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States Rights December 20, 2015

California battle over concealed-weapon rights could be headed for Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has turned aside all Second Amendment challenges since a pair of landmark rulings in 2008 and 2009 confirmed the rights of individuals to keep and bear arms. But some believe a California case could make the high court return to the controversial area and determine whether gun ownership rights extend beyond the corners of one's home.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn anti-violence spending didn't pull big votes

An analysis shows that Gov. Pat Quinn's troubled anti-violence program, which critics have called a "political slush fund," didn't do him much good in his 2010 campaign.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Unenforceable ban on atheists holding public office still on the books in 8 states

Provisions barring atheists from holding public office remain on the books in Arkansas, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

States Rights December 20, 2015

What happens to your online accounts when you die?

When you die, should your loved ones have access to your Facebook, Gmail and other online accounts?

Vermont December 20, 2015

MoveOn.org doubles Vermont’s anti-GMO legal defense fund

A legal defense fund created to defend Vermont’s anti-GMO labeling law got a boost this week after liberal advocacy group MoveOn.org made a massive deposit, more than doubling the fund’s account balance.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Open for business: Legal marijuana sales underway in Washington

Washington state’s marijuana industry is now open for business.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Legal marijuana goes on sale in Washington

Washington became the second state Tuesday to allow people to buy marijuana legally in the U.S. without a doctor's note.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Vermont’s Leahy pushes transparency as Shumlin protects single-payer secrets

Vermont’s senior U.S. senator wants more transparency in government. Unfortunately, Vermont’s governor insists on less.

Domestic Policies December 20, 2015

Permanent Internet tax ban moves forward in the House

The tension between federal and state powers over a permanent ban on Internet access taxes took the spotlight on Wednesday during House Judiciary Committee debate.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Chinese firm reportedly cost California taxpayers millions extra for spotty bridge work

California officials may be coming to regret going with the lowest bidder for repairs on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, as reports show the Chinese company hired by the state produced spotty work that cost millions more to fix.

States Rights December 20, 2015

GOP senators blast FCC chief over states’ rights comments

A group of Republican senators have a message for the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission: Back off.