GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Fri, 24 May 7:4:37 PDT Skagit River Bridge That Collapsed Wasn't Built to Take Critical Hit http://www.governing.com/news/state/Skagit-River-Bridge-That-Collapsed-Wasnt-Built-to-Take-Critical-Hit.html Fri, 24 May 8:9:00 PDT The Washington state bridge that collapsed Thursday night shared a trait with a bridge in Minneapolis, which fell Aug. 1, 2007. Texas Gov. Perry Condemns Boy Scouts' Repeal of Ban on Openly Gay Members http://www.governing.com/news/state/Texas-Gov-Perry-Condemns-Boy-Scouts-Repeal-of-Ban-on-Openly-Gay-Members.html Fri, 24 May 8:8:00 PDT Gov. Rick Perry has condemned the decision by Boy Scouts of America's national leadership on Thursday to admit openly gay scouts. Maine Gov. LePage Vetoes Medicaid Expansion Bill http://www.governing.com/news/state/Maine-Gov-LePage-Vetoes-Medicaid-Expansion-Bill.html Fri, 24 May 8:7:00 PDT Gov. Paul LePage handed down an instant veto minutes after the Senate gave final passage to a bill that links repayment of Maine’s hospital debt to an expansion of the state’s Medicaid program. Arizona Gov. Brewer Vetoing Bills Until Lawmakers OK Medicaid Expansion http://www.governing.com/news/state/Arizona-Gov-Brewer-Vetoes-5-Bills-to-Push-Medicaid-Expansion.html Fri, 24 May 8:6:00 PDT The five vetoes, follow-through on Brewer’s promise to block legislation until her top priorities move forward, capped a tense day that saw some lawmakers receive threats over their support for the plan to provide health care for more of the state’s poor. Medical Marijuana Would be Easier for Children to Get Under New Jersey Bill http://www.governing.com/news/state/Medical-Marijuana-Would-be-Easier-for-Children-to-Get-Under-New-Jersey-Bill.html Fri, 24 May 8:5:00 PDT Right now, state law says sick children need the approval of a psychiatrist, a pediatrician, and the doctor treating the child's illness if the pediatrician is not in charge in order to qualify for medical marijuana. Homeowner Bill of Rights to Become Law in Minnesota http://www.governing.com/news/state/Homeowner-Bill-of-Rights-to-Become-Law-in-Minnesota.html Fri, 24 May 8:4:00 PDT Minnesota homeowners facing foreclosure will soon get added protections under a bill Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to sign into law. Truckload of Concerns After Illinois Lawmakers Raise Speed Limit http://www.governing.com/news/state/Truckload-of-Concerns-After-Illinois-Raises-Speed-Limit.html Fri, 24 May 8:3:00 PDT Illinois drivers soon could roll along rural interstates at 70 mph after House lawmakers approved a higher speed limit on nonurban highways despite safety concerns and a possible veto showdown with the governor. New Gay-Rights Battleground: Virginia http://www.governing.com/news/state/New-Gay-Rights-Battleground-Virginia.html Fri, 24 May 8:2:00 PDT A state that once leaned solidly to the center-right has become the newest focal point in the national debate over same-sex relationships. Rhode Island to Allow Colleges to Arm Campus Police http://www.governing.com/news/state/Rhode-Island-Education-Board-Allows-Colleges-to-Arm-Campus-Police.html Fri, 24 May 8:1:00 PDT The final decision will be left up to each institution in consultation with its faculty and staff. State Agencies Increasing Availability of Mobile Apps http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-state-agencies-increasing-availability-of-mobile-apps.html Thu, 23 May 9:30:00 PDT States are increasingly offering more mobile apps to citizens in the hopes of connecting better with them and improving the efficiency of service delivery.