December 20, 2015 States, colleges step up efforts to end sex assaults on campus amid pressure from Obama States and colleges are trying to learn more about the extent of sexual assaults on campuses, following a renewed White House call to end such violence that argues one in five women have been victims of attacks.
December 20, 2015 Pro-fracking group sues New York Gov. Cuomo A group of pro-gas drilling landowners from upstate New York filed a lawsuit Friday against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, seeking to compel the state to complete its review of high-volume hydraulic fracturing.
December 20, 2015 Utah proposal would put Breathalyzer-type devices in bars Bargoers weighing whether they're sober enough to take the wheel could soon have a tool to help make that decision.
December 20, 2015 California farmers say Obama's drought relief efforts lacking amid visit to state Amid one of the driest years in the state's recorded history, Obama came to the Fresno area to announce $100 million in livestock-disaster aid, $60 million to support food banks and another $13 million toward things such as conservation and helping rural communities that could soon run out of drinking water.
December 20, 2015 Couple sues Kentucky to issue same-sex marriage license A Kentucky couple sued the state Friday, seeking to force it to issue same-sex marriage licenses after a federal judge ruled earlier this week that unions performed legally in other places must be recognized by the Bluegrass State.
December 20, 2015 Obama turns attention to California drought Opening a weekend trip to California, President Obama on Friday will offer millions in federal aid for the drought-stricken state, then hold an unusual West Coast meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, a key U.S. partner in the Middle East. After wrapping up his official business, Obama will spend the weekend at Southern California's sprawling Sunnylands estate, where there's little on the agenda besides a few rounds of golf.
December 20, 2015 Alabama bill would require reading of congressional prayers in schools Public school teachers in Alabama would be required to begin each day by reading opening prayers that were given in Congress under a bill proposed by Republican lawmaker.
December 20, 2015 19 states join legal fight against New Jersey's concealed weapons law A brief from Wyoming Attorney General's Office says that Wyoming and the other states are concerned that if the appeals court ruling stands, it could threaten their less-restrictive concealed carry laws.
December 20, 2015 Tennessee VW plant becomes battleground for union push to expand The move by Volkswagon has sparked a battle over what opponents of unionization see as an expansionist tactic by the UAW to increase membership, dues and influence.
December 20, 2015 Wyoming officials prepare for court fight after EPA ruling hands land to tribes Wyoming officials are gearing up for a potential court battle against the Environmental Protection Agency as they try to reverse a sweeping agency ruling that transferred more than 1 million acres of land -- including an entire city of 10,000 -- to Native American tribes.
