December 20, 2015 Teachers reprimanded for speaking out against Common Core Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal blasted reports Tuesday that teachers are being reprimanded for speaking out against Common Core standards on social media.
December 20, 2015 Pennsylvania panel advances victim's rights bill after convicted cop killer's commencement speech Pennsylvania's governor called a Vermont college's decision to invite convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal to give a commencement address "unconscionable" Monday, as a state legislative committee advanced a victim's rights bill designed to prevent those convicted of violent crimes from causing their victims "mental anguish."
December 20, 2015 Conservatives targeted by Wisconsin probe, raids speak out The fact that Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm is a Democrat and the targets of the simultaneous paramilitary-style raids were all conservatives has generated controversy over the past year.
December 20, 2015 Pro leagues file to stop New Jersey sports betting The four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA have filed a legal challenge to New Jersey's latest attempt to offer legal sports gambling.
December 20, 2015 Tables turned? Activist wants probe of Wisconsin prosecutor who investigated conservatives A man who sued the prosecutors of a secret investigation into dozens of Wisconsin conservative groups now wants the lead prosecutor investigated on charges of using his office for political persecution and personal reward.
December 20, 2015 Kansas government approves sex toy auction to settle scofflaw's tax debt Thousands of sex toys seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue are about to hit the auction block.
December 20, 2015 Suburban mayor paid more than Mississippi governor If Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant wants a bump in pay when he eventually leaves the governor’s mansion, maybe he should consider running for mayor of Southaven.
December 20, 2015 Court allows controversial probe of Walker, conservative groups to resume A federal appeals court on Wednesday overturned a lower court's ruling halting an investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and more than two dozen conservative groups for alleged illegal campaign activity.
December 20, 2015 Perry asks to miss court date, cites overseas trip Attorneys for indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry asked Monday that the Republican be allowed to skip his next court appearance because he'll be out the country -- and that he not be forced to attend subsequent pretrial hearings where no evidence is presented.
December 20, 2015 Dem rep under fire over video with lewd reference to Maine GOP senator, sex act The Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine is under fire from Republicans for promoting a video containing a rap song that makes a sexual reference to Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
