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Senate OKs regulations for medicinal marijuana

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would take steps to regulate the sale of medical marijuana under a bill approved by the state Senate. The measure is intended to restrict dispensaries that...

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2013/05/20 22:21

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Sweeney lashes out at Buono’s pick for Democratic...

Last week, Democratic Senate President Stephen Sweeney raised $50,000 for Barbara Buono, the likely Democratic nominee for governor. But on Monday, Sweeney was raising a public ruckus over Buono’s...

2013/05/20 22:21

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NJ Assembly backs incentive program overhaul

A bill that would overhaul New Jersey's corporate incentive programs to focus more on job creation and targeting particular industries received Assembly approval Monday. The bill, called the New...

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2013/05/20 22:15

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Nevada Senate approves driving privilege cards

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Senate has overwhelming approved a bill authorizing driving privilege cards for non-U.S. residents. Monday's vote was 20-1. SB303 now goes to The Assembly where...

2013/05/20 22:10

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Party, not CM, feels pinch

Calcutta, May 20: The CPM and the Congress will make gains and Trinamul will feel the pinch — not the bite — of anti-incumbency if the Lok Sabha polls are held now, according to the ABP News-The...

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2013/05/20 21:56

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Church of Scotland votes to allow gay ministers

The church's General Assembly backed a motion affirming a traditional conservative view on homosexuality, but permitted liberal congregations to "opt out" if they wish to ordain gay men or women. The...

2013/05/20 21:21

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Two bills cracking down on animal cruelty clear N...

The Assembly passed two measures meant to strengthen penalties against animal cruelty. One bill, which has already cleared the state Senate unanimously, would make it a fourth-degree crime to abuse...

2013/05/20 21:21

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Staff Sgt. Benson, National Guardsman, Surprises ...

Photo Gallery: Soldier Dad Surprises Kids At Greensboro School Greensboro, NC -- Monday started like any other school day for some students at Rankin Elementary in Greensboro. Except, this morning,...

2013/05/20 21:21

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N.J. Assembly OKs bill setting limits on publishi...

Open government proponents say legislation that passed The Assembly Monday is bad for transparency. Under the bill, which unanimously passed The Assembly and now heads to Governor Christie's desk,...

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2013/05/20 21:10

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Did BMW Perfect The Ultimate Luxury Trifecta With...

Athletic ability, efficiency, compulsive allure, and innovations designed to enhance the driving experience: the BMW 5 Series has always contained the signature ingredients of a best-selling BMW...

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2013/05/20 21:06

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San Lorenzo: Arroyo High School principal wrongly...

CORRECTION (Published 5/14/2013) An article about a student who was wrongly accused of cyberbullying a female student incorrectly reported that the San Lorenzo Unified School District administration...

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2013/05/20 20:55

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The Tyee – Hundreds wait to pay respects to leade...

WINNIPEG - Hundreds of people lined up this afternoon to pay their respects to Elijah Harper, the Manitoba politician who blocked the Meech Lake constitutional accord in 1990. Harper's body is lying...

2013/05/20 20:33

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Silver to push new system for handling allegation...

By Tom PreciousALBANY – The Assembly will investigate moving to a new policy to have sexual harassment and other complaints against lawmakers handled by an outside, private investigator and not...

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2013/05/20 20:21

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Rest stop sponsorship bill passes N.J. Assembly

Private companies would be able to pay for highway rest stop maintenance in exchange for sponsorship rights under a bill that unanimously cleared The Assembly Monday. The measure would let private...

2013/05/20 20:21

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Bill cracking down on false agriculture labels cl...

A bill to crack down on agricultural products that are falsely labeled under the “Jersey Fresh” program cleared The Assembly Monday. Under the legislation, law enforcement officials would be able to...

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2013/05/20 20:21

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Bill creating new standards for privatization con...

A bill imposing new requirements on privatization contracts is heading to Governor Christie’s desk after passing its final legislative hurdle today. The bill would outlaw new contracts that rely on...

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2013/05/20 20:21

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N.J. Assembly OKs four bills aimed at gun violence

The Assembly approved four bills aimed at gun violence Monday, sending three of them to Governor Christie's desk. The bills would add more mental health records from New Jersey to the federal...

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2013/05/20 20:21

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Measure mandating social media education in middl...

A bill that would mandate schools teach middle schoolers about acceptable use of social media cleared The Assembly Monday with strong bipartisan support. The measure would ensure students in grades...

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2013/05/20 20:14

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Kean, Sweeney trade jabs as feud escalates

The two sides held back-to-back press conferences Monday, with each side accusing the other of playing politics. The feud reportedly stems from Kean’s decision to target Sweeney’s district in this...

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