Issues - Page 86

Illinois nanny city now requiring $50 trash cans

December 20, 2015

Illinois nanny city now requiring $50 trash cans

The City of Bloomington, which thinks it knows how to run taxi cabs and when you should mow your lawn, now knows better than you how big your trash can should be.

Colorado state senators recalled over gun control support

December 20, 2015

Colorado state senators recalled over gun control support

Two Democratic lawmakers in Colorado, including the president of the state senate, were recalled Tuesday in elections brought about by their support for tougher gun control laws.

California lawmakers pass new semi-automatic weapons ban

December 20, 2015

California lawmakers pass new semi-automatic weapons ban

AB500, which passed the Assembly, would require gun owners to safely store weapons when they live with someone who cannot own a weapon because of mental illness or a criminal record.

Florida county accused of violating Constitution with anti-tobacco hiring policy

December 20, 2015

Florida county accused of violating Constitution with anti-tobacco hiring policy

When Flagler County's Board of Commissioners in Florida voted unanimously last month to ban job seekers who use tobacco -- even outside of work -- they may have bitten off more than they care to chew.

Hawaii governor calls special session to consider gay marriage bill

December 20, 2015

Hawaii governor calls special session to consider gay marriage bill

Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday called for a special legislative session to move forward on a bill that would legalize gay marriage.

Auto union may establish ‘works council’ in Tennessee to bypass objections

December 20, 2015

Auto union may establish ‘works council’ in Tennessee to bypass objections

If unions aren't popular in the South and if you can't convince Southerners to form one at an automobile plant, then can you just call it a works council instead?

Commissioner Kelly: No mayoral candidate has asked NYPD for terror briefing; elections Tues.

December 20, 2015

Commissioner Kelly: No mayoral candidate has asked NYPD for terror briefing; elections Tues.

How do New York City's mayoral candidates plan to keep the city safe from terrorists?

Disability double-dipping drains millions from NJ pensions

December 20, 2015

Disability double-dipping drains millions from NJ pensions

Meet New Jersey's "disabled" double-dippers. They get two sets of checks from the state -- one for working and another because they cannot work.

Pennsylvania man pays school property tax — all $7,143 of it — in $1 bills

December 20, 2015

Pennsylvania man pays school property tax — all $7,143 of it — in $1 bills

An Easton, Pa. man, frustrated over property taxes, visited the local tax office and paid in dollar bills -- all $7,143 of it.

US-Mexico border groups want efficient crossings

December 20, 2015

US-Mexico border groups want efficient crossings

Under the watch of a Border Patrol agent, U.S. and Mexican pastors set up two small altars -- one on each side of a towering border fence -- for their Sunday service that spans two countries.