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May 12, 2016
Akron federal Judge John Adams booted from case after defendant says he used heroin with judge's family
Democrat Connie Pillich sounds out support for Ohio gubernatorial run in 2018
Artist organizing mass photo shoot of 100 nude women during Cleveland Republican National Convention
Planned Parenthood says Ohio defunding law violates U.S. constitution
Social Security showdown could be coming, with a challenge from Sen. Sherrod Brown
Ohio House leaders stalling religious liberty bill, lawmaker says
Ohio bills seek to tighten lead contamination notification rules, ban local hiring quotas
Ohio moving to eliminate alcohol limit on craft beer
Columbus Castings laying off most workers for now
Pet store regulations causing quite the debate at the Statehouse
Former Taft education adviser named new state schools superintendent
5 things to know about the Ohio Marijuana bill
Ohio News - 5/12/2015
Cleveland Council to introduce legislation setting $15/hr minimum wageAkron federal Judge John Adams booted from case after defendant says he used heroin with judge's family
Democrat Connie Pillich sounds out support for Ohio gubernatorial run in 2018
Artist organizing mass photo shoot of 100 nude women during Cleveland Republican National Convention
Planned Parenthood says Ohio defunding law violates U.S. constitution
Social Security showdown could be coming, with a challenge from Sen. Sherrod Brown
Ohio House leaders stalling religious liberty bill, lawmaker says
Ohio bills seek to tighten lead contamination notification rules, ban local hiring quotas
Ohio moving to eliminate alcohol limit on craft beer
Columbus Castings laying off most workers for now
Pet store regulations causing quite the debate at the Statehouse
Former Taft education adviser named new state schools superintendent
5 things to know about the Ohio Marijuana bill
May 12, 2016
Here's where Bill Clinton will be in Kentucky Thursday
Final guilty plea in tax-fraud scheme from Knox County pawn shop
Computer company owner pleads guilty in Kentucky to wire fraud
Internet project boosts speed for Kentucky universities
Fish, Wildlife gets new law enforcement chief
Grimes predicts low voter turnout
Kentucky News - 5/12/2016
Stumbo files lawsuit questioning Bevin vetoesHere's where Bill Clinton will be in Kentucky Thursday
Final guilty plea in tax-fraud scheme from Knox County pawn shop
Computer company owner pleads guilty in Kentucky to wire fraud
Internet project boosts speed for Kentucky universities
Fish, Wildlife gets new law enforcement chief
Grimes predicts low voter turnout
May 12, 2016
Detroit Public Schools vendor who lived like king faces 7 years in prison
Pensions still available for those in DPS scheme
Investigation into Michigan health department's role in Flint water crisis extended
Michigan food giant to pay $1.85M after feds find gender-based discrimination
State House DPS rescue package would leave district with deficit by August, state report says
Michigan News - 5/12/2016
Did state give Flint a break for its water?Detroit Public Schools vendor who lived like king faces 7 years in prison
Pensions still available for those in DPS scheme
Investigation into Michigan health department's role in Flint water crisis extended
Michigan food giant to pay $1.85M after feds find gender-based discrimination
State House DPS rescue package would leave district with deficit by August, state report says
May 11, 2016
Bill Creating Commission To Set Pay Of Public Officials Passes Full Senate
Virgin Islands News - 5/11/2016
President Bill Clinton To Campaign For Hillary Clinton In U.S. Virgin IslandsBill Creating Commission To Set Pay Of Public Officials Passes Full Senate
May 11, 2016
Puerto Rico citizens' group warns about the island's non-compliant landfills
Puerto Rico Senate turns over bond fraud probe to FBI
Perrelló: Fiscal Control Board Must Have Debt Restructuring Power
Secretary Clinton Clarifies Support for Statehood, Recognizes 2012 Vote
Trump and Ryan Agree: Puerto Rico Needs Restructuring Authority, No Bailout
The Puerto Rico Monitor Endorses Bernie Sanders For President
Puerto Rico News - 5/11/2016
Treasury Secretary Lew says time is now to help Puerto RicoPuerto Rico citizens' group warns about the island's non-compliant landfills
Puerto Rico Senate turns over bond fraud probe to FBI
Perrelló: Fiscal Control Board Must Have Debt Restructuring Power
Secretary Clinton Clarifies Support for Statehood, Recognizes 2012 Vote
Trump and Ryan Agree: Puerto Rico Needs Restructuring Authority, No Bailout
The Puerto Rico Monitor Endorses Bernie Sanders For President
May 11, 2016
Bernie Sanders says he still has path to victory in Democratic primary
Intel warns employees: Take the buyout or face more layoffs
Milo Yiannopoulos (Breitbart tech editor) at the University of Oregon: 'I don't want any Muslims in the country' and other bigoted comments
$1 million lawsuit filed by ex-Clatsop County clerk heads to trial
Oregon News - 5/11/2016
Oregon parents sue for $3 million after given wrong babys cremated ashesBernie Sanders says he still has path to victory in Democratic primary
Intel warns employees: Take the buyout or face more layoffs
Milo Yiannopoulos (Breitbart tech editor) at the University of Oregon: 'I don't want any Muslims in the country' and other bigoted comments
$1 million lawsuit filed by ex-Clatsop County clerk heads to trial
May 11, 2016
Panel to look at Wyoming shell company laws
Attorney General wants Wyoming Military Department sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed
Wyoming man could face 10 years in prison for damage at mine
Feds say Alpha Natural Resources is planning a liquidation, not restructuring
Bankrupt coal companies pay most of their tax bills to Wyoming county
Suit filed against Cheyenne district in teacher abuse case
Wyoming News - 5/11/2016
Mead says state missed out on Medicaid opportunityPanel to look at Wyoming shell company laws
Attorney General wants Wyoming Military Department sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed
Wyoming man could face 10 years in prison for damage at mine
Feds say Alpha Natural Resources is planning a liquidation, not restructuring
Bankrupt coal companies pay most of their tax bills to Wyoming county
Suit filed against Cheyenne district in teacher abuse case
May 11, 2016
Governor candidate Gianforte sued state in 2009 over access to river
Dip in state revenue prompts concern among Montana officials
Sanders supporters gear up for visit from candidate
Group asks judge to strike state campaign finance laws
Road closures, altered bus routes planned for Sanders rally in Missoula
Proposal would restrict motorized watercraft on certain Montana streams
Montana proposes to triple wolf harvest near Yellowstone
Montana News - 5/11/2016
Montana school bans Confederate flags on campusGovernor candidate Gianforte sued state in 2009 over access to river
Dip in state revenue prompts concern among Montana officials
Sanders supporters gear up for visit from candidate
Group asks judge to strike state campaign finance laws
Road closures, altered bus routes planned for Sanders rally in Missoula
Proposal would restrict motorized watercraft on certain Montana streams
Montana proposes to triple wolf harvest near Yellowstone
May 11, 2016
Feds move forward rejecting southeast Idaho dam project
Idaho Health and Welfare chairman under fire for using r word
Mideast Idaho State University student reportedly stabbed in home invasion
Idaho News - 5/11/2016
Sportsmen mad as Otter makes Idaho Fish and Game commissioners reapplyFeds move forward rejecting southeast Idaho dam project
Idaho Health and Welfare chairman under fire for using r word
Mideast Idaho State University student reportedly stabbed in home invasion
May 11, 2016
Death of Muslim teen was an accident, not a hate crime, police investigation finds
College students erect Trump wall at University of Washington
Tacomas plastic bag ban inches forward, but with new questions from City Council
Washingtons gender-identity bathroom law contested
Hanford contractor to lay off 435 as its contract ends
Port of Seattle, environmental group settle clean-water lawsuit
Site of planned mosque in Mukilteo vandalized
Possible tank vapors reported in different Hanford area
Washington News - 5/11/2016
Inslee takes up pen when theres a legislative deadlockDeath of Muslim teen was an accident, not a hate crime, police investigation finds
College students erect Trump wall at University of Washington
Tacomas plastic bag ban inches forward, but with new questions from City Council
Washingtons gender-identity bathroom law contested
Hanford contractor to lay off 435 as its contract ends
Port of Seattle, environmental group settle clean-water lawsuit
Site of planned mosque in Mukilteo vandalized
Possible tank vapors reported in different Hanford area
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