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January 12, 2017

Georgia pol claims Tyler Perry using star power to secure 'sweetheart' deal for Army base

An unusual dispute is taking shape in Georgia that has all the trappings of a juicy Hollywood flick: alleged secret deals, political profiting, and, oh -- Tyler Perry. Yes, that Tyler Perry.

January 12, 2017

NY fracking ban poised to take effect, critics say state giving up thousands of jobs

New York state's controversial fracking ban is poised to take effect in the coming days, amid criticism from pro-drilling advocates that the state is giving up tens of thousands of jobs.

January 12, 2017

California guv scrambles to save bullet train, floats cap-and-trade scheme

California Gov. Jerry Brown is scrambling to keep a pricey high-speed train project from being derailed by raiding millions of dollars from the state's cap-and-trade program -- in what critics are calling a "desperate" ploy to save the beleaguered plan.

January 12, 2017

Maine gov reveals bariatric surgery, 50-pound weight loss

Gov. Paul LePage revealed the cause of his dramatic weight loss Wednesday, telling a local radio show that he underwent bariatric surgery in September after a warning from his doctor about diabetes.

January 6, 2017

'Murderer': Victim's son outraged after governor lets ex-radical in deadly Brinks robbery seek parole

The son of a security guard killed in the $1.6 million robbery of a Brinks armed car in 1981 blasted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's move allowing an ex-radical to seek parole in the case after 35 years, telling Fox News on Friday, "I don't think he knows the true facts of the case."

January 3, 2017

Christie says no to NJ flights to Cuba; United to press ahead

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has told the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to reject any flight routes between Newark and Cuba until a woman convicted of killing a state trooper is extradited to the U.S. – though one airline says it plans to push ahead anyway.

December 30, 2016

North Carolina gov.-elect sues over law stripping his powers

North Carolina's incoming Democratic governor sued Friday over a new law passed by Republican legislators to limit his powers as he prepares to take office.

December 22, 2016

North Carolina Senate defeats bid to repeal controversial 'bathroom bill'

The North Carolina Senate Wednesday voted down legislation to repeal the controversial law known simply as the “bathroom bill,” months after the measure limiting LGBT protections triggered an economic backlash for the state.

December 15, 2016

Democratic NC governor-elect threatens to sue over GOP bills to limit his powers

North Carolina Gov.-elect Roy Cooper said Thursday he's ready to fight in court against Republican legislation moving through a surprise General Assembly session that would undercut his powers as he takes office next month.

December 6, 2016

Missouri governor-elect's wife robbed at gunpoint; three suspects arrested

Three teenagers were in custody Monday night after the wife of Missouri Governor-elect Eric Greitens was robbed outside a St. Louis restaurant.