-senate-passes-plan-to-cut.htmlKansas Senate passes plan to cut sales tax on groceries2013-05-24T07:37:52-04:0085899478997http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/23/4251677/brownback-to-legislature-shut.htmlBrownback to Kansas Legislature: Shut it down2013-05-24T07:37:17-04:0085899479060http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130522/PRIME01/305220090/Kentucky-short-3-800-doctors-even-before-Medicaid-expansionKentucky short 3,800 doctors even before Medicaid expansion2013-05-24T08:10:00-04:0085899479058http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130523/PRIME07/305230075/Judge-allows-challenge-Kentucky-health-care-exchange-proceedJudge allows challenge to Kentucky health care exchange to proceed2013-05-24T08:09:30-04:0085899479004http://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 harassment2013-05-24T06:11:53-04:00