June 27, 2016

Tennessee News - 6/27/2016

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Judge Joe Brown Placed on Disability Inactive Status as an Attorney

Could Tennessee join fight to collect sales taxes from internet retailers?

Coaching legend Pat Summitt 'surrounded by those who mean the most to her'

Tennessee paid out $2M to lawyers in gay marriage case

Corker praises Trump's Brexit comments

June 27, 2016

Alabama News - 6/27/2016

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Bentley fires high-ranking finance official amid computer breach

Which Alabama lawmaker should be prosecuted next? So many to choose from

Alabama lawmakers wrap up hearings on Medicaid

EEOC sues Alabama staffing company, alleging discrimination

It’s Pride – Not The People – That Gov. Bentley Knows

June 27, 2016

White Settlement, Texas council fur-loughs library cat

Browser has his own Facebook page. Courtesy White Settlement Public Library

WHITE SETTLEMENT, TEXAS -- Over children’s petitions and voters’ protests, the City Council has voted to fire Browser the library cat.

But the book-loving feline may yet have another life. His friends and fans vow to take his future to voters in November, forcing an election if necessary on whether the library can keep its six-year reading mascot.

Declaring that “City Hall and city businesses are no place for animals,” Councilman Elzie Clements led what Browser’s fans call a sneak attack on June 14, ending in a 2-1 vote giving the former shelter cat 30 days to find a new home.

“This is not just a cat, it’s like a family pet,” said Browser fan and former Councilman Alan Price, saying the cat’s fans “will petition for an election if we need to — we’ll take this to November. I don’t think that will be any problem.”

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/bud-kennedy/article85612157.html

June 27, 2016

Georgia News - 6/27/2016

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Brewery says more than 78,500 bottles of beer stolen

Vandalized: Georgia Church Sign That Says 'Satan Made Gays & Transgender'

Oxendine (R) loses bid to have Georgia ethics complaints dismissed

Gov. Deal speaks about the importance of educating prison inmates before release

Rep. Spencer: Georgia Will Open Pandora’s Box with “Private Option” Medicaid Expansion

Georgia park closes because of alligators

New laws on police, courts, health kick in July 1

Georgia GOP chair won’t pay legal bills, suit says

Georgia Power considers building nuclear plant in Stewart County

Former Food Network star bringing steakhouse concept to Duluth

Falcons have contingency plan if new stadium delayed

HIV in an unexpected place: A quiet epidemic in SW Georgia

Lawsuits say Blue Cross harms hospitals with tactic of paying patients

Man who tried to drown trooper is shot and killed

Newt Gingrich on Brexit: ‘Hillary Clinton must be pretty darned worried’

Why does Gov. Deal want to take over schools? Power, control and money.

Savannah NAACP chapter discusses progress of voter empowerment campaign

Macon city auditorium and coliseum offices closed by management company

Vanadium levels at Georgia dump raise environmental concerns

June 27, 2016

At least 10 beaten, stabbed at neo-Nazi protest outside California state Capitol

A rally by a small group of neo-Nazi demonstrators at the state Capitol on Sunday erupted into a violent clash with protesters that left at least 10 people injured – five of them stabbed – and closed down streets as more than 100 police in riot gear and on horseback intervened to halt the mayhem.

Demonstrators battled with sticks, protest signs and other weapons as the Traditionalist Worker Party group – which said it wanted to assist supporters of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump – began setting up for a scheduled noon rally on the west steps of the Capitol.

Even before the event began, clashes broke out at numerous locations around the Capitol grounds among the 400 people gathered for and against the rally, which had been heavily promoted – and denounced – in recent days on various websites. Injuries were reported on both sides of the altercation.

“We had some pretty dynamic and chaotic situations,” said Sacramento Fire Department spokesman Chris Harvey, who arrived as a public information officer and quickly found himself working as a paramedic.

Read more here: http://www.macon.com/news/nation-world/national/article86097112.html

June 27, 2016

Virgin Islands News - 6/27/2016

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USVI governor announces minimum wage increase

Defying Law, G.E.R.S. Says It Will Not Reinstate Loan Program

Caribbean Wedding Destinations Suffer Because Of Zika Virus

Federal Judge Blocks Mapp’s Attempt To Remove Dunston; New Hearing In Ten Days

Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Fierce Opposition At First Hearing

Speaking On State Of Territory, Mapp Says He Must Deal With Hand That He Was Dealt

St. Croix Nightclubs Now Being Patrolled By V.I.P.D.; Clubs Must Shutdown By 3:30 A.M.

June 27, 2016

Puerto Rico News - 6/27/2016

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Democrats could slow passage of Puerto Rico rescue bill

Lenders sue Puerto Rico

Coalition of Puerto Rican leaders calls on Senate to oppose House Bill to address fiscal crisis

CBP inaugurates new aircraft facilities in Puerto Rico

Treasury Chief Casts Doubt on Bernier’s Proposals to Stabilize Retirement Systems

At Washington Forum, Governor Insists PROMESA Must Be Passed

‘This Is My School’ Program Reactivated by Executive Order

Responses to Recent Supreme Court Case by Puerto Rico’s Gubernatorial Candidates

United Nations Again Calls on the US to Expedite a Self-Determination Process for Puerto Rico

June 26, 2016

Vermont News - 6/26/2016

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Court rejects prosecutor role in mental health custody decisions

Shumlin signs into law 117 bills

NRC denies state’s appeals on Vermont Yankee emergency planning

State moving closer to all-payer deal with feds

Insurer lawsuit accuses Green Mountain Care Board of overreach

Galbraith unveils $45.4 million plan for free state college tuition

Vermont's efforts to catch drunk drivers just hit a roadblock because of a new supreme court ruling.

Democrats boot Paige

June 26, 2016

New Hampshire News - 6/26/2016

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N.H. law governing ride-hailing companies takes effect

Financial reports reveal final steps leading up to Hassan’s decision to run for Senate

Dartmouth College Tries to Block Fraternity’s Bid to Keep Status

NH Democratic Party aims for unity at Peterborough gathering

Labor dispute: More than half of state hospital's mental health professionals to leave Thursday

June 26, 2016

Massachusetts News - 6/26/2016

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Psychiatric hospitals replaced by a failed patchwork of resources

Brigham, nurses reach deal to avert strike

Massachusetts may soon have a Brexit problem

Bidders pay $109,000 for pieces of ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s life at large

As market fears grow, worries over Mass. budget

New England states are roadblock for Libertarians

Backers file signatures for pot legalization question

Williams College begins $204 million project to expand science facilities