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Governors June 21, 2017

Gov. Cuomo: Pro-life people not welcome in New York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believes that pro-life activists along with anti-gay activists, and supporters of the Second Amendment, are not welcome in his state.

Issues June 21, 2017

State government dependence on federal funding growing at alarming rate

Only 11 states depended on the federal government for more than one-third of their total revenues in 2001.

Governors June 21, 2017

GOP governors launch campaign to rebrand the party

The Republican Party is already at war with itself, but its fight is spreading.

Legislation June 21, 2017

California minimum wage hike will cost 190k jobs, according to conservative think tank

California's planned increase of its minimum wage to $10 an hour will cost the state 190,000 jobs, a new report from the conservative think tank American Action Forum estimates.

Issues June 6, 2017

Greg Abbott: Texas governor revives 'bathroom bill' for special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revived a so-called "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people Tuesday a week after the last try collapsed when powerful social conservatives deadlocked with Republican moderates backing business opponents such as Google, Facebook and the NFL.

Louisiana June 5, 2017

Louisiana lawmakers OK driver's ed course on traffic stop etiquette

A bill that would require first-time drivers to take lessons on how to act during a traffic stop could soon be on its way to the governor’s desk in Louisiana.

Cabinet May 24, 2017

Bears Ears National Monument: Zinke gets mixed reactions during visit

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was tasked last month by President Trump to review 27 national monuments across the country designated since 1996 that total 100,000 acres or more.

Cities May 24, 2017

Jean Stothert re-elected Omaha mayor after abortion debate ensnares Democrat Heath Mello

Republican Jean Stohert was re-elected to a second four-year term as mayor of Omaha, Neb.

Issues May 24, 2017

Georgia governor approves carrying concealed guns on campus

Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation Thursday allowing people with permits to carry concealed handguns on Georgia's public college campuses, despite the objections of state university leaders and his own veto of a campus-carry measure last year.

STATE AND LOCAL May 21, 2017

Tom Mechler: Texas GOP head resigns, citing family and finances

Texas Republican Party Chairman Tom Mechler resigned Saturday, citing family and financial reasons.

Issues May 10, 2017

Alaska state lawmaker censured over abortion comment

The Alaska House voted Wednesday to censure a Republican member over comments he made suggesting there are women in Alaska who try to get pregnant to get a "free trip to the city" for abortions.