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TexasTowelie's Journal
TexasTowelie's Journal
April 22, 2016
Kansas lawmakers are wary of Gov. Sam Brownbacks budget proposals
Kansans weigh in on road project delays
House speaker punts boot-fitting event amid wrangling over deficit
Sen. Jerry Moran warns primary battle would encourage Democrats, divert resources
Gov. Sam Brownback orders budget overhaul to match $228 million revenue shortfall
Kansas News - 4/22/2016
Kansas panels approve extra $17M for state mental hospitalsKansas lawmakers are wary of Gov. Sam Brownbacks budget proposals
Kansans weigh in on road project delays
House speaker punts boot-fitting event amid wrangling over deficit
Sen. Jerry Moran warns primary battle would encourage Democrats, divert resources
Gov. Sam Brownback orders budget overhaul to match $228 million revenue shortfall
April 22, 2016
Gun in hand, Nebraska veteran decides to ask for help instead, now raises PTSD awareness
Shares rise as Union Pacific details 11 percent payroll cut, focus on efficiency
End of the legislative session means gig is up for 11 state senators, including speaker
Supporters celebrate lawmakers' override of Ricketts' veto, but opponents decry bill and 'lawlessness' they say it condones
New group seeks to nurture Nebraska's tech 'ecosystem,' gets Ricketts' backing
UnitedHealth pulling out of ACA market in Nebraska
Nebraska News - 4/22/2016
Ricketts will turn to lawmakers to help shape tax plansGun in hand, Nebraska veteran decides to ask for help instead, now raises PTSD awareness
Shares rise as Union Pacific details 11 percent payroll cut, focus on efficiency
End of the legislative session means gig is up for 11 state senators, including speaker
Supporters celebrate lawmakers' override of Ricketts' veto, but opponents decry bill and 'lawlessness' they say it condones
New group seeks to nurture Nebraska's tech 'ecosystem,' gets Ricketts' backing
UnitedHealth pulling out of ACA market in Nebraska
April 22, 2016
Proposed quarry meets strong opposition
Governor's office looking for fall internship applications
Early voting begins Friday
SD inspectors find flaws in state rail lines, including on Mitchell to Rapid City route
South Dakota News - 4/22/2016
SD sites looked at for studying nuke waste storage-elsewhereProposed quarry meets strong opposition
Governor's office looking for fall internship applications
Early voting begins Friday
SD inspectors find flaws in state rail lines, including on Mitchell to Rapid City route
April 22, 2016
UND community criticizes, questions budget cuts at forum
North Dakota News - 4/22/2016
Heated words exchanged over ND's Trust Lands department auditsUND community criticizes, questions budget cuts at forum
April 22, 2016
Wisconsin state workers leaving in higher numbers as economy improves
Wisconsin dairy says $100 million in exports to Canada at risk
UW-Madison chancellor responds to student protesters' demand
Student's KKK costume in English class sparks uproar in Kenosha County
|Fund to distribute $37.7M in library aid to public schools
Catholic school sues public district and state to force free busing
Aurora and Anthem join to start a new insurance company
Hundreds at UW-Madison protest student's arrest, racist incidents
41K lost food stamps, 12K found jobs under new work requirement
Wisconsin News - 4/22/2016
Democratic lawmakers offer CWD recommendations to WalkerWisconsin state workers leaving in higher numbers as economy improves
Wisconsin dairy says $100 million in exports to Canada at risk
UW-Madison chancellor responds to student protesters' demand
Student's KKK costume in English class sparks uproar in Kenosha County
|Fund to distribute $37.7M in library aid to public schools
Catholic school sues public district and state to force free busing
Aurora and Anthem join to start a new insurance company
Hundreds at UW-Madison protest student's arrest, racist incidents
41K lost food stamps, 12K found jobs under new work requirement
April 22, 2016
Bell Museum to break ground Friday on new museum and planetarium building
Minnesota lawmakers can't agree on transportation spending
Minnesota advocates, lawmakers spar over use of hidden cameras in nursing homes
Mark Dayton criticizes lawmakers letter on harassment case
Minnesota's 5-day wait for marriage license could end
Minnesota News - 4/22/2016
Prince dead at 57: Legendary musician found at Paisley ParkBell Museum to break ground Friday on new museum and planetarium building
Minnesota lawmakers can't agree on transportation spending
Minnesota advocates, lawmakers spar over use of hidden cameras in nursing homes
Mark Dayton criticizes lawmakers letter on harassment case
Minnesota's 5-day wait for marriage license could end
April 22, 2016
Iowa DOT budget cuts spark fight as lawmakers near end
Iowa House bill extends mental health levy
Iowa House panel rejects bonds to fund building upgrades
Senate budget work continues as lawmakers attempt to finish work
Iowa Senate lawmakers say they're hearing about Medicaid problems
Iowa House votes to end Planned Parenthood funding
Iowa News - 04/22/2016
Prison release for some Iowa drug offenders? It may happenIowa DOT budget cuts spark fight as lawmakers near end
Iowa House bill extends mental health levy
Iowa House panel rejects bonds to fund building upgrades
Senate budget work continues as lawmakers attempt to finish work
Iowa Senate lawmakers say they're hearing about Medicaid problems
Iowa House votes to end Planned Parenthood funding
April 22, 2016
Pence endorses ... 'anyone but Hillary and Bernie'
Indiana Senate candidate bills campaign for family trip
Purdue announces 5th tuition freeze
Indiana News - 4/21/2016
Indiana child, 2, kills self with gun from mom's pursePence endorses ... 'anyone but Hillary and Bernie'
Indiana Senate candidate bills campaign for family trip
Purdue announces 5th tuition freeze
April 22, 2016
Illinois lawmakers vote to eliminate 'tampon tax,' expand contraceptive options
Grim milestone: More than 1,000 people shot in Chicago this year
Couple who allegedly kept nanny as indentured servant freed on bond in fraud case
U.S. Senate panel backs $100 million for Red, Purple Line revamp
Bernie Sanders blames mayor's 'obsession with taking revenge' for principal's ouster
Rauner shuts two state camping sites, can't afford trash pickup or electricity
CTU's Lewis calls Gov. Rauner 'the new ISIS recruit'
There's a new corpse flower in town at Glencoe's Chicago Botanic Garden
Struggling Illinois homeowners get extra $151 million in federal help
Déjà vote: Madigan millionaire tax fails once again
Labor board votes to stop CTU from future illegal strikes
Despite consolidation push, lawmakers let lieutenant governor job survive
Bennett legislation on reporting sex assault clears committee
Property tax-freeze proponent Rauner says plan approved in House not enough
Illinois comptroller: Paychecks for state officeholders to be delayed
Illinois made $168 million mistake and cities are on the hook
Illinois News - 4/21/2016
Illinois school board backs agreement with ACLU for alternate access to religious classesIllinois lawmakers vote to eliminate 'tampon tax,' expand contraceptive options
Grim milestone: More than 1,000 people shot in Chicago this year
Couple who allegedly kept nanny as indentured servant freed on bond in fraud case
U.S. Senate panel backs $100 million for Red, Purple Line revamp
Bernie Sanders blames mayor's 'obsession with taking revenge' for principal's ouster
Rauner shuts two state camping sites, can't afford trash pickup or electricity
CTU's Lewis calls Gov. Rauner 'the new ISIS recruit'
There's a new corpse flower in town at Glencoe's Chicago Botanic Garden
Struggling Illinois homeowners get extra $151 million in federal help
Déjà vote: Madigan millionaire tax fails once again
Labor board votes to stop CTU from future illegal strikes
Despite consolidation push, lawmakers let lieutenant governor job survive
Bennett legislation on reporting sex assault clears committee
Property tax-freeze proponent Rauner says plan approved in House not enough
Illinois comptroller: Paychecks for state officeholders to be delayed
Illinois made $168 million mistake and cities are on the hook
April 21, 2016
St. Louis Zoo reveals 25-year plan, including gondola, hotel, 6-acre flight cage and, perhaps, giant pandas
Medical marijuana plan for Missouri goes up in smoke
'Illegal reentry' of deportees would be new crime under measure advanced by Missouri Senate
OSHA proposes $95K in fines for storage tank company
Missouri State University poised for legislative victories
Local early education bill looks for traction in the Senate
Ozarks lawmaker, top Democrats don't see eye-to-eye on proposed education fix
Michael Sam: Missouris religious objections bill 'the opposite of equality'
Police say shooting on St. Louis campus possibly road rage
Missouri lawmakers send ethics bills to governor
Missouri House advances bill to ease concealed gun limits
Missouri cuts off food stamp benefits
More injured Triumph Foods workers join lawsuit
University of Missouri secures funding boost, limited cut to administration in budget deal
University of Missouri police warn students against disruptive protests
Local senator's bill would prohibit shackling of pregnant inmates
Legislature boosts education money, cuts Planned Parenthood
HCA plans $59M Centerpoint expansion in Independence
Missouri News - 4/21/2016
Lawmakers: No state money for upgrades to Blues homeSt. Louis Zoo reveals 25-year plan, including gondola, hotel, 6-acre flight cage and, perhaps, giant pandas
Medical marijuana plan for Missouri goes up in smoke
'Illegal reentry' of deportees would be new crime under measure advanced by Missouri Senate
OSHA proposes $95K in fines for storage tank company
Missouri State University poised for legislative victories
Local early education bill looks for traction in the Senate
Ozarks lawmaker, top Democrats don't see eye-to-eye on proposed education fix
Michael Sam: Missouris religious objections bill 'the opposite of equality'
Police say shooting on St. Louis campus possibly road rage
Missouri lawmakers send ethics bills to governor
Missouri House advances bill to ease concealed gun limits
Missouri cuts off food stamp benefits
More injured Triumph Foods workers join lawsuit
University of Missouri secures funding boost, limited cut to administration in budget deal
University of Missouri police warn students against disruptive protests
Local senator's bill would prohibit shackling of pregnant inmates
Legislature boosts education money, cuts Planned Parenthood
HCA plans $59M Centerpoint expansion in Independence
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