Texas Democrats Move To Legalize Marijuana

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Reblogged from CBS Dallas / Fort Worth:

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - There is a movement in the Texas Democratic Party to decriminalize marijuana. The move has already happened in other states, and the party says that it is time for it to happen in Texas as well. According to the party's written platform -- on page 29 -- Democrats in Texas are urging the President, the Attorney General and Congress to support the move.

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WWL New Orleans
- Audit: DOE skipped steps in monitoring charters May 20, 2013
  The state Department of Education had gaps in its monitoring of the academic and contractual performance of Louisiana charter schools last year, according to a legislative audit released Monday.
- St. Tammany coroner ordered to hand over e-mails May 20, 2013
  A Baton Rouge judge ordered the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office to turn over e-mails requested by the Legislative Auditor's Office.
- Jack the pony found wandering Houma neighborhood, reunited with owner May 20, 2013
  Houma Police chased a pony around the Maple Street neighborhood this morning before reuniting it with its owner.
- Three students robbed 10 minutes apart in the Riverbend May 20, 2013
  Three students were victims of armed robbery in two incidents about 10 minutes apart on Hampson and Burthe streets in the Riverbend area of Carrollton, authorities said.
- Crack down on seat-belt violations during 'Click It or Ticket' May 20, 2013
  The "Click It or Ticket" seat belt safety campaign kicked off on Monday.
WDSU New Orleans
- Senate budget committee stalls Medicaid expansion May 20, 2013
  A proposal for Louisiana to tap into federal health overhaul money available for expanding Medicaid has been stalled by senators.
- Jindal orders review of all Texas Brine permits May 20, 2013
  Citing what he calls an "inability to meet" its previous commitments, Gov. Bobby Jindal on Monday ordered a review of all Texas Brine permits.
- State sales tax removed on hurricane prep items this weekend May 20, 2013
  The sales tax holiday will exempt certain items from the 4 percent state sales tax May 25-26.
- Wichita, Kan. anchors take cover as tornado hits TV station May 20, 2013
  Dramatic video shows the weather man and TV anchors taking cover as a tornado hits their station in Wichita, Kan.
- Judge won't dismiss lawsuit against Miss. casino in 2009 death May 20, 2013
  A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing a Mississippi casino of serving a gambler so many free drinks that he died.
WVUE New Orleans
- New Orleans Fire Truck goes out of service May 20, 2013
  In just a matter of weeks uptown residents who live near the Arabella Fire Station will lose a special piece of firefighting equipment.
- Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal May 17, 2013
  It's a little known perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.
- Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice May 20, 2013
  The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...
- 2 boys missing after ATV overturns in Miss. creek May 19, 2013
  Authorities have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who apparently drowned after an all-terrain vehicle overturned in a Mississippi creek. The search for the boy's younger brother continued Sunday.
- 8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R. May 19, 2013
  Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
WGSO
- Inside New Orleans May 20 May 20, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 20 May 20, 2013
- The Bench May 19 May 20, 2013
- Louisiana Prep Report May 18 May 18, 2013
- Canon Hospice Health Care Hour May 18 May 18, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Academy Sports sues employer of man who ran into power pole and knocked out power to store May 17, 2013
  James M. GarnerGRETNA – A national sporting goods retailer is suing a delivery company after one of its vehicles was driven into a power pole serving the store, which resulted in a seven hour power outage and lost revenue. Academy Ltd. filed … Read More »
- Alma Plantation accused of causing woman’s mesothelioma through second hand exposure May 17, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS – A Greenville, Miss. woman is suing several companies alleging each contributed to her asbestos exposure and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma. Elizabeth Gailyne Sutherland filed a lawsuit against Alma Plantation LLC, Anco Insulation Inc., Arrowood Indemnity Company, Eagle … Read More »
- Pontchartrain Center sued by woman who claims disability after fall in puddle of water May 17, 2013
  Conrad S. Williams IIIGRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing a local convention center and its operators after she fell in a puddle of water at a trade show. Elizabeth S. Blanchard filed suit against Sysco Corporation, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., Ponthchartrain … Read More »
- Car wash sued by man who drove into uncovered drain hole May 17, 2013
  Marcia Suzanne Montero GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish car wash after he drove into an open drainage hole, which resulted in damage to his vehicle and injuries to him and his daughter. Charlie Taylor, … Read More »
- Harahan couple fights Chase Home Finance claiming improper foreclosure May 17, 2013
  23GRETNA – A Harahan couple is suing an international lender for allegedly improperly foreclosing on their home. Jay Jesse and Phyllis Karmazin filed suit against Chase Home Finance LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 18. The Karmazins … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Monday should be a light day in the Louisiana Legislature May 20, 2013
- Backlog of maintenance May 20, 2013
- Ethics Board: Fixes still necessary but not coming soon May 20, 2013
- BR tax incentives draw mixed reactions May 20, 2013
- When It Rains, It Pours May 19, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- White’s release of evaluation data on Shreveport teachers to Advocate reporter was in direct violation of 2010 state law
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- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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KSYL Alexandria
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CENLA Focus
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
- Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
- Eric Pawlowski May 6, 2013
National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 20, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 22, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 20, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 3 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). 1.usa.gov/Jwy2jZ #lawx... 6 hours ago
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 1 day ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 2 days ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 2 days ago
- RT @stevecaparotta @NWSLMRFC @NWSLakeCharles Select rain totals from the 1953 event. Thanks for sharing! #LAwx http://t.co/5RmHF3G3uJ 2 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Lake Wind Advisory issued May 20 at 11:24AM CDT until May 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * EVENT...A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE SOUTHEAST STATES AND SURFACE LOW PRESSURE OVER SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST TEXAS WILL PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS. SOUTH WINDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS UP TO
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:46AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:46AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:46AM CDT until May 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:28AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Detroit,MI May 20, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs ,GA May 17, 2013
  Zebidiah Lockette was captured in West Memphis, Arkansas. The child is safe. Information from Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Agent CIndy Ledford. Amber Alert cancelled for Kentucky.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
  Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
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