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TexasTowelie's Journal
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May 7, 2016
Illinois group submits signatures for ballot measure regarding redistricting
Non-tenure faculty at University of Illinois agree to first contract
Chicago State University graduation rate drops to 11 percent
State says Chicago Public Schools doesn't warrant financial intervention
Barrington High School graduate suffers fatal head injury at University of Illinois
Lincoln-Way spent $821,000 in activity funds on expenses critics question
The Illinois Way is failing Democrats in Chicago and Springfield
Rauner to skip GOP convention, won’t endorse Trump
Union files unfair labor charge against state over overtime
Civil suit filed against ex-Naperville teacher accused of sex assault
St. Charles school board president saved 2 lives in thwarted shooting
Restore Illinois Office of Tourism Funding
Tuition increase approved for new Illinois State University students
Bill to raise cigarette age unlikely to pass this session
Illinois service agencies sue Rauner for $100M past due
Senate passes $454 million funding bill for higher ed
Illinois News - 5/7/2016
Illinois voters could see two proposed constitutional amendments in NovemberIllinois group submits signatures for ballot measure regarding redistricting
Non-tenure faculty at University of Illinois agree to first contract
Chicago State University graduation rate drops to 11 percent
State says Chicago Public Schools doesn't warrant financial intervention
Barrington High School graduate suffers fatal head injury at University of Illinois
Lincoln-Way spent $821,000 in activity funds on expenses critics question
The Illinois Way is failing Democrats in Chicago and Springfield
Rauner to skip GOP convention, won’t endorse Trump
Union files unfair labor charge against state over overtime
Civil suit filed against ex-Naperville teacher accused of sex assault
St. Charles school board president saved 2 lives in thwarted shooting
Restore Illinois Office of Tourism Funding
Tuition increase approved for new Illinois State University students
Bill to raise cigarette age unlikely to pass this session
Illinois service agencies sue Rauner for $100M past due
Senate passes $454 million funding bill for higher ed
May 7, 2016
Report of shots fired at University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — University of Missouri police are seeking a suspect after two shots were fired on the campus in Columbia, Missouri.
Major Brian Weimer said officers were trying to determine the nature of an "incident" on campus Friday night, but he gave no further details.
A notice posted on the university's website says no injuries were reported and "there is no indication of a current threat to campus."
Police are seeking a suspect described as a black male with dreadlocks, standing 5-foot-7 and weighing 160 pounds. Police say he was wearing a white shirt and was last seen driving a white, four-door vehicle.
Read more: http://www.pantagraph.com/news/national/police-report-of-shots-fired-at-university-of-missouri/article_31003dff-4678-58df-8ee5-e6166db54734.html
May 7, 2016
Perk for lawmakers: Courtside seats for Iowa State hoops
Racism helped kill Iowa pork plant deal, Prestage official says
Family has final $7M gift for hometown
Iowa students protest, rally and issue statements against hate crime
City clears Des Moines homeless camps on private properties
At Iowa forum, U.S. energy secretary stresses security
Attorney: Iowa Supreme Court ruling further defines landlord
Iowa's state revenue growth could slip by $50 million
Iowa News - 5/7/2016
Governor appoints new member to Iowa Board of RegentsPerk for lawmakers: Courtside seats for Iowa State hoops
Racism helped kill Iowa pork plant deal, Prestage official says
Family has final $7M gift for hometown
Iowa students protest, rally and issue statements against hate crime
City clears Des Moines homeless camps on private properties
At Iowa forum, U.S. energy secretary stresses security
Attorney: Iowa Supreme Court ruling further defines landlord
Iowa's state revenue growth could slip by $50 million
May 7, 2016
Bob Dole endorses Trump, says he’ll attend Cleveland convention
4 injured on Six Flags - St. Louis roller coaster
Legal bills mount as Ferguson stands by 'failure-to-comply'
Mizzou's enrollment plummet is more drastic than previously projected
Nixon wary of Planned Parenthood cut, signs ethics bills
Nixon vetoes Missouri legislation to cap school funding goal; Senate votes to override
High-speed hurdle? Proposed Missouri law would restrict municipal broadband networks
Gov. Nixon signs $27 billion budget despite concerns
Missouri House passes bill endorsing over-the-counter birth control pills
Ethics commission reverses course, agrees to investigate complaint against Schaefer
Missouri Senate passes bill to lower traffic violation fines
Missouri News - 5/6/2016
Crowds jam streetcars in Kansas City returnBob Dole endorses Trump, says he’ll attend Cleveland convention
4 injured on Six Flags - St. Louis roller coaster
Legal bills mount as Ferguson stands by 'failure-to-comply'
Mizzou's enrollment plummet is more drastic than previously projected
Nixon wary of Planned Parenthood cut, signs ethics bills
Nixon vetoes Missouri legislation to cap school funding goal; Senate votes to override
High-speed hurdle? Proposed Missouri law would restrict municipal broadband networks
Gov. Nixon signs $27 billion budget despite concerns
Missouri House passes bill endorsing over-the-counter birth control pills
Ethics commission reverses course, agrees to investigate complaint against Schaefer
Missouri Senate passes bill to lower traffic violation fines
May 6, 2016
Report: S.D. drug laws hurt prison reform efforts
TransCanada nearly finished hauling soil from oil leak site
South Dakota News - 5/6/2016
Will Trump effect sway state legislative primaries?Report: S.D. drug laws hurt prison reform efforts
TransCanada nearly finished hauling soil from oil leak site
May 6, 2016
University of Tulsa trustees vote to remove college of law building name with KKK ties
Oklahoma News - 5/6/2016
Woman accused in fatal OSU parade crash pleads not guilty during formal arraignmentUniversity of Tulsa trustees vote to remove college of law building name with KKK ties
May 6, 2016
Initiative will focus on north Omaha in effort to register up to 10,000 Douglas County voters
Three groups trying to put medical marijuana on 2018 ballot
Ex-court clerk pleads guilty to felonies
Jury returns $2.6B verdict in wrongful-death suit involving Omahan who disappeared from Peru State in 2010
Sasse says Americans need third presidential candidate
Nebraska News - Omaha police bomb squad detonates device found near office
Omaha police bomb squad detonates device found near officeInitiative will focus on north Omaha in effort to register up to 10,000 Douglas County voters
Three groups trying to put medical marijuana on 2018 ballot
Ex-court clerk pleads guilty to felonies
Jury returns $2.6B verdict in wrongful-death suit involving Omahan who disappeared from Peru State in 2010
Sasse says Americans need third presidential candidate
May 6, 2016
Feed worker likely caused Amtrak derailment in Kansas
Wichita man pleads guilty in Kansas voter fraud case
Senate vice president, who rejected budget deal citing KPERS payment delay, won't seek re-election
Planned Parenthood sues state after being defunded by Brownback administration
Moody's hits Kansas with negative reports tied to KDOT raids
Hen relocated
Assailant 1 apprehended then released.
Rooster at large
Assailant 2 is on the lamb and armed.
Kansas News - 5/6/2016
Anti-abortion activist goes to trial over letter to doctorFeed worker likely caused Amtrak derailment in Kansas
Wichita man pleads guilty in Kansas voter fraud case
Senate vice president, who rejected budget deal citing KPERS payment delay, won't seek re-election
Planned Parenthood sues state after being defunded by Brownback administration
Moody's hits Kansas with negative reports tied to KDOT raids
Hen relocated
Assailant 1 apprehended then released.
Rooster at large
Assailant 2 is on the lamb and armed.
May 6, 2016
Haslam's position on Trump questioned by Democratic Governors Association
$10M suit filed against Cornerstone Nashville church
'List' of lawyers given to Tennessee athletes raises questions
Five Tennessee health centers getting $4M in federal funds
Tennessee News - 5/6/2016
Bill allowing staff to be armed at Tennessee colleges becomes law without governor's signatureHaslam's position on Trump questioned by Democratic Governors Association
$10M suit filed against Cornerstone Nashville church
'List' of lawyers given to Tennessee athletes raises questions
Five Tennessee health centers getting $4M in federal funds
May 6, 2016
Bond denied for man accused of throwing hot water on two men while they were sleeping
Governor signs bill targeting sex trafficking
Teen political blogger C.J. Pearson suspended for cyberbully
Gov. Deal ‘redirects’ National Infantry Museum funding in state budget
Georgia News - 5/6/2016
New term for your driver’s license: 8 yearsBond denied for man accused of throwing hot water on two men while they were sleeping
Governor signs bill targeting sex trafficking
Teen political blogger C.J. Pearson suspended for cyberbully
Gov. Deal ‘redirects’ National Infantry Museum funding in state budget
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