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June 29, 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]
Hiawatha woman to pay $30K in embezzlement case
Brownback signs bill to keep schools open
Kansas Supreme Court signs off on education legislation
Teen’s wage disparity at Kansas City, Kansas pizza shop fires up equal-pay debate — and Hillary Clinton
Wichita School District, teachers union investigating undercover video of union leader
Kansas News - 6/29/2016
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Hiawatha woman to pay $30K in embezzlement case
Brownback signs bill to keep schools open
Kansas Supreme Court signs off on education legislation
Teen’s wage disparity at Kansas City, Kansas pizza shop fires up equal-pay debate — and Hillary Clinton
Wichita School District, teachers union investigating undercover video of union leader
June 29, 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]
Hoping for a new option in epilepsy fight, UNMC will undertake state's first study of marijuana-based medicine
State plan for Alzheimer's and dementia care unveiled
Lincoln City Council OKs pension fund merger, saving $4 million next year
Ricketts showered with gifts during first year in office
Ricketts promotes manufacturing job opportunities
Nebraska News - 6/29/2016
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Hoping for a new option in epilepsy fight, UNMC will undertake state's first study of marijuana-based medicine
State plan for Alzheimer's and dementia care unveiled
Lincoln City Council OKs pension fund merger, saving $4 million next year
Ricketts showered with gifts during first year in office
Ricketts promotes manufacturing job opportunities
June 29, 2016
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Daugaard says he'll call on private group to help HSC
Lawsuit claims Brookings police used excessive force
State Democrats nominate Pine Ridge entrepreneur to PUC
O'Malley calls for unity among South Dakota Democrats
Hawks calls on Noem to endorse Medicaid expansion
Funds available for HIV prevention, care of Native Americans
150 South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers return home
Gov. Daugaard orders state capitol flags at half-staff for former State Rep. Glen McVay
Legislators want hard data for Medicaid reimbursement
South Dakota News - 6/29/2016
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Daugaard says he'll call on private group to help HSC
Lawsuit claims Brookings police used excessive force
State Democrats nominate Pine Ridge entrepreneur to PUC
O'Malley calls for unity among South Dakota Democrats
Hawks calls on Noem to endorse Medicaid expansion
Funds available for HIV prevention, care of Native Americans
150 South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers return home
Gov. Daugaard orders state capitol flags at half-staff for former State Rep. Glen McVay
Legislators want hard data for Medicaid reimbursement
June 29, 2016
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Suspect leads officers on chase from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
Federal lawsuit targets cougar trapping in New Mexico
Republicans file complaint against Democratic secretary of state nominee
Judge: Legislators must testify in Griego case
New Mexico firms missing out on Santa Teresa boom
Voter turnout at N.M. primary election breaks record
NM's medical marijuana program gets new location
Experts say mine spill has not affected fish
Quintuple murder suspect’s livestock seized
NMSU to offer discounted tuition for Mexican students
NMSU to cut employee benefits
Fundraiser planned for Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico News - 6/28/2016
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Suspect leads officers on chase from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
Federal lawsuit targets cougar trapping in New Mexico
Republicans file complaint against Democratic secretary of state nominee
Judge: Legislators must testify in Griego case
New Mexico firms missing out on Santa Teresa boom
Voter turnout at N.M. primary election breaks record
NM's medical marijuana program gets new location
Experts say mine spill has not affected fish
Quintuple murder suspect’s livestock seized
NMSU to offer discounted tuition for Mexican students
NMSU to cut employee benefits
Fundraiser planned for Carlsbad Caverns
June 29, 2016
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Gov. Fallin says she's had no 'direct conversations' with Trump about vice presidency
All five U.S. House members win primary races
Waterline break forces Oklahoma prison to truck in bottled water
Sheriff faces bribery, sexual battery charges
Williams' shareholders vote for ETE merger; company appealing Delaware court decision
Oklahoma News - 6/28/2016
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Gov. Fallin says she's had no 'direct conversations' with Trump about vice presidency
All five U.S. House members win primary races
Waterline break forces Oklahoma prison to truck in bottled water
Sheriff faces bribery, sexual battery charges
Williams' shareholders vote for ETE merger; company appealing Delaware court decision
June 29, 2016
n this photo provided by Billy B. Brown, two freight trains are on fire Tuesday, June 28, 2016, after they collided and derailed near Panhandle, Texas. Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Bryan Witt says the accident occurred Tuesday morning near the town of Panhandle, about 25 miles northeast of Amarillo. No injuries have been reported. (Billy B. Brown via AP)
3 missing, 1 injured in head-on train collision in Texas
Source: AP
DALLAS (AP) — Three crew members were missing and one was hurt Tuesday after a head-on train collision in the Texas Panhandle that caused several box cars to erupt in flames and led authorities to evacuate residents in the area.
The two BNSF Railway freight trains were on the same track when they collided near the town of Panhandle, about 25 miles northeast of Amarillo. Each train carried two crew members; one man jumped before the collision, according to BNSF spokesman Joe Faust.
That man was in stable condition at an Amarillo hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, said Sgt. Dan Buesing of the Texas Department of Public Safety. His identity wasn't available. Because the fire was still burning Tuesday night, crews had not been able to search the wreckage for the three missing crew members, Buesing said, adding that crews are still pouring water on the fire.
Freight cars and containers were derailed and strewn for about 400 yards from the collision site, Buesing said. As nightfall approached, floodlights were being brought in as efforts to quell the flames and search for the missing crew members was expected to continue well into the night, he said.
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n this photo provided by Billy B. Brown, two freight trains are on fire Tuesday, June 28, 2016, after they collided and derailed near Panhandle, Texas. Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Bryan Witt says the accident occurred Tuesday morning near the town of Panhandle, about 25 miles northeast of Amarillo. No injuries have been reported. (Billy B. Brown via AP)
June 29, 2016
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Louisiana officials praise mom accused of whipping sons who allegedly burglarized home
Days after Louisiana Legislature passed tumultuous state budget, officials preparing for mid-year budget cuts
Medicaid expansion will provide more treatment to convicts, cancer patients, HIV sufferers
Treasurer John Kennedy assails 'breathtaking' state tax increases; administration says, 'there's a reason for that'
Louisiana in for big changes, likely bumpy ride with Medicaid expansion
Attorney General's office arrests 3 for bank fraud, theft
Here are constitutional changes Louisiana voters will consider in November
Will Louisiana need a short-term loan to pay its bills?
Southeastern Louisiana University mulls tuition increase
Louisiana News - 6/28/2016
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Louisiana officials praise mom accused of whipping sons who allegedly burglarized home
Days after Louisiana Legislature passed tumultuous state budget, officials preparing for mid-year budget cuts
Medicaid expansion will provide more treatment to convicts, cancer patients, HIV sufferers
Treasurer John Kennedy assails 'breathtaking' state tax increases; administration says, 'there's a reason for that'
Louisiana in for big changes, likely bumpy ride with Medicaid expansion
Attorney General's office arrests 3 for bank fraud, theft
Here are constitutional changes Louisiana voters will consider in November
Will Louisiana need a short-term loan to pay its bills?
Southeastern Louisiana University mulls tuition increase
June 29, 2016
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El Dorado board OKs nearly $10 million for downtown project
Arkansas funeral home director found not guilty of corpse abuse
Arkansas plant gets $30.7 million grant for nuclear submarine batteries
Walton Family Foundation's $250M to help charter schools in Little Rock, 16 other cities
Law inducing Arkansas judges to quit at 70 upheld
Election panel hires state GOP official
UAMS gets $2.7 million grant for synthetic pot study
Ouachita River Bridge knocked out
Trump comments feed speculation about Cotton as running mate
Arkansas News - 6/28/2016
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El Dorado board OKs nearly $10 million for downtown project
Arkansas funeral home director found not guilty of corpse abuse
Arkansas plant gets $30.7 million grant for nuclear submarine batteries
Walton Family Foundation's $250M to help charter schools in Little Rock, 16 other cities
Law inducing Arkansas judges to quit at 70 upheld
Election panel hires state GOP official
UAMS gets $2.7 million grant for synthetic pot study
Ouachita River Bridge knocked out
Trump comments feed speculation about Cotton as running mate
June 29, 2016
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$15-an-hour minimum wage: First Minneapolis, then statewide
Dayton selects McKeig as next Supreme Court justice
Mark Dayton headed to Croatia to celebrate military partners
Health care costs remain a big concern for Minnesota employers
Minnesota News - 6/28/2016
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$15-an-hour minimum wage: First Minneapolis, then statewide
Dayton selects McKeig as next Supreme Court justice
Mark Dayton headed to Croatia to celebrate military partners
Health care costs remain a big concern for Minnesota employers
June 29, 2016
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State to pay radio host arrested in Capitol protest $75,000
U.S. Supreme Court denies Wisconsin's appeal on abortion clinic restrictions
Larger lawsuit promised after settlement in Capitol protest
Wisconsin eligible for $13 million to combat opioid crisis
Scott Walker digs in on opposition to gas tax increase
Walker: Wisconsin teachers should be paid like NFL free agents
Wisconsin tax credit primarily benefits wealthy
Government Accountability Board in its final days
Wisconsin News - 6/28/2016
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State to pay radio host arrested in Capitol protest $75,000
U.S. Supreme Court denies Wisconsin's appeal on abortion clinic restrictions
Larger lawsuit promised after settlement in Capitol protest
Wisconsin eligible for $13 million to combat opioid crisis
Scott Walker digs in on opposition to gas tax increase
Walker: Wisconsin teachers should be paid like NFL free agents
Wisconsin tax credit primarily benefits wealthy
Government Accountability Board in its final days
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