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Christie not involved in bridge plot, law firm says

December 20, 2015

Christie not involved in bridge plot, law firm says

An outside law firm brought in by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to examine the bridge closure scandal reported Thursday that their investigation found the governor was not involved in the plot.

Thousands sign WhiteHouse.gov petition for Alaska to secede -- to Russia

December 20, 2015

Thousands sign WhiteHouse.gov petition for Alaska to secede -- to Russia

Moscow’s annexation of Crimea was condemned worldwide, but some people in Alaska apparently are yearning for the days when they, too, were part of Mother Russia.

Connecticut lawmakers approve bill raising minimum wage to $10.10

December 20, 2015

Connecticut lawmakers approve bill raising minimum wage to $10.10

Connecticut lawmakers Wednesday approved raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017, the highest for any state in the country and the same rate that President Obama wants for the federal minimum wage.

Oil-rich North Dakota sees personal incomes nearly double in past decade

December 20, 2015

Oil-rich North Dakota sees personal incomes nearly double in past decade

According to the most recent personal income report from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, the oil-rich plains state is once again leading the nation in personal income growth.

Miss. rolls dice by making high-risk wagers on green energy with taxpayer money

December 20, 2015

Miss. rolls dice by making high-risk wagers on green energy with taxpayer money

Two examples of the risks of taxpayer-funded green energy projects in the Magnolia State were both approved by former Gov. Haley Barbour.

State lawmakers push to rein in police spying

December 20, 2015

State lawmakers push to rein in police spying

While state and local police forces are hoping to keep their eavesdropping abilities, state lawmakers are working to rein them in.

Critics warn of 'union mercenary' group entering minimum wage debate in Seattle

December 20, 2015

Critics warn of 'union mercenary' group entering minimum wage debate in Seattle

The Restaurant Opportunities Center isn’t a labor union, but has nearly identical goals as organized labor.

New Jersey gov't ‘temps’ collecting six-figure pay

December 20, 2015

New Jersey gov't ‘temps’ collecting six-figure pay

The state agency's Special Services Unit Q has become a haven for double-dippers who game the pension system with the knowledge of the Christie Administration.

Louisiana bans use of welfare benefits for tattoos, lingerie, jewelry

December 20, 2015

Louisiana bans use of welfare benefits for tattoos, lingerie, jewelry

Louisiana welfare recipients will be prohibited from spending the federal assistance at lingerie shops, tattoo parlors, nail salons and jewelry stores, under new limits enacted by state social services officials.

Michigan's first gay marriage license issued

December 20, 2015

Michigan's first gay marriage license issued

A county clerk in central Michigan has issued the state's first marriage license for a same-sex-couple.