December 20, 2015 Perry defends against indictment, ramps up counterattack Texas Gov. Rick Perry stood behind his decision Sunday to veto giving money to a state agency run by a prosecutor with legal problems, despite an indictment saying he abused his official powers, and ramped up his criticism of the official.
December 20, 2015 Perry responds to indictment, calls it a political 'farce,' vows to defend himself Texas GOP Gov. Rick Perry responded Saturday to the weekend indictment in which he is accused of abusing his power of office, calling it a political “farce” and vowing to explore “every legal avenue” to combat the prosecution.
December 20, 2015 Arizona law lets golf carts rule the road Golf carts rule the roads in Arizona, or at least the shoulder, now that a new law allows the carts to legally drive on the side of auto traffic.
December 20, 2015 Jeb Bush making 1st campaign appearance of year for Florida Gov. Scott Jeb Bush, the former Republican Florida governor and possible 2016 presidential contender, will be making his first campaign appearance of the year -- with incumbent Gov. Rick Scott on Friday.
December 20, 2015 ‘Ghost employee:’ High-paid Pennsylvania governor aide to resign amid allegations Ron Tomalis will resign from a job he may not have been doing in the first place.
December 20, 2015 Michigan begins congressional delegation shakeup Two Republican congressmen faced strong challenges Tuesday in Michigan's primary election while voters also chose nominees in four open seats, the biggest shake-up in the state's U.S. House delegation since 1992.
December 20, 2015 Colorado Democrats avoid fracking fight Colorado Democrats avoided a politically costly fight over oil and gas drilling after a quid pro quo deal pitched by the state's fracking-friendly governor prompted groups to drop their dueling ballot proposals.
December 20, 2015 Federal prosecutor warns Cuomo over corruption probe The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan is threatening to widen an investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of an anti-corruption commission, as the Democratic governor lawyers up in the face of what could be a politically ill-timed probe.
December 20, 2015 Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds collective bargaining crackdown, in victory for Walker After three years of legal battles, the war for Gov. Scott Walker’s cornerstone public-sector collective bargaining reforms is over, with the state Supreme Court on Thursday upholding Act 10 in its entirety.
December 20, 2015 More NY companies announce layoffs, two leave for other states Although New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D.) has touted recent economic successes in his state, records reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon show that dozens of companies are laying off workers, relocating out of the state, or closing up shop altogether.
