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June 22, 2016
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]
Disregarding transgender bathroom directive a no-go in many Kansas schools
Kansas Medicaid backlog now quadruple what state thought
Sam Brownback gets blasted for his misleading unemployment claim
University of Kansas drafts plan to deal with tree insect
Kansas Farm Income Plunges to 30-Year Low
Kansas Supreme Court orders Brownback to explain why he hasn't filled judge vacancy
Free service that helps people navigate Medicare plans could vanish
Wichita school district’s attorney criticizes Democrats’ school finance plan
Kansas News - 6/22/2016
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Disregarding transgender bathroom directive a no-go in many Kansas schools
Kansas Medicaid backlog now quadruple what state thought
Sam Brownback gets blasted for his misleading unemployment claim
University of Kansas drafts plan to deal with tree insect
Kansas Farm Income Plunges to 30-Year Low
Kansas Supreme Court orders Brownback to explain why he hasn't filled judge vacancy
Free service that helps people navigate Medicare plans could vanish
Wichita school district’s attorney criticizes Democrats’ school finance plan
June 22, 2016
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Abuse survivors approve Gallup Diocese settlement
Backlog for NM medical marijuana program worsens
NM superdelegates all back Clinton
San Miguel County pays out $38,000 to email scam
Las Cruces man sentenced to 35 years for firebombing tattoo parlor
State pays officer $900K in whistleblower settlement
Legislators fear additional budget cuts may be needed
Albuquerque's legal tab for DOJ negotiations may hit $1 million
United, UNMH part ways on Medicaid patients
New Mexico News - 6/22/2016
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Abuse survivors approve Gallup Diocese settlement
Backlog for NM medical marijuana program worsens
NM superdelegates all back Clinton
San Miguel County pays out $38,000 to email scam
Las Cruces man sentenced to 35 years for firebombing tattoo parlor
State pays officer $900K in whistleblower settlement
Legislators fear additional budget cuts may be needed
Albuquerque's legal tab for DOJ negotiations may hit $1 million
United, UNMH part ways on Medicaid patients
June 22, 2016
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Oklahoma legislators could call special session to distribute budget surplus
Former Oklahoma state Senate leader resentenced on bribery count
Right to water? Right to Farm opponent expresses concerns about possible water grab from eastern Oklahoma if constitutional amendment is passed by voters
Cherokee Nation receives grant to help reduce number of uninsured children
OU Board of Regents approves tuition hike, budget cuts
Oklahoma Arts Council Takes 16 Percent Cut for Fiscal Year 2017
Tulsa boy to serve 25 years after pleading guilty as youthful offender in death of 2-year-old
Oklahoma receives $1.75 million from the U.S. to boost dental care
Oklahoma AG sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal
Oklahoma News - 6/21/2016
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Oklahoma legislators could call special session to distribute budget surplus
Former Oklahoma state Senate leader resentenced on bribery count
Right to water? Right to Farm opponent expresses concerns about possible water grab from eastern Oklahoma if constitutional amendment is passed by voters
Cherokee Nation receives grant to help reduce number of uninsured children
OU Board of Regents approves tuition hike, budget cuts
Oklahoma Arts Council Takes 16 Percent Cut for Fiscal Year 2017
Tulsa boy to serve 25 years after pleading guilty as youthful offender in death of 2-year-old
Oklahoma receives $1.75 million from the U.S. to boost dental care
Oklahoma AG sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal
June 22, 2016
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Appeal to be filed against Tangipahoa Parish officials
House directs new taxes to TOPS, higher ed
Debate over taxes to continue in 2017
Bill would force businesses to choose between tax credit or tax exemption
Alario: Senate will revive income tax bill
Mayor Mitch Landrieu stresses housing, public safety in 'State of the City' address
Bogalusa judge accused of running illegal 'modern-day debtors' prison'
Judge: Sheriff Gusman 'relinquishing operational control' of troubled Orleans jail
Louisiana House committee kills resolution that upsets LGBT community
Louisiana News - 6/21/2016
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Appeal to be filed against Tangipahoa Parish officials
House directs new taxes to TOPS, higher ed
Debate over taxes to continue in 2017
Bill would force businesses to choose between tax credit or tax exemption
Alario: Senate will revive income tax bill
Mayor Mitch Landrieu stresses housing, public safety in 'State of the City' address
Bogalusa judge accused of running illegal 'modern-day debtors' prison'
Judge: Sheriff Gusman 'relinquishing operational control' of troubled Orleans jail
Louisiana House committee kills resolution that upsets LGBT community
June 22, 2016
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Anti-gay pastor arrested on 70 counts of child pornography
Arkansas couple being questioned after making terrorist threats, reports say
Ex-Pulaski County employee arrested, accused of making false insurance claims
Arkansas man sentenced in fraud scheme at more than a dozen banks
Medical marijuana backers submit signatures to get proposal
Arkansas enters deal with private in-home care company
Injustice: Investigators say Judge Joseph Boeckmann Jr. of Wynne abused his position to serve his sexual desires
FEC indicates Huckabee himself must pay for unauthorized use of 'Eye of the Tiger'
Rutledge: $400 million in Apple e-book settlement payouts to begin
No review on contract for Arkansas smoking-cessation hotline
Arkansas News - 6/21/2016
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Anti-gay pastor arrested on 70 counts of child pornography
Arkansas couple being questioned after making terrorist threats, reports say
Ex-Pulaski County employee arrested, accused of making false insurance claims
Arkansas man sentenced in fraud scheme at more than a dozen banks
Medical marijuana backers submit signatures to get proposal
Arkansas enters deal with private in-home care company
Injustice: Investigators say Judge Joseph Boeckmann Jr. of Wynne abused his position to serve his sexual desires
FEC indicates Huckabee himself must pay for unauthorized use of 'Eye of the Tiger'
Rutledge: $400 million in Apple e-book settlement payouts to begin
No review on contract for Arkansas smoking-cessation hotline
June 21, 2016
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University awards Prince with honorary doctorate
Former UM-Duluth employee sues over sexual orientation discrimination
University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approve Kaler’s $3.8 billion budget proposal
St. Cloud State University President dies in car crash
Hibbing priest found not guilty of sexually abusing schoolgirls
Minnesota deputy resigns after ‘shooting up’ cabin, burning gun
Judge seals claims of potential Prince heirs
Monticello man on the verge of deportation to Germany after 55 years in the U.S.
Minnesota News - 6/21/2016
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University awards Prince with honorary doctorate
Former UM-Duluth employee sues over sexual orientation discrimination
University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approve Kaler’s $3.8 billion budget proposal
St. Cloud State University President dies in car crash
Hibbing priest found not guilty of sexually abusing schoolgirls
Minnesota deputy resigns after ‘shooting up’ cabin, burning gun
Judge seals claims of potential Prince heirs
Monticello man on the verge of deportation to Germany after 55 years in the U.S.
June 21, 2016
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Wisconsin's roads aren't as bad as reports suggest, state Sen. Duey Stroebel says
Russ Feingold says Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is running a "low energy campaign"
Wisconsin officials plan to spend $5 million to help homeless veterans find housing by covering security deposits, first month's rent and utility bills
Wausau may limit 400 Block drinking hours
Judge dismisses Time Warner privacy lawsuit
State agency withholds trove of prison records
Environmental group hits Ron Johnson on pollution, climate change
As UW-Madison plans for future, well-known 1960s buildings could face wrecking ball
State Supreme Court agrees to hear Clarke's appeal in records case
Attorney general takes heat for missing Milwaukee safety meeting
Wisconsin News - 6/21/2016
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Wisconsin's roads aren't as bad as reports suggest, state Sen. Duey Stroebel says
Russ Feingold says Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is running a "low energy campaign"
Wisconsin officials plan to spend $5 million to help homeless veterans find housing by covering security deposits, first month's rent and utility bills
Wausau may limit 400 Block drinking hours
Judge dismisses Time Warner privacy lawsuit
State agency withholds trove of prison records
Environmental group hits Ron Johnson on pollution, climate change
As UW-Madison plans for future, well-known 1960s buildings could face wrecking ball
State Supreme Court agrees to hear Clarke's appeal in records case
Attorney general takes heat for missing Milwaukee safety meeting
June 21, 2016
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]
Illinois State Museum to reopen; Rend Lake facility remains closed
Hastert to report to prison in Minnesota this week
Panel: It may take a crisis to end state budget impasse
Former Mason Co. animal shelter volunteer pleads guilty to fraud
Rauner, officials call for short-term budget to avoid road project delays
Illinois measure would create advisory council for Muslims
What happened at the Democratic National Convention in 1968?
Clinton 'jewel' could face challenges if plant closes
Children's Hospital of Illinois is on the leading edge of integrating sleep into health care
Despite budget woes, area lawmakers point to progress at state Capitol
Former Illinois GOP chairman part of group trying to stop Trump
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Illinois smokers
Emanuel unleashes frustrations about Friends of the Parks
Rauner quietly confirms re-election bid
Company once accused of being minority front gets $407M more
Rauner: GOP could lose seats in fall, turn Madigan into Illinois 'dictator'
Illinois women hit 'disproportionally hard' by record state budget impasse
Taxpayers likely out $3.4 million more for CPD lawsuit settlements
Nursing homes file suit to stop rival's expansion
Illinois News - 6/21/2016
[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]
Illinois State Museum to reopen; Rend Lake facility remains closed
Hastert to report to prison in Minnesota this week
Panel: It may take a crisis to end state budget impasse
Former Mason Co. animal shelter volunteer pleads guilty to fraud
Rauner, officials call for short-term budget to avoid road project delays
Illinois measure would create advisory council for Muslims
What happened at the Democratic National Convention in 1968?
Clinton 'jewel' could face challenges if plant closes
Children's Hospital of Illinois is on the leading edge of integrating sleep into health care
Despite budget woes, area lawmakers point to progress at state Capitol
Former Illinois GOP chairman part of group trying to stop Trump
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Illinois smokers
Emanuel unleashes frustrations about Friends of the Parks
Rauner quietly confirms re-election bid
Company once accused of being minority front gets $407M more
Rauner: GOP could lose seats in fall, turn Madigan into Illinois 'dictator'
Illinois women hit 'disproportionally hard' by record state budget impasse
Taxpayers likely out $3.4 million more for CPD lawsuit settlements
Nursing homes file suit to stop rival's expansion
June 21, 2016
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]
Fewer Iowa teens are having babies, abusing drugs
Bakken pipeline will run under sacred tribal site
$8M in tax credits for Cedar Rapids development targeting homeless
Iowa Dem legislative leaders not embracing platform's call for legalizing all drugs
Iowa City school district ousts liaison to homeless
Iowa town reclaims record for world's largest popcorn ball
Iowa News - 6/21/2016
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Fewer Iowa teens are having babies, abusing drugs
Bakken pipeline will run under sacred tribal site
$8M in tax credits for Cedar Rapids development targeting homeless
Iowa Dem legislative leaders not embracing platform's call for legalizing all drugs
Iowa City school district ousts liaison to homeless
Iowa town reclaims record for world's largest popcorn ball
June 21, 2016
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]
Missouri judge fines Walgreens $309,000 in pricing case
PortKC passes tax exemption for NorthPoint Development’s plans at Northland Park
Stenger refuses to endorse north-south MetroLink route, says county was kept in the dark
National `Black Men for Bernie' campaign hits St. Louis Tuesday
Vandals shatter dozens of car windows in St. Louis with pellet gun shots
Mysterious attack PAC in Missouri gov race denies reported tie to Greitens
University of Missouri argues against union rights for graduate assistants
University of Missouri to cut jobs in system administration to cover funding shortfall
Melissa Click firing lands University of Missouri on association censure list for third time
Missouri News - 6/21/2016
[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]
Missouri judge fines Walgreens $309,000 in pricing case
PortKC passes tax exemption for NorthPoint Development’s plans at Northland Park
Stenger refuses to endorse north-south MetroLink route, says county was kept in the dark
National `Black Men for Bernie' campaign hits St. Louis Tuesday
Vandals shatter dozens of car windows in St. Louis with pellet gun shots
Mysterious attack PAC in Missouri gov race denies reported tie to Greitens
University of Missouri argues against union rights for graduate assistants
University of Missouri to cut jobs in system administration to cover funding shortfall
Melissa Click firing lands University of Missouri on association censure list for third time
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