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April 25, 2016
Opponents of HB2 gather in Charlotte church to call for repeal
NC teacher raises are top goal in education budget
In NC legislative session, Pat McCrory has the most at stake
HB2 protests, rallies expected on NC General Assembly opening day
Decision on whether to boycott N.C. over HB2 is tough call
Democracy North Carolina: About 29,000 primary ballots were counted due to 'safety-net provisions'
North Carolina General Assembly's short session could be long on issues
North Carolina News - 4/25/2016
Charlotte gay wedding defies United Methodist Church rulesOpponents of HB2 gather in Charlotte church to call for repeal
NC teacher raises are top goal in education budget
In NC legislative session, Pat McCrory has the most at stake
HB2 protests, rallies expected on NC General Assembly opening day
Decision on whether to boycott N.C. over HB2 is tough call
Democracy North Carolina: About 29,000 primary ballots were counted due to 'safety-net provisions'
North Carolina General Assembly's short session could be long on issues
April 25, 2016
McAuliffe: GOP should try to earn ex-felons' votes
Virginia OKs secrecy for death penalty drugs
Roanoke council candidates say city's redevelopment successes have not been inclusive
Former Gov. Bob McDonnell's case appears before Supreme Court Wednesday
Big bucks behind Virginia governors' jobs announcements
Light Rain Helps Shenandoah Firefighting Effort
Virginia News - 4/25/2016
VDOT: 2016 paving plan for Richmond area is largest, most costly everMcAuliffe: GOP should try to earn ex-felons' votes
Virginia OKs secrecy for death penalty drugs
Roanoke council candidates say city's redevelopment successes have not been inclusive
Former Gov. Bob McDonnell's case appears before Supreme Court Wednesday
Big bucks behind Virginia governors' jobs announcements
Light Rain Helps Shenandoah Firefighting Effort
April 24, 2016
West Virginia bond rating downgraded; leaders told to brace for worst-case scenario
West Virginia Senate legal fees pile up
West Virginians switching parties in large numbers as primary nears
Another $100 million may be needed to fill West Virginia budget hole for current fiscal year
West Virginia News - 4/24/2016
Bernie Sanders to rally in HuntingtonWest Virginia bond rating downgraded; leaders told to brace for worst-case scenario
West Virginia Senate legal fees pile up
West Virginians switching parties in large numbers as primary nears
Another $100 million may be needed to fill West Virginia budget hole for current fiscal year
April 24, 2016
Poverty is a death sentence, Sanders declares during Baltimore stop
Efforts to reconsider life sentences for juveniles gain momentum in Maryland
University of Maryland leaders, coaches top paid public employees
Song For the Vile: Meet the Baltimore jokesters behind that 'F*** Donald Trump' song
Maryland News - 4/24/2016
President Bill Clinton visiting Baltimore churches Sunday in advance of primary electionPoverty is a death sentence, Sanders declares during Baltimore stop
Efforts to reconsider life sentences for juveniles gain momentum in Maryland
University of Maryland leaders, coaches top paid public employees
Song For the Vile: Meet the Baltimore jokesters behind that 'F*** Donald Trump' song
April 24, 2016
Trump campaign fighting for Delaware delegates
Giuliani blasts Delaware court for decision in lover's spat
Clinton campaign sponsors gun violence talk
Diabetes: Delaware's billion-dollar crisis
Delaware lawyers raise questions about Stingray
Delaware pushes for more recycling at schools
Delaware state librarian tackling a transformation
Delaware News - Bernie speaks in Wilmington
In Wilmington, Bernie Sanders takes on financial sectorTrump campaign fighting for Delaware delegates
Giuliani blasts Delaware court for decision in lover's spat
Clinton campaign sponsors gun violence talk
Diabetes: Delaware's billion-dollar crisis
Delaware lawyers raise questions about Stingray
Delaware pushes for more recycling at schools
Delaware state librarian tackling a transformation
April 24, 2016
A noticeably subdued Bernie Sanders rallies a Lancaster County university crowd
Bernie Sanders stops at White Rose in York for dinner
Clinton speaks about women's issues, Philadelphia issues
He's in Delco, Philly, Montco, Bucks: Bill Clinton stumps here for Hillary
Hillary and Bernie fight over soda
Dems bringing painted donkeys to town for convention
Pennsylvania Attorney General race: Shapiro ad goes after Zappala on a racial issue
Despite law, medical marijuana may see local challenge in Pennsylvania
Pitt, fellow universities strengthen mental health services
Fleck's plea ups stakes in Allentown corruption case
As Senate race tightens, Democrats make a final televised pitch
Pennsylvania News - On The Campaign Trail
Trump cant be trusted, Cruz saysA noticeably subdued Bernie Sanders rallies a Lancaster County university crowd
Bernie Sanders stops at White Rose in York for dinner
Clinton speaks about women's issues, Philadelphia issues
He's in Delco, Philly, Montco, Bucks: Bill Clinton stumps here for Hillary
Hillary and Bernie fight over soda
Dems bringing painted donkeys to town for convention
Pennsylvania Attorney General race: Shapiro ad goes after Zappala on a racial issue
Despite law, medical marijuana may see local challenge in Pennsylvania
Pitt, fellow universities strengthen mental health services
Fleck's plea ups stakes in Allentown corruption case
As Senate race tightens, Democrats make a final televised pitch
April 24, 2016
Contractor sentenced for trying to bribe Monmouth county employee
Man who allegedly drove drunk onto railroad tracks hit by train
Bayonne mayor on $15M revenue gap in city budget: 'We're going to be fine'
Have goats given Donald Trump a tax break in New Jersey?
New Jersey Senate panel advances Christie's Supreme Court pick
Defiance of Chris Christie in Atlantic City battle puts spotlight on Vincent Prieto
Atlantic City sick-leave payouts a factor in financial struggles
New Jersey News - 4/24/2016
Case of the moldy classroom: District owes sick teacher $1.8M, judge rulesContractor sentenced for trying to bribe Monmouth county employee
Man who allegedly drove drunk onto railroad tracks hit by train
Bayonne mayor on $15M revenue gap in city budget: 'We're going to be fine'
Have goats given Donald Trump a tax break in New Jersey?
New Jersey Senate panel advances Christie's Supreme Court pick
Defiance of Chris Christie in Atlantic City battle puts spotlight on Vincent Prieto
Atlantic City sick-leave payouts a factor in financial struggles
April 23, 2016
R.I. children's agency official on paid leave is reinstated
In gender discrimination case, jury awards Providence firefighter $806K
$1.4M and counting allotted to R.I. lawmakers' pet causes
Rhode Island News - 4/23/2016
R.I. Democrats attack Kasich on women's issuesR.I. children's agency official on paid leave is reinstated
In gender discrimination case, jury awards Providence firefighter $806K
$1.4M and counting allotted to R.I. lawmakers' pet causes
April 23, 2016
Tuition break for community college students transferring to Mass. universities
Helping Mass. firms make D.C. connections
Ethics commission takes no action on complaint against senators
Massachusetts News - 4/23/2016
Massachusetts lawmakers want drug-makers to reveal costsTuition break for community college students transferring to Mass. universities
Helping Mass. firms make D.C. connections
Ethics commission takes no action on complaint against senators
April 23, 2016
Dems Squabble As CT Heads For Financial Ditch
Blumenthal calls for greater protection for train, other travel in Connecticut, across US
Clinton camp does damage control over Malloys layoffs
Firefighter cancer bill unanimously approved in House
Senate passes college financial aid bill for undocumented immigrants
Connecticut News - 4/23/2016
Psychiatrist Who Treated Adam Lanza Charged With Sexually Assaulting PatientDems Squabble As CT Heads For Financial Ditch
Blumenthal calls for greater protection for train, other travel in Connecticut, across US
Clinton camp does damage control over Malloys layoffs
Firefighter cancer bill unanimously approved in House
Senate passes college financial aid bill for undocumented immigrants
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