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May 13, 2016
Georgia Supreme Court allows suit to allow guns in gardens to go
Vandals Welcome Woman and Her Kids to Atlanta Neighborhood With Gay Slur
Georgia Parents Threaten to Pull Children Out of School Over Transgender Inclusive Bathroom Policy
Secretive political fund tied to House Speaker Ralston
Raises modest, but pay increased for Ga. college presidents
Why a Georgia Democratic Senate candidate sued his own party
University System has $15 billion impact on Georgia’s economy
Governor ‘quietly’ signs health care bills
Fitch cuts debt ratings of Southern Co., Mississippi Power
Fannin County parents protest bathroom policy
Gerald Harvey, state legislative candidate, in tax quagmire
Georgia News - 5/13/2016
Nathan Deal’s Facebook becomes fount of frustration over his vetoesGeorgia Supreme Court allows suit to allow guns in gardens to go
Vandals Welcome Woman and Her Kids to Atlanta Neighborhood With Gay Slur
Georgia Parents Threaten to Pull Children Out of School Over Transgender Inclusive Bathroom Policy
Secretive political fund tied to House Speaker Ralston
Raises modest, but pay increased for Ga. college presidents
Why a Georgia Democratic Senate candidate sued his own party
University System has $15 billion impact on Georgia’s economy
Governor ‘quietly’ signs health care bills
Fitch cuts debt ratings of Southern Co., Mississippi Power
Fannin County parents protest bathroom policy
Gerald Harvey, state legislative candidate, in tax quagmire
May 13, 2016
Alabama drag queen is suspended chief justice's nightmare
Alabama cop killer's execution delayed after justices let lower court's ruling stand
Gov. Bentley signs anti-abortion bills; lawsuits likely
Feds struck out twice, now Alabama drops case against Madison police officer Eric Parker
State BOE questions school grade legislation
Oxford City Council declines to take up revised bathroom ordinance
Alabama News - 5/13/2016
Gun-dealing Alabama teacher ran sex-for-grades scheme after school system failed to unearth his criminal pastAlabama drag queen is suspended chief justice's nightmare
Alabama cop killer's execution delayed after justices let lower court's ruling stand
Gov. Bentley signs anti-abortion bills; lawsuits likely
Feds struck out twice, now Alabama drops case against Madison police officer Eric Parker
State BOE questions school grade legislation
Oxford City Council declines to take up revised bathroom ordinance
May 13, 2016
Jere Beasley tells Johnson & Johnson to end talc litigation
With more than 1,200 lawsuits pending and 11,000 more being evaluated by Montgomery's Beasley Allen Law Firm, attorney Jere Beasley told Johnson & Johnson to 'bring this thing to a close.
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Two days after that decision, Montgomery attorney Jere Beasley, lead co-counsel on the lawsuit, offered his opponent free legal advice: End the litigation and set up a collection fund.
Read more: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/8426/jere-beasley-tells-johnson-litigation
May 13, 2016
DOMA Lawyer Roberta Kaplan Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi
Mississippi legislators find $56.8M mistake in FY17 budget
Legislator suggests enacting 'crazy' Jackson takeover law
Mississippi budget cuts to close psychiatric beds
Second HB 1523-related suit filed against Mississippi
Feds sue Madison check cashing company
Bill aims to bring physicians to Mississippi
Gov. Bryant signs ‘to-go cup’ law
Mississippi motorists get exception to school bus law
Mississippi bill bans money to Planned Parenthood
Fewer restaurant inspections unlikely to affect public health
Possible takeover of Mississippi foster care system delayed
Mississippi News - 5/13/2016
Mississippi State student dies in fall from JumbotronDOMA Lawyer Roberta Kaplan Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi
Mississippi legislators find $56.8M mistake in FY17 budget
Legislator suggests enacting 'crazy' Jackson takeover law
Mississippi budget cuts to close psychiatric beds
Second HB 1523-related suit filed against Mississippi
Feds sue Madison check cashing company
Bill aims to bring physicians to Mississippi
Gov. Bryant signs ‘to-go cup’ law
Mississippi motorists get exception to school bus law
Mississippi bill bans money to Planned Parenthood
Fewer restaurant inspections unlikely to affect public health
Possible takeover of Mississippi foster care system delayed
May 13, 2016
New Orleans neighborhood fights to keep roaming peacock
In close vote, House opts to pull $72M from TOPS scholarship
New Orleans plastic surgeon indicted on forcible rape and voyeurism charges
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s ‘mission’ to Louisiana shows what a sucker he is
Emotional debate ends with Louisiana House's approval of medical marijuana bill
Louisiana House, Senate back bills giving juvenile lifers parole shot
Governor signs bill bringing New Orleans public schools under local control
University Medical Center warns LSU, Tulane medical schools of deep cuts to residency programs
House committee working on New Orleans firefighter pension overhaul
Budget battle begins; House gives AG separate account
Concealed carry permits sans training OK'd for domestic abuse victims
Pineville seeks to settle $2.3 million owed to IRS
Louisiana News - 5/13/2016
Burning suspect faces Louisiana trial linked to second deathNew Orleans neighborhood fights to keep roaming peacock
In close vote, House opts to pull $72M from TOPS scholarship
New Orleans plastic surgeon indicted on forcible rape and voyeurism charges
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s ‘mission’ to Louisiana shows what a sucker he is
Emotional debate ends with Louisiana House's approval of medical marijuana bill
Louisiana House, Senate back bills giving juvenile lifers parole shot
Governor signs bill bringing New Orleans public schools under local control
University Medical Center warns LSU, Tulane medical schools of deep cuts to residency programs
House committee working on New Orleans firefighter pension overhaul
Budget battle begins; House gives AG separate account
Concealed carry permits sans training OK'd for domestic abuse victims
Pineville seeks to settle $2.3 million owed to IRS
May 13, 2016
Albuquerque Oversight board: Officers should be drug-tested after firing gun
Two Democratic candidates for Bernalillo County District Attorney face off
Gathering of Nations organizers ‘appalled’ at University of New Mexico's decision
Bill Clinton to make 2-day campaign swing through New Mexico
Feds seek transport services for New Mexico nuke waste repository
Nuclear watchdog group sues feds, Los Alamos National Laboratory over 2005 accord
Hundreds of newly eligible 17-year-olds register for voting
Move over, Roswell. Dulce is home to true UFO believers
Woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $78K from church, restaurant
New Mexico News - 5/13/2016
DA candidate drew ire of judgeAlbuquerque Oversight board: Officers should be drug-tested after firing gun
Two Democratic candidates for Bernalillo County District Attorney face off
Gathering of Nations organizers ‘appalled’ at University of New Mexico's decision
Bill Clinton to make 2-day campaign swing through New Mexico
Feds seek transport services for New Mexico nuke waste repository
Nuclear watchdog group sues feds, Los Alamos National Laboratory over 2005 accord
Hundreds of newly eligible 17-year-olds register for voting
Move over, Roswell. Dulce is home to true UFO believers
Woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $78K from church, restaurant
May 13, 2016
Solar plane on global trip completes Arizona-to-Oklahoma leg
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A solar-powered airplane has landed in Oklahoma after taking off from Arizona on the latest leg of its around-the-world journey.
The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 took off from Phoenix Goodyear Airport about 3 a.m. Thursday. It landed without incident at Tulsa International Airport around 11:15 p.m., the Tulsa World reported.
Read more: http://democratsforever.freeforums.net/thread/8392/solar-global-completes-arizona-oklahoma
May 13, 2016
T. Boone Pickens backs Donald Trump, Muslim ban
Oklahoma Senate passes bill to end tax break for at-risk wells
Internet tax bill goes to Oklahoma governor's desk
Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern Says Gays Are 'Worse Than Terrorism' – Again
Poll: Gov. Mary Fallin among least popular governors in U.S.
Open government wins with Oklahoma high court's ruling
Mother of fatal shooting victim asks Oklahoma lawmakers to reject gun bill
Governor signs bill to end Scenic Rivers Commission, transfer mission to GRDA
Oklahoma lawmakers advance revenue measures totaling $280 million
Governor signs ‘catfishing’ legislation
Senate committee approves additional measures to better protect core services
Bill modernizes sales tax code, resolves online retail issues
Lawmakers pass teacher evaluation changes
Oklahoma News - 5/13/2016
Guns are banned, but are Oklahoma lawmakers packing?T. Boone Pickens backs Donald Trump, Muslim ban
Oklahoma Senate passes bill to end tax break for at-risk wells
Internet tax bill goes to Oklahoma governor's desk
Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern Says Gays Are 'Worse Than Terrorism' – Again
Poll: Gov. Mary Fallin among least popular governors in U.S.
Open government wins with Oklahoma high court's ruling
Mother of fatal shooting victim asks Oklahoma lawmakers to reject gun bill
Governor signs bill to end Scenic Rivers Commission, transfer mission to GRDA
Oklahoma lawmakers advance revenue measures totaling $280 million
Governor signs ‘catfishing’ legislation
Senate committee approves additional measures to better protect core services
Bill modernizes sales tax code, resolves online retail issues
Lawmakers pass teacher evaluation changes
May 13, 2016
Arkansas attorney general rejects wording of casino ballot measure
Arkansas poultry workers forced to wear diapers on job
Arkansas law enforcement to begin crackdown on seat-belt violations Monday
Judge: Intervention not merited in Arkansas school-funding lawsuit
Arkansas bank workers admit to fraud; 3 conspired to steal nearly $4M in cash
Court hears arguments in suit over Gerber pay policy
Stephens Inc. fined $900,000; Cotton seeks crackdown on broker misconduct
Arkansas News - 5/13/2016
Arkansas Judge Who Traded Reduced Sentences for Sex with Young, Male Defendants ResignsArkansas attorney general rejects wording of casino ballot measure
Arkansas poultry workers forced to wear diapers on job
Arkansas law enforcement to begin crackdown on seat-belt violations Monday
Judge: Intervention not merited in Arkansas school-funding lawsuit
Arkansas bank workers admit to fraud; 3 conspired to steal nearly $4M in cash
Court hears arguments in suit over Gerber pay policy
Stephens Inc. fined $900,000; Cotton seeks crackdown on broker misconduct
May 12, 2016
Public wants 'significant' use of GE site in Fort Wayne
Kokomo man arrested for tattooing an 11-year-old boy
Indiana challenges damage award in welfare case
State sues to keep $220,000 in seized silver bars
ASONS asked workers to name their pay cuts
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi donate $15 million to Indiana University Art Museum
Indiana News - 5/12/2016
Hundreds of mayors to meet in Indy for conferencePublic wants 'significant' use of GE site in Fort Wayne
Kokomo man arrested for tattooing an 11-year-old boy
Indiana challenges damage award in welfare case
State sues to keep $220,000 in seized silver bars
ASONS asked workers to name their pay cuts
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi donate $15 million to Indiana University Art Museum
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