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U of M poised to ban smoking on Twin Cities campus
The University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus is on the verge of going smoke-free, even outdoors. The University Senate, which includes faculty, students and staff, voted last week in favor of the ban. That resolution still needs the formal approval of University President Eric Kaler, who said he supports a ...
Roundup of Oklahoma editorials
Here are excerpts from recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers: The Oklahoman, May 5, 2013 Medicaid proposal by two Oklahoma GOP lawmakers has some appeal, but Obamacare still a bad idea Inspired by an Arkansas initiative, two Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma want to use federal dollars intended for Medicaid expansion to ...
Highlights from around the Capitol
The Texas Senate on Monday unanimously approved its version of a major high school curriculum overhaul, reducing the number of standardized tests students must pass to graduate from a nation-leading 15 to five while allowing some to earn diplomas without taking upper-level math courses such as Algebra II. The proposal ...
Buffett name going on new Omaha cancer center
The Buffett name is going on a cancer center being built in Omaha, thanks to a relative of billionaire Warren Buffett, officials said Friday. The Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center said the exact amount of the donation won't be disclosed, but UNMC Chancellor Harold Maurer ...
AP top news in Iowa at 3:58 p.m. CDT
Iowa-based Dwolla raises more than $16 million DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa tech company says it has raised more than $16 million and plans to open an office in San Francisco. Dwolla said in its announcement Tuesday that it will double its workforce at its Des Moines headquarters ...
Proposed broader smoking ban draws comments
The McComb Board of Selectmen has heard from local residents on a proposal to broaden the city's no smoking ordinance. The Enterprise-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/14T3pWx) that the board took no action after this week's hearing. Cindy Estes with the Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition told the board that the present local ordinance ...
Marlboro maker Altria to jump into e-cigarettes
The Marlboro Man may soon be hitching his wagon to a new kind of cigarette. Altria Group Inc., owner of the nation's biggest cigarette maker, Philip Morris USA, announced Thursday that its NuMark subsidiary plans to introduce an electronic cigarette during the second half of the year, making it the ...
Under criticism, GOP puts off its health care bill
An effort by House Republicans to highlight problems with President Barack Obama's health care law by bailing out a program for people with pre-existing medical conditions appeared to backfire Wednesday. GOP leaders postponed a scheduled vote after the measure met strong opposition from two directions: from conservative groups resistant to ...
Scanner Chatter: Blaney and McDowell fortunate to be in 500
Dave Blaney and Michael McDowell discuss Daytona 500 strategy, with rain and the future on the line.
Glass shoe fits for Buescher – the 2nd first time NASCAR winner in two days
A Cinderella story for the 2nd day in a row, as James Buescher survives more Daytona carnage and wins the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
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