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December 20, 2015

2 GOP state senators sworn in after Colorado recalls

Two Republicans were sworn in Thursday to replace the Colorado Senate Democrats they defeated in historic recalls over new gun restrictions.

December 20, 2015

NRA takes aim at California's sweeping gun control bill

The National Rifle Association says it plans to sue the state of California if Gov. Jerry Brown signs a bill approved by state lawmakers that would ban the future sale of most types of semi-automatic rifles that accept detachable magazines.

December 20, 2015

What鈥檚 wrong? It鈥檚 been a week, and ObamaCare website still not working

It's been a full week since the Affordable Care Act went into effect, yet New Mexico Watchdog -- 聽like millions of Americans and doubtless thousands in New Mexico -- is still unable to create an account on 聽www.healthcare.gov.

December 20, 2015

Food bank helps furloughed Grand Canyon workers as business owners protest closure

An Arizona food bank delivered hundreds of boxes to help out furloughed concession and government workers at the Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday as area business leaders staged a protest to demand that the federal government reopen the park.

December 20, 2015

Connecticut gun dealers see ammunition shortage due to laws

Gun dealers in Connecticut are reporting a shortage in ammunition they say is due to laws restricting guns.

December 20, 2015

Lhota's mayoral ad says crime will soar in NYC if Democrat Bill de Blasio wins

Republican Joe Lhota on Wednesday released the New York City mayoral campaign's harshest ad to date, using footage of a recent biker gang attack to suggest that the city would return to its violent, crime-filled past if Democrat Bill de Blasio is elected.

December 20, 2015

NRA pushes back against Illinois proposal to increase gun penalties

The National Rifle Association is stepping up its campaign against a proposed gun control measure in Illinois that supporters argue will help combat and prevent street violence by increasing gun crime penalties.

December 20, 2015

Oregon launching new program to tax drivers per mile

Oregon is moving ahead with a controversial plan to tax motorists based on the number of miles driven as opposed to the amount of fuel they consume, raising myriad concerns about cost and privacy.

December 20, 2015

Christie withdraws same-sex marriage challenge, as NJ recognizes unions

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Monday withdrew his challenge to legalized same-sex marriage in the state, after a court determined that the appeal is not likely to prevail.

December 20, 2015

Blue Cross hires temp workers to deal with ObamaCare glitches

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has hired temporary workers to deal with mistakes and problems with enrollment applications, which are trickling in from the state鈥檚 federally run health insurance exchange.