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May 2, 2016

Sun setting on daylight saving time? States consider alternative to clock-changing ‘hassle’

States across the country are taking a dim view toward daylight saving time. And some say it's time to turn back the clock -- so to speak.

May 2, 2016

View porn on state computers? You should go to jail, Pennsylvania lawmaker says

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to make it illegal for state employees to use commonwealth-owned computers, networks or cell phones to view or exchange pornography.  

May 2, 2016

Could texting bans actually lead to more car crashes?

Mississippi's July 1 ban on texting is supposed to make driving safer, but a study of such laws reveals a remarkable outcome: they're often followed by a rise in crashes.

May 2, 2016

Growing numbers seek faith-based alternative to ObamaCare

With just over 100,000 members, Medi-Share is part of a small, but growing, movement of health care-sharing ministries -- emerging as an ObamaCare alternative.

May 2, 2016

Nevada bill would allow sick pets to use medical marijuana

Pets might soon be able to use pot under a bill introduced Tuesday in the Nevada Legislature.

May 2, 2016

Nevada family seeks law change, after being told can't raise foster children due to firearms

A couple in Nevada is seeking a change to state law after being denied a license to raise foster children due to a regulation that bars foster parents from carrying loaded firearms.

May 2, 2016

Nebraska AG fighting to block death penalty repeal from reversing death row sentences

Nebraska's top lawyer is headed to court to prevent the state's sweeping death penalty repeal from reversing sentences of those already on death row -- in the latest flare-up between the legislature and Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts' administration.

May 2, 2016

Hawaii’s $205M ObamaCare system on life support, critics fear ‘complete waste’

Federal taxpayers dumped more than $205 million into Hawaii's ObamaCare insurance exchange, but after a steady downward spiral the once-highly praised Hawaii Health Connector is on life support.

May 2, 2016

Black farmers say Florida’s medical marijuana law shuts them out

Black farmers in Florida say they are being shut out from the state's emerging medical marijuana trade, and are pushing for changes in the law that would let them break into the limited, legal pot market.

May 2, 2016

Texas bill would allow teachers to use deadly force against students

A proposed bill would allow teachers in Texas to use deadly force against students and be protected from any kind of prosecution.