December 20, 2015 Republican Parnell concedes in Alaska gubernatorial race Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell conceded the gubernatorial race Saturday, issuing a statement a day after independent challenger Bill Walker was declared the winner.
December 20, 2015 Perry: Obama net neutrality Internet regulations are from ‘era of the Great Depression’ Texas Gov. Rick Perry is the latest presidential hopeful to go after President Obama on his plan to regulate the Internet.
December 20, 2015 Arkansas governor plans to pardon son for 2003 marijuana conviction Outgoing Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe plans to pardon his own son for a 2003 felony conviction for marijuana possession.
December 20, 2015 Beckham's bid to bring soccer, stadium to Miami taking political and business header Will Miami bend it for Beckham? Retired soccer star David Beckham has international fame and clout, but he’s struggling to get the Miami community to allow him to start a pro team and build a stadium in the city.
December 20, 2015 Wisconsin Gov. Walker reportedly in talks to end 'John Doe' campaign probe The investigation has been a distraction for Walker as he runs for re-election against Democrat Mary Burke, a former state commerce secretary and Trek Bicycle Corp. executive.
December 20, 2015 Oil companies say new federal regulations on Southwest bird have halted drilling in Kansas Oil companies say a weeks-old Obama administration ruling that protects a Southwestern prairie bird has already halted oil-drilling operations in Kansas and is costing the U.S. economy tens of millions of dollars, as a GOP congressmen suggests the move is another job-killing attack on fossil fuel.
December 20, 2015 Pennsylvania won't appeal same-sex marriage case Same-sex marriage won a second victory in two days in Pennsylvania, as the governor said Wednesday that he will not appeal a court decision that struck down the state's ban.
December 20, 2015 Christie calls for more aggressive foreign policy after stumble on Israel Courting powerful Jewish donors for the second time in two months, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called Sunday for a more aggressive foreign policy that defends American values abroad, but he also said he is concerned about the direction America is heading in.
December 20, 2015 California is bracing for worst-ever wildfire season, Gov. Brown says California is bracing for its worst-ever wildfire season which could cripple the state's economy, Gov. Jerry Brown said Sunday.
December 20, 2015 High-ranking O'Malley official charged with misdemeanor in campaign shenanigans A high-ranking official in Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration is being charged with a crime in connection with trying to sabotage the re-election campaign of a state senator often at political odds with the Democratic governor.
