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April 30, 2016
Gov. Mike Pence endorses Ted Cruz, also praises Donald Trump
Bernie Sanders rips Carrier execs: 'They have no shame'
Chelsea Clinton says 'woman's card' not needed
Indiana to receive $9.2M share from Medicaid settlement
Indiana News - 4/30/2016
The war on BDS in Indiana heats upGov. Mike Pence endorses Ted Cruz, also praises Donald Trump
Bernie Sanders rips Carrier execs: 'They have no shame'
Chelsea Clinton says 'woman's card' not needed
Indiana to receive $9.2M share from Medicaid settlement
April 30, 2016
Chicago State University lays off a third of its staff
Rauner turns to privatization push during second year in office
Ex-Naperville priest gets 20-40 years in prison for Michigan sexual assaults
Judge reveals FBI's first question for Hastert: Is your family safe?
First responders want law to protect them from 'frivolous' lawsuits
Rauner gets behind Illinois redistricting reform push for fall ballot
Rauner ‘cautiously optimistic’ on ‘grand bargain’ budget deal
Swastikas, noose lead University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign to call for tolerance
Illinois weighs college aid for students in the U.S. illegally
Board to review 15 conditions for Illinois medical marijuana
Illinois News - 4/30/2016
Advocates fear chaos after Rauner home health care rulingChicago State University lays off a third of its staff
Rauner turns to privatization push during second year in office
Ex-Naperville priest gets 20-40 years in prison for Michigan sexual assaults
Judge reveals FBI's first question for Hastert: Is your family safe?
First responders want law to protect them from 'frivolous' lawsuits
Rauner gets behind Illinois redistricting reform push for fall ballot
Rauner ‘cautiously optimistic’ on ‘grand bargain’ budget deal
Swastikas, noose lead University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign to call for tolerance
Illinois weighs college aid for students in the U.S. illegally
Board to review 15 conditions for Illinois medical marijuana
April 30, 2016
Prince's death puts spotlight on opioid epidemic in Minnesota
Backlash, praise for Target's position on transgender issue
Glensheen seeks $26 million from state of Minnesota for urgent repairs
Minneapolis approves 20-year, $800 million park and road deal
Fantasy sports industry is on the verge of a big win at Minnesota Capitol
Minnesota's worsening racial disparity: Why it matters to everyone
Gov. Mark Dayton: Gophers need to fix 'tattered credibility'
Minnesota to overhaul drug laws for the first time in 27 years
Minnesota legislators promise transportation funding plan
Minnesota Legislature’s final budget pieces set stage for negotiations
Rochester Clarion Inn abruptly closes, surprising guests and employees
Former Catholic treatment center near Rochester sold for $5.1 million
University of Minnesota juggles value of out-of-state tuition hike
Minnesota News - 4/30/2016
Minnesota legislators considering border-to-border broadband rulingPrince's death puts spotlight on opioid epidemic in Minnesota
Backlash, praise for Target's position on transgender issue
Glensheen seeks $26 million from state of Minnesota for urgent repairs
Minneapolis approves 20-year, $800 million park and road deal
Fantasy sports industry is on the verge of a big win at Minnesota Capitol
Minnesota's worsening racial disparity: Why it matters to everyone
Gov. Mark Dayton: Gophers need to fix 'tattered credibility'
Minnesota to overhaul drug laws for the first time in 27 years
Minnesota legislators promise transportation funding plan
Minnesota Legislature’s final budget pieces set stage for negotiations
Rochester Clarion Inn abruptly closes, surprising guests and employees
Former Catholic treatment center near Rochester sold for $5.1 million
University of Minnesota juggles value of out-of-state tuition hike
April 30, 2016
‘Property Brothers’ star got into altercation at Fargo bar, TMZ says
Governor to deliver budget guidelines without tax increases
Governor orders financial fixes after land board's audit
Carson Wentz mania reigns supreme in North Dakota
Lignite industry to seek increased help from state
Denied exotic dancers, Heartbreakers will soon become region’s first gay & lesbian bar
Lawmakers discuss budget cuts affecting child care, families
North Dakota News - 4/30/2016
Minot council asked to approve code of ethics for employees‘Property Brothers’ star got into altercation at Fargo bar, TMZ says
Governor to deliver budget guidelines without tax increases
Governor orders financial fixes after land board's audit
Carson Wentz mania reigns supreme in North Dakota
Lignite industry to seek increased help from state
Denied exotic dancers, Heartbreakers will soon become region’s first gay & lesbian bar
Lawmakers discuss budget cuts affecting child care, families
April 30, 2016
Clinton, Sanders campaigns to woo South Dakota Democrats
South Dakota Democrats will get their chance to hear from the campaigns of presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Saturday as part of the state party's McGovern Day Dinner.
Read more: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/7559/clinton-sanders-campaigns-woo-democrats
April 30, 2016
Kilian Community College closure a symbol of higher education struggles
Clinton, Sanders campaigns to woo South Dakota Democrats
South Dakota getting $525K through Protonix settlement
South Dakota DOT awards more than $8M in bridge improvement grants
Meade Co. commissioner charged with destruction of property
South Dakota History Conference in Pierre focuses on food, including beer and ice cream
South Dakota News - Clinton, Sanders campaigns to woo South Dakota Democrats
South Dakota gets sued over Internet tax billKilian Community College closure a symbol of higher education struggles
Clinton, Sanders campaigns to woo South Dakota Democrats
South Dakota getting $525K through Protonix settlement
South Dakota DOT awards more than $8M in bridge improvement grants
Meade Co. commissioner charged with destruction of property
South Dakota History Conference in Pierre focuses on food, including beer and ice cream
April 30, 2016
With the debut of live streaming, some think Berkshire crowds may thin at coming meetings
Excessive-force suit against Omaha police could be settled for $90,000
Gov. Ricketts endorses Seiler opponent
Improving Nebraska health care system important legacy for Gloor
Nebraska trooper shares unusual tale of pulling over sports car made of wood
Nebraska, Oklahoma join suit to halt Colorado marijuana law
Nebraska News - 4/30/2016
Nebraska Sen. Sasse says Trump could still be stopped at conventionWith the debut of live streaming, some think Berkshire crowds may thin at coming meetings
Excessive-force suit against Omaha police could be settled for $90,000
Gov. Ricketts endorses Seiler opponent
Improving Nebraska health care system important legacy for Gloor
Nebraska trooper shares unusual tale of pulling over sports car made of wood
Nebraska, Oklahoma join suit to halt Colorado marijuana law
April 30, 2016
Iowa legislators address mental health funding
Governor’s top priority unaddressed by Iowa lawmakers
Iowa regent directs furniture company that won no-bid deal
Unsafe lead levels found in 12 Des Moines schools
Lawmakers agree on $4.85 million Iowa DOT budget cut
Iowa Legislature adjourns 2016 session
Ernst for vice president? Analyst puts her on short list for Trump
Iowa News - 4/30/2016
Iowa lawmakers agree budget; Planned Parenthood funding survivesIowa legislators address mental health funding
Governor’s top priority unaddressed by Iowa lawmakers
Iowa regent directs furniture company that won no-bid deal
Unsafe lead levels found in 12 Des Moines schools
Lawmakers agree on $4.85 million Iowa DOT budget cut
Iowa Legislature adjourns 2016 session
Ernst for vice president? Analyst puts her on short list for Trump
April 30, 2016
LGBT advocates protest Kansas transgender bathroom bill
Kansas lawmakers pass local property tax limits
House budget offer would delay pension payment, safeguard education funding
Group offers new plan for liquor sales in Kansas
Wichita State study: New Kansas businesses add few workers
DUI evidence obtained under unconstitutional law still stands, Kansas court rules
Kansas News - 4/30/2016
Kansas House votes to keep income tax exemption for businessLGBT advocates protest Kansas transgender bathroom bill
Kansas lawmakers pass local property tax limits
House budget offer would delay pension payment, safeguard education funding
Group offers new plan for liquor sales in Kansas
Wichita State study: New Kansas businesses add few workers
DUI evidence obtained under unconstitutional law still stands, Kansas court rules
April 30, 2016
Daniel Boone Home will become part of St. Charles County park system
Gov. Nixon signs mid-year budget adjustment
Planned Parenthood license topic of Missouri hearing
Gov. Nixon signs off on budget for Missouri colleges
Cape student sues, accuses school officials of slamming her to ground multiple times
Missouri News - 4/29/2016
Missouri preacher pleads guilty to sexual assaults of girlsDaniel Boone Home will become part of St. Charles County park system
Gov. Nixon signs mid-year budget adjustment
Planned Parenthood license topic of Missouri hearing
Gov. Nixon signs off on budget for Missouri colleges
Cape student sues, accuses school officials of slamming her to ground multiple times
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