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TexasTowelie's JournalCharlotte Mayor Roberts says changing HB2 is ‘up to the General Assembly’
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts said Monday she was heartened by the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the state of North Carolina over House Bill 2.
“I applaud that Charlotte’s values are the values that the nation holds,” Roberts told the media after a City Council meeting.
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Last week, Roberts, a Democrat, met with the top Republican legislative leaders about HB2. During the meeting, Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore proposed that Charlotte take a symbolic vote to repeal its nondiscrimination ordinance. In return, the General Assembly might modify HB2.
That idea doesn’t appear to have the support of Roberts or a majority of the City Council.
Read more here: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/8184/charlotte-mayor-roberts-says-changing
Gov. Pat McCrory’s fight with feds carries big political risks, rewards
Gov. Pat McCrory’s move Monday to take on the Obama administration holds potential benefits and risks for the Republican as he runs for a second term against Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper.
Among the possible upsides, political observers said: Firing up and turning out conservative voters, especially in a year when many of them might be tempted to stay home on Election Day because they don’t like the man at the top of the GOP ticket – Donald Trump.
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In announcing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, McCrory cast it as push-back against another over-reaching power grab by the Democratic president in Washington.
“The Obama administration is bypassing Congress by attempting to rewrite the law and set restroom policies for public and private employers across the country, not just North Carolina,” McCrory said in a statement. “This is now a national issue that applies to every state and it needs to be resolved at the federal level.”
Read more: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/8183/mccrory-fight-feds-carries-political
Virginia News - 5/10/2016
$7.5 million lawsuit filed against driver's doctor in seizure-related crash that killed Chesterfield manFormer billing clerk pleads guilty to stealing $871K from Virginia Physicians for Women
In Loudoun, Clinton touts equal pay, lower student debt
Taxpayer costs approach $4M in Virginia election lawsuits
Bristol Virginia Utilities shows culture of corruption, entitlement and greed
Virginia Intermont marks two years since closing, still trying to resolve financial issues
West Virginia News - 5/10/2016
Tomblin calls special session on budget for next weekWest Virginia sees record number of early voters as contested races draw more to polls
Senate candidate from Logan County recovering after attack
West Virginia super delegates mostly siding with Clinton
Hillary Clinton: We owe West Virginia a real investment in its future
Maryland News - 5/9/2016
Man accused of killing 3 in Maryland expected in courtMaryland rolling out new driver's license, ID cards
New law puts Maryland at 'forefront' of birth control access
Pennsylvania News - 5/9/2016
Penn State: No evidence Paterno, staff knew early Sandusky allegationsBill to end seniority in teacher layoffs heads to Wolf
Judge: Franklin Institute violated rights of disabled guests
2 ex-police officers sentenced in bank fraud conspiracy
State examining why police are behind on reporting about rape kits
FBI sting, sham company, get bill through Pennsylvania Senate
New Jersey News - 5/9/2016
NJ Senate moves to throw out Christie's new gun permit rulesN.J. Senate agrees to Christie compromise on food stamps
Trump taps Christie for key role if elected president
Corruption? Here? Bill would require ethics training for elected officials
Ex-Christie spokesman named acting NJ Transit chief of staff
Atlantic City symbolizes ugly American greed, Bernie Sanders
Permit process for new Hudson River rail tunnel could cost taxpayers $13B, report says
Sick leave bill pulled before vote in New Jersey Senate
N.J. state colleges brushing up on fundraising tactics
Kelly's anti-gay stand now haunts him
Lawmakers meet on saving Atlantic City
Clinton coming to Camden County
Thousands feel the Bern at Rutgers
Brawl among N.J. Democrats emphasizes North-South rift
N.J. prison escapee captured off Garden State Parkway
Delaware News - 5/9/2016
Man deported 4 times found again in DelawareDelaware leaders back Obama's shell company reforms
Delaware bill would ban sales of cough suppressant to minors
Delaware Democrats elect convention delegates
Biden emphasizes perseverance during DSU commencement
California News - 5/9/2016
If you registered to vote at the DMV, check againCalifornia nurses union is all in for Sanders. But can it tilt the outcome on its home turf?
Uber and Lyft are winning at the state Capitol — here's why
San Andreas fault 'locked, loaded and ready to roll' with big earthquake, expert says
Northern California counties battle over June 7 marijuana measures
Water rights will be next big California fight
Bernie Sanders to rally in Sacramento on Monday at Cal Expo’s Bonney Field
Interstate 5 widening to begin late this summer
FedEx truck driver who hit CHP officer arrested for DUI
When Covered California goes wrong, insureds get the runaround
Jamba Juice announces that it will move to Texas
Muslim student says her California high school's yearbook ID'd her as 'Isis Phillips'
Texas News - 5/9/2016 - Statewide Concerns
Legislature to consider statewide regulations on Uber, LyftBills Coming Due for Troubled Foster Care System
One Reason Why It’s So Hard to Fix Texas’ School Funding System
Texas Gets 15-Month Medicaid Reprieve, But Healthcare Crunch
Texas high-speed rail seeks federal agency certification
Texas judge takes voter ID to court
Budget Cuts Hit Early Childhood Intervention Program
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