December 20, 2015 Arizona Gov. Brewer, local businesses fight to reopen Grand Canyon With the partial suspension of U.S. government services showing no signs of ending, tourists will continue to be turned away from the Grand Canyon, despite a push by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and local businesses to reopen the state's signature national park.
December 20, 2015 California Gov. Brown signs anti-revenge porn bill California Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed a bill outlawing so-called revenge porn and levying possible jail time for people who post naked photos of their exes after bitter breakups.
December 20, 2015 Christie, Buono meet in New Jersey governor's race debate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie refused to rule out a 2016 presidential run Tuesday night during the first debate in his gubernatorial re-election campaign. The Republican governor said he could "walk and chew gum at the same time," balancing the demands of a second term and his political future.
December 20, 2015 Christie says tough talk would continue in 2nd term Gov. Chris Christie promised to lead New Jersey with the same aggressive style if he wins a second term, while his re-election opponent, Democrat Barbara Buono, pledged Tuesday to remain independent from party bosses who have been sitting on their hands during her campaign if she becomes governor.
December 20, 2015 Oregon launching new program to tax drivers per mile Oregon is moving ahead with a controversial plan to tax motorists based on the number of miles driven as opposed to the amount of fuel they consume, raising myriad concerns about cost and privacy.
December 20, 2015 Ohio board approves spending to expand Medicaid A board of six lawmakers and an administration official who handle certain adjustments to the state budget granted Kasich's spending request Monday.
December 20, 2015 Richmond paper refuses to make endorsement in Va. governor's race With the tempestuous Virginia governor's race drawing to a close, the state capital's flagship newspaper revealed Sunday that it would not endorse either Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli or Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe.
December 20, 2015 Widow of Rep. Young warns ex-Gov. Crist to keep clear of memorial service The widow of the late Republican Florida Rep. C.W. "Bill" Young does not want one of the state's former governors attending his memorial service -- and sent a personal email to inform him his presence would be "unacceptable."
December 20, 2015 Doctor says NJ Gov. Chris Christie 'fit to serve' Gov. Chris Christie has "no medical limitations" and is fit to serve as governor, his doctor said in a report released Friday that said the admittedly overweight governor has adopted a healthy lifestyle and steadily shed pounds since undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
December 20, 2015 Christie says Washington to blame for Sandy aid delays New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he understands victims' frustrations a year after Superstorm Sandy but maintains that his administration isn't to blame for delays in aid reaching victims.
