December 20, 2015 Stephen King not backing down on demand for LePage apology Horror writer Stephen King is proving to be as tenacious as some of his more sinister characters in seeking an apology from Maine Gov. Paul LePage.
December 20, 2015 Oregon gov under fire after fiancee admits getting $118G in consulting role Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has called a press conference for Friday morning after his fiancee disclosed that she had collected $118,000 from an out-of-state clean energy group while advising the governor on clean energy policy.
December 20, 2015 Indiana governor taking heat over reported plans for state-run news site Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is taking heat from both sides of the aisle following reports that his administration plans to launch a taxpayer-backed, state-run news site in February.
December 20, 2015 New York, New Jersey governors defend actions after blizzard's big miss Officials in New York and New Jersey defended decisions to institute travel bans and shut down public transit in anticipation of a blizzard that largely spared the region the crippling snowfall initially forecast.
December 20, 2015 Fark.com founder Drew Curtis announces bid for Kentucky governor Drew Curtis, founder of the offbeat news site Fark.com, announced Monday that he’s running for Kentucky governor, entering a highly competitive race as a first-time candidate.
December 20, 2015 Condoleezza Rice taking over Jeb Bush's education foundation Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Thursday tapped former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to serve as chairman of his education foundation, turning over the organization to the former diplomat and academic who remains popular inside the Republican Party.
December 20, 2015 Bobby's Believers: Conservatives launch draft-Jindal PAC A group of Republicans who want to see Bobby Jindal elected president are launching a super PAC to boost the Louisiana governor’s 2016 aspirations.
December 20, 2015 Bible story: Doubts raised over a Texas inaugural tradition George W. Bush called it Sam Houston's bible. Rick Perry swore on its centuries-old sheepskin four times. And on Tuesday, Texas Gov.-elect Greg Abbott is set to preserve one of the oldest inaugural traditions in the U.S. when he lays his hand on the historic tome to take the oath of office.
December 20, 2015 Christie interviewed by federal investigators over bridge scandal New Jersey governor Chris Christie - a potential 2016 GOP presidential contender – was interviewed by federal prosecutors in December over the controversial lane closures on the George Washington Bridge, Fox News confirmed on Friday.
December 20, 2015 Federal grand jury investigating loans to Kansas Gov. Brownback's re-election campaign A federal grand jury is looking into loans made to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's re-election campaign and has ordered the state's ethics chief to testify next week as part of its investigation, according to a subpoena obtained by The Associated Press.
