December 20, 2015 Christie interviewed by federal investigators over bridge scandal New Jersey governor Chris Christie - a potential 2016 GOP presidential contender – was interviewed by federal prosecutors in December over the controversial lane closures on the George Washington Bridge, 91±¬ÁÏ confirmed on Friday.
December 1, 2015 New York City proposal seeks ban on electronic cigarette use in public New Yorkers who say electronic cigarettes helped them quit smoking asked city lawmakers at a hearing this week not to ban the nicotine inhalers from restaurants, workplaces and other indoor spaces, saying there isn't enough evidence they pose a health risk to justify their exclusion.
November 30, 2015 California lawmaker seeks measure that would outlaw ‘affluenza’ defense A Los Angeles Democrat introduced a bill Wednesday that would prohibit lawyers from employing ‘affluenza’ during a trial or sentencing, The Los Angeles Times reported.
November 28, 2015 Colorado replaces 420 mile marker with 419.99 after multiple thefts Colorado officials are hoping the difference of one-hundredth of a mile will put an end to the theft of the 420 mile marker sign along Interstate 70.
January 13, 2015 More drivers positive for pot in Washington state New figures from the Washington State Patrol show that more drivers have tested positive for marijuana since the state legalized the drug last year.
January 8, 2015 Virginia college 'free-speech zones' latest to fall The latest in a string of successful court challenges to college "free speech zones" is unfolding in Virginia, where lawyers are negotiating a settlement in the case of a student who was barred from preaching on campus.