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December 20, 2015

Documents reveal anger, confusion over bridge closings linked to Christie staff

Emails released Friday show a police captain had a difficult time getting details about lane closings near the George Washington Bridge that appeared to have been politically orchestrated by officials in Gov. Chris Christie's administration.

December 20, 2015

Christie crackdown ups scrutiny over Obama's scandal response

While New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is getting hammered over a close aide's involvement in snarling traffic as an apparent act of political retribution, he's nevertheless set himself apart from the Obama administration in his response to scandal.

December 20, 2015

Pressure mounts for Vermont lieutenant governor to take single-payer position

Prominent members of his own party wonder why, after more than 2 1/2 years, Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott refuses to take a position on the state’s single-payer health-care law.

December 20, 2015

Water under the bridge in 2016? Christie aims to repair public trust, image after scandal

One thing we've learned about Chris Christie in the four years he's been New Jersey's governor is that he can take a punch.

December 20, 2015

Gov. Christie, state of NJ sued by 6 residents over bridge closure

The suit filed in federal court Thursday appears to be the first civil claim over traffic jams that appear to have been caused as political punishment for the Fort Lee mayor.

December 20, 2015

Christie denies involvement in controversial lane closures, faces political test

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, responding for the first time to newly published emails that indicate a top aide was involved in controversial lane closures last year that snarled traffic, said Wednesday the intervention was "unsanctioned" and "unacceptable" -- and claimed he would hold people "responsible."

December 20, 2015

Gov. Cuomo announces New York will allow limited use of medical marijuana

The Democrat announced in his State of the State speech he is using his administrative powers to allow 20 hospitals to dispense marijuana to patients under state Department of Health regulations, rather than craft legislation.

December 20, 2015

Va. gov McDonnell apologizes for gift scandal in last major speech

Outgoing Virginia Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell apologized in a major speech Wednesday to lawmakers for a gift scandal that eroded his political standing, but claimed strong economic leadership and new transportation funding as lasting achievements.

December 20, 2015

Utah governor says state will not recognize gay marriages amid court battle

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert's office announced Wednesday that the state will not recognize same-sex marriages performed since last month, leaving gay couples in the lurch amid a raging court battle.

December 20, 2015

Maine governor says welfare benefits used at bars, strip clubs, smoke shops

People are using welfare cash benefits at bars and strip clubs in Maine even though it's prohibited, Republican Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday as he continued to call for reforms to crack down on fraud and abuse.