Governors - Page 279

May 2, 2016

Dems urge Oregon governor to resign, top official reveals ‘strange’ behavior

Embattled Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber faced heavy pressure from high-ranking fellow Democrats to resign on Thursday, shortly after the state's No. 2 official issued a statement describing the governor's recent behavior as "strange" and contradictory.

May 2, 2016

Illinois Gov. Rauner strikes blow against public sector unions, ends forced dues

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner struck a first official blow on Monday against the public sector labor unions he has frequently criticized by ordering an end to a requirement that workers pay dues even if they decide not to join a union.

May 2, 2016

Oregon AG investigating governor, fiancée over ethics issues

Oregon's attorney general has opened an investigation into mounting influence-peddling allegations surrounding Gov. John Kitzhaber and his fiancée.

May 2, 2016

Feds look into prosecutor's claims involving Christie donor

Federal investigators are looking into a former county prosecutor's allegation in a lawsuit that he was fired because he complained about the dropping of an indictment that involved a donor to Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

May 2, 2016

Oregon's largest newspaper calls on governor to resign over fiancée controversy

The longest-serving governor in Oregon history is coming under mounting pressure to resign, over a series of scandals involving his fiancée.

May 2, 2016

Connecticut gov imposes travel ban over Indiana’s religious freedom law – despite similar law on books

Connecticut Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy may have found himself in a pot-meets-kettle situation after issuing an order that could ban state-funded travel to Indiana over its religious freedom law -- despite Connecticut having a similar law on the books.

May 2, 2016

Local archdiocese has grave concerns over NJ ban on headstone sales

The Archdiocese of Newark is being forced to stop selling headstones to grieving families under a controversial new law signed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

May 2, 2016

Indiana gov supports effort to 'clarify' religious objections law

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said he would support legislation to “clarify the intent” of the new law that has drawn widespread scrutiny over concerns it could allow discrimination against gay people.

May 2, 2016

New interviews, subpoena in Christie bridge investigation

Federal prosecutors investigating apparently politically motivated traffic lane closures crafted by aides to Republican Gov. Chris Christie near one of the nation's busiest bridges have been interviewing members of a town council and have issued a new subpoena.

May 2, 2016

Md. governor lifts state of emergency for Baltimore

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he has rescinded a state of emergency for Baltimore and all National Guard and state police have been pulled out.