Leigh Ann Renzulli

Recent Articles

• Distracted-Driving Fines May Increase in Some States
• Jun 26, 2012
• Several states are taking steps to increase penalties for talking and texting while driving in the wake of a study that found current bans are not reducing the risk or amount of crashes.

• Supreme Court Affirms Arizona Immigration Law
• Jun 25, 2012
• The justices, by a 5-3 decision, affirmed part of the controversial immigration law that requires police to check a person's immigration status if they have reasonable suspicision that he or she is in the country illegally.

• Maricopa County Rejects Donations for Joe Arpaio's “Birther Probe”
• Jun 21, 2012
• Maricopa board rejected $5,000 in private donations on Wednesday, to fund a deputy sent to Hawaii in May to investigate President Obama's birth certificate.

• Duluth Flood Prompts Minnesota Governor to Issue Emergency Executive Order
• Jun 21, 2012
• Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton issued an executive order Wednesday afternoon authorizing the National Guard to assist with the flood damage in Duluth.
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• Reports: Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels Will be Next Purdue President
• Jun 19, 2012
• The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will become the next president of Purdue University.

• Vagina Monologues Performed on Capitol Steps in Michigan
• Jun 19, 2012
• Six days after State Rep. Lisa Brown garnered national attention by saying the word “vagina” on the floor of the Michigan state House, she joined other female legislators on the Capitol steps to recite the “The Vagina Monologues."

• New State Laws Grant Immunity for 911 Overdose Calls
• Jun 19, 2012
• In an attempt to curb the rising number of overdose-related deaths, several states passed legislation this year that gives legal immunity to people who call 911 to report a drug overdose.
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• Michigan to Outlaw Synthetic Drugs, Again
• Jun 19, 2012
• Gov. Rick Snyder will sign a group of bills into law banning K2, Spice and similar synthetic drugs in Michigan.
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• U.S. Conference of Mayors Pass Resolution Supporting Reproductive Rights
• Jun 18, 2012
• The U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to pass a resolution in support of women’s reproductive rights and funding for Planned Parenthood on Saturday.
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• Rodney King: A Catalyst for Police Reform
• Jun 18, 2012
• Rodney King’s unexpected death on Sunday has caused the country to reflect on his legacy in Los Angeles and across the country.
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• Tsunami Debris Warrants Federal Help, Says Washington State Congresswoman
• Jun 18, 2012
• U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell says West Coast states and communities cannot deal with tsunami debris on their own.

• State Budgets Have a Good Year
• Jun 14, 2012
• A year ago, states were discussing tax increases and spending cuts. This year, more states are debating the benefits of restoring services that were cut as a result of the recession.

• Should Cities Buy Local?
• Jun 14, 2012
• Mayors from manufacturing communities urge cities to buy American-made products. But is that practical?
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• Christie's Rating Hits All-Time High in New Jersey
• Jun 13, 2012
• 50 percent of the state's voters have a favorable view of the governor -- a 4 percent increase since March and the first time a majority like Christie, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll.

• Northeast States Earn Top Transportation Awards
• Jun 12, 2012
• Projects that improved safety for drivers and pedestrians, eliminated major traffic snarls, and helped communities rebuild and recover from natural disasters were all recipients of top honors in the regional America’s Transportation Awards competition.