December 20, 2015 Parting Shot: Outgoing Arizona Gov. Brewer calls Obama a ‘failed president’ Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, stepping down after six years in office where she was a perpetual thorn in the side of the Obama administration, is leaving with a parting shot -- calling President Obama a "failed president."
December 20, 2015 Critics blast Cuomo fracking ban Hydraulic fracturing is now a no-no in New York state.
December 20, 2015 Immigrants granted reprieve by Obama to line up for driver's licenses in Arizona Many young immigrants who are protected from deportation under new Obama administration policies are expected Monday to begin pursuing Arizona driver's licenses.
December 20, 2015 Religious group threatens to sue over tax credit denial for Noah’s Ark-themed park A battle over a Noah’s Ark-themed amusement park in Kentucky could end up in federal court.
December 20, 2015 New York Gov. Cuomo moves to ban fracking New York officials on Wednesday moved forward with an effort to ban fracking across the state, citing excessive environmental and health concerns.
December 20, 2015 Vermont's giving up on single-payer health care over ballooning costs Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin is canceling his dream plan to create a single-payer health system in the state.
December 20, 2015 Kasich will sign red light, speed camera restrictions bill Ohio Gov. John Kasich will sign a bill to limit how municipalities can use red light and speed cameras, said his spokesman, Rob Nichols.
December 20, 2015 Tennessee announces plans for Medicaid expansion Gov. Bill Halsam announced Monday that his state has reached a deal to expand Medicaid under Obamacare.
December 20, 2015 Texas legislature looks to expand gun rights, roll back ban on open carry Known as the capital of the American gun culture, lawmakers in Texas are preparing to push a handful of bills through the state legislature that expands the rights of gun owners. Lawmakers say some of the bills being considered include lifting a ban on open carry of handguns. If Texas, which currently allows concealed handguns, rolls back its century-old ban, it would be the largest state in the country to do so.
December 20, 2015 Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman back to court Monday In an unexpected move, the judge in the appeal of his 2006 conviction has ordered Siegelman to appear in the U.S. District Court, 11th Circuit of Appeals, on Monday regarding his request for release while his appeal is ongoing. Oral arguments for his appeal were initially expected in July but have been postponed to January.
