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TexasTowelie
TexasTowelie's Journal
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May 20, 2016
Dallas DA Susan Hawk has relapse, ‘continues to battle’ depression
Read more: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/8636/dallas-susan-relapse-continues-battle
The second time in less than a year where she missed a significant amount of time from work.
May 15, 2016
Vermont candidates for governor debate in Burlington
Hunters, gun rights group call for veto of animal cruelty
Health insurers seek 8% rate hikes
Lawmakers praise medical leave bill, budget resolution in low-key legislature
Senate passes birth control bill, pregnancy enrollment
Vermont contractors funnel money to politicians
Receiver may borrow money for Jay Peak project
Vermont News - 5/15/2016
Vermont to require drug makers to explain price increasesVermont candidates for governor debate in Burlington
Hunters, gun rights group call for veto of animal cruelty
Health insurers seek 8% rate hikes
Lawmakers praise medical leave bill, budget resolution in low-key legislature
Senate passes birth control bill, pregnancy enrollment
Vermont contractors funnel money to politicians
Receiver may borrow money for Jay Peak project
May 15, 2016
Providence councilman trips over track program that launched him
Experimental drug treatment bills pass Rhode Island House, Senate
Raimondo submits nominations for utilities commission, state energy office
Rhode Island News - 5/15/2016
Rhode Island taxpayers bankroll union trainingProvidence councilman trips over track program that launched him
Experimental drug treatment bills pass Rhode Island House, Senate
Raimondo submits nominations for utilities commission, state energy office
May 15, 2016
New Hampshire Senate passes ban on gay conversion therapy
State’s third medical marijuana dispensary will open Sunday
House rejects bill to keep records of abuse on file longer
House okays spending more on programs to combat drug crisis
Bad LSD Trip Leads To Arrest Of UMass Students In Bethlehem
New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling makes all employees potentially liable for workplace harassment
New Hampshire - 5/15/2016
Activists call for New Hampshire to protect transgender rightsNew Hampshire Senate passes ban on gay conversion therapy
State’s third medical marijuana dispensary will open Sunday
House rejects bill to keep records of abuse on file longer
House okays spending more on programs to combat drug crisis
Bad LSD Trip Leads To Arrest Of UMass Students In Bethlehem
New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling makes all employees potentially liable for workplace harassment
May 15, 2016
Rosenberg sees $200 million gap in Massachusetts budget
Massachusetts lawmakers face 1st vote on 'millionaire' tax amendment
Jury rejects civil rights claim against Rivera
MassHealth sustains a major loss
Budget cuts hinder environmental protection efforts in Massachusetts
Revenue officials propose steeper penalties for illegal tobacco trade
Ex-probation commish may keep pension
Baker halts spending on 'non-essential' services, supplies
Marty Walsh restores school cuts, but still $5M short
Defamation case against ex-governor Patrick to go forward
Massachusetts News - 5/15/2016
Massachusetts Senate Passes Transgender Rights Bill By Wide MarginRosenberg sees $200 million gap in Massachusetts budget
Massachusetts lawmakers face 1st vote on 'millionaire' tax amendment
Jury rejects civil rights claim against Rivera
MassHealth sustains a major loss
Budget cuts hinder environmental protection efforts in Massachusetts
Revenue officials propose steeper penalties for illegal tobacco trade
Ex-probation commish may keep pension
Baker halts spending on 'non-essential' services, supplies
Marty Walsh restores school cuts, but still $5M short
Defamation case against ex-governor Patrick to go forward
May 15, 2016
LePage role on Trump team?
Nestlé Just Gained Control Over This Town’s Water for the Next 45 Years
Key Scallop Fishing Area in Maine to Be Closed for 9 Months
Maine News - 5/15/2016
Lawmakers moving cautiously on calls for inquiry into Maine Warden ServiceLePage role on Trump team?
Nestlé Just Gained Control Over This Town’s Water for the Next 45 Years
Key Scallop Fishing Area in Maine to Be Closed for 9 Months
May 15, 2016
Unions Not Happy With Malloy-Democratic Budget Deal
Action Delayed on Malloy's Second Chance Proposal
Blumenthal: Billions In Approved Defense Spending To Benefit
At #StopPotCT Kickoff, 'It's Not Cheech And Chong Anymore'
Family of man who died in police custody files $54M suit against city, hospital
Connecticut College students occupy administration building
Lawsuit alleging abuse by former Meriden priest heads to settlement conference
17,700 Connecticut parents losing health coverage Aug. 1
Connecticut News - 5/15/2016
House Narrowly Approves Budget With 0.4% Increase, Sends It To GovernorUnions Not Happy With Malloy-Democratic Budget Deal
Action Delayed on Malloy's Second Chance Proposal
Blumenthal: Billions In Approved Defense Spending To Benefit
At #StopPotCT Kickoff, 'It's Not Cheech And Chong Anymore'
Family of man who died in police custody files $54M suit against city, hospital
Connecticut College students occupy administration building
Lawsuit alleging abuse by former Meriden priest heads to settlement conference
17,700 Connecticut parents losing health coverage Aug. 1
May 14, 2016
FBI looks at child-abuse allegations at N.Y. Jewish school
Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos sentenced to five years
Albany: Break Free activists sit on tracks to protest oil trains
AG adds to legal woes for Constitution pipeline
Albany Diocese, others, sue state over abortion coverage rule
N.Y. lawmakers spring to action over national anthem incident at 9/11 memorial
DiNapoli pushes state budgeting reforms
AG Schneiderman seeks complaints about mental health, substance abuse coverage
Bedbug sighting surprises New York state workers
NYCLU sues NY seeking labor protections for farmworkers
M&T Bank settles federal fraud case for $64 million
Silver seeks to stay free pending appeal
New York News - 5/14/2016
Woman Who Attacked Trans New Yorker on Subway Refuses to Apologize: ‘That Person Offended Me’FBI looks at child-abuse allegations at N.Y. Jewish school
Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos sentenced to five years
Albany: Break Free activists sit on tracks to protest oil trains
AG adds to legal woes for Constitution pipeline
Albany Diocese, others, sue state over abortion coverage rule
N.Y. lawmakers spring to action over national anthem incident at 9/11 memorial
DiNapoli pushes state budgeting reforms
AG Schneiderman seeks complaints about mental health, substance abuse coverage
Bedbug sighting surprises New York state workers
NYCLU sues NY seeking labor protections for farmworkers
M&T Bank settles federal fraud case for $64 million
Silver seeks to stay free pending appeal
May 14, 2016
Landing Caterpillar a major coup for aggressive Tucson
Gov. Walker calls for changes in CWD plan
Kremer re-introducing Wisconsin transgender bathroom bill despite federal guidance
Wisconsin financial regulator appoints top banking, securities chiefs
Pay raises for himself, 31 others, behind firing of State Fair CEO
Scott Walker way off in saying University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has 2.8 students per faculty member
Wisconsin News - 5/14/2016
Mandel unveils $100 million luxury apartment tower for east sideLanding Caterpillar a major coup for aggressive Tucson
Gov. Walker calls for changes in CWD plan
Kremer re-introducing Wisconsin transgender bathroom bill despite federal guidance
Wisconsin financial regulator appoints top banking, securities chiefs
Pay raises for himself, 31 others, behind firing of State Fair CEO
Scott Walker way off in saying University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has 2.8 students per faculty member
May 14, 2016
Ruh-roh! Stolen Mystery Machine crashes into Minnesota home
Fraud investigators saved about $5.5 million last year
Senate passes Met Council reform bill
Body-cam bill with restrictions on public access advances in Minnesota House
Outstate cities press for legislative action in Minnesota
Daily fantasy sports faces major defeat in Minnesota Legislature
New home care rule intensifies Minnesota's caregiver shortage
House Republicans reiterate opposition to gas tax
Minnesota lawmakers target rising opioid death toll
In his last years in public office, Dayton plans to leave nothing on the table
Mark Dayton to devise own transportation plan to break impasse
Minnesota Senate approves move to presidential primary
Senate approves Minnesota Real ID option for drivers
No Minnesota Sunday liquor store sales in 2016, either, House vote
Minnesota News - 5/14/2016
Ruh-roh! Stolen Mystery Machine crashes into Minnesota home
Fraud investigators saved about $5.5 million last year
Senate passes Met Council reform bill
Body-cam bill with restrictions on public access advances in Minnesota House
Outstate cities press for legislative action in Minnesota
Daily fantasy sports faces major defeat in Minnesota Legislature
New home care rule intensifies Minnesota's caregiver shortage
House Republicans reiterate opposition to gas tax
Minnesota lawmakers target rising opioid death toll
In his last years in public office, Dayton plans to leave nothing on the table
Mark Dayton to devise own transportation plan to break impasse
Minnesota Senate approves move to presidential primary
Senate approves Minnesota Real ID option for drivers
No Minnesota Sunday liquor store sales in 2016, either, House vote
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