December 20, 2015 California high court asked to take up high-speed rail Gov. Jerry Brown's administration on Friday petitioned the California Supreme Court to overturn two lower-court rulings that have stalled progress on the state's high-speed rail project, one of the nation's most expensive public works projects.
December 20, 2015 Former Virginia governor, wife plead not guilty to federal corruption charges Former Virginia Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen pleaded not guilty Friday to federal corruption charges for allegedly accepting gifts, vacations and loans.
December 20, 2015 Conservative activist O'Keefe claims Cuomo targeting his group Conservative activist James O'Keefe is accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of targeting his group with document requests and a subpoena, claiming the Democratic governor's recent comments critical of conservatives "aren't simply words."
December 20, 2015 Federal prosecutors subpoena Christie's campaign, NJ GOP committee Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's campaign and a state Republican Party committee, escalating their probe into allegations that his aides created traffic jams as political payback.
December 20, 2015 McDonnell fights corruption charges, goes after star witness, 'rickety' case Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is fighting back against federal corruption charges, arguing that prosecutors have a “rickety” case that lacks legal standing and hangs on a questionable witness with a criminal history. Further, his attorneys claim McDonnell's Democratic predecessor engaged in similar activity.
December 20, 2015 Cuccinelli calls on Christie to step down from Republican Governors Association A recent Republican gubernatorial candidate said Tuesday that "it makes sense" for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to step down as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
December 20, 2015 Former Va. Gov. McDonnell, wife indicted on federal corruption charges Former Virginia Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell and wife Maureen were indicted Tuesday on federal corruption charges for allegedly accepting gifts, vacations and loans from a businessman seeking special treatment from the state for his fledgling business.
December 20, 2015 Head of bank bailout runs for Calif. governor Neel Kashkari, a former U.S. Treasury official who was the architect of the nation's bank bailout at the height of the recession, said Tuesday he is running for governor of California with a campaign that will focus on boosting jobs and improving public schools.
December 20, 2015 NY GOP chairman calls on Cuomo to apologize for 'divisive' remarks on conservatives The head of the New York Republican Party called Tuesday for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to apologize for saying last week that "extreme conservatives" are not welcome in New York.
December 20, 2015 ACLU sues Utah for not recognizing gay marriages The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Utah over the issue of gay marriage, saying the official decision to stop granting benefits for newly married same-sex couples has created wrenching uncertainty.
