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7 Nov 2010, 4:36 pm by Gritsforbreakfast
That means psychiatrically stabilizing the individuals and then getting them to a point where they can assist in their own legal defense.Restoration is currently done locally at MHMR’s Sunrise Canyon and also in Vernon at North Texas State Hospital. [read post]
7 Nov 2010, 11:23 am by annalthouse@gmail.com (Ann Althouse)
Click on the individual states to see the particular numbers — for example, in my state, Wisconsin. [read post]
7 Nov 2010, 9:57 am by Carter Wood
That settlement led to predictions, both dire and hopeful, that the trial bar would use its newfound financial clout to go after a host of other industries, transforming the face of American capitalism.Instead, the plaintiffs' bar has seen setbacks in Congress, state legislatures, the courts and most importantly, public opinion. [read post]
7 Nov 2010, 9:11 am by Gritsforbreakfast
  But the legislation originally authorizing the new rules, carried by Republican state Sen. [read post]
5 Nov 2010, 4:35 am by Michael DelSignore
Texas law legislatures urge adoption of a law penalizing drivers under .08 with a criminal offense known as impaired driving. [read post]
4 Nov 2010, 3:17 pm by Ann Carlson
And I think the defeat of the initiative gives impetus to the state's air board and legislature to continue California's tradition of environmental leadership. [read post]
4 Nov 2010, 10:06 am by Gritsforbreakfast
That bill didn't pass as filed - it was amended to keep the state jail felony charge but mandate probation on the first offense - a change which diverted some 4,000 offenders per year from Texas state jails. [read post]
3 Nov 2010, 7:48 am by Nate Persily
See results and a map from the National Conference of State legislatures.3. [read post]
3 Nov 2010, 7:02 am by Adam Chandler
Trent Franks (R-AZ) also argues that the program—which he authored in the Arizona state legislature—is constitutional. [read post]
3 Nov 2010, 5:58 am by Gritsforbreakfast
Republicans' biggest prize is solid control of the Texas Legislature during redistricting, though even gerrymandering of state House districts may.be more difficult with so many new incumbents in swing districts to protect.In any event, the stage is now set for the 82nd Texas Legislature, which thanks to redistricting, the budget crisis and all the rookies who'll need to learn the ropes on the fly, promises to be a particularly stressful… [read post]
2 Nov 2010, 6:01 am by Gritsforbreakfast
Topping the list:New York: -9.51%Connecticut: -7.67%Iowa: -6.26%Oklahoma: -5.53%Illinois: -5.47%Since Texas has a biennial budget, our Legislature won't get the opportunity to make similar cuts until next year. [read post]
2 Nov 2010, 5:28 am by Jonathan Rosenfeld
Unfortunately, this judgment against a nursing home will be reduced substantially pursuant to Texas tort reform caps that curtail a jury's award to comply with state imposed caps. [read post]
1 Nov 2010, 5:57 am by Ray Mullman
Colorado, Idaho, North Carolina, Texas and Vermont are moving in the same direction. [read post]
29 Oct 2010, 12:17 pm by Greenberg & Bederman
In practically every state legislature and in every session of Congress there are several bills where representatives are demanding more and more restrictions on the liability of medical malpractice companies. [read post]
29 Oct 2010, 6:43 am by Gritsforbreakfast
It doesn't make sense and this case shows it's a recipe for injustice.I'd like to see the Texas Legislature pass legislation next spring - with a bill named after Anthony Graves - to make prosecutors subject to qualified immunity by statute. [read post]
28 Oct 2010, 6:51 pm by Jacob Sapochnick
Because there has been so much talk about how the Federal government has not done enough to prevent illegal immigrants from coming to the U.S., more and more people in other states are identifying with Arizona and its current attempt to curtail illegal immigration through their state legislatures. [read post]
27 Oct 2010, 7:40 am by Jeralyn
Tom DeLay was instrumental in drafting the plan for the new districts and pushing it through the state legislature. [read post]
26 Oct 2010, 6:18 pm by Gideon
Despite the prevalent belief of outsiders (particularly those in Texas – I’m looking at you, Bennett), Connecticut is a moderate state. [read post]