December 20, 2015 GOP governors in Maryland, Tennessee offer voluntary employee buyouts to reduce government Republican governors in two states -- Maryland and Tennessee -- are offering voluntary employee-buyout programs as a way to reduce government beyond furloughs and cutting programs.
December 20, 2015 Ex-Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell sentenced to 1 year Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison in a public corruption case that destroyed her husband's political career.
December 20, 2015 Scott Walker sounds off on union protests, college and evolution Wis. Gov. Scott Walker responded Tuesday to a union demonstration that took place outside his parents' house in Wauwatosa earlier this week, saying that it was a personal attack that "takes (protesting) too far."
December 20, 2015 Experts say probe of disgraced Oregon governor focusing on possible financial crimes Legal experts say a subpoena used in a federal grand jury investigation into Oregon's fallen governor and his fiancée indicates that authorities are investigating possible violations of public corruption laws and financial crimes including wire or mail fraud, bribery and tax evasion. The subpoena was sent to the state's administrative agency on the same day Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation.
December 20, 2015 Timeline of ethics issues surrounding Oregon governor Just weeks after being sworn in for an unprecedented fourth term, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation following allegations his fiancΘe used their relationship to win contracts for her consulting business and failed to report income on her taxes.
December 20, 2015 Embattled Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber announces resignation Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced Friday he would resign amid a mounting ethics scandal involving him and his fiancée -- even as he remained defiant, lashing out at the media and former allies.
December 20, 2015 Statement from Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announcing his resignation The following is a statement from Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber that was released Friday afternoon. I am announcing today that I will resign as Governor of the State of Oregon.
December 20, 2015 Oregon governor reportedly changed his mind about resigning over ethics controversy Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber decided to resign over the weekend amid an ethics scandal involving his fiancee, but later changed his mind for reasons that remain unclear, according to a published report.
December 20, 2015 Oregon's embattled governor says he's not resigning Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he's not resigning.
December 20, 2015 Utah gov signs bill allowing firing squad Utah became the only state to allow firing squads for executions Monday when Gov. Gary Herbert signed a law approving the controversial method's use when no lethal-injection drugs are available.
