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December 21, 2015

Vermont says ‘tis the season’ to hike texting fines

As Old Man Winter swoops into Vermont, the state government wants to be sure drivers are paying attention.

December 21, 2015

Prosecutors reportedly delay deciding whether to charge Va. Gov McDonnell

Federal prosecutors investigating Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell have reportedly delayed asking a grand jury to charge the Republican and his wife in connection with a gift scandal after a face-to-face appeal from attorneys for the couple. 

December 21, 2015

Liberal ‘media’ group gets $520G dark money donation for war on right

Two weeks ago, the liberal Center for Media and Democracy kicked off a national campaign to reveal the identities of anonymous contributors to conservative groups in an effort to unseat the GOP governor here.

December 21, 2015

Colorado governor says secession vote strengthened state

Votes in 11 rural counties on whether to secede from Colorado sparked debates that ultimately will strengthen the state, Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper told local government officials Tuesday.

December 21, 2015

Relaxed Vermont pot laws may lead to legalization

In July of this year, Vermont lawmakers took a bold step. They removed criminal penalties for those caught with small amounts of marijuana.

December 21, 2015

Utah governor vows to review judge's polygamy ruling

Gov. Gary Herbert has expressed concern over a federal judge's ruling that struck down key parts of Utah's polygamy laws, saying his legal counsel would determine the ramifications of the decision.

December 20, 2015

Tea party groups urge Wisconsin Gov. Walker to reject Common Core

Dozens of conservatives and leaders of tea party groups from across Wisconsin sent Gov. Scott Walker a letter Tuesday urging him to "be the hero" and reject Common Core education standards.

December 20, 2015

Conservatives who backed Wisconsin Gov. Walker appear target of secret probe

Dozens of conservative groups that support Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker reportedly have been subpoenaed by a special prosecutor demanding donor lists and other documents pertaining to their backing of Walker's union overhaul and recall fight.

December 20, 2015

States rejecting Obama's 'fix' shows plan will have little impact on improving ObamaCare

Connecticut is the most recent state to reject President Obama’s plan to “fix” his signature health-care law after millions of Americas received policy cancellation notices -- a trend that suggest the president’s proposed solution will have little impact on the situation.  

December 20, 2015

Top GOP White House prospects Christie, Jindal urge fellow governors to focus first on 2014

Republican Govs. Chris Christie, of New Jersey, and Bobby Jindal, of Louisiana, are top Republican presidential prospects. But with the party needing to defend 22 governorships next year, they cautioned members this week against looking too far ahead to the 2016 White House race.