December 20, 2015 Jindal says focus on upcoming elections and ObamaCare, not White House bid Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal -- among Republican governors most talked about as a potential 2016 presidential candidate – said Sunday he is uncertain about such a run and is more focused now on helping his party win upcoming elections.
December 20, 2015 Ariz., NY to reopen Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty Arizona and New York have reached deals with the Interior Department to reopen Grand Canyon National Park and Statue of Liberty National Monument using state funds until the federal government reopens.
December 20, 2015 States step up to fill federal government void First, it was a foundation stepping up to cover the cost of death benefits for America's fallen soldiers; now, states are starting to come forward.
December 20, 2015 Wisconsin Gov. Walker proposes $100 million property tax cut Gov. Scott Walker is proposing a $100 million property tax cut for the Legislature to take up in special session next week.
December 20, 2015 Virginia candidates for governor square off in prime-time debate Cuccinelli argued he is the serious, experienced candidate, while McAuliffe touted himself as the bipartisan consensus builder.
December 20, 2015 Union leaders opposing Calif. bill to ban lead bullets for hunters Several unions have joined in opposition to a California bill that would stop hunters from using lead bullets, and have asked Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown not to sign the legislation.
December 20, 2015 Sink won't run for Florida governor Former Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said Friday she will not run for governor again in 2014. Sink, 65, told The Associated Press that she wants to spend more time running her foundation, Florida Next, which seeks to help young entrepreneurs grow their startup companies.
December 20, 2015 Gun rights group sues Colorado governor over new laws Colorado's largest state-based gun lobbying group has filed a lawsuit against Gov. John Hickenlooper over the strict new gun control measures he signed into law in the aftermath of last year's mass shootings.
December 20, 2015 Jeb Bush joins Gov. Jindal in demanding feds drop lawsuit against Louisiana over school vouchers Jindal, a Republican considering a 2016 presidential bid, said Obama and Holder are denying students in his state the same opportunities their own children enjoy.
December 20, 2015 Missouri measure nullifying federal gun laws fails in state Senate An effort by Missouri legislators to expand gun rights and make federal gun regulations unenforceable failed by one vote in the state Senate Wednesday night, as the body's top two Republican officials voted to sustain a veto by the Democratic governor.
