May 24, 2017 Sanctuary city bans could spread to other states after Texas law signed A new Texas law cracking down on ‘sanctuary cities’ could inspire other states to take a similar approach, even as the changes spur strong opposition from local Texas officials.
May 23, 2017 Oregon governor forgives boy for swiping hazelnut, pen The governor of Oregon has pardoned a fourth-grade boy who swiped a hazelnut and a pen during a recent tour of the state Capitol.
April 18, 2017 Alabama governor changes election for US Senate seat Alabama's new governor has moved up the election for the Senate seat left vacant by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to this summer, reversing former Gov. Robert Bentley's plan to wait until 2018.
April 14, 2017 West Virginia governor displays bull dung, as budget metaphor – yes, this really happened Subtlety might not be West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s forte.
April 12, 2017 Christie tees off on 'awful' United Airlines in wake of uproar New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie unloaded on United Airlines Wednesday in the wake of the forcible removal of a passenger from a Chicago flight earlier this week, slamming the airline’s attitude as “awful” and calling on the Trump administration to act.
April 11, 2017 Robert Bentley: Alabama governor resigns over sex scandal Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigned Monday amid allegations he used state money to help cover up an affair with a top aide.
April 10, 2017 Alabama governor reportedly planning to resign over sex scandal Alabama’s embattled governor Robert Bentley reportedly is planning to resign over allegations he abused the powers of his office to facilitate and then cover up an affair with his adviser.
April 9, 2017 Alabama governor will face impeachment hearings after state Supreme Court ruling The Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Saturday to allow lawmakers to move ahead with an effort to oust Gov. Robert Bentley, who is fighting to stay in office amid fallout from an affair with a top aide.
April 7, 2017 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs school voucher expansion bill Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a major school voucher expansion bill that will extend eligibility to all 1.1 million state schoolchildren despite vehement opposition from Democrats who believe it will undercut public education and cost taxpayers untold millions of dollars.
April 4, 2017 'Populist' VA Dem gov candidate received payment from elite Ivy League secret society A self-styled populist Democratic candidate for the Virginia governorship received an honorarium payment from the alumni organization of an elite secret society at Yale University, according to financial disclosure forms.
