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September 27, 2017

Illinois House of Representatives overrides gov's veto of $36B budget

The Illinois House of Representatives voted Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's vetoes of a budget package, giving Illinois its first annual spending plan since 2015.

September 27, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker has message to haters: Have a cold one

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has a simple message for all his social media haters out there: Chill out and have a beer.

September 27, 2017

Beachgate, Bridgegate: Christie's time in headlines not over

Gov. Chris Christie's week started with Beachgate — viral photos showing him lounging on a public beach closed by the state budget shutdown. Next week, Bridgegate will revisit.

September 27, 2017

California lawmakers vote to extend landmark climate change law

California lawmakers voted Monday to extend a climate change initiative that Gov. Jerry Brown holds up as a model for states and nations looking to lower carbon emissions.

September 27, 2017

Oregon's bike tax met with resistance by Republicans, cycling advocates

Oregonians love to ride bikes, and their government officials will happily let you know about it.

September 26, 2017

Chris Christie confronts fan at Milwaukee Brewers game

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took time at a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game Sunday to yell in a fan’s face, calling him a “big shot.”

September 26, 2017

West Virginia's Democratic governor announces switch to Republican party

West Virginia Democratic Gov. Jim Justice announced at a rally Thursday evening with President Trump that he is changing his political affiliation to the Republican party.

September 26, 2017

Former Texas Governor Mark White dies at age 77

Former Texas Gov. Mark White, a Democrat who championed public education reforms that included the landmark "no-pass, no-play" policy for high school athletes during his single term in office, has died.

September 25, 2017

Maine Gov. LePage: Removing Confederate statues is like taking down 9/11 memorials

Maine Gov. LePage: Removing Confederate statues is like taking down 9/11 memorials.

September 25, 2017

Missouri governor calls for expulsion of Dem senator who urged Trump assassination

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens joined calls Friday for state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal to be expelled from the legislature after saying she hopes President Trump is assassinated.