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June 26, 2016
Young Maine teen may be youngest Democratic delegate in US
AUGUSTA, MAINE >> Trevor Doiron isn't old enough to vote until late July. But when he does, he'll be voting for Hillary Clinton as one of the youngest national Democratic delegates this year.
Though his choice surprised many of his friends who are die-hard supporters of Bernie Sanders, Doiron, 17, says he wants to get them on board to defeat presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Doiron, from Jay, Maine, a population of fewer than 5,000 about 30 miles northwest of Augusta, says he's not from a rich family — he's just a small town kid from a rural area.
"I want to show someone like that has the potential to do great things on the national stage," he says.
Read more: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_30057215/young-maine-teen-may-be-youngest-democratic-delegate
June 26, 2016
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Wife of nation's lowest-paid governor takes waitressing job
The night Portland burned
Governor’s Address: Maine does not need New York-style gun control
Maine News - 6/26/2016
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Wife of nation's lowest-paid governor takes waitressing job
The night Portland burned
Governor’s Address: Maine does not need New York-style gun control
June 26, 2016
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Ex-Legislator Cashes In On State Pension, After 5 Years As $108,000 Political Appointee
After 220 Years, Old State House Faces New Threats
New Buses On The Way To CTTransit Next Year
MetLife Employment Shift More Dramatic Than Expected
Former Waterbury Legislator Pleads Guilty In Mortgage Fraud
Overdoses leading to overwork--medical examiners say their staffs can’t keep up with soaring rate of drug deaths
Sunday is Connecticut Historic Gardens Day
Connecticut News - 6/26/2016
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Ex-Legislator Cashes In On State Pension, After 5 Years As $108,000 Political Appointee
After 220 Years, Old State House Faces New Threats
New Buses On The Way To CTTransit Next Year
MetLife Employment Shift More Dramatic Than Expected
Former Waterbury Legislator Pleads Guilty In Mortgage Fraud
Overdoses leading to overwork--medical examiners say their staffs can’t keep up with soaring rate of drug deaths
Sunday is Connecticut Historic Gardens Day
June 26, 2016
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Raimondo signs bills on lobbying, insurance for off-label drug use, teaching of Holocaust
Raimondo signs $8.9-billion budget, says it improves R.I. business climate
Gun-permit bill 'blew up' in the State House on final night
Rhode Island News - 6/26/2016
[font color=330099]Note: Democrats Forever is a non-commercial moderated site using free forum software from Pro Boards. I do not derive any income from the site and the site is intended to supplement information on other Democratic sites. Membership is open to anyone and includes both DU members and those who are not registered on DU. Everyone is welcome to view the site, but registration is required to post on the site.The purpose of the site is to provide a free service that aggregates news about political and non-political issues that may be of interest to Democrats. Notices of updates are provided as a courtesy within the state groups.[/font]
Raimondo signs bills on lobbying, insurance for off-label drug use, teaching of Holocaust
Raimondo signs $8.9-billion budget, says it improves R.I. business climate
Gun-permit bill 'blew up' in the State House on final night
June 26, 2016
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Alligator euthanized after biting Florida man on the leg
Florida man steals deceased vet's wallet to buy pizza
Murphy looking less like a winner in race for Senate
In year of political turmoil, Florida candidates stampede to ballot
Governor and Cabinet pay tribute to Orlando victims
Florida judge asks AHCA to pay Planned Parenthood's attorney
Four in Central Florida indicted on health-care fraud charge
Waterways in three cities still not safe after Lauderdale sewage spill
Some insurers restricting renewals, new business in South Florida
Police: Florida mayor carjacked at gunpoint outside his home
After latest abuse case, Florida moves to close home for disabled
Scott authorizes $26 million in emergency funding for Zika
Jacksonville man sentenced to 343 years in prison for attempt to kill federal judge
Group wants primaries for all
Florida News - 6/26/2016 - Florida man is back!!!
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Alligator euthanized after biting Florida man on the leg
Florida man steals deceased vet's wallet to buy pizza
Murphy looking less like a winner in race for Senate
In year of political turmoil, Florida candidates stampede to ballot
Governor and Cabinet pay tribute to Orlando victims
Florida judge asks AHCA to pay Planned Parenthood's attorney
Four in Central Florida indicted on health-care fraud charge
Waterways in three cities still not safe after Lauderdale sewage spill
Some insurers restricting renewals, new business in South Florida
Police: Florida mayor carjacked at gunpoint outside his home
After latest abuse case, Florida moves to close home for disabled
Scott authorizes $26 million in emergency funding for Zika
Jacksonville man sentenced to 343 years in prison for attempt to kill federal judge
Group wants primaries for all
June 26, 2016
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Shipping leaders want Hampton Roads to have the deepest water on the East Coast. But is it worth it?
Suffolk Veterans Cemetery to receive more than $2 million in federal funding
Bidding war breaks out for a chance at $2.5 billion FBI headquarters
Tangier Island fights for its very existence
Hundreds of new laws set to take effect Friday
McAuliffe administration prepped activists for felon voting order that surprised election officials
Virginia looks at new opportunities to grow spaceport at Wallops
Natural Bridge moves closer to becoming a state park
McDonnell ruling coming Monday
Virginia GOP delegate sues for right not to vote for Trump at convention
Liberty University’s farm looks to expand
Virginia News - 6/26/2016
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Shipping leaders want Hampton Roads to have the deepest water on the East Coast. But is it worth it?
Suffolk Veterans Cemetery to receive more than $2 million in federal funding
Bidding war breaks out for a chance at $2.5 billion FBI headquarters
Tangier Island fights for its very existence
Hundreds of new laws set to take effect Friday
McAuliffe administration prepped activists for felon voting order that surprised election officials
Virginia looks at new opportunities to grow spaceport at Wallops
Natural Bridge moves closer to becoming a state park
McDonnell ruling coming Monday
Virginia GOP delegate sues for right not to vote for Trump at convention
Liberty University’s farm looks to expand
June 26, 2016
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Flood death toll continues to rise
100 people expected to sleep at disaster shelter Saturday
Some inmates to receive federal grant money for college classes
Five drug firms to pay $4.2M in WV ‘pill mill’ suit
Alleged victim allowed to contact accused former state ed official
West Virginia governor’s chief of staff to step down
West Virginia News - 6/26/2016
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Flood death toll continues to rise
100 people expected to sleep at disaster shelter Saturday
Some inmates to receive federal grant money for college classes
Five drug firms to pay $4.2M in WV ‘pill mill’ suit
Alleged victim allowed to contact accused former state ed official
West Virginia governor’s chief of staff to step down
June 26, 2016
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SC GOP is changing, says state’s first openly gay legislator
University of South Carolina trustees approve largest tuition hike in 5 years
Cocaine, pills … and textbooks -- How a college drug ring hid in plain sight
Same-sex marriage ‘routine’ in South Carolina a year after U.S. Supreme Court decision
S.C. Highway Patrol using emojis to curb drunk driving
Officials work to prevent repeat of dueling hate rallies outside state Capitol
South Carolina News - 6/26/2016
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SC GOP is changing, says state’s first openly gay legislator
University of South Carolina trustees approve largest tuition hike in 5 years
Cocaine, pills … and textbooks -- How a college drug ring hid in plain sight
Same-sex marriage ‘routine’ in South Carolina a year after U.S. Supreme Court decision
S.C. Highway Patrol using emojis to curb drunk driving
Officials work to prevent repeat of dueling hate rallies outside state Capitol
June 25, 2016
Gov. Pat McCrory says he’s still pushing for changes in HB2
Gov. Pat McCrory said Friday he’s still pushing lawmakers to make changes in House Bill 2 before they adjourn.
“That’s my goal,” McCrory told reporters after Friday’s debate against Democratic rival Roy Cooper. “My goal is to reverse the one part I think was wrong, that is, allowing people to sue for discrimination in state courts.”
The governor has asked lawmakers to amend the law, which sparked nationwide criticism by requiring transgender people to use the bathroom or locker room of the gender on their birth certificate in public facilities. One part of the law prohibits people from taking their anti-discrimination claims to state court.
Read more here: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/10025/gov-mccrory-says-pushing-changes
[font color=330099]He shouldn't have signed the bill into law![/font]
June 25, 2016
The facts about what Roy Cooper, Pat McCrory said about education in debate
In their first debate, North Carolina’s candidates for governor criticized each other over House Bill 2, taxes, a toll road project near Charlotte and more.
Education, though, was the part of the relatively short debate that saw some of strongest attacks and boldest claims by Roy Cooper and Pat McCrory, as well as some of the biggest audience applause.
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Pat McCrory and teacher pay
Republican Gov. McCrory said that North Carolina teachers have done well under GOP leadership, especially lately.
“We’ve given the largest teacher pay raise in the United States of America,” he said.
Read more: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/10024/facts-roy-cooper-mccrory-said
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