May 2, 2016 Oregon governor deflects questions over fiancee's consulting payments Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber on Friday deflected mounting ethics questions swirling around him and fiancee Cylvia Hayes over newly disclosed, six-figure consulting payments she received from a clean energy group -- while she was advising the governor on similar issues.
May 2, 2016 Walker calls for steep cuts to Wisconsin university system Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is calling for steep cuts to the University of Wisconsin System, while offering the network more freedom in exchange, in a controversial plan his office says is meant to provide more financial certainty.
May 2, 2016 Spokesman: Iowa governor to be hospitalized overnight after falling ill Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will be hospitalized overnight after he fell ill at an event.
May 2, 2016 South Carolina governor battles union play for Boeing plant South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is firing back at efforts to unionize 7,500 workers at Boeing Corp.’s airline plant in Charleston.
May 2, 2016 Study used to bolster NY fracking ban developed by anti-fracking 'activists' New York state’s controversial new fracking ban was bolstered in part by research written and peer-reviewed by scientists with ties to the anti-fracking movement – drawing criticism that their views were not disclosed when the ban was announced last month.
May 2, 2016 Virginia governor hospitalized after thrown from horse in Africa Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe was hospitalized Monday in Richmond with complications from being tossed by a horse and breaking seven ribs during a holiday trip to Africa with his family, a spokesman said.
May 2, 2016 Virginia lawmakers weigh right to buy unpasteurized milk Virginia lawmakers are considering whether the state's constitution should enshrine the right of consumers to buy unpasteurized milk or uninspected meat directly from farmers.
May 2, 2016 Christie lands RNC fundraising chief for possible '16 bid The Republican National Committee's top fundraiser is stepping down this week as he prepares to join New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's prospective presidential campaign.
May 2, 2016 Federal judge: Ex-Va. governor can't be free during appeal A federal judge on Tuesday denied former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's request to remain free while he appeals his corruption convictions, which means he could begin his two-year prison sentence by Feb. 9.
May 2, 2016 ‘Poor sportsmanship’? Outgoing Illinois governor skips inauguration Something was missing Monday during the gubernatorial inauguration – the outgoing governor.
