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June 4, 2016
Lawsuit blames death on Dole plant salad, listeria outbreak
Ohio offers investment accounts for people with disabilities
Ohio Gov. John Kasich sounds death knell for Cleveland's local hiring law
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown wants to give sick leave, and retirement for contract workers
New Ohio laws allow breaking into cars to save kids and pets
Group raises questions about Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's connection to polluting industries
Ohio Democrats see path to the governor's office littered with what-ifs
Federal judge extends block on Ohio law defunding Planned Parenthood
Someone is already campaigning against a possible Cordray 2018 gubernatorial run
No deal between Ohio legislature, medical marijuana group to drop ballot initiative
EPA asks Wright-Patterson to speed up clean up of drinking water wells
Ohio attorney general launching new website, initiative to protect consumers
Ohio News - 6/4/2016
Man accused of chaining girl in basement pleads not guiltyLawsuit blames death on Dole plant salad, listeria outbreak
Ohio offers investment accounts for people with disabilities
Ohio Gov. John Kasich sounds death knell for Cleveland's local hiring law
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown wants to give sick leave, and retirement for contract workers
New Ohio laws allow breaking into cars to save kids and pets
Group raises questions about Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's connection to polluting industries
Ohio Democrats see path to the governor's office littered with what-ifs
Federal judge extends block on Ohio law defunding Planned Parenthood
Someone is already campaigning against a possible Cordray 2018 gubernatorial run
No deal between Ohio legislature, medical marijuana group to drop ballot initiative
EPA asks Wright-Patterson to speed up clean up of drinking water wells
Ohio attorney general launching new website, initiative to protect consumers
June 4, 2016
Coalition opposes premiums, co-pays in Medicaid
Bevin launches program to upgrade state park
McConnell opposes update to voting rights law
18 Wayne County students charged with felonies in senior prank
Amid secrecy, UK pays $5 million to fix billing issues at Hazard clinic
Kentucky News - 6/4/2016
Bevin names three to horse racing commissionCoalition opposes premiums, co-pays in Medicaid
Bevin launches program to upgrade state park
McConnell opposes update to voting rights law
18 Wayne County students charged with felonies in senior prank
Amid secrecy, UK pays $5 million to fix billing issues at Hazard clinic
June 4, 2016
Nashville may adopt paid parental leave for Metro workers
Haslam assured of spending cuts with Hall tax repeal
Gov. Haslam says Trump's attack on fellow governor 'not help
Vehicular homicide case stalls when sovereign citizen suspect files lien against judge
Tennessee AG Says He Has Authority in Durham Probe
Tennessee News - 6/4/2016
Tennessee Supreme Court weighs inmates' rights to file lawsuitsNashville may adopt paid parental leave for Metro workers
Haslam assured of spending cuts with Hall tax repeal
Gov. Haslam says Trump's attack on fellow governor 'not help
Vehicular homicide case stalls when sovereign citizen suspect files lien against judge
Tennessee AG Says He Has Authority in Durham Probe
June 4, 2016
Miss. House lawmakers continue fight over catfish inspections
Mississippi to face another HB 1523 lawsuit
Attorney demands City of Hattiesburg pay $1M judgment
Mississippi tax collections lagging in final month of budget
Company claims City of Natchez owes $1.8M in damages
Mississippi News - 6/4/2016
Starkville, Miss. surgeon dies at her hospital in childbirthMiss. House lawmakers continue fight over catfish inspections
Mississippi to face another HB 1523 lawsuit
Attorney demands City of Hattiesburg pay $1M judgment
Mississippi tax collections lagging in final month of budget
Company claims City of Natchez owes $1.8M in damages
June 4, 2016
Atlanta police officer files lawsuit against Montgomery police chief
Former Gov. Bob Riley testifies in Speaker Mike Hubbard trial
Alabama court overturns death sentence
Bottled water selling quickly after Alabama water warning
Polygraph exams a complicated issue for Alabama courts
No Alabama charter school applications as deadline nears
Many Alabamans take off for Confederate presidents birthday
Alabama News - 6/4/2016
ACLU challenges law that could close two Alabama abortion clinicsAtlanta police officer files lawsuit against Montgomery police chief
Former Gov. Bob Riley testifies in Speaker Mike Hubbard trial
Alabama court overturns death sentence
Bottled water selling quickly after Alabama water warning
Polygraph exams a complicated issue for Alabama courts
No Alabama charter school applications as deadline nears
Many Alabamans take off for Confederate presidents birthday
June 4, 2016
Rick Perry courts Georgia voters with Supreme warning
Outgoing Kennesaw State chief Papp broke financial rules, audit finds
Georgia ACLU director resigns over transgender fight
Ousted Atlanta airport chief may sue city
Georgia Democrats call Trump a fraud in national press call
Emory University names first female president
Family of slain Savannah State University student sues Georgia Board of Regents
Georgia News - 6/3/2016
Dirty license plate leads to $1,590 fine for Ga. motoristRick Perry courts Georgia voters with Supreme warning
Outgoing Kennesaw State chief Papp broke financial rules, audit finds
Georgia ACLU director resigns over transgender fight
Ousted Atlanta airport chief may sue city
Georgia Democrats call Trump a fraud in national press call
Emory University names first female president
Family of slain Savannah State University student sues Georgia Board of Regents
June 4, 2016
Days Ahead of Primary, Sanders Has a Plan for Puerto Rico
Report Questions Whether Puerto Rico Debt Issued Illegally
Puerto Rico Legislation to be Considered by U.S. House of Representatives Next Week
Puerto Rico News - 6/3/2016
Puerto Rico debt commission calls for funding to complete investigationDays Ahead of Primary, Sanders Has a Plan for Puerto Rico
Report Questions Whether Puerto Rico Debt Issued Illegally
Puerto Rico Legislation to be Considered by U.S. House of Representatives Next Week
June 4, 2016
Ratings Firm Downgrades Water and Power Authority Bonds To Junk Status
Ferry Companies Get 15-Year Contract For Operations Between St. Thomas And St. John
Labor Has So Far Collected $54,000 From Delinquent Businesses, Plans Rigorous Enforcement Of Unemployment Insurance Fund
G.O.P. Expels Webster; Bans Him From Upcoming Territorial Convention for calling female colleagues a prostitute, retard and whore.
US Virgin Islands targets Texas travelers
Virgin Island News - 6/3/2016
University of the Virgin Islands board to consider Open Records Act decision in secretRatings Firm Downgrades Water and Power Authority Bonds To Junk Status
Ferry Companies Get 15-Year Contract For Operations Between St. Thomas And St. John
Labor Has So Far Collected $54,000 From Delinquent Businesses, Plans Rigorous Enforcement Of Unemployment Insurance Fund
G.O.P. Expels Webster; Bans Him From Upcoming Territorial Convention for calling female colleagues a prostitute, retard and whore.
US Virgin Islands targets Texas travelers
June 4, 2016
State halts Jay Peak tram until repairs costing $4.9M completed
Vermont to become first state to require drug price transparency
Governor signs $612.6 million transportation bill
Shumlin signs worker protection bills
Group home for psychiatric patients meets local opposition
Legislators may return to Montpelier for veto session
Shumlin allows Vermont Strong license plates to stay
Shumlin signs driver restoration law
Medicaid enrollment higher due to glitch
Vermont News - 6/3/2016
SEC: Quiros potentially liable for $191.8 million in ill-gotten gains - Jay Peak fraud scandalState halts Jay Peak tram until repairs costing $4.9M completed
Vermont to become first state to require drug price transparency
Governor signs $612.6 million transportation bill
Shumlin signs worker protection bills
Group home for psychiatric patients meets local opposition
Legislators may return to Montpelier for veto session
Shumlin allows Vermont Strong license plates to stay
Shumlin signs driver restoration law
Medicaid enrollment higher due to glitch
June 4, 2016
N.H. Community College System freezes tuition again
NH Supreme Court invalidates concealed-carry rules for out-of-staters
Former victims of Financial Resources Management Ponzi scheme targeted again
Legislature to return to act on drug interdiction bill
State revenues fall nearly $4 million short in May
New Hampshire News - 6/3/2016
NH lawmakers to vote again on police fundingN.H. Community College System freezes tuition again
NH Supreme Court invalidates concealed-carry rules for out-of-staters
Former victims of Financial Resources Management Ponzi scheme targeted again
Legislature to return to act on drug interdiction bill
State revenues fall nearly $4 million short in May
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