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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.

December 20, 2015

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo inaugurated for second term on day of father's death

Andrew Cuomo was sworn in for his second term as governor Thursday just hours before his father died.

December 9, 2015

Abbott: Government 'importing danger' with refugee program

Texas governor wants to opt out

November 28, 2015

Virginia State Sen. upgraded to fair condition following stabbing amid reports of son's mental evaluation

Virginia state lawmaker and onetime candidate for governor Creigh Deeds, stabbed several times inside his home Tuesday, was upgraded to fair condition amid reports his son, who was found dead after the attack, had undergone a mental evaluation 24 hours earlier.