June 28, 2016

Hillary Clinton in Chicago: I've got to earn voters' trust

Hillary Clinton on Monday tried to unite disparate elements of the Democratic Party behind her presumptive nomination, using a stop in Chicago to acknowledge she needs to do more than talk to earn the trust of voters.

Speaking for nearly a half-hour at an international women's luncheon of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition at McCormick Place, the former secretary of state also decried gun violence in Chicago and throughout the nation, calling it "a civil rights issue."

Clinton, who was born in Chicago and raised in suburban Park Ridge, made few references to her likely GOP rival, presumptive nominee and controversial businessman Donald Trump. Delivering a largely low-key talk, she indicated her belief that Trump has been a beneficiary of voters who have lost trust with government.

"Now, I personally know that I have work to do on this front. A lot of people tell pollsters they don't trust me," said Clinton, who blamed "25 years' worth of wild accusations" that would make anyone question her.

Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-hillary-clinton-operation-push-speech-met-0627-20160627-story.html

Cross-posted in the Hillary Clinton Group.

June 28, 2016

Indiana News - 6/28/2016

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Former Indiana student accused of raping two women gets only one year probation in plea deal

Indiana getting $5.8 million for tech training

DeMotte family wins $9.5M verdict

What Supreme Court’s abortion ruling means for Indiana

3 Indiana alcohol laws that go into effect July 1

Multiple identities: Black LGBT people can face unique challenges

Indianapolis police create behavioral health units

Ball State police arrest ex-prof in child porn probe

Indiana University to return $440,000 to USAID after audit

June 28, 2016

Michigan News - 6/28/2016

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Flint water crisis probe costs triple, may hit $5 million

U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling could impact Michigan clinics

Gov. Snyder signs $16B education budget that includes private school money

Flint foundation starts to make good on $100M pledge

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Kwame Kilpatrick appeal

Detroit school board rejects loans proposed by Rhodes

Lawmaker criticizes Flint for not taking plastic pipes

Juvenile justice, foster care changes signed into law

Eastern Michigan University to lay off 10 staff members, cut 40 vacant positions

Saline state Rep. Driskell wants state code to regulate septic systems

Feds sue Haslett schools over $57,000 in tax returns

Cannabis Church debuts in Lansing

Eastpointe community rallies against state-appointed CEO for schools

Macomb County school districts lack sufficient rainy day fund, state says

June 28, 2016

Cannabis Church debuts in Lansing

LANSING, NICHIGAN - A cannabis congregation.

A parish of pot supporters.

Marijuana missionaries.

Approximately 50 people gathered Sunday in south Lansing for the debut of a new church: The First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/06/26/cannabis-church-debuts-lansing/86296314/

Cross-posted in the Religion Group.

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June 28, 2016

Cannabis Church debuts in Lansing

LANSING, NICHIGAN - A cannabis congregation.

A parish of pot supporters.

Marijuana missionaries.

Approximately 50 people gathered Sunday in south Lansing for the debut of a new church: The First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/06/26/cannabis-church-debuts-lansing/86296314/

Cross-posted in the Cannabis Group.

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June 28, 2016

Ohio News - 6/28/2016

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Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren bash Trump, strike populist message in Cincinnati

Vice President Joe Biden to visit Cleveland Clinic facility

Abortion rights activists will challenge Ohio laws after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Ohio Democrat lawmakers call for action on LGBT anti-discrimination bills

Proposed amendment advocating prayer in Ohio schools rejected on technicality

Cleveland Hopkins Airport unveils new ticketing lobby, $36 million in upgrades

Conservative group drops another $2.7M on anti-Ted Strickland TV ad

P&G expands Ohio plant as it reviews factory ops

GOP 'savior' George W. Bush coming to Cincinnati

Cincinnati brokerage and its leader to pay thousands to SEC

Humanitarian from India: 'God loves diversity'

Columbus to borrow $476 million to upgrade water, sewer systems, finance other projects

Clinton campaign airing more TV spots

New Ohio schools chief gathers ideas for education strategy

Ex-student gets life term for killing baby at sorority house

June 28, 2016

‘Dance Moms’ star pleads guilty

PITTSBURGH -- “Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller pleaded guilty Monday to bankruptcy fraud and failing to report thousands of dollars in Australian currency she brought into the country.

Miller pleaded guilty to one count of concealing bankruptcy assets and one count of structuring international monetary transactions.

She was charged last fall with illegally trying to hide $775,000 worth of income from the Lifetime network reality show and spinoff projects during her Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Authorities later accused her of dividing more than $120,000 into plastic bags and having others in her group put the bags in their luggage in August 2014, violating a law requiring people to report bringing more than $10,000 worth of foreign currency into the country.

- See more at: http://www.vindy.com/news/2016/jun/28/dance-moms-star-pleads-guilty/#sthash.WdGXyLYi.dpuf

June 28, 2016

Clinton campaign airing more TV spots in Ohio

Hillary Clinton is first out of the box with more general-election TV commercials in must-win Ohio.

The campaign of the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate began airing a new commercial this morning as part of an apparent multi-million-dollar statewide buy that runs until the eve of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25. The ad also is going up in seven other states as part of an eight-figure buy, the Clinton campaign said.

Hillary for America began buying air time in Ohio this week, including on Friday, with records showing the purchase of 869 spots costing a total of $715,260 on Channels 4, 10 and 28 in Columbus. An apparent technical problem with the Federal Communications Commission website prevented accessing information on spots bought on Channel 6. Spot checks also showed the campaign buying TV commercial time in other Ohio cities.

The 30-second spot trumpets Cinton's work as former First Lady in helping win expanded health insurance coverage for children. The campaign provided no specifics on the Ohio buy.

Read more: http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2016/06/6-25-16-clinton-on-air.html

June 28, 2016

Kentucky News - 6/27/2016

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Kentucky stepping up push to stop gas pump fraud

Bevin's university cuts go to Kentucky high court

Louisville: Woman pointed loaded gun at crowd of 30

Bevin officials to talk Medicaid at forum

Lexington Herald-Leader to be printed in Louisville, will put downtown building on market

Toyota, federal grant pay to expand kindergarten prep program to 63 schools

Kentucky Supreme Court grants Beshear’s request for hearing on budget cuts

Bevin proposes major changes to Medicaid, including monthly premiums

Lexington prepares for lawmakers convention featuring Calipari, Carville

Asbury University announces $62 million capital campaign

Senate GOP leader McConnell refuses to say if Trump is qualified to be president

Massive ark attraction set to open in Northern Kentucky

Man charged for exploding camera

Public Pension Oversight Board compares costs, transparency

Kentucky Labor Cabinet Dept. of Workers’ Claims warns of workers’ comp scam

June 27, 2016

Mississippi News - 6/27/2016

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Rep: State constitution at stake in 'demon chipmunk' lawsuit

Attorneys clash over possible impact of Miss. LGBT law

Gov. could call Tuesday session to deal with budget gap

Loan programs for educators take hit in budget shortfall

Weill blocks Hinds County DA Smith from docket

Moak named Democratic Party chairman

Hood: Legislature used 'cover-up' to hide budget holes

State issues about $305 million in tax refunds

Rule change threatens scholarships: State now requires 15 credits for college students to remain full-time