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State and Local October 1, 2019

Some Florida teachers can now carry firearms on school, campuses

Teachers in certain Florida school districts are now allowed to carry firearms on school grounds due to a controversial stat law that came on the heels of a deadly school massacre. 

OPINION September 18, 2019

Donald Hubin: We know how to improve life for kids whose parents live apart – Now states need to step up

Most states are missing golden opportunities to improve the lives of children whose parents live apart.

State and Local September 4, 2019

California’s Newsom signs bill allowing citizens to refuse to help a police officer

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, on Tuesday signed a bill that no longer requires any "able-bodied person 18 years of age or older" in the state to help an officer who requests assistance during an arrest.

State and Local August 19, 2019

Illinois state senator apologizes for mock Trump assassination photos at fundraiser

A Democratic state senator from Illinois came under fire over the weekend after pictures were posted online showing his supporters at a fundraising event performing a mock assassination on President Trump.

Antifa August 16, 2019

Portland, Ore., mayor: City bracing for dueling Antifa, right-wing protests

The city of Portland, Ore., is taking major precautions in advance of planned protests by both Antifa and right-wing demonstrators this weekend, according to the city's mayor.

California August 10, 2019

Law requiring women on corporate boards sets 'gender-based quota,' group argues

A new California law requiring publicly traded corporations in the state to include women on their boards of directors is facing its first legal challenge.

State and Local August 3, 2019

NH governor rips Mass., says DMV 'deficiencies' led to horrific crash that killed 7

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu slammed Massachusetts officials Friday, accusing them of being responsible for the shocking crash in his state that killed seven bikers.

Washington July 17, 2019

Seattle-based restaurant chain blames high minimum wage for bankruptcy

Restaurants Unlimited said "progressive wage laws in the Pacific coast" was hurting its bottom line.

Donald Trump July 17, 2019

Jesse Jackson urges Trump to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

The Rev. Jesse Jackson sent a personal appeal to President Trump last Friday, asking him to pardon the imprisoned former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich.

Health Care July 9, 2019

Texas lawyers argue for end of ObamaCare in case that could decide fate of health plan

One of the nation’s most conservative federal appeals courts heard opening arguments on Tuesday in a case that could determine the future of the Affordable Care Act and seemed destined to make its way to the Supreme Court.

Arkansas June 25, 2019

Arkansas judge asks court to allow him to hear death penalty-related cases again

An Arkansas judge is petitioning the state Supreme Court to restore his judicial power to preside over capital punishment-related cases after he was disqualified from those duties following his participation in an anti-death penalty protest outside the governor's mansion two years ago.