Proposal would ask voters to tap Lottery funds for veterans

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…Yet, one critic wonders whether, “there is a big enough pot to share these monies.”

Legislation kicks trans fats off campus; some say ban is moot

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“In the marketplace, this change is already coming about. We do not need to force this upon our school districts.”

State’s voters won’t have a say over voter ID

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“We are leaving the door open to the rampant opportunity of bad actors.”

New curbs sought on expanded auto-emissions program

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“If we’re doing something that doesn’t yield results, we should stop doing it.”

Lawmakers take action against elder abuse

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…But at least one legislative critic says such efforts amount to an overreach.

Native American language, culture could come to K-12

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“Incorporating indigenous language instruction into the education of those willing to learn it provides a unique perspective of our development as a state and nation.”

Lawmakers reject ban on use of credit histories in employment

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“During a time when we need to encourage job creation, we shouldn’t put tighter restrictions on businesses.”

Bipartisan ballot bills stir debate at the Capitol

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“This preserves the integrity of elections.”

House panel declines to step further into foreclosure process

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“They get stiffed from lender, to lender, to lender without finding out who owns their notes.”

Guv inks law shielding expectant moms who abuse drugs

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“We want to deal with the substance abuse before it’s a bigger problem.”