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TexasTowelie
TexasTowelie's Journal
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June 11, 2016
Republicans defend display of Confederate imagery in Capitol
MDOC closing private Walnut Grove prison
Starkville surgeon's newborn daughter dies
Ole Miss Chancellor assures usage of nickname, 'Rebels'
Director: Mississippi Health Department expects layoffs
Black Caucus renews call for budget do-over session
In Mississippi, a revolutionary change for LGBT Episcopalians
Federal judge delays hearing on prison contracting evidence
Mississippi News - 6/10/2016
Starkville eyes historic designation for Oktibbeha GardensRepublicans defend display of Confederate imagery in Capitol
MDOC closing private Walnut Grove prison
Starkville surgeon's newborn daughter dies
Ole Miss Chancellor assures usage of nickname, 'Rebels'
Director: Mississippi Health Department expects layoffs
Black Caucus renews call for budget do-over session
In Mississippi, a revolutionary change for LGBT Episcopalians
Federal judge delays hearing on prison contracting evidence
June 11, 2016
Mike Hubbard trial: Fate of Alabama House speaker now in jury's hands
Birmingham-Southern College names new president: Leonard out
Federal government investigating whether UAB mishandled sexual assault case
House Judiciary Committee to Meet to Discuss Impeaching Bentley
Bottled water supplies dwindle in north Alabama
Alabama News - 6/10/2016
Judge issues final order upholding Alabama same-sex marriageMike Hubbard trial: Fate of Alabama House speaker now in jury's hands
Birmingham-Southern College names new president: Leonard out
Federal government investigating whether UAB mishandled sexual assault case
House Judiciary Committee to Meet to Discuss Impeaching Bentley
Bottled water supplies dwindle in north Alabama
June 11, 2016
Georgia judge refuses to change transgender man's name
Top staffers of Gov. Nathan Deal wont get raises July 1
White House slams David Perdues biblical gaffe
Georgia hate groups jump by 40%, watchdog group reports
Gov. Nathan Deal says tax revenues up more than 4% in May
Columbus State hires new chief fundraiser amid $100M campaign
Child pornography victims sue former Macon banker for restitution
Georgia News - 6/10/2016
Atlanta could lose headquarters with $3.8 billion Axiall takeoverGeorgia judge refuses to change transgender man's name
Top staffers of Gov. Nathan Deal wont get raises July 1
White House slams David Perdues biblical gaffe
Georgia hate groups jump by 40%, watchdog group reports
Gov. Nathan Deal says tax revenues up more than 4% in May
Columbus State hires new chief fundraiser amid $100M campaign
Child pornography victims sue former Macon banker for restitution
June 10, 2016
GE plans to bring hundreds of tech jobs to Providence
Raimondo administration wasn't consulted about charter school changes, she says
Changes to Rhode Island's medical marijuana program
House hears testimony on delayed tax returns
Rhode Island News - 6/10/2016
R.I. hires new chief marketing officer in wake of botched tourism campaignGE plans to bring hundreds of tech jobs to Providence
Raimondo administration wasn't consulted about charter school changes, she says
Changes to Rhode Island's medical marijuana program
House hears testimony on delayed tax returns
June 10, 2016
New Haven Police Tracking Penis-Painting Vandal
Most Defendants Settle In Connecticut Teen Assault Lawsuit
GOP Calls On Democrats To Override Malloy And Restore Municipal Aid
Malloy Signs Domestic Violence Gun Bill
Unions Endorse Democrats Who Voted For State Budget That Included Layoffs
Gov. Malloy Vetoes Tax Credit, Tax Abatement Bills
Budget Cuts Threaten DOT Roadside Assistance Program
Malloy Signs Bill to Prevent Hunting Under the Influence
Connecticut bookmaker gets prison time in insurance fraud
Connecticut News - 6/10/2016
House Speaker: Wade Should Not Preside Over Cigna-Anthem MergerNew Haven Police Tracking Penis-Painting Vandal
Most Defendants Settle In Connecticut Teen Assault Lawsuit
GOP Calls On Democrats To Override Malloy And Restore Municipal Aid
Malloy Signs Domestic Violence Gun Bill
Unions Endorse Democrats Who Voted For State Budget That Included Layoffs
Gov. Malloy Vetoes Tax Credit, Tax Abatement Bills
Budget Cuts Threaten DOT Roadside Assistance Program
Malloy Signs Bill to Prevent Hunting Under the Influence
Connecticut bookmaker gets prison time in insurance fraud
June 10, 2016
House sidelines campaign finance bill
States GE stake comes to light
After shots fired outside courthouse, Springfield police say public was 'in no danger'
Panel votes to keep state budget talks private
Senate presses ahead with development bill
Massachusetts News - 6/10/2016
Weld on unpaid leave from firmHouse sidelines campaign finance bill
States GE stake comes to light
After shots fired outside courthouse, Springfield police say public was 'in no danger'
Panel votes to keep state budget talks private
Senate presses ahead with development bill
June 10, 2016
Burlington wont sue Trump for payment of costs from rally
Vermont has voice in national nuclear waste debate
Governor candidates debate in Manchester
Shumlin signs law expanding medical marijuana
Shumlin signs law to ban conversion therapy
Lake Champlain power line planned
Vermont ski areas had a 32 percent decline in skier visits
Rutland facing backlash over refugee settlement
Noonan holds meeting after Shumlin accused of protecting appointees jobs
Lawmakers Pass Renewable Energy Siting Bill, Ending Deadlock
Vermont News - 6/10/2016
Reality TV star sentenced for Social Security and Medicaid fraudBurlington wont sue Trump for payment of costs from rally
Vermont has voice in national nuclear waste debate
Governor candidates debate in Manchester
Shumlin signs law expanding medical marijuana
Shumlin signs law to ban conversion therapy
Lake Champlain power line planned
Vermont ski areas had a 32 percent decline in skier visits
Rutland facing backlash over refugee settlement
Noonan holds meeting after Shumlin accused of protecting appointees jobs
Lawmakers Pass Renewable Energy Siting Bill, Ending Deadlock
June 10, 2016
Hassan unveils economic plan as she runs for Senate
State warns of improper billing for mammograms
New Hampshires governors race boasts huge field, diverse array of candidates
New Hampshire News - 6/10/2016
Governor vetoes gun confiscation billHassan unveils economic plan as she runs for Senate
State warns of improper billing for mammograms
New Hampshires governors race boasts huge field, diverse array of candidates
June 10, 2016
Paul LePage criticizes European proposal to ban U.S. lobsters
Retired Maine priest defrocked for sexual abuse of minor
Maine defendant who lost his right to an attorney appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
Collins open to voting for Clinton, but says its unlikely
LePage administration tosses bids for massive state complex
Second Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer to be christened
Maine News - 6/10/2016
Gov. Paul LePage wants to call legislature into special sessionPaul LePage criticizes European proposal to ban U.S. lobsters
Retired Maine priest defrocked for sexual abuse of minor
Maine defendant who lost his right to an attorney appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
Collins open to voting for Clinton, but says its unlikely
LePage administration tosses bids for massive state complex
Second Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer to be christened
June 10, 2016
Poll: Dead heat between Charlie Crist, David Jolly
Hearing in Hulk Hogan, Gawker case scheduled for today
Florida Supreme Court rejects another part of workers compensation system
Congressional candidate Bob Poe: I'm HIV positive
Broward sheriff's sergeant with 'Daddy' fetish arrested on child porn, illicit sex charges
Lawsuit against precious metals dealers alleges $2.8 million fraud
UF faculty union pushes for paid parental leave
Florida News - 6/10/2016
Stained glass is about to get a lot more expensive for churchesPoll: Dead heat between Charlie Crist, David Jolly
Hearing in Hulk Hogan, Gawker case scheduled for today
Florida Supreme Court rejects another part of workers compensation system
Congressional candidate Bob Poe: I'm HIV positive
Broward sheriff's sergeant with 'Daddy' fetish arrested on child porn, illicit sex charges
Lawsuit against precious metals dealers alleges $2.8 million fraud
UF faculty union pushes for paid parental leave
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