Stories with subject: Legislature
Social issues still fire up GOP despite 2012 loss 
Updated: Jun-19-13 3:27 am- Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill Updated: Jun-19-13 3:27 am
- Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA Updated: Jun-19-13 3:26 am
- Ark. panel reviewing rules on Voter ID law Updated: Jun-19-13 3:20 am
- Conn. DOT commissioner to testify at rail hearing Updated: Jun-19-13 3:06 am
- Honor proposed for Puerto Rico-based Army unit Updated: Jun-19-13 3:06 am
- Ohio House committee to discuss new abortion bill Updated: Jun-19-13 3:06 am
- Markey, Gomez heading into final campaign stretch Updated: Jun-19-13 2:28 am
- Texas Senate drops abortion ban after 20 weeks Updated: Jun-19-13 1:02 am
- Rural lawmakers push for farm bill votes in House Updated: Jun-19-13 12:42 am
- NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
Updated: Jun-19-13 12:23 am - Gov't report: Smooth launch unsure for health law Updated: Jun-19-13 12:10 am
- New $8.2B RI budget plan pays 38 Studios debt Updated: Jun-19-13 12:08 am
- AP Source: Cuomo, leaders agree on 4 casinos Updated: Jun-18-13 11:49 pm
- NC House panel OKs possible 75 mph speed limits Updated: Jun-18-13 10:44 pm
- Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government Updated: Jun-18-13 10:18 pm
- Del. House approves gender identity bill Updated: Jun-18-13 9:38 pm
- Republicans negotiate changes to Wisconsin budget Updated: Jun-18-13 9:28 pm
- Texas Senate debating abortion restrictions bill Updated: Jun-18-13 9:09 pm
- Legislators return to Columbia to pass budget Updated: Jun-18-13 9:08 pm
- Senate panel OKs renewal of timber county funding Updated: Jun-18-13 8:58 pm
- SC financial oversight board approves Boeing bonds Updated: Jun-18-13 8:55 pm
- House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill Updated: Jun-18-13 8:40 pm
- Budget deal would aid Ore. colleges, universities Updated: Jun-18-13 8:40 pm
- US senators urge Kerry to review Honduras aid Updated: Jun-18-13 8:28 pm
- Recall effort against Morse deemed sufficient Updated: Jun-18-13 8:26 pm
- House passes bill to track chemicals toxic to kids Updated: Jun-18-13 8:22 pm
- Idaho leaders: How can we reduce crime, spending? Updated: Jun-18-13 8:19 pm
- Cuomo continues to meet on women's agenda Updated: Jun-18-13 8:09 pm
- Brazil lawmakers OK bill for treatment of gays Updated: Jun-18-13 8:04 pm
- LA City Council tentatively bans plastic bags Updated: Jun-18-13 8:02 pm
- Madigan gets guns delay; speaker wants bill OK'd Updated: Jun-18-13 7:59 pm
- Heimlich rescues choking Texas congressman Updated: Jun-18-13 7:52 pm
- Ill. House speaker to Quinn: Sign concealed carry Updated: Jun-18-13 7:49 pm
- Maine Gov. Paul LePage hands out 5 more vetoes Updated: Jun-18-13 7:47 pm
- Hirono: Immigration bill unfair to women Updated: Jun-18-13 7:41 pm
- Ohio lawmakers offer 2 bills to change Medicaid Updated: Jun-18-13 7:37 pm
- Mich. Senate doesn't vote on Medicaid expansion Updated: Jun-18-13 7:30 pm
- Texas House lawmakers debate youth punishment Updated: Jun-18-13 7:27 pm
- IRS worker: No political bias against tea party Updated: Jun-18-13 7:26 pm
- Christie can set NJ election date, lawyers argue Updated: Jun-18-13 7:26 pm
- Audit: Lawmakers need to define school readiness Updated: Jun-18-13 7:18 pm
- Senate panel advances bills on lands, Denali name Updated: Jun-18-13 7:13 pm
- Jindal signs bill allowing donations of fish, game Updated: Jun-18-13 7:02 pm
- Budget director: Ohio's unused surplus about $397M Updated: Jun-18-13 6:57 pm
- Pa. Senate OKs bill to expand DNA tests in crimes Updated: Jun-18-13 6:50 pm
- Texas DA: veto doesn't take away ethics duties Updated: Jun-18-13 6:36 pm
- Assembly delays budget debate until Wednesday Updated: Jun-18-13 6:34 pm
- 14 companies may bid for hacking cleanup contract Updated: Jun-18-13 6:32 pm
- Alabama's new tax credits limited to transfers Updated: Jun-18-13 6:29 pm
- Top Pa. senator: Liquor bill still lacks support Updated: Jun-18-13 6:28 pm
- NC Senate delays final vote on tax overhaul Updated: Jun-18-13 6:22 pm
- Army Corps won't do overall study of coal exports Updated: Jun-18-13 6:12 pm
- State releases list of Ala schools failing by law Updated: Jun-18-13 6:09 pm
- Pa. House Dems fail to slow charity-tax amendment Updated: Jun-18-13 6:04 pm
- NY GOP: Bar welfare cash for alcohol, strip clubs Updated: Jun-18-13 6:04 pm
- Tentative NH union deals settled Updated: Jun-18-13 6:00 pm
- Wash. delegation: Feds should respect pot law Updated: Jun-18-13 5:58 pm
- Wis. Republicans looking to curtail mine protests Updated: Jun-18-13 5:55 pm
- Treadwell announces campaign for US Senate Updated: Jun-18-13 5:44 pm
- Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals Updated: Jun-18-13 5:41 pm
- NC General Assembly remembers late Sen. Don East Updated: Jun-18-13 5:33 pm
- Arizona congressmen want more flexible voter law Updated: Jun-18-13 5:31 pm
- Oklahoma corrections head quits amid flaps Updated: Jun-18-13 5:28 pm
- Illinois Senate debates university pensions Updated: Jun-18-13 5:27 pm
- Ind. BMV renews fight over gay youth group plates Updated: Jun-18-13 5:27 pm
- Democrat Hulsey considering becoming independent Updated: Jun-18-13 5:22 pm
- NH lawmakers reconcile medical marijuana bills Updated: Jun-18-13 5:09 pm
- South Carolina editorial roundup Updated: Jun-18-13 5:03 pm
- House, Senate on diverging paths on agency budgets Updated: Jun-18-13 5:02 pm
- Bill would honor Buffalo Soldiers' role in parks Updated: Jun-18-13 5:01 pm
- NH House offers new Medicaid expansion plan Updated: Jun-18-13 4:33 pm
- Protesters arrested blocking door at NY Capitol Updated: Jun-18-13 4:29 pm
- Anoka Republican wades into Minn. Senate race Updated: Jun-18-13 4:29 pm
- Utilities ask Conn. to back large natural gas plan Updated: Jun-18-13 4:19 pm
- US seeks to honor Puerto Rico Borinqueneers Updated: Jun-18-13 4:02 pm
- Albany gives rare, unanimous OK to a budget bill Updated: Jun-18-13 3:53 pm
- Mich. lawmakers OK $1 surcharge on electric bills Updated: Jun-18-13 3:40 pm
- Delaware bill encourages overdose reporting Updated: Jun-18-13 3:39 pm
- Tester seeks constitutional change on corporations Updated: Jun-18-13 3:36 pm
- NJ lawmakers preparing for budget hearings Updated: Jun-18-13 3:36 pm
- Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws Updated: Jun-18-13 3:33 pm
- W.Va. House elects Miley as new speaker Updated: Jun-18-13 3:15 pm
- NC highway money changes near final passage Updated: Jun-18-13 3:10 pm
- Bump in Wash. revenue may avert gov't shutdown Updated: Jun-18-13 2:57 pm
- Former state lawmaker Johnson dies Updated: Jun-18-13 2:56 pm
- Report: Kansas K-12 spending short of requirements Updated: Jun-18-13 2:56 pm
- Senate gives early approval to road spending plan Updated: Jun-18-13 2:50 pm
- Leahy: Stop stalling on immigration reform Updated: Jun-18-13 2:28 pm
- Oregon Editorial Rdp Updated: Jun-18-13 2:25 pm
- Quinn, Ill. lawmakers plan pension talks into July Updated: Jun-18-13 2:23 pm
- Army faces roadblocks on Pinon Canyon expansion Updated: Jun-18-13 2:18 pm
- Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners Updated: Jun-18-13 1:56 pm
- Mississippi editorial roundup Updated: Jun-18-13 1:44 pm
- Wisconsin Senate approves WEDC board term limits Updated: Jun-18-13 1:43 pm
- AP: PennDOT withholds funding plan from public Updated: Jun-18-13 1:32 pm
- NC Senate panel approves energy code rollback Updated: Jun-18-13 1:19 pm
- Officials: Kerry taps ex-senator for Africa post Updated: Jun-18-13 1:17 pm
- Negotiators reach deal to fund new women's prison Updated: Jun-18-13 1:13 pm
- Correction: Education Standards-Analysis story Updated: Jun-18-13 1:13 pm
- SIU president says budget remaining stable Updated: Jun-18-13 1:08 pm
- Wis. Senate confirms 2 of Walker's regent nominees Updated: Jun-18-13 12:55 pm
- Court upholds Indiana legislative boycott fines Updated: Jun-18-13 12:46 pm
- Warehousing companies fight expanded sales tax Updated: Jun-18-13 12:44 pm
- Assistant GOP leader backs Medicaid veto override Updated: Jun-18-13 12:23 pm
- Mich. law protects millage money for zoo, museum Updated: Jun-18-13 12:23 pm
- Russia to ban married foreign gays from adopting Updated: Jun-18-13 12:20 pm
- Minn. poll shows support for tax hikes Updated: Jun-18-13 12:11 pm
- Ala. Rep. Chad Fincher running for US House Updated: Jun-18-13 11:50 am
- Maine House sustains LePage long-term care veto Updated: Jun-18-13 11:35 am
- Land Institute hires former Kansas ag secretary Updated: Jun-18-13 11:32 am
- NC Senate panel backs welfare background checks Updated: Jun-18-13 11:26 am
- Boehner: Senate bill weak on border security Updated: Jun-18-13 11:12 am
- I-81 section named in honor of late Va congressman Updated: Jun-18-13 10:52 am
- Booker encounters bumps on path to US Senate seat Updated: Jun-18-13 10:37 am
- W.Va. gov picks banker Kinsey for House seat Updated: Jun-18-13 10:30 am
- House OKs bill allowing BYU purchase of Y Mountain Updated: Jun-18-13 10:29 am
- Auditor: Payments take heavy toll on Pa. turnpike Updated: Jun-18-13 10:25 am
- Sen. Nancy Jacobs not seeking re-election Updated: Jun-18-13 9:58 am
- EU parliament scraps Turkey visit this week Updated: Jun-18-13 9:46 am
- Maine House OKs $5 snowmobile fee hike Updated: Jun-18-13 9:28 am
- Hawaii rep to be promoted in Army National Guard Updated: Jun-18-13 9:06 am
- Legislature's special session to cost $40K a day Updated: Jun-18-13 7:05 am
- Family of slain law grad want farm searched Updated: Jun-18-13 7:04 am
- Kelly plans bill to keep signatures private Updated: Jun-18-13 7:04 am
- Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers Updated: Jun-18-13 6:58 am
- Wis. Senate to take up venture capital bill Updated: Jun-18-13 5:04 am
- Services set for late NC Gov. Jim Holshouser Updated: Jun-18-13 4:10 am
- 'Parent trigger' bill for RSD signed by Jindal Updated: Jun-18-13 4:09 am
- Mich. lawmakers take up busy agenda before summer Updated: Jun-18-13 4:04 am
- New law allows wild horse management agreements Updated: Jun-18-13 2:32 am
- Compromise could provide $800M for SC roads Updated: Jun-17-13 11:25 pm
- Maine gov vetoes Medicaid expansion for 2nd time Updated: Jun-17-13 11:22 pm
- NC NAACP protest ends with more than 80 arrests Updated: Jun-17-13 11:07 pm
- White House threatens veto of anti-abortion bill Updated: Jun-17-13 10:01 pm
- NC bill requiring more voter info on bonds gets OK Updated: Jun-17-13 9:56 pm
- NC House votes to end campaign financing checkoff Updated: Jun-17-13 9:37 pm
- Ex-North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser dies at 78 Updated: Jun-17-13 9:27 pm
- McCrory: Budget deal may not happen by July 1 Updated: Jun-17-13 9:07 pm
- Bill would let Calif cities decide on open records Updated: Jun-17-13 9:02 pm
- Oregon Senate rejects schools budget Updated: Jun-17-13 8:34 pm
- Brewer signs $8.8 billion state budget into law Updated: Jun-17-13 8:25 pm
- Lawmakers: Put dangerous chemical site info online Updated: Jun-17-13 8:10 pm
- Illinois gov. signs tough fracking regulations law Updated: Jun-17-13 7:01 pm
- Hawaii governor signs bill supporting beekeeping Updated: Jun-17-13 6:56 pm
- Va. Medicaid commission meets for first time Updated: Jun-17-13 6:48 pm
- Markell administration proposes $8M for casinos Updated: Jun-17-13 6:43 pm
- Coastal insurance group expects surplus Updated: Jun-17-13 6:40 pm
- Texas Democrats complain about ethics, maps Updated: Jun-17-13 6:37 pm
- Pence putting stamp on Indiana with new goals Updated: Jun-17-13 6:31 pm
- Quinn signs into law tough fracking regulations Updated: Jun-17-13 6:27 pm
- Lawmaker: Remove radioactive waste from landfill Updated: Jun-17-13 6:01 pm
- Bill Daley hits Quinn, Madigan on pension deadlock Updated: Jun-17-13 5:28 pm
- Maine lawmakers uphold LePage veto on 5 bills Updated: Jun-17-13 5:24 pm
- Ark. state rep. running for auditor next year Updated: Jun-17-13 5:19 pm
- Arizona Gov. Brewer signs Medicaid expansion law Updated: Jun-17-13 5:13 pm
- Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma Updated: Jun-17-13 4:53 pm
- Mass. Senate leaders unveil welfare reform plan Updated: Jun-17-13 4:50 pm
- Pa. analyst brightens outlook for tax collections Updated: Jun-17-13 4:44 pm
- Immigration splits GOP's national, House interests Updated: Jun-17-13 4:44 pm
- Constitutional limits on oil spill money fails Updated: Jun-17-13 4:43 pm
- Long session prompts Fox to nix Morocco trip Updated: Jun-17-13 4:40 pm
- Kerry casts absentee ballot in state's Senate race Updated: Jun-17-13 4:35 pm
- Court: 'Pay to delay' generic drugs can be illegal Updated: Jun-17-13 4:33 pm
- Pallone calls for multiple Senate debates Updated: Jun-17-13 4:23 pm
- Beshear: Congressional redistricting may be redone Updated: Jun-17-13 4:21 pm
- Casey calls on Congress to stop loan rate increase Updated: Jun-17-13 4:12 pm
- Lobbyist reports say little on influence in Hawaii Updated: Jun-17-13 3:56 pm
- Correction: Under The Capitol Dome story Updated: Jun-17-13 3:52 pm
- McCain presses Obama on secret emails Updated: Jun-17-13 3:43 pm
- Tenn. GOP supermajority struggles to find footing Updated: Jun-17-13 3:41 pm
- Senator wants answers about alleged CIA payments Updated: Jun-17-13 3:38 pm
- More anti-government protests occur in Bulgaria Updated: Jun-17-13 3:19 pm
- Court fight on pension reform termed 'inevitable' Updated: Jun-17-13 3:11 pm
- GOP state senator in Minn. race for Bachmann seat Updated: Jun-17-13 3:01 pm
- Corbett signs anti-abortion coverage bill in Pa. Updated: Jun-17-13 2:55 pm
- 4 refuse food until Philly school aides rehired Updated: Jun-17-13 2:53 pm
- Leadership competition takes shape in Mo. House Updated: Jun-17-13 2:34 pm
- Panel approves measure to promote NJ wine industry Updated: Jun-17-13 2:32 pm
- NJ wants notice of outside agencies' surveillance Updated: Jun-17-13 2:15 pm
- US Sen. hopefuls Markey, Gomez: OK to arm rebels Updated: Jun-17-13 2:01 pm
- Indonesia steps toward fuel hike despite protests Updated: Jun-17-13 1:47 pm
- RI budget debate heats up Updated: Jun-17-13 1:35 pm
- Unsuccessful job applicants seek hiring records Updated: Jun-17-13 1:34 pm
- Markey raising more than Gomez in US Senate race Updated: Jun-17-13 1:07 pm
- MSU law professor Totten runs for attorney general Updated: Jun-17-13 12:43 pm
- Equality Illinois gears up for 2014 election fight Updated: Jun-17-13 11:32 am
- Bill would lift cap on donations deduction Updated: Jun-17-13 11:08 am
- Bill would end gas chambers for animals in Mich. Updated: Jun-17-13 11:02 am
- Milk money: Farm bill could hinge on dairy vote Updated: Jun-17-13 10:55 am
- Rochester lawmaker to challenge Walz in Minn. 1st Updated: Jun-17-13 10:17 am
- Report: RI litter tax should fun recycling efforts Updated: Jun-17-13 10:12 am
- Bongino to announce congressional bid Updated: Jun-17-13 9:57 am
- Plan would change rules about dogs at restaurants Updated: Jun-17-13 9:14 am
- Wichita to debate gun ordinance Updated: Jun-17-13 8:17 am
- Maine House to consider dental hygienist bill Updated: Jun-17-13 7:29 am
- NH lawmakers negotiating voter ID changes Updated: Jun-17-13 4:16 am
- Democrats: Restore Christie health clinic cuts Updated: Jun-17-13 3:32 am
- Democrat's bill would combine statewide elections Updated: Jun-17-13 3:32 am
- Column: When lying is acceptable, public loses Updated: Jun-17-13 3:22 am
- Conn. lawyers to honor consumer advocate Nader Updated: Jun-17-13 3:06 am
- Longtime gov't lawyer to lead Gitmo closure effort Updated: Jun-17-13 3:05 am
- Left and right already swinging at Ark. senator Updated: Jun-17-13 2:28 am
- Conn.'s Courtney to highlight student loan bill Updated: Jun-17-13 1:04 am
- AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EDT<< Updated: Jun-16-13 11:08 pm
- Schatz wins major labor group endorsement Updated: Jun-16-13 8:36 pm
- Universities offer partial Illinois pension fix Updated: Jun-16-13 4:27 pm
- Obama chooses lawyer as Guantanamo closure envoy Updated: Jun-16-13 4:03 pm
- New Maine laws affect scrap yards, online shops Updated: Jun-16-13 1:26 pm
- Could big money leave Newark with Mayor Booker? Updated: Jun-16-13 1:14 pm
- Pension fight shows Democratic leader differences Updated: Jun-16-13 1:04 pm
- 5 things to watch this week in 2nd special session Updated: Jun-16-13 12:41 pm
- Mo. bill lets banks compete with payday lenders Updated: Jun-16-13 12:18 pm
- RI considers paid leave for family caregivers Updated: Jun-16-13 11:48 am
- 3 open Ga. congressional races dominated by GOP Updated: Jun-16-13 11:19 am
- Family struggles for closure in Vt. woman's death Updated: Jun-16-13 10:38 am
- Special legislative session turns deeply partisan Updated: Jun-16-13 10:23 am
- 2007 law discouraging non-NC trash getting review Updated: Jun-16-13 9:35 am
- Ohio House OKs bill changing dog capture procedure Updated: Jun-16-13 9:14 am
- In Uganda, forlorn square is symbol of crackdown Updated: Jun-16-13 8:55 am
- Kuwait court dissolves parliament; elections ahead Updated: Jun-16-13 7:26 am
- Iowa cities bypass state to halt payday lenders Updated: Jun-16-13 7:04 am
- SC moms sending Father's Day gifts to congressmen Updated: Jun-16-13 4:08 am
- Forum to focus on role of 'joy' in urban planning Updated: Jun-16-13 4:05 am
- GOP urges lawmakers to erase LGBT protections Updated: Jun-15-13 10:58 pm
- Calif. lawmaker dashes from budget vote to wedding Updated: Jun-15-13 9:49 pm
- McConnell takes political potshots at Obama in Ky. Updated: Jun-15-13 9:25 pm
- Dem. candidates Ross, Burkhalter back each other Updated: Jun-15-13 8:44 pm
- Kan. Gov. Brownback signs 2-year budget Updated: Jun-15-13 7:55 pm
- Lawmakers expand Medicaid in final budget voting Updated: Jun-15-13 6:45 pm
- GOP panel rejects plan to vet candidates Updated: Jun-15-13 6:38 pm
- Russian tycoon wants to move mind to machine Updated: Jun-15-13 5:50 pm
- In Ga., a push to change civil forfeiture laws Updated: Jun-15-13 5:27 pm
- Stores respond to upcoming end of switchblade ban Updated: Jun-15-13 5:11 pm
- NM concerned about Valles Caldera legislation Updated: Jun-15-13 4:23 pm
- Freeholder board won't fund NJ Senate election Updated: Jun-15-13 2:14 pm
- IRS scandals threaten funding for health care law Updated: Jun-15-13 1:30 pm
- Texas lawmakers review laws after West plant blast Updated: Jun-15-13 1:23 pm
- 'M' or 'F'? Outdated IDs worry transgender people Updated: Jun-15-13 12:59 pm
- Corbett hits budget homestretch with lots at stake Updated: Jun-15-13 12:53 pm
- Gomez leans on military past in Mass. Senate race Updated: Jun-15-13 12:50 pm
- Kan. Sen. Roberts readies for 2014 US Senate race Updated: Jun-15-13 12:40 pm
- Messages seek to sway Nixon on Mo. abortion bill Updated: Jun-15-13 12:36 pm
- 2014 Senate Democrats firm up health care support Updated: Jun-15-13 12:31 pm
- Obama trade dilemma: Scant support from Democrats Updated: Jun-15-13 12:29 pm
- Panama's boom helps drive Nicaragua canal dreams Updated: Jun-15-13 12:09 pm
- AP PHOTOS:Tanzania albinos hope for more govt help Updated: Jun-15-13 11:43 am
- SC law to help veterans find civilian work Updated: Jun-15-13 10:25 am
- Ohio could ban reporters from seeing gun records Updated: Jun-15-13 9:47 am
- New England editorial roundup Updated: Jun-15-13 9:39 am
- Congregation B'nai Abraham marks 120th anniversary Updated: Jun-15-13 9:39 am
- NJ considers tuition for those in US illegally Updated: Jun-15-13 9:34 am
- Va seeks for ways to guard against sea level rise Updated: Jun-15-13 9:34 am
- Tanzania's albinos hope govt will offer more help Updated: Jun-15-13 9:32 am
- From roads to schools, Michigan budget touches you Updated: Jun-15-13 5:05 am
- Budget-related bills pending in Calif. Legislature Updated: Jun-15-13 12:26 am
- Legislators: Modified wheat discovery cost farmers Updated: Jun-15-13 12:20 am
- Assembly devolves into partisan sniping over typo Updated: Jun-14-13 11:33 pm
- Ore. bill would ban bad check collection practice Updated: Jun-14-13 9:40 pm
- Perry vetoes 24 bills, makes few changes to budget Updated: Jun-14-13 9:37 pm
- 400 pay tribute to Nevada's first congresswoman Updated: Jun-14-13 8:46 pm
- Calif. Legislature passes $96.3B Democratic budget Updated: Jun-14-13 8:23 pm
- Bid to drop claims against polygamous towns fails Updated: Jun-14-13 8:16 pm
- Convicted ex-Pa. lawmaker takes appeal to US court Updated: Jun-14-13 8:11 pm
- Watchdog: Perry veto threat may be abuse of power Updated: Jun-14-13 8:09 pm
- Reaction cool to US arms plan for Syrian rebels Updated: Jun-14-13 8:06 pm
- Scott signs ban on local benefits laws Updated: Jun-14-13 7:55 pm
- Scott signs bill speeding up capital punishment Updated: Jun-14-13 7:52 pm
- Special session tally: 30 days, 0 bills, $77,000 Updated: Jun-14-13 7:19 pm
- Ariz. gov distances herself from 'Obamacare' Updated: Jun-14-13 7:11 pm
- AG urges governor to veto lines in Kansas budget Updated: Jun-14-13 7:07 pm
- EU gets deal on trans-Atlantic trade pact mandate Updated: Jun-14-13 7:00 pm
- Washington lawmakers edge closer to final deal Updated: Jun-14-13 6:53 pm
- Lawmakers seek credit monitoring for veterans Updated: Jun-14-13 6:49 pm
- Arizona conservatives regroup after big loss Updated: Jun-14-13 6:48 pm
- US Rep. Mike Rogers of Mich. won't run for Senate Updated: Jun-14-13 6:33 pm
- Cellucci remembered at funeral Mass in hometown Updated: Jun-14-13 6:01 pm
- 8 constitutional changes going to voters in 2014 Updated: Jun-14-13 5:43 pm
- Plan for gas terminal off NJ, NY shores is revived Updated: Jun-14-13 5:38 pm
- Okla. Rep. files bill for native veterans memorial Updated: Jun-14-13 5:33 pm
- Casino games start at Twin River Updated: Jun-14-13 5:22 pm
- Ethics panel clears way for GOP Medicaid votes Updated: Jun-14-13 5:19 pm
- NJ high court considers quick election date review Updated: Jun-14-13 5:08 pm
- Texas gov. signs 'Merry Christmas' bill into law Updated: Jun-14-13 4:45 pm
- Ecuador's legislature passes restrictive media law Updated: Jun-14-13 4:41 pm
- National standards skeptic named to Ind. board Updated: Jun-14-13 3:05 pm
- Memo explains school spending increase Updated: Jun-14-13 3:03 pm
- Bill legalizes gaming nights for nonprofits Updated: Jun-14-13 2:53 pm
- House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill Updated: Jun-14-13 2:52 pm
- No word on LePage's plans to sign budget, Medicaid Updated: Jun-14-13 2:46 pm
- US Sen. hopeful Markey 's new TV ad features Obama Updated: Jun-14-13 2:46 pm
- Migrants in Puerto Rico await driver's licenses Updated: Jun-14-13 2:43 pm
- Pa. man, unit may get Congressional Gold Medal Updated: Jun-14-13 2:38 pm
- Senators pass life with parole for juveniles Updated: Jun-14-13 2:26 pm
- Miley left standing in W.Va. House speaker's race Updated: Jun-14-13 2:22 pm
- Idaho Falls considers anti-discrimination rule Updated: Jun-14-13 2:14 pm
- Nixon taps St. Louis-area official for state board Updated: Jun-14-13 2:09 pm
- Jindal signs salt dome bills tied to sinkhole Updated: Jun-14-13 2:07 pm
- Rep. Heck apologizes for son's 'offensive' tweets Updated: Jun-14-13 1:59 pm
- NY Air Guard abuse claim gets senators' attention Updated: Jun-14-13 1:55 pm
- Newtown marks 6 months since school massacre Updated: Jun-14-13 1:46 pm
- Gun control activists lobby Ind. lawmakers Updated: Jun-14-13 1:40 pm
- Man working for third political party in Kansas Updated: Jun-14-13 1:40 pm
- Democratic US Sen. Warren's PAC raises $229,000 Updated: Jun-14-13 1:28 pm
- Philly sets property tax rate, passes other levy Updated: Jun-14-13 1:20 pm
- State Senator launches bid for Maine's 2nd CD seat Updated: Jun-14-13 1:14 pm
- NH health overhaul panel discusses outreach Updated: Jun-14-13 12:54 pm
- RI measure aims at exposing elder abuse Updated: Jun-14-13 12:48 pm
- Ex-Sen. Brown: Gomez "great candidate" for Senate Updated: Jun-14-13 12:44 pm
- House OKs bill to move welfare recipients to jobs Updated: Jun-14-13 12:39 pm
- Correction: Wisconsin Abortion story Updated: Jun-14-13 12:35 pm
- Fla. gets final OK for Medicaid privatization Updated: Jun-14-13 12:28 pm
- SC Senate confirms 2 parole board members Updated: Jun-14-13 11:50 am
- RI lawmakers endorse popular vote compact Updated: Jun-14-13 11:27 am
- Myanmar monks end meeting with call for peace Updated: Jun-14-13 10:44 am
- Va. state senator victim of attempted email scam Updated: Jun-14-13 10:04 am
- Walker urged to reconsider regent appointment Updated: Jun-14-13 9:15 am
- Christie vetoes quick wedding bill Updated: Jun-14-13 8:23 am
- Castle named to DSU Board of Trustees Updated: Jun-14-13 8:09 am
- House committee clears Simpson spud amendment Updated: Jun-14-13 7:05 am
- Elko County could get US land for motocross track Updated: Jun-14-13 6:16 am
- Arizona Gov. Brewer secures Medicaid expansion Updated: Jun-14-13 5:40 am
- AG assembles consumer protection law workgroup Updated: Jun-14-13 5:22 am
- RI candidate files second open meetings complaint Updated: Jun-14-13 5:19 am
- Mo. House interim committee to review agencies Updated: Jun-14-13 5:05 am
- Ag secretary in Lubbock for farm bill town hall Updated: Jun-14-13 4:06 am
- Inslee signs environmental cleanup bill Updated: Jun-14-13 3:49 am
- Bill would warn viewers their TV is watching them Updated: Jun-14-13 2:34 am
- Arizona Senate passes election overhaul bill Updated: Jun-14-13 2:16 am
- Legislature OKs Gov. Brewer's sales tax overhaul Updated: Jun-14-13 2:11 am
- Senate OKs wide-ranging education reform bill Updated: Jun-14-13 2:01 am
- Snyder signs $49B budget with few line-item vetoes Updated: Jun-14-13 1:49 am
- House OKs bills allowing schools to be dissolved Updated: Jun-14-13 12:44 am
- Maine hospital debt payment bill heads to LePage Updated: Jun-14-13 12:05 am
- Senators meet to consider abortion restrictions Updated: Jun-14-13 12:04 am
- Maine lawmakers approve $6.3B budget; veto likely Updated: Jun-13-13 11:38 pm
- Otter, Batt join opposition to GOP vetting plan Updated: Jun-13-13 11:01 pm
- Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels Updated: Jun-13-13 10:37 pm
- NJ court: Special US Senate election in Oct. OK Updated: Jun-13-13 10:07 pm
- U. of Minn. administration gets passing grades Updated: Jun-13-13 9:08 pm
- Familiar differences on energy emerge in Vt. panel Updated: Jun-13-13 8:46 pm
- Myanmar ruling party: Suu Kyi coalition possible Updated: Jun-13-13 8:35 pm
- King Co. councilman moves to bar ICE jail holds Updated: Jun-13-13 8:34 pm
- Lawmakers host hearing on Oregon earthquake plan Updated: Jun-13-13 8:26 pm
- NC Senate passes gun expansion, new safeguards Updated: Jun-13-13 8:10 pm
- Corbett picks Stevens for Pa. high court vacancy Updated: Jun-13-13 7:40 pm
- Obama urges ban on workplace bias against gays Updated: Jun-13-13 7:24 pm
- Sandoval completes action on all passed bills Updated: Jun-13-13 7:23 pm
- Markell: Delaware tax and fee increases "unlikely" Updated: Jun-13-13 7:18 pm
- SD Supreme Court upholds law making bigamy a crime Updated: Jun-13-13 7:08 pm
- Wis. Assembly bans abortions based on fetus' sex Updated: Jun-13-13 7:04 pm
- Rucho resigns as NC Senate chairman on tax flap Updated: Jun-13-13 7:04 pm
- APNewsBreak: NY Air Guard unit being investigated Updated: Jun-13-13 6:59 pm
- 7 years in prison for Argentine ex-leader Menem Updated: Jun-13-13 6:47 pm
- Mary Wilson sings in ceremony feting Rep. Dingell Updated: Jun-13-13 6:33 pm
- RI Senate reviews Sakonnet toll alternative Updated: Jun-13-13 6:22 pm
- Nevada governor vetoes universal background checks Updated: Jun-13-13 6:12 pm
- Obama meets with relatives of Newtown victims Updated: Jun-13-13 6:12 pm
- Minn. tour touts struggling e-gambling venture Updated: Jun-13-13 6:08 pm
- New ad charges that Markey distorts facts Updated: Jun-13-13 5:57 pm
- Senate OKs bill aimed to improve indigent defense Updated: Jun-13-13 5:53 pm
- NH's Hassan signs bill on NH historic buildings Updated: Jun-13-13 5:51 pm
- Wis. Assembly passes domestic violence bills Updated: Jun-13-13 5:47 pm
- Political possibilities open up in Maine's 2nd CD Updated: Jun-13-13 5:44 pm
- Mangled facts, secrecy brew confusion about NSA Updated: Jun-13-13 5:43 pm
- Political colleagues recall ex-Mass. Gov. Cellucci Updated: Jun-13-13 5:22 pm
- Senate Democrats discuss need for 'black agenda' Updated: Jun-13-13 5:18 pm
- Mich. budget boosts roads, nixes school standards Updated: Jun-13-13 5:10 pm
- FBI director gets another House grilling Updated: Jun-13-13 4:58 pm
- NYC debates crackdown on counterfeit luxury goods Updated: Jun-13-13 4:48 pm
- Expert: Dying woman should have got Irish abortion Updated: Jun-13-13 4:41 pm
- Senate panel moves unemployment verification bill Updated: Jun-13-13 4:38 pm
- Wis. Assembly approves abortion insurance ban Updated: Jun-13-13 4:32 pm
- St. Tammany coroner sues over recently-passed bill Updated: Jun-13-13 4:17 pm
- Lenders spent big to advance bill raising rates Updated: Jun-13-13 4:11 pm
- Oklahoma lawmakers praise Sup. Ct. water decision Updated: Jun-13-13 3:51 pm
- Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers Updated: Jun-13-13 3:51 pm
- NJ considers removing crime history from job form Updated: Jun-13-13 3:21 pm
- Gov. Brownback signs Kansas income tax cut bill Updated: Jun-13-13 3:12 pm
- Michaud forming committee, eyes governor's race Updated: Jun-13-13 3:08 pm
- Bill requires American flag in all Ore. classrooms Updated: Jun-13-13 3:03 pm
- Some new laws in New Mexico take effect Friday Updated: Jun-13-13 3:03 pm
- Correction: Military Sexual Assault story Updated: Jun-13-13 3:00 pm
- Senate leader won't weaken gun background checks Updated: Jun-13-13 2:24 pm
- Feds: NH can end Medicaid expansion later Updated: Jun-13-13 2:13 pm
- White House criticizes Republican's rape comment Updated: Jun-13-13 2:07 pm
- Speakers seek review of no-bid outsourcing deal Updated: Jun-13-13 1:54 pm
- AG opinion: Art pieces can't be sold to pay debt Updated: Jun-13-13 1:54 pm
- Assembly panel approves 'conversion therapy' bill Updated: Jun-13-13 1:27 pm
- US Senate confirms 2 federal judges for Pa. Updated: Jun-13-13 1:20 pm
- Nixon signs into law Mo. foster care legislation Updated: Jun-13-13 12:37 pm
- Launch of US-EU trade talks may be hitting snag Updated: Jun-13-13 12:23 pm
- Arch wants appeals court to rehear W.Va. mine case Updated: Jun-13-13 12:10 pm
- Report: Taxes would drop $677 million under budget Updated: Jun-13-13 11:50 am
- Veterans seek changes to property tax credit Updated: Jun-13-13 11:38 am
- Senate roll vote on border security amendment Updated: Jun-13-13 11:34 am
- Ohio may allow car insurance proof by smartphone Updated: Jun-13-13 11:07 am
- Zimbabwe president says elections set for July 31 Updated: Jun-13-13 10:52 am
- Activists targeting Canada's Harper arrested in UK Updated: Jun-13-13 10:32 am
- New York considers crackdown on counterfeit luxury Updated: Jun-13-13 9:48 am
- Lawmakers bemoan shortage of school counselors Updated: Jun-13-13 7:04 am
- Ethiopia ratifies Nile accord opposed by Egypt Updated: Jun-13-13 6:57 am
- 5 things to know in Florida for June 13 Updated: Jun-13-13 6:23 am
- Mo. lawmaker sits on judiciary, natural resources Updated: Jun-13-13 5:10 am
- New poll shows Booker big favorite in Senate race Updated: Jun-13-13 5:09 am
- House considers NC budget again before final vote Updated: Jun-13-13 4:31 am
- McCrory signs 39 bills that become NC law Updated: Jun-13-13 4:28 am
- White House lawyer replacing retiring CIA deputy Updated: Jun-13-13 3:43 am
- Sandoval signs medical marijuana dispensary law Updated: Jun-13-13 12:17 am
- Medical marijuana dispensaries coming to Nevada Updated: Jun-13-13 12:14 am
- Buono, Christie address NJ's business community Updated: Jun-12-13 9:23 pm
- Obama tests political might in Boston, Miami Updated: Jun-12-13 9:06 pm
- Obama stumping for Senate hopeful Markey in Boston Updated: Jun-12-13 8:55 pm
- Bloomberg pressures donors over gun control votes Updated: Jun-12-13 8:44 pm
- Brown plan gives big money to close education gap Updated: Jun-12-13 8:19 pm
- NRA going after W.Va. senator for gun stance Updated: Jun-12-13 8:19 pm
- House passes bill that would exempt foreign trades Updated: Jun-12-13 8:14 pm
- News from around Wisconsin at 5:58 p.m. CDT<< Updated: Jun-12-13 8:02 pm
- Vicksburg Rep. Flaggs taking oath as mayor June 30 Updated: Jun-12-13 7:53 pm
- Bachmann treasurer helps Mass. Senate candidate Updated: Jun-12-13 7:26 pm
- Racial Justice Act repeal heads to NC Gov. McCrory Updated: Jun-12-13 7:26 pm
- NY Legislature votes against Peace Bridge agency Updated: Jun-12-13 7:16 pm
- Michigan House panel approves Medicaid expansion Updated: Jun-12-13 7:09 pm
- Fort Hood soldier accused of paying for sex Updated: Jun-12-13 7:07 pm
- Ind. lawmakers override Pence on local tax measure Updated: Jun-12-13 6:58 pm
- NJ town OKs boardwalk ban on saggy pants Updated: Jun-12-13 6:52 pm
- Ticket decided, Va. Dems try to unite against GOP Updated: Jun-12-13 6:49 pm
- Irish PM: Abortion activists send letters in blood Updated: Jun-12-13 6:42 pm
- State tanker fleet? Colorado wildfires fuel debate Updated: Jun-12-13 6:38 pm
- Mich. may add checkoff funds to income tax forms Updated: Jun-12-13 6:36 pm
- Mizzou Chancellor Deaton to retire in November Updated: Jun-12-13 6:28 pm
- APNewsBreak: Road group seeks tax tied to gas cost Updated: Jun-12-13 6:24 pm
- Mo. Gov. Nixon signs various measures into law Updated: Jun-12-13 6:20 pm
- NY Legislature to require heart screens of babies Updated: Jun-12-13 6:20 pm
- NC protests split on Bible's message to help poor Updated: Jun-12-13 6:15 pm
- RI Senate passes broad synthetic drug ban Updated: Jun-12-13 6:02 pm
- Ore. lawmakers back in-state tuition for veterans Updated: Jun-12-13 6:02 pm
- Ohio panel OKs new statewide deer hunting rules Updated: Jun-12-13 5:59 pm
- Assembly passes unemployment benefit changes Updated: Jun-12-13 5:57 pm
- Cazayoux resigning as Middle District US attorney Updated: Jun-12-13 5:56 pm
- Tax credits for filmmakers become Nevada law Updated: Jun-12-13 5:55 pm
- Sen. urges benefits equality, legal aid for vets Updated: Jun-12-13 5:48 pm
- Senators pass life with parole for juveniles Updated: Jun-12-13 5:44 pm
- Assembly delays action on domestic violence bill Updated: Jun-12-13 5:44 pm
- Hundreds to be stricken from La. sex registry Updated: Jun-12-13 5:36 pm
- Ore. Senate rejects expanding Nike-like tax deals Updated: Jun-12-13 5:13 pm
- Bill Clinton to campaign for Senate hopeful Markey Updated: Jun-12-13 4:57 pm
- Ohio House: process veterans' claims faster Updated: Jun-12-13 4:53 pm
- Assembly passes bipartisan elections bill Updated: Jun-12-13 4:52 pm
- RI gov helps out Markey in Mass. Senate bid Updated: Jun-12-13 4:42 pm
- Minn. Senate legal costs in Brodkorb case: $226K Updated: Jun-12-13 4:35 pm
- US Chamber backs tribal energy legislation Updated: Jun-12-13 4:29 pm
- Testing exec expected at legislature study panel Updated: Jun-12-13 4:26 pm
- House votes to limit reverse mortgage initial draw Updated: Jun-12-13 3:52 pm
- Compromise reached over NJ Democratic chair Updated: Jun-12-13 3:44 pm
- Lawmakers face deadline on estate tax fix Updated: Jun-12-13 3:44 pm
- Military doctor sues Boy Scouts alleging abuse Updated: Jun-12-13 3:41 pm
- Assembly approves lemon law changes Updated: Jun-12-13 3:41 pm
- Lawmakers want disclosure of Bay Bridge incentives Updated: Jun-12-13 3:19 pm
- NC's US senators file Lumbee recognition bill Updated: Jun-12-13 3:17 pm
- Former wrestlers come to Assembly for resolution Updated: Jun-12-13 2:52 pm
- Medicaid fight clouds future of NH budget Updated: Jun-12-13 2:51 pm
- Lawmaker says low rate of pregnancy from rape Updated: Jun-12-13 2:48 pm
- Anoka County exec enters race for Bachmann seat Updated: Jun-12-13 2:46 pm
- SD governor cancels special legislative session Updated: Jun-12-13 2:33 pm
- AGs urge House to oppose online sales tax Updated: Jun-12-13 2:31 pm
- Straus now doubting short, painless extra session Updated: Jun-12-13 2:10 pm
- Israeli legislators chided for unruly behavior Updated: Jun-12-13 1:57 pm
- Lawmakers reject changes to political districts Updated: Jun-12-13 1:47 pm
- Corbett aide stresses work on Medicaid expansion Updated: Jun-12-13 1:35 pm
- Lawsuits over government surveillance languish Updated: Jun-12-13 1:31 pm
- Domestic violence group decries budget cuts in RI Updated: Jun-12-13 1:27 pm
- LFB: Wis. faces $505 m deficit going into 2017 Updated: Jun-12-13 12:52 pm
- Quebec introduces right-to-die legislation Updated: Jun-12-13 12:35 pm
- NC protests split on Bible's message to help poor Updated: Jun-12-13 12:32 pm
- Court nixes activist's appeal of Haley ethics case Updated: Jun-12-13 12:14 pm
- Congo's government suspends provincial assembly Updated: Jun-12-13 11:55 am
- Agency says KCC violated open meetings law Updated: Jun-12-13 11:35 am
- Kenyan legislators agree to lower pay after outcry Updated: Jun-12-13 11:26 am
- Arkansas education board elects new officers Updated: Jun-12-13 11:17 am
- Isakson calls for hearing on Atlanta VA hospital Updated: Jun-12-13 11:14 am
- Excerpts of editorials from Illinois newspapers Updated: Jun-12-13 11:02 am
- Michigan lawmakers OK wine tasting, beer refills Updated: Jun-12-13 10:51 am
- Germany launches building of Berlin palace replica Updated: Jun-12-13 10:13 am
- AP's Adams retires after 32 years in Maine Updated: Jun-12-13 9:57 am
- Swiss upper house backs bill to end US tax spat Updated: Jun-12-13 9:50 am
- Maine concealed weapons bill fails by 1 vote Updated: Jun-12-13 7:25 am
- Ohio budget item addresses mowing near reservoirs Updated: Jun-12-13 6:50 am
- Members named for Mo. Senate Medicaid committee Updated: Jun-12-13 5:09 am
- Maine bill bars discrimination based on job status Updated: Jun-12-13 4:34 am
- NSA debate pits far left, right against the middle Updated: Jun-12-13 4:19 am
- Parolee 'community expos' scheduled for summer Updated: Jun-12-13 4:09 am
- Lawmakers for a day to consider veto override Updated: Jun-12-13 4:08 am
- Gov. Jindal signs Medicaid transparency bill Updated: Jun-12-13 4:07 am
- US-China climate deal was long in the works Updated: Jun-12-13 3:42 am
- Ohio panel to review new rules for exotic animals Updated: Jun-12-13 3:07 am
- Del. Senate OKs slots for vets, fraternal groups Updated: Jun-12-13 12:31 am
- Arizona Legislature starts final budget debates Updated: Jun-12-13 12:31 am
- Republican Hill wins open Fla. state House seat Updated: Jun-12-13 12:24 am
- No sign of relief from Oregon budget impasse Updated: Jun-12-13 12:11 am
- Congress briefed on US surveillance programs Updated: Jun-11-13 11:45 pm
- Biden: Senate GOP cowers to Ted Cruz, Rand Paul Updated: Jun-11-13 11:07 pm
- Northam, Herring win Va. Dem down-ballot slots Updated: Jun-11-13 10:38 pm
- Former US Rep. Renzi convicted on 17 of 32 counts Updated: Jun-11-13 10:02 pm
- Herring is Va. Democratic attorney general nominee Updated: Jun-11-13 9:26 pm
- Effort to clean up Honduras police force stalls Updated: Jun-11-13 8:23 pm
- House delays debate on abortion clinic inspections Updated: Jun-11-13 7:58 pm
- Gov. Sandoval signs final 4 state budget bills Updated: Jun-11-13 7:47 pm
- Senate GOP leader: No to tax dollars for campaigns Updated: Jun-11-13 7:14 pm
- IG: Undervalued coal leases cost US $62 million Updated: Jun-11-13 7:10 pm
- Noem seeking re-election to US House, not Senate Updated: Jun-11-13 6:59 pm
- Legislative leader delays Arizona Medicaid debate Updated: Jun-11-13 6:59 pm
- Corbett gets bill to abolish Philly traffic court Updated: Jun-11-13 6:43 pm
- Panel rejects request for military base closings Updated: Jun-11-13 6:38 pm
- Snyder signs extension of claims tax, other bills Updated: Jun-11-13 6:37 pm
- Washington advocates file gun control initiative Updated: Jun-11-13 6:32 pm
- Analysts: Midwest drivers to see lower gas prices Updated: Jun-11-13 6:29 pm
- RI taxi drivers urge lawmakers to rescind tax Updated: Jun-11-13 6:27 pm
- Democrats delay vote on bill requiring ultrasound Updated: Jun-11-13 6:19 pm
- Tribal leaders focus on energy development hurdles Updated: Jun-11-13 6:17 pm
- Burkhalter, Curry to run for Ark. lt. gov. Updated: Jun-11-13 6:13 pm
- Senate bill defines sex trafficking as child abuse Updated: Jun-11-13 6:11 pm
- Conservative activists oppose Snyder's re-election Updated: Jun-11-13 6:03 pm
- Wyo. Military Dept. finalizes furlough order Updated: Jun-11-13 6:02 pm
- RI Senate OKs bill to give EDC new name, new rules Updated: Jun-11-13 5:59 pm
- Michigan Senate votes to block sale of Detroit art Updated: Jun-11-13 5:49 pm
- White House threatens veto of defense policy bill Updated: Jun-11-13 5:43 pm
- Groups challenge Alabama's new abortion clinic law Updated: Jun-11-13 5:20 pm
- Maine advances genetically modified food labels Updated: Jun-11-13 5:11 pm
- RI senator wants new look at 38 Studios default Updated: Jun-11-13 5:05 pm
- Pa. House panel advances child abuse law changes Updated: Jun-11-13 4:52 pm
- Obama's ATF nominee gets Senate hearing Updated: Jun-11-13 4:41 pm
- Florida editorial roundup Updated: Jun-11-13 4:01 pm
- Wisconsin governor says he'll sign abortion bill Updated: Jun-11-13 3:37 pm
- Iowa Democratic chairman resigns post Updated: Jun-11-13 3:34 pm
- New state office to target La. debt collection Updated: Jun-11-13 3:27 pm
- Correction: Prayer in School story Updated: Jun-11-13 3:25 pm
- Ore. Senate votes down maximum tow rates bill Updated: Jun-11-13 3:21 pm
- For lawmakers, it's no picnic at the White House Updated: Jun-11-13 3:04 pm
- On GMO labeling, Conn. needs other states to act Updated: Jun-11-13 3:02 pm
- Bill to ban lead ammo advances in Calif. Senate Updated: Jun-11-13 3:01 pm
- NC Experts support state's tax reform proposals Updated: Jun-11-13 2:59 pm
- Snyder says Medicaid expansion 'right thing to do' Updated: Jun-11-13 2:56 pm
- Senate GOP leader calls NSA programs legal Updated: Jun-11-13 2:55 pm
- Wildlife officials see no signs of hunter boycott Updated: Jun-11-13 2:52 pm
- Wis. bill would bar police from enforcing gun bans Updated: Jun-11-13 2:45 pm
- NY bill would mandate hospital nurse staffing Updated: Jun-11-13 2:36 pm
- Russian lawmakers pass anti-gay bill in 436-0 vote Updated: Jun-11-13 2:13 pm
- Nixon renews case on veto of proposed Mo. tax Updated: Jun-11-13 2:07 pm
- France threatens veto of EU-US trade deal Updated: Jun-11-13 2:02 pm
- MNsure not due to release premium rates until Oct. Updated: Jun-11-13 1:58 pm
- New chair: GOP to repay debt before 2014 elections Updated: Jun-11-13 1:57 pm
- Prosecutor: 'There's a cancer' in NY Legislature Updated: Jun-11-13 1:40 pm
- Wis. Senate OKs outdoor fees for Purple Heart vets Updated: Jun-11-13 1:01 pm
- RI lawmakers weigh unlikely repeal of sales tax Updated: Jun-11-13 12:56 pm
- Bridgeport lawmaker changes plea in hit-and-run Updated: Jun-11-13 12:43 pm
- New building to rise in Minn. Capitol's shadow Updated: Jun-11-13 12:40 pm
- Europe outrage over NSA tempered by necessity Updated: Jun-11-13 12:38 pm
- NJ Assemblywoman drops bid for re-election Updated: Jun-11-13 12:34 pm
- Colorado lawmaker to clean up his uranium mines Updated: Jun-11-13 12:13 pm
- Senate committee approves USTR nominee Updated: Jun-11-13 11:25 am
- Obama: Moment for immigration bill is now Updated: Jun-11-13 11:04 am
- North Dakota legislative study committees formed Updated: Jun-11-13 10:48 am
- State Rep. Jeff Chapman to run for Kingston's seat Updated: Jun-11-13 10:47 am
- EU lawmakers attack US over snooping programs Updated: Jun-11-13 10:29 am
- Health groups unite against ban on sugar bans Updated: Jun-11-13 10:05 am
- Maine bill to legalize pot killed Updated: Jun-11-13 9:20 am
- Hoeven, Heitkamp both support Senate farm bill Updated: Jun-11-13 8:53 am
- Johnson votes for farm bill, Thune votes against Updated: Jun-11-13 8:38 am
- Ohio gov: Push harder for flood control funding Updated: Jun-11-13 8:33 am
- Businesses push for more computer classes in Mass. Updated: Jun-11-13 8:32 am
- Delphi retirees in pension dispute pack OH meeting Updated: Jun-11-13 6:59 am
- New Zealand PM: We don't use NSA to illegally spy Updated: Jun-11-13 4:37 am
- NH health overhaul committee holds meeting Updated: Jun-11-13 4:35 am
- Business leaders urge Kirk to back immigration Updated: Jun-11-13 4:07 am
- Durbin asks senators to support Ill. rail projects Updated: Jun-11-13 4:05 am
- Ark. senators praise farm bill passage Updated: Jun-11-13 3:08 am
- Ballots stolen on eve of Fla. House election Updated: Jun-11-13 3:04 am
- Changes to Wake school board nears passage Updated: Jun-11-13 12:02 am
- NC House gives its final OK to tax overhaul Updated: Jun-10-13 11:01 pm
- More than 80 arrested at NC NAACP demonstration Updated: Jun-10-13 10:44 pm
- Mich. House may pass Medicaid expansion this week Updated: Jun-10-13 10:41 pm
- Shreveport mayor vetoes fund restrictions Updated: Jun-10-13 9:11 pm
- House revives vetoed embalmer intern bill Updated: Jun-10-13 9:00 pm
- Legislators uphold final 19 Bullock vetoes Updated: Jun-10-13 8:47 pm
- Hawaii law strips some power from university head Updated: Jun-10-13 8:46 pm
- Arizona House passes school bonds bill Updated: Jun-10-13 8:40 pm
- Idaho GOP to consider requiring leaders' OK to run Updated: Jun-10-13 8:38 pm
- Panel OKs Foxx for US transportation secretary Updated: Jun-10-13 8:28 pm
- Sioux City talk show host to run for US Senate Updated: Jun-10-13 8:23 pm
- New Hawaii law raises tax credits for filmmakers Updated: Jun-10-13 8:16 pm
- Former SD Secretary of State Kundert dies Updated: Jun-10-13 8:15 pm
- Beshear tells Obama Ky. wants to explore hemp Updated: Jun-10-13 8:11 pm
- Scientists want protections for salmon in Tongass Updated: Jun-10-13 8:04 pm
- Medical marijuana raises questions for businesses Updated: Jun-10-13 7:54 pm
- Maine lawmakers to take up bond package Updated: Jun-10-13 7:47 pm
- Former Rep. Barbara Vucanovich of Nev. dies at 91 Updated: Jun-10-13 7:36 pm
- Installment loan hikes headed to Gov. Pat McCrory Updated: Jun-10-13 7:35 pm
- NYPD monitor, stop-frisk bills head toward vote Updated: Jun-10-13 7:20 pm
- 2 Obama cabinet nominees clear Senate committee Updated: Jun-10-13 7:12 pm
- Perry signs high school curriculum overhaul law Updated: Jun-10-13 7:02 pm
- Correction: Concealed Carry-Illinois story Updated: Jun-10-13 6:48 pm
- Feds subpoena lawmaker in Star Scientific inquiry Updated: Jun-10-13 6:41 pm
- Walker names 3 to UW System Board of Regents Updated: Jun-10-13 6:26 pm
- Chiesa sworn in as New Jersey's new senator Updated: Jun-10-13 6:20 pm
- 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans in NJ Senate race Updated: Jun-10-13 5:58 pm
- Ark. lawmakers to look at scholarship programs Updated: Jun-10-13 5:44 pm
- New NC ed board chief Cobey supports scholarships Updated: Jun-10-13 5:42 pm
- Ore. Senate passes bill regulating police drones Updated: Jun-10-13 5:37 pm
- Costly graffiti could become felony in RI Updated: Jun-10-13 5:37 pm
- Egypt warns all options open for Ethiopia Nile dam Updated: Jun-10-13 5:36 pm
- What's the problem with PRISM? Updated: Jun-10-13 5:34 pm
- NJ panel clears bill aiming to rescind rail fares Updated: Jun-10-13 5:34 pm
- Merkel, Obama to discuss NSA surveillance program Updated: Jun-10-13 5:32 pm
- Derr, Idaho lawyer who won rights case, dies at 85 Updated: Jun-10-13 5:31 pm
- Conn. governor vetoes spray foam legislation Updated: Jun-10-13 5:29 pm
- Pence urges lawmakers to uphold tax bill veto Updated: Jun-10-13 5:26 pm
- Lawmaker says investigation has left him stressed Updated: Jun-10-13 5:21 pm
- La. colleges hit roadblocks in legislative session Updated: Jun-10-13 5:20 pm
- Probe sought of Virginia AG's office role in suit Updated: Jun-10-13 5:02 pm
- UW students must take diversity course Updated: Jun-10-13 4:53 pm
- House Dem pushes for repeal of military force law Updated: Jun-10-13 4:47 pm
- Conn. lawmakers join fight over who was 1st to fly Updated: Jun-10-13 4:46 pm
- Environmental group gives Okla. Legislature 'B+' Updated: Jun-10-13 4:28 pm
- Senate honors late Sen. Mike Carrell Updated: Jun-10-13 4:26 pm
- 2nd Colorado lawmaker could face recall over guns Updated: Jun-10-13 4:22 pm
- Lawmaker wants Ohio casinos to keep patron photos Updated: Jun-10-13 4:16 pm
- Willis sworn in to state House seat on Miss. coast Updated: Jun-10-13 4:06 pm
- NH vets, policy experts discuss immigration reform Updated: Jun-10-13 3:50 pm
- S&P boosts outlook for US gov't's long-term debt Updated: Jun-10-13 3:48 pm
- Maine all-terrain vehicle fees may rise $5 Updated: Jun-10-13 3:37 pm
- Feds belatedly send $67 million in disaster funds Updated: Jun-10-13 3:35 pm
- Group kicks off effort to raise Idaho minimum wage Updated: Jun-10-13 3:32 pm
- State Sen. Ortman considering challenge to Franken Updated: Jun-10-13 3:29 pm
- RI bill would aid those caring for sick relatives Updated: Jun-10-13 2:59 pm
- Weld County limits restrictions on gun rights Updated: Jun-10-13 2:46 pm
- Wheeling Island will renew table game license Updated: Jun-10-13 2:03 pm
- RI bill: No welfare for families of truant kids Updated: Jun-10-13 12:52 pm
- Top Indiana schools gaining schedule flexibility Updated: Jun-10-13 12:00 pm
- S. Illinois community likely to repeal old gun law Updated: Jun-10-13 11:29 am
- Column: Mounting controversies are all about trust Updated: Jun-10-13 10:53 am
- GOP leader seeking answers regarding eavesdropping Updated: Jun-10-13 7:36 am
- Bill would let NJ police search cellphones Updated: Jun-10-13 7:08 am
- Panel to explore new common core standards Updated: Jun-10-13 4:04 am
- Del. lawmakers eye new fine for Wilmington crimes Updated: Jun-10-13 2:20 am
- Focus of US Senate race shifts to Western Mass. Updated: Jun-10-13 2:05 am
- States fight green-building leader over local wood Updated: Jun-09-13 8:46 pm
- States fight green-building leader over local wood Updated: Jun-09-13 6:06 pm
- Mines associated with lawmaker rack up violations Updated: Jun-09-13 5:58 pm
- Ohio congressmen pushing football hall coin Updated: Jun-09-13 1:10 pm
- Legislation would ease path for big water wells Updated: Jun-09-13 12:53 pm
- Analysis: Kan. tax plan triggers spending controls Updated: Jun-09-13 12:40 pm
- Analysis: Fees would rise under Mo. legislation Updated: Jun-09-13 12:37 pm
- Public financing advocates target key NY senators Updated: Jun-09-13 12:21 pm
- Retiring UM professor leaves extensive legacy Updated: Jun-09-13 12:05 pm
- Mass. US Senate hopefuls differ on foreign policy Updated: Jun-09-13 11:51 am
- Bills could help return historic steamboat to Ohio Updated: Jun-09-13 11:40 am
- Alaska candidates announce plans far in advance Updated: Jun-09-13 11:30 am
- After Sandy, a new threat: Soaring flood insurance Updated: Jun-09-13 11:29 am
- Pension overhaul looks to be GOP priority in 2014 Updated: Jun-09-13 11:16 am
- Schools step in after anti-bullying bills fail Updated: Jun-09-13 11:00 am
- Gov. plans to try again on anti-bullying effort Updated: Jun-09-13 10:37 am
- SPOTLIGHT: Farmington student overcomes loss Updated: Jun-09-13 10:28 am
- Simon: Cities should consider assault-weapons bans Updated: Jun-09-13 10:25 am
- Expungement law could help ex-offenders find jobs Updated: Jun-09-13 10:06 am
- Jindal seeks regulatory change, after bill fails Updated: Jun-09-13 9:32 am
- Grads could tax credit for loans if stay in Mich. Updated: Jun-09-13 4:11 am
- Cambodia opposition denounces 'staged' rally Updated: Jun-09-13 2:56 am
- Former Mass. governor, ambassador Cellucci dies Updated: Jun-09-13 12:16 am
- NV law to lower costs for cancer patients hailed Updated: Jun-08-13 10:08 pm
- Groups clash over which Wis. documents are public Updated: Jun-08-13 7:50 pm
- NC governor says he won't back down to protesters Updated: Jun-08-13 7:10 pm
- Mayor vetoes ordinance banning weapons from parks Updated: Jun-08-13 5:58 pm
- Gay pride parade march for NBA's Jason Collins Updated: Jun-08-13 5:42 pm
- Texas' courthouse restoration grant program cut Updated: Jun-08-13 5:19 pm
- Gambling, progressives win big at Legislature Updated: Jun-08-13 3:55 pm
- Utah lawmaker plans murder suspect custody law Updated: Jun-08-13 3:31 pm
- Petition drives still challenging in Maryland Updated: Jun-08-13 3:19 pm
- Alaska lawmakers want to revamp Anchorage offices Updated: Jun-08-13 3:19 pm
- ND bill for defending abortion law stands at $52K Updated: Jun-08-13 3:13 pm
- Ga. governor, Atlanta mayor forge rare partnership Updated: Jun-08-13 3:11 pm
- Ex-Ark. lawmaker recovering after auto accident Updated: Jun-08-13 2:04 pm
- Regent questions spending on KU stem cell center Updated: Jun-08-13 1:41 pm
- Democratic official sues over NJ Senate election Updated: Jun-08-13 1:26 pm
- Mo. gov. receives thousands of messages about guns Updated: Jun-08-13 1:19 pm
- Judge rejects plea deal involving SW Colo wildfire Updated: Jun-08-13 1:12 pm
- Sen. Warren: Congress must block student rate hike Updated: Jun-08-13 12:54 pm
- Cap on funds for dropout schools could slow growth Updated: Jun-08-13 11:55 am
- Little-known grant helps save farmer's fields Updated: Jun-08-13 11:53 am
- Burning Man organizers hail new Nevada law Updated: Jun-08-13 11:25 am
- 'One giant leap' toward a NASA Armstrong center? Updated: Jun-08-13 10:51 am
- Conn. lawmakers not done yet with Newtown issues Updated: Jun-08-13 9:38 am
- On guns and more, NH Sen. Ayotte backs GOP leaders Updated: Jun-08-13 8:59 am
- Plan to tax online hotel bills stalls in Ohio Updated: Jun-08-13 8:58 am
- State laws varied on gun, abortion laws Updated: Jun-08-13 8:46 am
- Maine gov unhappy with panel's budget plan Updated: Jun-08-13 8:23 am
- Durbin: Stop student loan interest rate hike Updated: Jun-08-13 4:07 am
- Gay marriage vote may come to Michigan in 2016 Updated: Jun-08-13 4:05 am
- Colo. lawmaker testifies on threatening messages Updated: Jun-07-13 11:53 pm
- Sandoval vetoes extending voter registration Updated: Jun-07-13 9:41 pm
- Gov't recommends 4 years for Jesse Jackson Jr. Updated: Jun-07-13 9:28 pm
- Ore. bill targets johns who pay for sex with minor Updated: Jun-07-13 8:52 pm
- US officials long denied massive data trawling Updated: Jun-07-13 8:47 pm
- Senators: Review Calif. health exchange secrecy Updated: Jun-07-13 8:26 pm
- Mayor vetoes NYC sick leave law; override expected Updated: Jun-07-13 8:10 pm
- Iowa gov. may need to OK Medicaid abortion funding Updated: Jun-07-13 7:50 pm
- Officials renew call for closing Gitmo after visit Updated: Jun-07-13 7:43 pm
- Correction: Missouri Legislature-Committees story Updated: Jun-07-13 7:21 pm
- SC lawmakers meet to resolve budget differences Updated: Jun-07-13 7:04 pm
- Veto decision on universal background checks looms Updated: Jun-07-13 6:53 pm
- Gov: AG right on NM same-sex marriage non-ruling Updated: Jun-07-13 6:35 pm
- Okla. lawmakers to revive lawsuit limits Updated: Jun-07-13 6:20 pm
- Oregon Senate passes bill on vaccination education Updated: Jun-07-13 6:19 pm
- Maine 2-year budget accord reached Updated: Jun-07-13 6:13 pm
- Kan. gov. mulls decision on higher education cuts Updated: Jun-07-13 6:09 pm
- 234 years later, NH slaves are granted freedom Updated: Jun-07-13 6:05 pm
- Tax change talk produces limited results in La. Updated: Jun-07-13 5:50 pm
- Gov. Mead impressed with Education Dept. finalists Updated: Jun-07-13 5:50 pm
- Mo. cities urge veto of cellphone tower bill Updated: Jun-07-13 5:47 pm
- Unlikely allies rip NY Gov. Cuomo's tax-free plan Updated: Jun-07-13 5:09 pm
- Court rules in exploitation by school worker case Updated: Jun-07-13 5:04 pm
- Maine Senate defeats bill on lobster by-catch Updated: Jun-07-13 5:01 pm
- Wis. civil litigation provision angers attorney Updated: Jun-07-13 4:49 pm
- Idaho AG spat skips generation, exposing GOP rift Updated: Jun-07-13 4:28 pm
- Maine House rejects marijuana legalization bill Updated: Jun-07-13 4:14 pm
- Court shields volunteers from open meetings fines Updated: Jun-07-13 3:51 pm
- RI gov's office mulled 38 Studios payment options Updated: Jun-07-13 3:42 pm
- Louisiana teachers slated for pay raise next year Updated: Jun-07-13 3:15 pm
- $30K donation an eye-popper in recall effort Updated: Jun-07-13 3:02 pm
- New Haven targets illegal operation of dirt bikes Updated: Jun-07-13 2:44 pm
- Former JobsOhio chief donated $25K to House GOP Updated: Jun-07-13 2:43 pm
- Health care provision could derail MMA in Conn. Updated: Jun-07-13 2:03 pm
- GOP senator introduces bill on NSA surveillance Updated: Jun-07-13 1:57 pm
- Conn.'s unpopular local car tax remains unchanged Updated: Jun-07-13 1:43 pm
- NC House approves more moderate fracking bill Updated: Jun-07-13 1:39 pm
- Appeals court says USTR can withhold document Updated: Jun-07-13 1:38 pm
- Obama embracing some Bush-era anti-terror policies Updated: Jun-07-13 1:25 pm
- Conn. court declines to address email warrants Updated: Jun-07-13 1:21 pm
- Report: Easing NY's tough drug laws saves money Updated: Jun-07-13 12:41 pm
- Bill targets guns used in Maine murder-suicides Updated: Jun-07-13 12:11 pm
- Senate's last World War II vet buried at Arlington Updated: Jun-07-13 12:07 pm
- RI Senate OKs bill to help ex-inmates reintegrate Updated: Jun-07-13 11:20 am
- Patients to speak of strife with medical marijuana Updated: Jun-07-13 10:26 am
- Bill headed to NH gov to ban 1 ounce lead jigs Updated: Jun-07-13 10:18 am
- US Rep. Terri Sewell to host immigration forum Updated: Jun-07-13 9:31 am
- Portugal's parliament approves new spending cuts Updated: Jun-07-13 8:59 am
- SD state lawmaker objects to hog barn permits Updated: Jun-07-13 8:11 am
- Ohio lawmakers increase penalties for kennel abuse Updated: Jun-07-13 7:32 am
- UN official criticizes South Korean security law Updated: Jun-07-13 5:58 am
- McKinley: New coal-ash bill tackles EPA concerns Updated: Jun-07-13 5:13 am
- Veto of bill on CPR training in schools holds Updated: Jun-07-13 4:34 am
- McKoon to chair 2 Ga. Senate study committees Updated: Jun-07-13 4:09 am
- NC House meeting Friday on full plate of bills Updated: Jun-07-13 4:05 am
- Court upholds NY law on public works contracting Updated: Jun-07-13 3:06 am
- Wash. House approves revised budget plan Updated: Jun-07-13 2:11 am
- Intelligence chief blasts NSA document leaks Updated: Jun-07-13 1:37 am
- Obama sees 'glimmers of functionality' in DC Updated: Jun-06-13 11:47 pm
- Illinois police to enforce current gun laws Updated: Jun-06-13 10:56 pm
- GOP's Gomez: I'd oppose abortion waiting period Updated: Jun-06-13 9:30 pm
- Senators press for answers on Atlanta VA issues Updated: Jun-06-13 9:14 pm
- Ky.'s senators blocked in effort to legalize hemp Updated: Jun-06-13 9:12 pm
- Lawmakers spend surplus, pass construction budget Updated: Jun-06-13 9:07 pm
- Gay Minn. couples nab marriage licenses Updated: Jun-06-13 8:56 pm
- FBI started asking about Calif. lawmaker years ago Updated: Jun-06-13 8:54 pm
- La. budget deal passes in session's final hours Updated: Jun-06-13 8:40 pm
- Governor signs major anti-sex trafficking bill Updated: Jun-06-13 8:19 pm
- Top NY court backs NYC livery street pickup rights Updated: Jun-06-13 8:07 pm
- NH Senate approves social media protections Updated: Jun-06-13 8:01 pm
- Probe into possible forgery of judge's signature Updated: Jun-06-13 7:48 pm
- Ore. Senate passes bill on vaccination education Updated: Jun-06-13 7:47 pm
- Conn. session's economic success? Opinions differ Updated: Jun-06-13 7:40 pm
- Sandoval vetoes raw milk bill Updated: Jun-06-13 7:16 pm
- SC's 2013 session ending with much left undone Updated: Jun-06-13 7:06 pm
- Wisconsin Assembly approves court injunction bill Updated: Jun-06-13 7:02 pm
- Officials discuss how to handle jail problems Updated: Jun-06-13 6:56 pm
- Michigan says 55 school districts have deficits Updated: Jun-06-13 6:53 pm
- Lawmakers pass bill protecting ID of gun owners Updated: Jun-06-13 6:44 pm
- Sandoval signs bill recommitting to Tahoe compact Updated: Jun-06-13 6:40 pm
- Haley signs bill boosting breweries' business Updated: Jun-06-13 6:35 pm
- Wis. Assembly passes veterans registration bill Updated: Jun-06-13 6:09 pm
- House passes bill tied to wolf legal settlement Updated: Jun-06-13 6:08 pm
- US mulls withdrawal of Bangladesh trade privileges Updated: Jun-06-13 6:06 pm
- County prosecutor enacts immediate concealed carry Updated: Jun-06-13 6:03 pm
- Senate defeats Democratic, Republican loan plans Updated: Jun-06-13 6:03 pm
- Reed bill to freeze loan rates fails to advance Updated: Jun-06-13 5:57 pm
- RI Senate OKs expanded DNA collection Updated: Jun-06-13 5:54 pm
- Washington's copy of the Constitution on display Updated: Jun-06-13 5:53 pm
- House passes measure to deport young immigrants Updated: Jun-06-13 5:47 pm
- Conn. bill includes up to $50M for Newtown school Updated: Jun-06-13 5:31 pm
- State Senate approves redistricting reform bill Updated: Jun-06-13 5:24 pm
- Quinn calls pension session after credit downgrade Updated: Jun-06-13 5:21 pm
- Wisconsin Assembly passes venture capital bill Updated: Jun-06-13 5:20 pm
- NJ bill eases kids' medical marijuana restrictions Updated: Jun-06-13 5:14 pm
- Sellers considering a run for lieutenant governor Updated: Jun-06-13 5:09 pm
- Arizona lawmakers move to revive election changes Updated: Jun-06-13 5:09 pm
- House passes $45B homeland security spending bill Updated: Jun-06-13 4:38 pm
- Final Capitol tribute to late NJ Sen. Lautenberg Updated: Jun-06-13 4:24 pm
- Fallin vetoes last bill on her desk over spending Updated: Jun-06-13 4:15 pm
- Former legislator, Heilman, dies at age of 92 Updated: Jun-06-13 4:12 pm
- Bill would charge 911 fees on prepaid cellphones Updated: Jun-06-13 4:05 pm
- Medicaid, taxes in Neb. to return next session Updated: Jun-06-13 4:04 pm
- US Energy, Interior bosses to Nev. summit Aug. 13 Updated: Jun-06-13 4:03 pm
- Bill to legalize web poker introduced in Congress Updated: Jun-06-13 4:02 pm
- Dingell approaches congressional milestone Updated: Jun-06-13 3:59 pm
- Snyder signs bills to urge logging on private land Updated: Jun-06-13 3:40 pm
- Judge behind phone records threw out Obamacare Updated: Jun-06-13 3:40 pm
- Boehner protests Obama veto threats on budget Updated: Jun-06-13 3:35 pm
- Pryor for student loan bill that failed to advance Updated: Jun-06-13 3:25 pm
- Warwick attorney nominated to RI Family Court Updated: Jun-06-13 3:14 pm
- Greece: Probe expanded for ex-minister Updated: Jun-06-13 3:13 pm
- Giuliani stumping for GOP US Senate hopeful Gomez Updated: Jun-06-13 2:57 pm
- Move to quash Wis. journalism center bashed Updated: Jun-06-13 2:52 pm
- Mass. lawmakers begin private budget negotiations Updated: Jun-06-13 2:48 pm
- Lawmakers push cyber bill targeting foreign agents Updated: Jun-06-13 2:34 pm
- Quinn calls special session, leaders not clear why Updated: Jun-06-13 2:27 pm
- Western Kan. legislator resigning later this month Updated: Jun-06-13 2:20 pm
- Democrats to bash McConnell at Louisville dinner Updated: Jun-06-13 2:17 pm
- Thousands protest lack of Bosnia law on ID numbers Updated: Jun-06-13 2:13 pm
- AG: Won't prosecute reporters for doing their jobs Updated: Jun-06-13 1:38 pm
- Ore. Liquor commission extends 50-cent surcharge Updated: Jun-06-13 1:09 pm
- Regents bemoan Kan. higher education spending cuts Updated: Jun-06-13 1:05 pm
- Rep. Larson has surgery to remove tumor Updated: Jun-06-13 12:55 pm
- Jumble of education topics facing Congress Updated: Jun-06-13 12:52 pm
- Schultz looks to change voucher school deal Updated: Jun-06-13 12:39 pm
- Vt. gov to sign marijuana decriminalization bill Updated: Jun-06-13 12:32 pm
- Barfield to take job as Jindal revenue secretary Updated: Jun-06-13 11:41 am
- Former mayor is in special NJ Senate race Updated: Jun-06-13 11:12 am
- Racism allegations hit Texas parks agency Updated: Jun-06-13 7:29 am
- State says cellphone record warrants expensive Updated: Jun-06-13 7:13 am
- State turns over lakefront parks to Cleveland Updated: Jun-06-13 5:58 am
- Rep. James Lankford hires field representative Updated: Jun-06-13 5:10 am
- Mass. lawmakers plan series of gun bill hearings Updated: Jun-06-13 4:16 am
- Mich. law keeps dead people from getting welfare Updated: Jun-06-13 4:06 am
- Lexington Democrat considers challenging Barr Updated: Jun-06-13 4:06 am
- House OKs bill to bolster Maine mining regulations Updated: Jun-06-13 4:04 am
- Conn. school killings dominate legislative session Updated: Jun-06-13 1:10 am
- Conn. bills that passed and failed in 2013 session Updated: Jun-06-13 12:01 am
- Ethics reform legislation dies in SC legislature Updated: Jun-05-13 10:57 pm
- Mich. House OKs increased hunting, fishing fees Updated: Jun-05-13 10:45 pm
- Anti-distracted driving bill sent to governor Updated: Jun-05-13 9:56 pm
- Conn. bill lets students skip animal dissections Updated: Jun-05-13 9:26 pm
- GOP's Emmer jumps into Minn.'s 6th District race Updated: Jun-05-13 9:22 pm
- Conn. gov. signs bill restricting Newtown photos Updated: Jun-05-13 8:40 pm
- Idaho resurrects child fatality review panel Updated: Jun-05-13 8:31 pm
- Groups debate ultrasound bill at Capitol hearing Updated: Jun-05-13 8:30 pm
- TSA drops plan to allow small knives on planes Updated: Jun-05-13 8:19 pm
- Obama names outspoken Rice as his security adviser Updated: Jun-05-13 8:04 pm
- McGuire plans run for lieutenant governor Updated: Jun-05-13 7:51 pm
- Bill expands requirements for fire, CO detectors Updated: Jun-05-13 7:49 pm
- Cuomo releases his 3-casino plan for upstate NY Updated: Jun-05-13 7:43 pm
- Del. Senate votes on manufactured home park rents Updated: Jun-05-13 7:41 pm
- Senate panel approves mental health rules for guns Updated: Jun-05-13 7:40 pm
- Bill seeking crates for dogs in trucks falls short Updated: Jun-05-13 7:27 pm
- Redistricting hearing over NC maps' legality over Updated: Jun-05-13 7:22 pm
- NC Democrats pan agency's jobless benefits advice Updated: Jun-05-13 7:19 pm
- Former legislator Zinke might consider Senate run Updated: Jun-05-13 6:58 pm
- Walker: Too early to talk about partial vetoes Updated: Jun-05-13 6:57 pm
- Fla. Gov. signs abortion measure and bong ban Updated: Jun-05-13 6:54 pm
- Ore. bill would regulate tracking devices for kids Updated: Jun-05-13 6:54 pm
- Cases of voter suppression in 2012 debated in Ohio Updated: Jun-05-13 6:43 pm
- New Alabama law aims to protect police dogs Updated: Jun-05-13 6:37 pm
- Hispanic leaders upset over Scott's license veto Updated: Jun-05-13 6:33 pm
- Snyder proposes $4M to test Detroit rape kits Updated: Jun-05-13 6:27 pm
- Maine legislative reapportionment plan passes Updated: Jun-05-13 6:26 pm
- Broad energy and environment bill heads to Malloy Updated: Jun-05-13 6:20 pm
- NJ's Gov. Chris Christie bashed for election move Updated: Jun-05-13 6:20 pm
- Lawmakers adjourn Nebraska legislative session Updated: Jun-05-13 6:16 pm
- Leader in immigrant license push faces deportation Updated: Jun-05-13 6:12 pm
- Wis. Assembly panel approves anti-abortion bills Updated: Jun-05-13 6:10 pm
- Governor signs benefit corporations bill into law Updated: Jun-05-13 6:09 pm
- Payments for wrongly imprisoned approved in Colo. Updated: Jun-05-13 6:06 pm
- Maine lobstermen lobby against by-catch bill Updated: Jun-05-13 6:04 pm
- Arizona transgender bathroom bill won't move Updated: Jun-05-13 6:01 pm
- RI lawmakers want statewide environmental rules Updated: Jun-05-13 5:53 pm
- Judge asked to hear new school finance evidence Updated: Jun-05-13 5:53 pm
- Lautenberg recalled as tenacious backer of transit Updated: Jun-05-13 5:52 pm
- Governor appoints Curd to vacant SD Senate seat Updated: Jun-05-13 5:49 pm
- Immigrant driver's licenses signed in Colorado Updated: Jun-05-13 5:34 pm
- Ore. lobbying bill may create unintended loophole Updated: Jun-05-13 5:33 pm
- Lawmakers change rules for passing school formula Updated: Jun-05-13 5:31 pm
- House approps chair says budget hearings next week Updated: Jun-05-13 5:27 pm
- 2 dead in Del. crash, lawmaker injured Updated: Jun-05-13 5:26 pm
- Rastetter picked to lead Iowa Board of Regents Updated: Jun-05-13 5:18 pm
- Shumlin signs opiate antidote, immunity measures Updated: Jun-05-13 5:17 pm
- More gun restrictions for domestic abusers now law Updated: Jun-05-13 5:15 pm
- Mo. congressional race draws 13 pct voter turnout Updated: Jun-05-13 5:14 pm
- Budget heads to Legislature with tax cut Updated: Jun-05-13 5:12 pm
- State Sen. Lathrop considers run for Neb governor Updated: Jun-05-13 5:04 pm
- Syria poses challenge for new US envoy at UN Updated: Jun-05-13 5:01 pm
- Ousted Texas water planners: We were 'excluded' Updated: Jun-05-13 5:00 pm
- Steve O'Ban sworn as Wash. senator Updated: Jun-05-13 4:47 pm
- Officials look to rid ND Capitol rooms of smell Updated: Jun-05-13 4:43 pm
- Kan. House chairman defends GOP's latest tax bill Updated: Jun-05-13 4:19 pm
- Gov. Scott calls federal health law a disaster Updated: Jun-05-13 4:13 pm
- Ore. bill gives break to some young sex offenders Updated: Jun-05-13 3:44 pm
- Ad targets Shaheen, health care law Updated: Jun-05-13 3:41 pm
- Quinn signs legislation to pay off overdue bills Updated: Jun-05-13 3:34 pm
- Swiss lawmakers stall bill to resolve US tax spat Updated: Jun-05-13 3:30 pm
- INSIDE WASHINGTON: Conflicting laws, IRS confusion Updated: Jun-05-13 3:09 pm
- NH House passes Purple Heart plate spouse bill Updated: Jun-05-13 3:07 pm
- Divisive energy bill signed by Colo. governor Updated: Jun-05-13 2:50 pm
- Former congressman Jim Leach to take U. Iowa job Updated: Jun-05-13 2:40 pm
- Bill would preserve prison mental health system Updated: Jun-05-13 2:35 pm
- Labor measure gets governor's signature in Colo. Updated: Jun-05-13 2:30 pm
- Hearings held on new I-5 Columbia River bridge Updated: Jun-05-13 2:30 pm
- State Sen. Carlson weighing run for Neb. governor Updated: Jun-05-13 2:06 pm
- Va gov ceremonially signs school safety bills Updated: Jun-05-13 1:54 pm
- Advocates say Pa. school cuts likely for 3rd year Updated: Jun-05-13 1:46 pm
- Rudy Giuliani to campaign with Gomez Updated: Jun-05-13 1:38 pm
- Mo. GOP lawmakers vow override attempt on tax cut Updated: Jun-05-13 1:21 pm
- Illinois insurance marketplace stalls again Updated: Jun-05-13 12:51 pm
- Aide says Vilsack won't run for governor in 2014 Updated: Jun-05-13 12:47 pm
- Mich. Senate bans cities from requiring sick leave Updated: Jun-05-13 12:38 pm
- Some Idaho residents choose insurance alternative Updated: Jun-05-13 12:19 pm
- Bail bondsmen would be allowed in 5 counties Updated: Jun-05-13 11:22 am
- RI GOP chair calls for probe into 38 Studios deal Updated: Jun-05-13 11:16 am
- Teen injured on bungee jump at Riverton fair Updated: Jun-05-13 11:06 am
- Wyoming lawmakers to consider tax on flaring Updated: Jun-05-13 10:32 am
- Scott uses free media to help his re-election Updated: Jun-05-13 10:19 am
- Lawmakers approve $1.5 billion UConn expansion Updated: Jun-05-13 9:35 am
- Income not keeping up with living costs in Ohio Updated: Jun-05-13 9:29 am
- Private school tuition tax deduction approved Updated: Jun-05-13 7:01 am
- More Ohio roads could see 70 mph speed limit Updated: Jun-05-13 6:46 am
- ND Guard to host lawmakers at training center Updated: Jun-05-13 5:06 am
- Chinese judges learn US legal system at Emory Updated: Jun-05-13 4:08 am
- Final day to register for Mass. US Senate election Updated: Jun-05-13 3:05 am
- Lawmakers pass compromise Newtown privacy bill Updated: Jun-05-13 2:49 am
- FBI raids office of Calif. state lawmaker Updated: Jun-05-13 1:53 am
- Gillette voices concerns with municipalities group Updated: Jun-04-13 11:49 pm
- NC governor urges end to weekly NAACP protests Updated: Jun-04-13 10:19 pm
- American Samoa man accused of raping home workers Updated: Jun-04-13 10:16 pm
- NJ Gov. Christie: Oct. vote for Lautenberg's seat Updated: Jun-04-13 9:56 pm
- 2 NJ senators win in closely watched primaries Updated: Jun-04-13 9:49 pm
- Michigan House eases adoptions, sets time limit Updated: Jun-04-13 9:20 pm
- Hirsig warns of Wyo. health exchange pitfalls Updated: Jun-04-13 8:52 pm
- Fla. governor vetoes immigrant driver license bill Updated: Jun-04-13 8:49 pm
- Bill changes dam inspection and mosquito control Updated: Jun-04-13 8:47 pm
- Vt. group calls for gov't transparency, benchmarks Updated: Jun-04-13 8:22 pm
- Cedar Rapids council member running for US House Updated: Jun-04-13 8:22 pm
- Kerry calling for major changes in 35-nation OAS Updated: Jun-04-13 8:20 pm
- Expanded voucher system OK'd by Arizona House Updated: Jun-04-13 8:19 pm
- House approves allowing concealed guns in bars Updated: Jun-04-13 8:16 pm
- NC appeals judges want current campaign system Updated: Jun-04-13 8:11 pm
- NC House debates Charlotte Airport authority Updated: Jun-04-13 8:07 pm
- House vote supports keeping Guantanamo Bay open Updated: Jun-04-13 7:43 pm
- FHA reverse mortgage losses may require bailout Updated: Jun-04-13 7:37 pm
- Rep. Steve O'Ban appointed to replace Sen. Carrell Updated: Jun-04-13 7:25 pm
- RI House votes to replace EDC with Commerce Corp. Updated: Jun-04-13 7:10 pm
- NY gov's women's rights bill faces abortion fight Updated: Jun-04-13 7:05 pm
- Ky. lawmakers object to revocation of licenses Updated: Jun-04-13 6:59 pm
- Obama to campaign for Markey in Boston Updated: Jun-04-13 6:58 pm
- Union backers protest Ohio right-to-work bill Updated: Jun-04-13 6:48 pm
- US Rep. to make stage debut as extra in NYC show Updated: Jun-04-13 6:47 pm
- Alaska, Hawaii delegations discuss native issues Updated: Jun-04-13 6:43 pm
- Nebraska Gov. Heineman signs wind-energy bill Updated: Jun-04-13 6:25 pm
- Ala. senator's wife tells women to back off Updated: Jun-04-13 6:21 pm
- Fla. Gov. vetoes immigrant driver license bill Updated: Jun-04-13 6:17 pm
- State gas tax increasing to 32.3 cents a gallon Updated: Jun-04-13 6:17 pm
- GOP Senate hopeful Gomez visits textile plant Updated: Jun-04-13 6:16 pm
- Ore. Senate OKs workplace protections for interns Updated: Jun-04-13 6:14 pm
- Indian casino sees pluses, minuses with Conn. keno Updated: Jun-04-13 6:04 pm
- Bradley Byrne enters Alabama's 1st District race Updated: Jun-04-13 6:01 pm
- Conn. tilts to hydro in new renewable energy rules Updated: Jun-04-13 5:49 pm
- Brady, 2010 GOP nominee for gov, to announce soon Updated: Jun-04-13 5:46 pm
- Doctors block bids to expand nurse, dentist roles Updated: Jun-04-13 5:44 pm
- Kirk, Rush meet in DC about Chicago gang problem Updated: Jun-04-13 5:34 pm
- Bills on military in Maine schools debated Updated: Jun-04-13 5:34 pm
- Obama nominates 3 to appeals court, testing GOP Updated: Jun-04-13 5:33 pm
- Maine Senate rejects gun-schools proposal Updated: Jun-04-13 5:24 pm
- Hundreds of miners protest Patriot bankruptcy Updated: Jun-04-13 5:22 pm
- GOP aiming to recruit more Chicago candidates Updated: Jun-04-13 5:18 pm
- Decathlon champ Ashton Eaton honored Updated: Jun-04-13 5:13 pm
- Marion mayor seeking GOP nod for Ind. treasurer Updated: Jun-04-13 5:00 pm
- GOP Sen. Dillard to announce for governor soon Updated: Jun-04-13 4:55 pm
- Neb. lawmakers to press Medicaid bill next year Updated: Jun-04-13 4:44 pm
- Senate gives final approval to equal pay bill Updated: Jun-04-13 4:37 pm
- Vos not worried about Assembly GOP budget support Updated: Jun-04-13 4:25 pm
- Forest Service to hire 500 fewer firefighters Updated: Jun-04-13 4:23 pm
- Rep. Herrera Beutler announces pregnancy problem Updated: Jun-04-13 3:57 pm
- Maine senator gets Small Business appointment Updated: Jun-04-13 3:51 pm
- Conn. lawmakers approve statewide antiques trail Updated: Jun-04-13 3:50 pm
- Branstad names 2 new members to Board of Regents Updated: Jun-04-13 3:35 pm
- Ex-Calif. Rep. Cunningham finishes prison term Updated: Jun-04-13 3:30 pm
- W.Va. state Sen. McCabe to retire in 2014 Updated: Jun-04-13 3:25 pm
- NJ Dem blasts Christie on Senate election date Updated: Jun-04-13 3:12 pm
- House aims to speed vets' compensation for abuse Updated: Jun-04-13 2:11 pm
- Committee approves compromise on election law fix Updated: Jun-04-13 2:08 pm
- Obama nominates 3 to appeals court, testing GOP Updated: Jun-04-13 2:05 pm
- Bill would limit Ohio law enforcement's boat stops Updated: Jun-04-13 1:57 pm
- Ohio lawmaker seeks money for 3 captive women Updated: Jun-04-13 1:40 pm
- RI AG review: elections board broke meeting rules Updated: Jun-04-13 1:34 pm
- Man launches felons' rights project in Waynesboro Updated: Jun-04-13 1:17 pm
- Nevada lawmakers pass 5 bills in special session Updated: Jun-04-13 1:13 pm
- Measure would exclude public from some meetings Updated: Jun-04-13 1:10 pm
- Md. flags flying at half-staff to honor NJ senator Updated: Jun-04-13 12:59 pm
- 2 newly elected Pa. House members sworn in Updated: Jun-04-13 11:50 am
- Wis. committee considers recall amendment Updated: Jun-04-13 11:50 am
- Top political appointees use secret email accounts Updated: Jun-04-13 10:47 am
- OH chiropractors could make call on concussions Updated: Jun-04-13 10:41 am
- US attorney Johnson dances around political future Updated: Jun-04-13 10:21 am
- NH's May revenues below estimates Updated: Jun-04-13 10:16 am
- Maine lawmakers pass 'edible landscaping' bill Updated: Jun-04-13 10:11 am
- Atlanta council rejects strip club banishment Updated: Jun-04-13 9:47 am
- Nevada governor vetoes ward voting bill Updated: Jun-04-13 9:42 am
- Mead considers candidates for Wyo. ed director Updated: Jun-04-13 8:47 am
- Recent Kansas editorials Updated: Jun-04-13 8:35 am
- Vt. law extends time in child sex crime cases Updated: Jun-04-13 8:23 am
- Republican Allen runs again for Rep. Barrow's seat Updated: Jun-04-13 7:29 am
- 6 I-26 bridges top AAA Carolinas worst in SC list Updated: Jun-04-13 6:17 am
- Stately spud: white potato named NH vegetable Updated: Jun-04-13 5:10 am
- Mo. House interim committee to focus on elections Updated: Jun-04-13 5:07 am
- 2013 Nevada Legislature adjourns in chaos Updated: Jun-04-13 4:22 am
- 2013 Nevada Legislature adjourns in chaos Updated: Jun-04-13 4:16 am
- Bills hit stores taking Bridge Cards for alcohol Updated: Jun-04-13 4:04 am
- Del. lawmakers eye background checks on new hires Updated: Jun-04-13 3:49 am
- Illinois must adopt 'fracking' rules, hire experts Updated: Jun-03-13 11:59 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers to examine $5.7B special funds Updated: Jun-03-13 10:40 pm
- Legislature approves $6.6B Nevada budget Updated: Jun-03-13 10:33 pm
- Ore. lawmakers weigh options for timber counties Updated: Jun-03-13 9:50 pm
- NAACP protest against NC GOP policies draws 1000 Updated: Jun-03-13 9:38 pm
- GA court upholds school tax redevelopment ruling Updated: Jun-03-13 9:31 pm
- McAuliffe ends May with gov race fundraising edge Updated: Jun-03-13 9:09 pm
- Conn. lawmakers revise gun control legislation Updated: Jun-03-13 9:04 pm
- Minn. state economist Stinson retires Updated: Jun-03-13 8:55 pm
- Local leaders push for new women's prison Updated: Jun-03-13 8:43 pm
- Senate backs spending plan for state surplus Updated: Jun-03-13 8:28 pm
- Ore. House OKs ban on smoking in cars with kids Updated: Jun-03-13 7:49 pm
- Nevada bill paves way for medical pot dispensaries Updated: Jun-03-13 7:40 pm
- New Jersey Sen. Lautenberg dead at 89 Updated: Jun-03-13 7:33 pm
- Former Rep. Grier Martin back in NC House Updated: Jun-03-13 7:21 pm
- Audit: State Education Dept. lacking in data unit Updated: Jun-03-13 7:21 pm
- Heineman signs 3 Neb. tax cut measures into law Updated: Jun-03-13 7:13 pm
- Senate votes on small changes to int'l food aid Updated: Jun-03-13 7:07 pm
- Former US attorney announces GOP Iowa Senate bid Updated: Jun-03-13 7:03 pm
- Recall looms for gun control backer in Colo. Updated: Jun-03-13 6:49 pm
- Nixon vetoes Mo. international law measure Updated: Jun-03-13 6:46 pm
- Pa. Senate advances bills on teacher misconduct Updated: Jun-03-13 6:45 pm
- Fitch downgrades Illinois credit rating Updated: Jun-03-13 6:42 pm
- Obama signs bill to preserve dam tailwater fishing Updated: Jun-03-13 6:40 pm
- White House promises veto of GOP spending plan Updated: Jun-03-13 6:25 pm
- Advocates for NC poor send anti-tax plan mailers Updated: Jun-03-13 6:16 pm
- No deal in budget talks with governor, legislators Updated: Jun-03-13 6:11 pm
- New Neb. tax committee convenes first meeting Updated: Jun-03-13 6:05 pm
- Land 1st Republican to announce Senate bid Updated: Jun-03-13 5:57 pm
- SD lawmakers seek numbers on workforce development Updated: Jun-03-13 5:49 pm
- Notes from the Legislature's regular session Updated: Jun-03-13 5:40 pm
- Veto of Maine workplace bullying bill upheld Updated: Jun-03-13 5:38 pm
- Home brew law celebrated at Ala. beer festival Updated: Jun-03-13 5:35 pm
- Commission weighs challenge on Newtown 911 calls Updated: Jun-03-13 5:17 pm
- Ga. court hears arguments on school board removal Updated: Jun-03-13 5:08 pm
- Delaware bill would allow raw milk sales Updated: Jun-03-13 5:01 pm
- Ariz. legislators sitting on bills despite ruling Updated: Jun-03-13 4:50 pm
- Analysis: Kan. GOP pushed tax plan as old business Updated: Jun-03-13 4:49 pm
- Women in MMA call the sport empowering, not sexist Updated: Jun-03-13 4:40 pm
- Conn. lawmakers seek expansion of video gambling Updated: Jun-03-13 4:37 pm
- Obama calls for end to mental illness stigma Updated: Jun-03-13 4:35 pm
- Lawmakers apologize to gay marriage advocates Updated: Jun-03-13 4:19 pm
- Transit agency still eyes Idaho land for center Updated: Jun-03-13 3:52 pm
- Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials Updated: Jun-03-13 3:37 pm
- Direct election of top Maine officers nixed Updated: Jun-03-13 3:25 pm
- Ore. bill guards students' social media passwords Updated: Jun-03-13 3:16 pm
- W.Va. gov picks ex-speaker as Revenue chief Updated: Jun-03-13 3:06 pm
- House GOP defense bill blocks Guantanamo closing Updated: Jun-03-13 2:17 pm
- At Minn. Zoo, some upgrades will wait Updated: Jun-03-13 1:13 pm
- Caperton not interested in running for any office Updated: Jun-03-13 1:04 pm
- New Farm Bill could benefit Georgia peanut farmers Updated: Jun-03-13 1:01 pm
- Q&A: Questions and answers about the farm bill Updated: Jun-03-13 1:00 pm
- Ind. political parties tap figures for fundraisers Updated: Jun-03-13 12:32 pm
- Legislature leaves sex offender program untouched Updated: Jun-03-13 12:24 pm
- VA hospital director says troubles are in the past Updated: Jun-03-13 12:23 pm
- Obama says Lautenberg improved Americans' lives Updated: Jun-03-13 12:13 pm
- New Jersey Sen. Lautenberg remembered Updated: Jun-03-13 12:06 pm
- Bradley Byrne to announce political plans Tuesday Updated: Jun-03-13 11:38 am
- Shaheen starts STEM caucus Updated: Jun-03-13 11:31 am
- Leak probe latest big case for US prosecutors Updated: Jun-03-13 10:36 am
- Aggie graduate, gay swimmer, talks of acceptance Updated: Jun-03-13 10:25 am
- Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers Updated: Jun-03-13 10:04 am
- Editorials from around Ohio Updated: Jun-03-13 9:20 am
- A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials Updated: Jun-03-13 9:04 am
- Hot Springs community college opts out of gun law Updated: Jun-03-13 7:28 am
- Mo. bill lets first responders engage in politics Updated: Jun-03-13 5:07 am
- $2.5B public schools bill clears Senate Updated: Jun-03-13 3:07 am
- Deals close on tax cut, Medicaid, vouchers Updated: Jun-02-13 10:10 pm
- Legislative failures could hurt Quinn in 2014 bid Updated: Jun-02-13 9:21 pm
- Surrogacy births bill heads to Jindal for decision Updated: Jun-02-13 8:31 pm
- Arab group probes sex allegation against leader Updated: Jun-02-13 7:32 pm
- Ohio lawyer-legislators could see tax benefit Updated: Jun-02-13 5:37 pm
- It's official: Rutherford running for governor Updated: Jun-02-13 5:13 pm
- Social media a new dilemma for law enforcers Updated: Jun-02-13 4:32 pm
- Mo. lawmakers move to toughen sexual violence laws Updated: Jun-02-13 4:01 pm
- NH House, Senate differ over bet limit Updated: Jun-02-13 3:25 pm
- TV in Maine State House dispute costs taxpayers Updated: Jun-02-13 2:28 pm
- Deals close on tax cut, Medicaid, vouchers Updated: Jun-02-13 2:19 pm
- NJ courts see sharp increase in recall judges Updated: Jun-02-13 12:45 pm
- Neb. session yields expansion of child services Updated: Jun-02-13 12:30 pm
- Oregon Legislature nears end of 2013 session Updated: Jun-02-13 12:11 pm
- Ex-Grassley staffer, Young, will run for US Senate Updated: Jun-02-13 12:08 pm
- Merger prep insulates embattled Rutgers president Updated: Jun-02-13 12:00 pm
- Bill would allow Vietnam vets to get diplomas Updated: Jun-02-13 11:37 am
- Mich. bill could cut foreclosure redemption period Updated: Jun-02-13 11:30 am
- Ex-Neb. treasurer Osborn files for US Senate Updated: Jun-02-13 11:09 am
- Hassebrook to jump into Nebraska governor's race Updated: Jun-02-13 10:36 am
- Special session on redistricting is damage control Updated: Jun-02-13 10:28 am
- Ohio minor league team swings for tax exemption Updated: Jun-02-13 10:08 am
- Corner of Catskills hopes for casino at old hotel Updated: Jun-02-13 9:22 am
- Despite hot issues, lawmakers meet public less Updated: Jun-02-13 8:47 am
- UK politicians caught in lobbying scandal Updated: Jun-02-13 8:21 am
- No guns for some Pa. police, radar guns that is Updated: Jun-02-13 7:46 am
- Kan. lawmakers wrap up business on long 99th day Updated: Jun-02-13 3:41 am
- Republican tax plan clears Kansas Legislature Updated: Jun-02-13 3:11 am
- Kan. legislators approve budgets next 2 years Updated: Jun-02-13 3:02 am
- Kan. House defeats bill stalling school standards Updated: Jun-02-13 12:50 am
- Kan. governor, GOP leaders promote new tax plan Updated: Jun-01-13 10:20 pm
- Illinois GOP elects new chairman after infighting Updated: Jun-01-13 9:50 pm
- Pool safety bill moves to Conn. governor Updated: Jun-01-13 9:23 pm
- Bill requires trained school security officers Updated: Jun-01-13 9:17 pm
- Exhaustion as Nevada Legislature comes to end Updated: Jun-01-13 8:17 pm
- Another Utah lawmaker calls for Swallow to resign Updated: Jun-01-13 7:49 pm
- Lawmakers consider not taxing complimentary meals Updated: Jun-01-13 7:32 pm
- Despite disputes, Maine gov signing bills Updated: Jun-01-13 5:58 pm
- Illinois lawmakers still have big issues ahead Updated: Jun-01-13 5:31 pm
- Bill would fine employers with workers on Medi-Cal Updated: Jun-01-13 4:47 pm
- Conn. bill expands tribal police powers Updated: Jun-01-13 4:43 pm
- Law change would allow reappraisals after disaster Updated: Jun-01-13 4:12 pm
- Conn. House sends anti-gouging bill to governor Updated: Jun-01-13 3:56 pm
- Pryor defends gun vote at 'sportsmen' town hall Updated: Jun-01-13 3:53 pm
- More than 1,200 bills pass first half of session Updated: Jun-01-13 3:50 pm
- Sandoval vetoes chiropractor, jury bills Updated: Jun-01-13 3:44 pm
- Okla. GOP leaders say pensions, tax credits undone Updated: Jun-01-13 3:27 pm
- Egypt's long-scorned legislature deepens rift Updated: Jun-01-13 1:52 pm
- This session's winners and losers in education Updated: Jun-01-13 1:40 pm
- Mo. lawmakers tackle specialty license plates Updated: Jun-01-13 1:29 pm
- French far right chief faces loss of immunity Updated: Jun-01-13 1:13 pm
- Republican vs. Republican on covering uninsured Updated: Jun-01-13 12:42 pm
- Pressing needs test GOP's smaller government stand Updated: Jun-01-13 12:31 pm
- Del. bill focuses on charter schools, oversight Updated: Jun-01-13 11:58 am
- Maine panel agrees on reapportionment plan Updated: Jun-01-13 9:32 am
- Bill signed into Md. law protects victims' estates Updated: Jun-01-13 9:19 am
- The IRS, its glory days and its checkered past Updated: Jun-01-13 9:15 am
- Conn. animal rights groups see legislative success Updated: Jun-01-13 9:13 am
- China skeptical of expanded US role in the Pacific Updated: Jun-01-13 9:08 am
- SKorea's gay film maker in news over wedding plans Updated: Jun-01-13 6:19 am
- Path to Illinois pension reform now even trickier Updated: Jun-01-13 4:05 am
- Mich. to offer preschool to more poor children Updated: Jun-01-13 4:04 am
- Ill. passes nation's toughest fracking regulations Updated: Jun-01-13 12:07 am
- Ill. House adjourns without vote on gay marriage Updated: May-31-13 11:55 pm
- Senate rejects cost-shift plan for higher ed Updated: May-31-13 10:38 pm
- Latest exit: Rep's chief poached by coal industry Updated: May-31-13 10:03 pm
- Quinn says he'll call leaders together on pensions Updated: May-31-13 9:59 pm
- Gambling expansion won't be called for vote Updated: May-31-13 9:33 pm
- Madigan: 'Huge problems remain' for Legislature Updated: May-31-13 9:32 pm
- Legislature sends new state budget to governor Updated: May-31-13 9:25 pm
- Quinn disappointed gay marriage bill not called Updated: May-31-13 9:23 pm
- Holdout on concealed carry, Ill. gov gets gun bill Updated: May-31-13 9:22 pm
- Advocates, proponents react to gay marriage Updated: May-31-13 9:16 pm
- Conn. bill would boost fines for illegal ATV use Updated: May-31-13 9:16 pm
- Kirkpatrick introduces revised admissions tax plan Updated: May-31-13 9:07 pm
- Kan. gov. signs bill restricting lobbying on guns Updated: May-31-13 8:35 pm
- Calif. bills to halt fracking fail to win support Updated: May-31-13 8:23 pm
- Spokeswoman: Pension reform in House's court Updated: May-31-13 8:19 pm
- Effort official to recruit NC pastor for US Senate Updated: May-31-13 8:13 pm
- Gaming sponsor says no vote on casinos Updated: May-31-13 8:10 pm
- Conn. foreclosure reform bill heads to governor Updated: May-31-13 7:57 pm
- Salem Hospital offers mediation in CCO dispute Updated: May-31-13 7:25 pm
- Neb. lawmakers to debate gay foster parent bill Updated: May-31-13 7:16 pm
- Illinois Senate defeats ammunition limit Updated: May-31-13 7:00 pm
- Delaware officers support bulletproof vest program Updated: May-31-13 6:53 pm
- Teacher tenure lawsuit sent back to district court Updated: May-31-13 6:52 pm
- Jindal signs bill aimed at easing adoption rules Updated: May-31-13 6:48 pm
- Okla. governor vetoes bill on federal budget cuts Updated: May-31-13 6:43 pm
- Delaware governor to sign school choice bill Updated: May-31-13 6:32 pm
- SC Sen. Ford resigns amid ethics investigation Updated: May-31-13 6:31 pm
- Senate panel gives boost to Chicago-area airport Updated: May-31-13 6:26 pm
- Assembly shelves bill on hospital charity care Updated: May-31-13 6:26 pm
- Petition to repeal Wyo. schools chief law fails Updated: May-31-13 5:55 pm
- Opelousas senator switches to Republican Party Updated: May-31-13 5:51 pm
- APNewsBreak: Emails show origin of medicine tax Updated: May-31-13 5:44 pm
- Nev. Senate Oks money for teacher recruiting plan Updated: May-31-13 5:34 pm
- Chelsea Clinton's mother-in-law enters House race Updated: May-31-13 5:20 pm
- Walker signs bill targeting Milwaukee board Updated: May-31-13 5:11 pm
- Lawmakers back pay raises for local officials Updated: May-31-13 5:09 pm
- Conn. passes child mental health services bill Updated: May-31-13 5:08 pm
- W.Va. ends bid practice that favored prior winners Updated: May-31-13 5:07 pm
- Top Senate Democrat considering run for governor Updated: May-31-13 4:54 pm
- Walker says voucher deal 'pretty close' Updated: May-31-13 4:54 pm
- Private gun sales regulated in Ill. Senate measure Updated: May-31-13 4:53 pm
- Rutgers head, state Senate president meet Updated: May-31-13 4:40 pm
- Lawmakers' work on Kansas' $14.5B budget advances Updated: May-31-13 4:33 pm
- Assembly bill to regulate medical marijuana fails Updated: May-31-13 4:27 pm
- A respite for Medicare; Social Security no worse Updated: May-31-13 4:27 pm
- Gotcha Guide: How Washington investigates itself Updated: May-31-13 4:26 pm
- McCain: Syrian rebels need heavy weapons Updated: May-31-13 4:25 pm
- Snyder seeks fed advice for Medicaid expansion Updated: May-31-13 4:09 pm
- Counties looking for ways to pay pension cost hike Updated: May-31-13 4:06 pm
- Nixon signs bill to restore open-records exemption Updated: May-31-13 3:55 pm
- Legal battle continues over Fla. political secrets Updated: May-31-13 3:47 pm
- Legislative panel advances Ore. schools budget Updated: May-31-13 3:42 pm
- Nevada governor signs law on driver privilege card Updated: May-31-13 2:43 pm
- Sandoval vetoes first bill of 2013 session Updated: May-31-13 2:31 pm
- Family of Neb. man killed in workplace can't sue Updated: May-31-13 2:22 pm
- Dem candidate in Bachmann district halts campaign Updated: May-31-13 1:59 pm
- Kan. revenue secretary makes pitch to House GOP Updated: May-31-13 1:38 pm
- Kan. Democrat: Chances for tax plan slipping away Updated: May-31-13 1:19 pm
- Community college construction bill goes to Jindal Updated: May-31-13 12:35 pm
- W.Va. man sentenced to life for child abuse Updated: May-31-13 10:57 am
- Lebanese parliament extends its term 17 months Updated: May-31-13 10:57 am
- RI cuts back on domestic violence advocacy service Updated: May-31-13 10:49 am
- RI House endorses CPR training in high school Updated: May-31-13 10:26 am
- Bill to ban some oversize trucks in Washington Updated: May-31-13 10:05 am
- McAuliffe, Cuccinelli split time at luncheon Updated: May-31-13 9:17 am
- Ohio Senate pitches update to school funding plan Updated: May-31-13 9:16 am
- Drone strike comes despite transparency pledge Updated: May-31-13 9:05 am
- Administration: 'Obamacare' to offer more choices Updated: May-31-13 9:04 am
- Race for state House seat gets expensive Updated: May-31-13 8:59 am
- APNewsBreak: Tillis says he'll run for US Senate Updated: May-31-13 8:43 am
- McAuliffe ad contends he helped pass roads measure Updated: May-31-13 8:34 am
- Big issues remain as Legislature enters final day Updated: May-31-13 8:28 am
- Pryor defends vote against gun measure in 1st ad Updated: May-30-13 7:17 pm
- Investigation of ousted assemblyman cost $95,000 Updated: May-30-13 7:09 pm
- Bill makes crime against homeless a hate crime Updated: May-30-13 5:58 pm
- 10 NJ gun-control bills get Senate vote Updated: May-30-13 5:29 pm
- Pa. legislator apologizes for gas drilling attacks Updated: May-30-13 5:27 pm
- Calif. Assembly passes bill to raise minimum wage Updated: May-30-13 5:26 pm
- Republicans vote to cut bonding for building Updated: May-30-13 5:23 pm
- Branstad makes 2 board appointments Updated: May-30-13 5:20 pm
- Senate panel rejects delay for teacher evaluations Updated: May-30-13 5:09 pm
- Wash. lobbyists often file questionable reports Updated: May-30-13 5:08 pm
- Vote put off in NJ on gay 'conversion therapy' ban Updated: May-30-13 5:07 pm
- Del. legislative panel wraps up operating budget Updated: May-30-13 5:06 pm
- Governor signs revised compact with gambling tribe Updated: May-30-13 5:04 pm
- State Senate rejects effort to ban plastic bags Updated: May-30-13 5:03 pm
- Kan. lawmakers backing off some higher ed cuts Updated: May-30-13 5:01 pm
- Obama's likely pick to head FBI widely praised Updated: May-30-13 5:00 pm
- Crapo shifts focus to policy, not problems Updated: May-30-13 4:57 pm
- Conn. latest to pass immigrant driver's licenses Updated: May-30-13 4:49 pm
- Ind. companies, 3 schools form bioscience center Updated: May-30-13 4:43 pm
- Bill lets North Las Vegas access protected fund Updated: May-30-13 4:28 pm
- NY report finds 'shocking' violations in day care Updated: May-30-13 4:28 pm
- RI Gov. Chafee, once independent, joins Democrats Updated: May-30-13 4:24 pm
- Study: Helmet law weakened, motorcycle injuries up Updated: May-30-13 4:22 pm
- Installment loan bill headed to NC House floor Updated: May-30-13 4:21 pm
- Fla. Gov. signs bill to ban EBT cards at casinos Updated: May-30-13 4:21 pm
- Nigeria lawmakers pass anti-gay marriage bill Updated: May-30-13 4:21 pm
- Competing NC tax overhaul bills discussed Updated: May-30-13 4:19 pm
- Social Security, Medicare still face big challenge Updated: May-30-13 4:15 pm
- 11 Republicans outline problem with budget Updated: May-30-13 4:09 pm
- Colo. getting a climate change czar Updated: May-30-13 4:03 pm
- NC legislature OKs requiring cursive, times tables Updated: May-30-13 3:55 pm
- Wis. appeals court: Voter photo ID constitutional Updated: May-30-13 3:44 pm
- Greek pistol-packing parliamentarians face review Updated: May-30-13 3:43 pm
- Cincinnati mayor calls for immigration reform Updated: May-30-13 3:35 pm
- NH auto dealers bill headed to governor Updated: May-30-13 3:33 pm
- Mayor Bing vetoes some Detroit council budget cuts Updated: May-30-13 3:31 pm
- Climate change scientists, deniers clash in W.Va. Updated: May-30-13 3:31 pm
- Tale of 2 converts shows Egypt's sectarian divide Updated: May-30-13 3:07 pm
- Latest voucher proposal gets negative reaction Updated: May-30-13 3:01 pm
- Maine Senate rejects gun show checks bill Updated: May-30-13 2:58 pm
- AP Interview: Snyder sidesteps gay marriage issue Updated: May-30-13 2:49 pm
- EU gets political deal on fisheries reform Updated: May-30-13 2:32 pm
- Man gets life in prison for East Hartford killing Updated: May-30-13 2:27 pm
- Nekritz: House pension plan 'certain, predictable' Updated: May-30-13 2:18 pm
- NH Senate postpones action on social media bill Updated: May-30-13 2:08 pm
- ND lawyers fight new complaint in abortion lawsuit Updated: May-30-13 1:50 pm
- Watchdogs oppose NC undercover investigations bill Updated: May-30-13 1:44 pm
- Infinite Campus head decries reversal on Skyward Updated: May-30-13 1:40 pm
- 2013 Ore. session friendly to animals, defenders Updated: May-30-13 1:33 pm
- Sen. Whitehouse welcomes Gov. Chafee to Democrats Updated: May-30-13 1:28 pm
- Snyder announces new Michigan volunteer initiative Updated: May-30-13 1:18 pm
- Ohio bill shielding liquor deal money heads to gov Updated: May-30-13 1:14 pm
- House passes bill to regulate use of drones Updated: May-30-13 1:10 pm
- Nebraska lawmakers authorize state tax study Updated: May-30-13 1:03 pm
- House passes bill defining local seafood Updated: May-30-13 12:52 pm
- Minnesota lawmakers to tackle synthetic drugs Updated: May-30-13 12:50 pm
- Health groups urge Medicaid expansion in NH Updated: May-30-13 12:43 pm
- Today in Nebraska history for June Updated: May-30-13 12:37 pm
- Surge in hate crimes divides Greek coalition Updated: May-30-13 12:32 pm
- Officials wait to gauge new Md. gun law effects Updated: May-30-13 12:27 pm
- Michigan fails to inspect dairy farms, groceries Updated: May-30-13 12:12 pm
- Lawmaker enters county executive race in Cleveland Updated: May-30-13 11:52 am
- Mo. Legislature officially ends 2013 session Updated: May-30-13 11:13 am
- Obama drawing attention to new student loan debate Updated: May-30-13 9:35 am
- NY Legislature OKs naming road for Levon Helm Updated: May-30-13 9:20 am
- US Rep. Hanabusa wants Memorial Day date changed Updated: May-30-13 9:04 am
- Legislation aims to cut tax for vehicle sales Updated: May-30-13 8:43 am
- Maine House approves cellphone privacy measure Updated: May-30-13 7:53 am
- Miss. alligator infestation lawsuit reinstated Updated: May-30-13 7:38 am
- As gay marriage vote nears, frustration mounts Updated: May-30-13 7:08 am
- Legislation focuses on troubled Columbus schools Updated: May-30-13 5:56 am
- Legislative water panel to meet Friday in Yuma Updated: May-30-13 5:05 am
- Jindal signs "I'm a Cajun" driver's license bill Updated: May-30-13 4:07 am
- Michigan lawmakers seek to help vets find jobs Updated: May-30-13 4:05 am
- Obama drawing attention to new student loan debate Updated: May-30-13 3:06 am
- Ohio congressmen on IRS: 'How high up did it go?' Updated: May-30-13 2:56 am
- Conn. House approves bill to raise minimum wage Updated: May-30-13 12:25 am
- Senate supports changing Calif. environmental law Updated: May-29-13 11:16 pm
- AP sources: Obama preparing to name Comey to FBI Updated: May-29-13 10:58 pm
- Senators want US to target Chicago street gangs Updated: May-29-13 10:52 pm
- Ga. lawmakers working to respond to DOJ inquiry Updated: May-29-13 10:08 pm
- Ex-priest named in 1st lawsuit under new Minn. law Updated: May-29-13 9:44 pm
- Oregon lawmakers won't touch Measure 11 minimums Updated: May-29-13 9:40 pm
- Jeb Bush calls for education, immigration reform Updated: May-29-13 9:36 pm
- Hope emerges for funding of Calif. courts system Updated: May-29-13 9:35 pm
- Midland U. President Sasse weighing Senate bid Updated: May-29-13 9:22 pm
- Assembly approves restoring some Medi-Cal cuts Updated: May-29-13 8:53 pm
- Calif. bills intended to strengthen school safety Updated: May-29-13 8:49 pm
- Assembly approves bill to ease teacher firing Updated: May-29-13 8:43 pm
- Calif. Senate approves bi-state Lake Tahoe pact Updated: May-29-13 8:37 pm
- Medi-Cal patients could get language assistance Updated: May-29-13 8:34 pm
- Rep. Fortenberry rules out bid for US Senate seat Updated: May-29-13 8:34 pm
- Developer guilty of illegal contributions to Reid Updated: May-29-13 8:17 pm
- Brianna's Law officially becomes Nevada state law Updated: May-29-13 8:11 pm
- Nevada State workers seek restored pay Updated: May-29-13 8:10 pm
- NC group home residents rally at legislature Updated: May-29-13 8:08 pm
- Investment board approves staff salary increases Updated: May-29-13 8:07 pm
- Bill would give licenses to those in US illegally Updated: May-29-13 8:00 pm
- Senate passes series of gun, ammunition bills Updated: May-29-13 7:58 pm
- Calif. bill challenges Boy Scouts' policy on gays Updated: May-29-13 7:42 pm
- Bill allows students to take more online courses Updated: May-29-13 7:41 pm
- House OKs bill to lessen some marijuana sentences Updated: May-29-13 7:37 pm
- Wielechowski taking look at governor's race Updated: May-29-13 7:37 pm
- Ill. senator: 'Hard stances' taken on gun laws Updated: May-29-13 7:31 pm
- More details released on NC commerce retooling Updated: May-29-13 7:29 pm
- Bid to coordinate juvenile services goes to Jindal Updated: May-29-13 7:16 pm
- Bill would require OT, other benefits for nannies Updated: May-29-13 6:58 pm
- First lady attends fundraiser, visits bomb victims Updated: May-29-13 6:46 pm
- Baucus eyes summer deal on farm bill Updated: May-29-13 6:43 pm
- Pa. pension debate heats up at hearing Updated: May-29-13 6:35 pm
- Gov. Heineman signs Nebraska juvenile justice bill Updated: May-29-13 6:26 pm
- Ind. stores challenge synthetic 'lookalike' law Updated: May-29-13 6:23 pm
- SD Demos seek information on labor recruiting plan Updated: May-29-13 6:12 pm
- House rejects higher fees for doctors' board Updated: May-29-13 6:05 pm
- Arizona high court to review school funding case Updated: May-29-13 6:04 pm
- ACLU sues Arizona over race and sex abortion ban Updated: May-29-13 6:01 pm
- Proposal would reduce benefits to unemployed Updated: May-29-13 5:56 pm
- Ore. timber counties could see more levy votes Updated: May-29-13 5:55 pm
- Rewrite of Dix property deal passes NC House Updated: May-29-13 5:37 pm
- Olympia lobbyists pamper lawmakers with free meals Updated: May-29-13 5:31 pm
- Sen. Mike Carrell dies in Seattle at age 69 Updated: May-29-13 5:22 pm
- Ga. Democratic Party chair to step down Updated: May-29-13 5:20 pm
- New law seeks clarity on Colo. prison sentences Updated: May-29-13 5:13 pm
- Ohio bill requires reporting of mental health info Updated: May-29-13 5:09 pm
- NJ lawmaker calls for hearings on Rutgers problems Updated: May-29-13 5:07 pm
- NC legislature approves $450M for Medicaid fix Updated: May-29-13 4:54 pm
- Ex-House speaker to head Ark. college association Updated: May-29-13 4:46 pm
- GOP businessman to challenge Minnesota's Franken Updated: May-29-13 4:22 pm
- Comptroller Combs will not seek re-election Updated: May-29-13 4:18 pm
- Fla. Gov. criticizes insurer after signing bill Updated: May-29-13 4:18 pm
- Correction: Democrats-Voting story Updated: May-29-13 4:16 pm
- New England seeks public hearing on farm rules Updated: May-29-13 4:14 pm
- Vt. gov signs spending bill in unused offices Updated: May-29-13 4:01 pm
- Alaska Editorials Updated: May-29-13 3:59 pm
- 'Problematic' limits alleged on Texas voting maps Updated: May-29-13 3:48 pm
- Public hearings, studies called on standards Updated: May-29-13 3:38 pm
- Moving to ACT exams approved by committee Updated: May-29-13 3:38 pm
- Lawmakers agree to refinance La.'s tobacco bonds Updated: May-29-13 3:38 pm
- Lawmakers sign off on deal for IBM service center Updated: May-29-13 3:37 pm
- Kan. gov. optimistic despite stalled tax debate Updated: May-29-13 3:34 pm
- Mich. Senate OKs budget for schools, universities Updated: May-29-13 3:24 pm
- Maine Senate sustains veto of hospital bill Updated: May-29-13 3:22 pm
- Judge approves Savannah dredging suit settlement Updated: May-29-13 3:19 pm
- Former Rep. Grier Martin returning to NC House Updated: May-29-13 3:18 pm
- Lawmakers pass Neb. wind energy incentive bill Updated: May-29-13 3:10 pm
- Bill gives NH jobless benefits while starting biz Updated: May-29-13 3:08 pm
- Committee approves changing cigarette machine tax Updated: May-29-13 2:43 pm
- House votes no to approving NH union contracts Updated: May-29-13 2:37 pm
- Berry won't run for US Senate against Hagan Updated: May-29-13 2:29 pm
- Congressional committees plan more IRS hearings Updated: May-29-13 2:24 pm
- NH House kills bill limiting payroll options Updated: May-29-13 2:13 pm
- AG: Gun measure doesn't affect employment law Updated: May-29-13 2:00 pm
- Former Miss America unhappy with GOP attack Updated: May-29-13 1:51 pm
- Lobbyists spent $6.1M during legislative session Updated: May-29-13 1:46 pm
- Democratic lawmaker considering bid for governor Updated: May-29-13 1:37 pm
- Tax Commission approves comped meals settlement Updated: May-29-13 1:22 pm
- Rep. Gardner passes on US Senate challenge Updated: May-29-13 12:42 pm
- Funding uncertain for I-69 bridge over Ohio River Updated: May-29-13 12:40 pm
- Arizona immigration activists lobby Rep. Salmon Updated: May-29-13 12:39 pm
- Line forming among GOP for Bachmann seat Updated: May-29-13 12:31 pm
- FWP director begins review of land acquisitions Updated: May-29-13 12:27 pm
- Lawrence refuses to comply with state knife law Updated: May-29-13 12:26 pm
- Budget committee tweaks retiree proposal Updated: May-29-13 12:23 pm
- NC bill banning e-cig sales to minors advances Updated: May-29-13 12:10 pm
- Creating charter school board hits roadblock Updated: May-29-13 11:56 am
- Effort to boost walleye production wins approval Updated: May-29-13 11:43 am
- Neb. lawmakers vote to take 'R-word' off the books Updated: May-29-13 11:37 am
- Vote on voucher school plan, funding delayed Updated: May-29-13 11:26 am
- Trinidad panel takes new look at Islamic uprising Updated: May-29-13 11:23 am
- Neb. lawmakers pass newborn heart screenings bill Updated: May-29-13 10:49 am
- Livingstone wins nod for Mass. House seat Updated: May-29-13 10:15 am
- Bulgaria's Parliament elects new government Updated: May-29-13 9:11 am
- New Hawaii law lifts permitting rules for harbors Updated: May-29-13 9:05 am
- Michigan fully entering wildlife protection effort Updated: May-29-13 8:17 am
- OH lawmakers try again with gay-rights bills Updated: May-29-13 8:02 am
- Willis wins House post Updated: May-29-13 7:53 am
- Legislators claim $775,000 in expenses in 2012 Updated: May-29-13 7:37 am
- Knoxville woman put out of home by nuisance charge Updated: May-29-13 7:29 am
- Bill to protect the elderly passes Maine House Updated: May-29-13 7:08 am
- US Rep Bill Foster promoting STEM education bill Updated: May-29-13 7:06 am
- Democrat Forry wins state Senate seat Updated: May-29-13 6:51 am
- Mo. bill aims to identify military medal holders Updated: May-29-13 5:07 am
- Ex-lawmaker named to NM technology commission Updated: May-29-13 5:07 am
- Dem. Markey: I could have given more to charity Updated: May-29-13 4:28 am
- US gun debate overlooks daily violence Updated: May-29-13 3:01 am
- Miller files statement of candidacy for Senate Updated: May-29-13 12:41 am
- Calif. bill would expand who can perform abortions Updated: May-28-13 9:53 pm
- Senate OKs bills addressing medical provider gap Updated: May-28-13 9:34 pm
- Chicago man pleads guilty in NY hacking case Updated: May-28-13 9:23 pm
- Ill. Senate OKs 'puppy lemon' legislation Updated: May-28-13 9:03 pm
- Bill seeks to ensure privacy as drone use rises Updated: May-28-13 8:49 pm
- Arpaio not barred from enforcing immigration laws Updated: May-28-13 8:47 pm
- Sen. Lashes out at management at ailing nuke plant Updated: May-28-13 8:40 pm
- Nevada Senate OKs tax credits for film industry Updated: May-28-13 8:40 pm
- Hawaii law OKs phased approval of big projects Updated: May-28-13 8:30 pm
- Bill protects immigrants from employer retaliation Updated: May-28-13 8:28 pm
- Grenada senator urges new look at anti-sodomy laws Updated: May-28-13 8:16 pm
- Nebraska lawmakers override some budget vetoes Updated: May-28-13 8:14 pm
- Bid to raise judges' pay advancing in Legislature Updated: May-28-13 8:13 pm
- Assembly OKs letting county commissioners tax Updated: May-28-13 8:10 pm
- Senate backs protection for hospital funding Updated: May-28-13 8:05 pm
- Death penalty audit clears Nev. Senate panel Updated: May-28-13 7:50 pm
- Bill would crack down on celebrity 911 pranksters Updated: May-28-13 7:41 pm
- Penalty may increase for sex offenders who cut GPS Updated: May-28-13 7:21 pm
- Ore. board won't review release of officer killer Updated: May-28-13 7:13 pm
- Okla. session over, but health questions remain Updated: May-28-13 7:11 pm
- GOP goes after 2014 House Democratic candidates Updated: May-28-13 7:08 pm
- New, higher NC ferry routes delayed again Updated: May-28-13 7:06 pm
- Colorado marijuana regulations signed into law Updated: May-28-13 7:04 pm
- Ex-congressional aide makes plea in petition fraud Updated: May-28-13 6:17 pm
- Mark Schauer jumps in race for Michigan governor Updated: May-28-13 5:40 pm
- Arizona Senate debates racial profiling ruling Updated: May-28-13 4:58 pm
- Kansas officials break ground on NBAF project Updated: May-28-13 4:25 pm
- House pension plan supporters say bill saves $187B Updated: May-28-13 4:17 pm
- Tax overhaul: Looking to IRS scandal for momentum Updated: May-28-13 4:15 pm
- McCain pushes for greater US help to Syrian rebels Updated: May-28-13 3:51 pm
- Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers Updated: May-28-13 3:47 pm
- Spider monkeys allowed under Ohio budget change Updated: May-28-13 3:43 pm
- Fla. Gov. Scott signs ban on texting while driving Updated: May-28-13 3:38 pm
- Mich. lawmakers may have to OK learning standards Updated: May-28-13 3:37 pm
- North Carolina editorial roundup Updated: May-28-13 3:32 pm
- $27M spent on Neb. lobbying in last 2 years Updated: May-28-13 3:25 pm
- Branstad to sign education bill into law Updated: May-28-13 3:19 pm
- Michaud challenged to decide on governor's race Updated: May-28-13 3:07 pm
- Kenyan legislators vote to increase their own pay Updated: May-28-13 3:01 pm
- Trinidad panel taking fresh look at 1990 uprising Updated: May-28-13 2:59 pm
- Fla. Gov. Scott signs ban on texting while driving Updated: May-28-13 2:47 pm
- Wis. police officers back underage drinking bill Updated: May-28-13 2:45 pm
- Adoption advocates urge veto of foreign law bill Updated: May-28-13 2:43 pm
- Appeals court says union groups may revise lawsuit Updated: May-28-13 2:43 pm
- NC House panel backs grants for private schools Updated: May-28-13 2:40 pm
- NH panel balks at health overhaul changes Updated: May-28-13 2:07 pm
- Medicaid expansion gets Illinois Senate panel OK Updated: May-28-13 2:04 pm
- State House OKs changes to Michigan fireworks law Updated: May-28-13 2:04 pm
- Dem. Markey forms new joint fundraising committee Updated: May-28-13 1:52 pm
- Iowa Gov. takes break after legislature adjourns Updated: May-28-13 12:49 pm
- Planned Parenthood pleased by Supreme Court order Updated: May-28-13 12:30 pm
- Mass. officials seek long-term answer on nuke fuel Updated: May-28-13 12:17 pm
- Italy comic's rising star wanes in local polls Updated: May-28-13 12:02 pm
- RI Senate panel to review marijuana legalization Updated: May-28-13 11:49 am
- Report: Iran's parliament approves reduced budget Updated: May-28-13 11:34 am
- New tools for Nevada domestic violence victims Updated: May-28-13 11:20 am
- Lower BAC limit gets mixed reviews in Wyoming Updated: May-28-13 10:49 am
- Recommended Illinois education budget $6.6B Updated: May-28-13 10:48 am
- Recent Missouri editorials Updated: May-28-13 10:20 am
- NC NAACP launches tour against state legislation Updated: May-28-13 9:56 am
- Davis to RI lawmakers: pass elephant welfare bill Updated: May-28-13 9:05 am
- Roundup of Oklahoma editorials Updated: May-28-13 9:04 am
- Indian gov't says no talks with Maoist rebels Updated: May-28-13 8:58 am
- Column: A nation of co-existing, conflicted values Updated: May-28-13 7:28 am
- Candidate residency bill dies in Nevada Senate Updated: May-28-13 6:13 am
- Welch backs bill to support energy efficiency Updated: May-28-13 5:28 am
- Mo. license and registration fees could increase Updated: May-28-13 5:04 am
- Some states push back against new school standards Updated: May-28-13 3:57 am
- NY hospital shooting inspires proposed legislation Updated: May-28-13 3:05 am
- Mass. Senate plan would stabilize family housing Updated: May-28-13 1:04 am
- RI Senate votes to allow longer school days Updated: May-28-13 1:04 am
- Centralized debt collection a work in progress Updated: May-27-13 9:50 pm
- Ill. Senate plans changes to gun measure Updated: May-27-13 9:47 pm
- Texas Legislature heads to special session Updated: May-27-13 8:55 pm
- Baby water snakes slither in La Capitol basement Updated: May-27-13 8:26 pm
- Texas Senate gavels in special session Updated: May-27-13 7:31 pm
- Bars, taverns, seek reprieve from sports kiosk ban Updated: May-27-13 7:22 pm
- Dewhurst asks Perry for special session Updated: May-27-13 5:30 pm
- Border entry fee study sparks northern opposition Updated: May-27-13 5:22 pm
- Self-defense law at center of Autauga case Updated: May-27-13 4:23 pm
- Ala. Dems want to use school law in 2014 campaigns Updated: May-27-13 4:09 pm
- Lawmaker wants to lure gun makers to Utah Updated: May-27-13 3:05 pm
- Will justices take note of new gay marriage laws? Updated: May-27-13 1:28 pm
- Hydropower from ag ditches pushed in Congress Updated: May-27-13 1:13 pm
- Obama to attend Chicago fundraisers this week Updated: May-27-13 11:55 am
- RI gun control bills in limbo at end of session Updated: May-27-13 11:53 am
- Judge weighs time limits on Venezuela notes suit Updated: May-27-13 11:29 am
- Compliance with Conn. anti-bullying law questioned Updated: May-27-13 11:08 am
- 7 years without storms but Fla. rates keep rising Updated: May-27-13 9:49 am
- Indian troops hunt for Maoist rebels who killed 24 Updated: May-27-13 9:25 am
- Maine college gets new president Updated: May-27-13 8:17 am
- Rep. Matt Salmon plans town halls during DC recess Updated: May-27-13 6:20 am
- Lipinski partners on transportation caucus Updated: May-27-13 4:07 am
- Legislature makes final push on bills Updated: May-27-13 1:09 am
- Legislature OKs, sends to Perry service dog bill Updated: May-26-13 11:52 pm
- Legislature OKs major testing, charter school bill Updated: May-26-13 11:35 pm
- Lawmakers advance restrictions on drones Updated: May-26-13 11:25 pm
- Legislature amends Texas Open Beaches Act Updated: May-26-13 10:10 pm
- Lawmakers reject giving themselves gun privileges Updated: May-26-13 9:46 pm
- $2B water funding bill heads to Perry's desk Updated: May-26-13 8:34 pm
- Native American vets push for recognition Updated: May-26-13 7:43 pm
- 10 Things to know about Legislature's final week Updated: May-26-13 7:03 pm
- Minn. lawmakers taking their records to voters Updated: May-26-13 6:34 pm
- Greenwood prosecutor adjusts to private practice Updated: May-26-13 6:10 pm
- Lawmakers commission study of Travis County DA Updated: May-26-13 5:47 pm
- Legislature OKs guns in cars on college campuses Updated: May-26-13 5:47 pm
- Mental health training for teachers approved Updated: May-26-13 5:32 pm
- Roger Clemens still dogged by NY steroids case Updated: May-26-13 5:17 pm
- License holders can carry any category of handgun Updated: May-26-13 5:02 pm
- Fairbanks experiencing ammunition shortage Updated: May-26-13 4:22 pm
- Wis. 3rd in US in alcohol-related boating deaths Updated: May-26-13 4:07 pm
- Some kan. lawmakers forfeit OT Updated: May-26-13 3:42 pm
- Senator: Fire commanders allowing sex assault Updated: May-26-13 3:27 pm
- Bill would give Ariz. AG indigent defense money Updated: May-26-13 3:26 pm
- Motorcycle crash deaths up since helmet law repeal Updated: May-26-13 1:45 pm
- Lawmakers face first deadline to pass bills Updated: May-26-13 1:13 pm
- Analysis: Mo. lawmakers giving up some authority Updated: May-26-13 1:11 pm
- Health law to open access to addiction treatment Updated: May-26-13 1:08 pm
- Ill. lawmakers weigh gay marriage as vote looms Updated: May-26-13 12:20 pm
- Coast Guard's commander nears year on new job Updated: May-26-13 11:33 am
- Ill. House returns for final week of session Updated: May-26-13 10:30 am
- 2 lawmakers credited for role in Iowa health deal Updated: May-26-13 9:23 am
- Bill: Unemployed get benefits while starting biz Updated: May-26-13 9:11 am
- High-tech industry big immigration bill winner Updated: May-26-13 8:36 am
- Neb. Gov. Heineman vetoes $44.6M from state budget Updated: May-25-13 7:10 pm
- Perry vetoes 'dark money' disclosure bill Updated: May-25-13 6:06 pm
- Nebraska Gov. Heineman opts out of US Senate bid Updated: May-25-13 5:06 pm
- Lawmakers approve changes for prisoners Updated: May-25-13 4:55 pm
- Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse Updated: May-25-13 4:29 pm
- Drug tests for unemployment benefits approved Updated: May-25-13 4:23 pm
- Political landscape changes with improving economy Updated: May-25-13 4:16 pm
- Man behind gay marriage drive seen as 'brilliant' Updated: May-25-13 4:05 pm
- Perry, Texas Legislature honor fallen soldiers Updated: May-25-13 2:56 pm
- Kan. budget plan ends 'carve out' for disabilities Updated: May-25-13 2:31 pm
- Deaths at Atlanta VA hospital prompt scrutiny Updated: May-25-13 2:30 pm
- Obama's drone rules provide limits, ambiguity Updated: May-25-13 1:57 pm
- Maine senators oppose border crossing fees Updated: May-25-13 12:57 pm
- Automaker Tesla takes fight to North Carolina Updated: May-25-13 12:35 pm
- Collapse raises concerns about Ohio bridge safety Updated: May-25-13 11:32 am
- Conn. residents to march against Monsanto Updated: May-25-13 11:17 am
- Russian police detain activists, foes at gay rally Updated: May-25-13 10:43 am
- Maine governor has new clash with lawmakers Updated: May-25-13 9:43 am
- Ala Gov. Bentley looks at options for state boards Updated: May-25-13 9:26 am
- New Longwood president continues family tradition Updated: May-25-13 9:19 am
- Malloy seeks review of Conn. trash authority Updated: May-25-13 9:11 am
- New learning standards spur debate in Michigan Updated: May-25-13 4:04 am
- Arizona investigating angry email sent lawmakers Updated: May-24-13 9:50 pm
- State Senate election might be headed to runoff Updated: May-24-13 9:27 pm
- Dover Downs threatens layoffs if taxes aren't cut Updated: May-24-13 9:20 pm
- Ward voting clears Assembly; but veto possible Updated: May-24-13 8:54 pm
- Senate confirms 3 Texas regents Updated: May-24-13 8:16 pm
- Bill would treat e-cigarettes like other tobacco Updated: May-24-13 8:01 pm
- Bill adds to court-ordered mental health treatment Updated: May-24-13 7:58 pm
- Legislature eyes help for Ore. timber counties Updated: May-24-13 7:57 pm
- WA lawmakers' official portraits touched up Updated: May-24-13 7:27 pm
- Groups disagree over proposed wetland law changes Updated: May-24-13 7:08 pm
- Third term begins for Ecuador's President Correa Updated: May-24-13 6:56 pm
- Study tabled on I-49 South alternative route Updated: May-24-13 6:46 pm
- Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee Updated: May-24-13 6:46 pm
- Menino endorses Markey in Mass. Senate race Updated: May-24-13 6:36 pm
- Wis. gov shrugs off rent-to-own defeat Updated: May-24-13 6:19 pm
- Bill overhauling sex ed curriculum dies in Senate Updated: May-24-13 6:13 pm
- Wis. gov expects compromise on voucher school plan Updated: May-24-13 6:08 pm
- Gov. warns schools he will fight tuition hikes Updated: May-24-13 6:05 pm
- Report: Texas insurance commissioner stepping down Updated: May-24-13 6:01 pm
- Quinn signs moratorium on online charter schools Updated: May-24-13 5:41 pm
- Puerto Rico approves anti-discrimination bill Updated: May-24-13 5:35 pm
- Cullerton: Parts of House gun bill 'offensive' Updated: May-24-13 5:28 pm
- Bill would require correct ID in debt-collections Updated: May-24-13 5:26 pm
- Furlough Friday: Unpaid day off for many in gov't Updated: May-24-13 5:24 pm
- Okla. Legislature OKs tax breaks for storm victims Updated: May-24-13 5:22 pm
- Lawmakers set up endangered species task force Updated: May-24-13 5:22 pm
- UK court: Lawmaker's wife's tweet was libelous Updated: May-24-13 5:19 pm
- Obama OKs honor for Birmingham bombing victims Updated: May-24-13 5:19 pm
- School volunteers to get background checks in RI Updated: May-24-13 5:18 pm
- Okla. governor signs abortion bill, 20 other bills Updated: May-24-13 5:16 pm
- Gov. Inslee says bridge repair will cost $15M Updated: May-24-13 5:01 pm
- Overhaul of troubled cancer agency heads to Perry Updated: May-24-13 4:45 pm
- Sen. Harkin's papers will go to Drake University Updated: May-24-13 4:22 pm
- Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions Updated: May-24-13 4:18 pm
- Super PAC created for possible Tillis Senate bid Updated: May-24-13 4:11 pm
- Legislature approves tax breaks for data centers Updated: May-24-13 4:01 pm
- Bill puts extra information on mammogram reports Updated: May-24-13 3:58 pm
- Alabama Rep. Davis running for 1st District seat Updated: May-24-13 3:43 pm
- Graham named chairman of House Education Committee Updated: May-24-13 3:33 pm
- Fallin signs bill to spend $45M on tornado relief Updated: May-24-13 3:08 pm
- Bill preventing UNC opposite-sex housing returns Updated: May-24-13 2:59 pm
- Idaho reports brisk sales of new parks passport Updated: May-24-13 2:52 pm
- Quinn: Concealed carry bill puts public at risk Updated: May-24-13 2:52 pm
- Conservatives want to revive pro-religion bill Updated: May-24-13 2:51 pm
- Kan. gov.: Right tax policy worth lawmakers' OT Updated: May-24-13 2:37 pm
- LePage signs Maine organ donation checkoff bill Updated: May-24-13 1:21 pm
- Maine law to set grading system for maple syrup Updated: May-24-13 1:19 pm
- N.Dakota Supreme Court disciplines lawyer-lawmaker Updated: May-24-13 1:08 pm
- Personal finance expert Suze Orman speaks at UF Updated: May-24-13 1:04 pm
- Gov. OKs new approach to child abuse reports Updated: May-24-13 12:47 pm
- Manitowoc County Board criticizes state action Updated: May-24-13 12:45 pm
- Some unions now angry about health care overhaul Updated: May-24-13 12:44 pm
- Platini wants a European sports police force Updated: May-24-13 11:48 am
- Home birth supporters praise new Ind. law Updated: May-24-13 11:47 am
- Maine bill seeks to protect US loggers' jobs Updated: May-24-13 11:40 am
- Woman sentenced for threatening ND lawmaker's life Updated: May-24-13 11:19 am
- UW-Madison seeks exemption from open-records law Updated: May-24-13 11:19 am
- Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions Updated: May-24-13 11:15 am
- Maine bill would protect children in leased parks Updated: May-24-13 11:04 am
- Northshore Technical CC moving into St. Tammany Updated: May-24-13 10:59 am
- Michigan House, Senate chambers to get new carpet Updated: May-24-13 10:44 am
- Bill requires exercise time in Maine schools Updated: May-24-13 10:34 am
- Senate approves $34B Mass spending plan Updated: May-24-13 9:25 am
- Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen Updated: May-24-13 8:28 am
- Law provides more protection in foreclosures Updated: May-24-13 7:22 am
- Maine energy costs bill considered Updated: May-24-13 7:22 am
- Ohio House wants to ban lottery sales on Internet Updated: May-24-13 6:26 am
- Rounds hires campaign consultant with SD history Updated: May-24-13 5:28 am
- Gov. Dayton signs solar energy standard Updated: May-24-13 5:08 am
- Mo. Senate panel to work on criminal code Updated: May-24-13 5:08 am
- Michigan Muslim Capitol Day returns to Lansing Updated: May-24-13 4:05 am
- Bill would let Michigan install red-light cameras Updated: May-24-13 4:05 am
- Pence promotes Speedway at ceremonial signing Updated: May-24-13 4:04 am
- NC NAACP calls for June 3 rally for next protest Updated: May-24-13 4:04 am
- Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads Updated: May-24-13 3:22 am
- Sen. Cowan to address BC Law School commencement Updated: May-24-13 3:07 am
- Senate votes to establish Cellucci ALS Registry Updated: May-24-13 2:02 am
- Wis. budget committee approves DNA upon arrest Updated: May-24-13 12:26 am
- Wis. committee votes to slash UW System funding Updated: May-23-13 11:24 pm
- Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post Updated: May-23-13 10:41 pm
- Wyden zeros in on plan to boost logging revenue Updated: May-23-13 9:52 pm
- Nebraska lawmakers advance human trafficking bill Updated: May-23-13 9:45 pm
- Brewer vetoes 5 bills in latest budget standoff Updated: May-23-13 9:17 pm
- Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track Updated: May-23-13 9:14 pm
- Bill would protect Calif. reporters' phone records Updated: May-23-13 9:01 pm
- Tax tussle riling Legislature in final week Updated: May-23-13 8:53 pm
- NY senator: Assaults let military culture continue Updated: May-23-13 8:49 pm
- Bills seeks $2M for Teach for America Updated: May-23-13 8:26 pm
- Senate passes additional Newtown-related bills Updated: May-23-13 8:19 pm
- Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post Updated: May-23-13 8:08 pm
- Wildfire bills get Colorado governor's signature Updated: May-23-13 8:06 pm
- GOP Ariz. rep. who supports Medicaid is threatened Updated: May-23-13 7:58 pm
- Wis. committee cuts roadwork to close budget gap Updated: May-23-13 7:54 pm
- Assembly passes several election-related bills Updated: May-23-13 7:42 pm
- Senate panel approves 2 cent tax on cellphones Updated: May-23-13 7:34 pm
- WSU squares off against golf course opponents Updated: May-23-13 7:34 pm
- Neb. work-subsidy pilot bill heads to final vote Updated: May-23-13 7:32 pm
- IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Updated: May-23-13 7:26 pm
- Okla. Legislature honors Moore schools educators Updated: May-23-13 7:20 pm
- Tobacco farmers notch legislative victory Updated: May-23-13 7:18 pm
- Nevada mining tax measure heads to voters in '14 Updated: May-23-13 7:14 pm
- Wilmington mayor vetoes City Council budget Updated: May-23-13 7:03 pm
- NC planning group approves toll lanes for I-77 Updated: May-23-13 7:01 pm
- Brownback vetoes bill expanding Kan. raffles Updated: May-23-13 6:58 pm
- Tea party vs. old guard in GOP Senate rift Updated: May-23-13 6:52 pm
- House Dems seek changes to JobsOhio oversight Updated: May-23-13 6:48 pm
- Bill restricting bamboo moves to Conn. governor Updated: May-23-13 6:36 pm
- Iowa Board of Regents confirms tuition freeze Updated: May-23-13 6:30 pm
- Crashes rekindle debate about seat belts on buses Updated: May-23-13 6:23 pm
- Markey, Gomez agree to 2nd Mass. US Senate debate Updated: May-23-13 6:16 pm
- Calif. bill would prohibit ticket-buying software Updated: May-23-13 6:15 pm
- Gun measure triggers Republican fight in House Updated: May-23-13 6:14 pm
- New Minn. law allows more childhood abuse lawsuits Updated: May-23-13 6:01 pm
- Ill. Gov. Quinn opposes House compromise guns bill Updated: May-23-13 5:58 pm
- Wash. college students ask Congress for stability Updated: May-23-13 5:50 pm
- Dayton signs Minn. budget bills, other legislation Updated: May-23-13 5:47 pm
- Split court in case over escort of Pa. deputy body Updated: May-23-13 5:43 pm
- Corbett nominates Harner as new education chief Updated: May-23-13 5:35 pm
- Rep. DesJarlais reprimanded for sex with patients Updated: May-23-13 5:34 pm
- Most bills didn't clear Iowa Legislature Updated: May-23-13 5:31 pm
- Nebraska tax reform measure headed to final vote Updated: May-23-13 5:27 pm
- Wyden: FracFocus a 'constructive' tool on drilling Updated: May-23-13 5:22 pm
- Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving Updated: May-23-13 5:13 pm
- Senate confirms Obama nominee to key appeals court Updated: May-23-13 5:09 pm
- Indoor tanning ban moves to Conn. governor Updated: May-23-13 5:08 pm
- Indiana lawmakers to review ISTEP test troubles Updated: May-23-13 5:07 pm
- Bill expands absentee voting for overseas military Updated: May-23-13 5:06 pm
- Smooth confirmation hearing for Pritzker Updated: May-23-13 4:56 pm
- Legislature approves sexual assault protections Updated: May-23-13 4:33 pm
- Oklahoma lawmakers applaud Altus AFB training unit Updated: May-23-13 4:31 pm
- Kan. lawmakers' session again exceeds 90 days Updated: May-23-13 4:21 pm
- NH Senate votes to let bars stay open to 2 a.m. Updated: May-23-13 4:21 pm
- Conflict arises over sentence for Ala. juveniles Updated: May-23-13 4:13 pm
- NC Senate budget would end intern program Updated: May-23-13 4:10 pm
- Middlesex Sheriff eyeing Markey's US House seat Updated: May-23-13 3:57 pm
- House backs variable rate student loans Updated: May-23-13 3:56 pm
- House votes to let Ore. community colleges compete Updated: May-23-13 3:43 pm
- Wis. committee erases governor's GPS plan Updated: May-23-13 3:36 pm
- Senate vote keeps NH's stand-your-ground law Updated: May-23-13 3:32 pm
- Lawmakers require audit of Perry development fund Updated: May-23-13 3:26 pm
- Maine governor moves out of office over TV dispute Updated: May-23-13 3:13 pm
- Mass. Senate approves changes to sex offender laws Updated: May-23-13 3:07 pm
- Pence urges Congress to vote on media shield law Updated: May-23-13 3:01 pm
- Former state Rep. prepares for MMA bout Updated: May-23-13 2:53 pm
- Wis. committee reduces handgun background fees Updated: May-23-13 2:45 pm
- Iowa House adjourns landmark 2013 session Updated: May-23-13 2:42 pm
- Budget committee permits Milwaukee crime lab move Updated: May-23-13 2:36 pm
- Mass. Senate hopeful Markey to release tax returns Updated: May-23-13 1:55 pm
- Michigan Senate honors 9 fallen service members Updated: May-23-13 1:46 pm
- Sens. Levin, Stabenow back Peters for US Senate Updated: May-23-13 1:33 pm
- NC Gov. McCrory urges new talks on Dix property Updated: May-23-13 1:26 pm
- Mo. motorcycle riders had good legislative year Updated: May-23-13 1:16 pm
- NH Senate rejects 12 cent gas, diesel tax increase Updated: May-23-13 1:14 pm
- Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady Updated: May-23-13 12:51 pm
- Sandoval signs illegal wildlife bill Updated: May-23-13 12:20 pm
- Ind. lawmakers returning to consider veto override Updated: May-23-13 12:04 pm
- Md. AG mulling piggyback tax decision appeal Updated: May-23-13 11:56 am
- NH Senate rejects tobacco tax hike Updated: May-23-13 11:55 am
- Ala. governor reviewing some bills from final day Updated: May-23-13 11:40 am
- Iowa House, Senate approve health care plan Updated: May-23-13 11:37 am
- Colorado killer's reprieve sharply criticized Updated: May-23-13 11:14 am
- Landrieu seeks to delay flood insurance increases Updated: May-23-13 10:28 am
- Born in Mexico, Lopez learns English, graduates Updated: May-23-13 10:23 am
- Senate rejects end of federal sugar program Updated: May-23-13 10:13 am
- Mich. lawmaker accused of sexual harassment Updated: May-23-13 10:11 am
- Republicans chafe over financial statement request Updated: May-23-13 9:40 am
- Legislature OKs some changes to liquor laws Updated: May-23-13 8:55 am
- Senators: Remove 20-year limit on prosecuting rape Updated: May-23-13 6:22 am
- Dem lawmaker sets hearing on AZ Guard misconduct Updated: May-23-13 6:14 am
- Mo. House speaker plans legislative tour Updated: May-23-13 5:06 am
- Wis. committee to decide on DOJ solicitor general Updated: May-23-13 5:01 am
- Mich. lawmaker seeks to make small business office Updated: May-23-13 4:09 am
- Mass. Senate bill would protect first responders Updated: May-23-13 3:04 am
- Senate to have say on Common Core standards Updated: May-22-13 11:34 pm
- Texas Senate OKs expanding virtual course network Updated: May-22-13 11:34 pm
- Injured volunteer seeks payment from lost hiker Updated: May-22-13 10:52 pm
- Iowa education director quits for Colorado job Updated: May-22-13 10:25 pm
- Senate approves new Rio Grande Valley university Updated: May-22-13 10:18 pm
- Ousted premier seeks return to power in Cayman Updated: May-22-13 10:16 pm
- Feds argue immigrant shouldn't get law license Updated: May-22-13 9:37 pm
- Suit filed over Conn. gun law passed after Newtown Updated: May-22-13 9:32 pm
- Democratic leaders take aim at GOP pick Jackson Updated: May-22-13 9:23 pm
- Minn. lawmakers compromise on sand mining rules Updated: May-22-13 9:23 pm
- Texas House Democrat Eiland won't seek re-election Updated: May-22-13 9:20 pm
- Who else took the 5th? Baseball star, banker, more Updated: May-22-13 9:14 pm
- Ill. General Assembly overrides 'Smart Grid' veto Updated: May-22-13 8:58 pm
- Vt gov signs novel law against false patent claims Updated: May-22-13 8:52 pm
- House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval Updated: May-22-13 8:41 pm
- Worcester Democratic State Rep. Fresolo resigning Updated: May-22-13 8:28 pm
- Retiring coal-fired plants in Nevada passes Senate Updated: May-22-13 8:16 pm
- Group spends $2M lobbying for gay marriage Updated: May-22-13 8:11 pm
- Jindal-backed retirement change delayed by a year Updated: May-22-13 8:07 pm
- Plan to study youth solitary confinement advances Updated: May-22-13 8:02 pm
- Snyder: Mich. could still get Medicaid expansion Updated: May-22-13 7:59 pm
- Legislature OKs measure mitigating libel lawsuits Updated: May-22-13 7:55 pm
- Lawsuit filed against state of Conn. over gun law Updated: May-22-13 7:52 pm
- Oregon House votes to extend foreclosure mediation Updated: May-22-13 7:47 pm
- Vote on pot shops could end lingering LA issue Updated: May-22-13 7:40 pm
- Gregg pondering 2nd run for Indiana governor Updated: May-22-13 7:22 pm
- Online account privacy bill dies in committee Updated: May-22-13 7:19 pm
- Crackdown coming for Internet cafes in Ohio Updated: May-22-13 7:16 pm
- Speaker: House guns vote on Friday Updated: May-22-13 7:05 pm
- Brawley out as House Finance chair, blames Tillis Updated: May-22-13 6:57 pm
- Illinois Senate approves sex education bill Updated: May-22-13 6:54 pm
- Lawmakers OK $6 billion bill that funds schools Updated: May-22-13 6:49 pm
- 2 Ore. timber counties reject public safety levies Updated: May-22-13 6:45 pm
- Neb. AG wants to revoke license of abortion nurse Updated: May-22-13 6:42 pm
- RI House OKs extra tax for Woonsocket Updated: May-22-13 6:41 pm
- Alabama governor signs bill on carrying guns Updated: May-22-13 6:37 pm
- NH House rejects latest effort to allow gambling Updated: May-22-13 6:36 pm
- RI Senate OKs minimum wage hike Updated: May-22-13 6:27 pm
- College tuition hike bill scrapped for session Updated: May-22-13 6:19 pm
- Kerry: US, allies ready to step up aid to rebels Updated: May-22-13 6:04 pm
- Pentagon: New record plan won't help vet backlog Updated: May-22-13 6:01 pm
- Va senators introduce offshore drilling bill Updated: May-22-13 5:59 pm
- Lawmakers OK training Texas teachers as marshals Updated: May-22-13 5:54 pm
- 2 men sentenced in Arkansas election fraud case Updated: May-22-13 5:53 pm
- Senators warm to transportation nominee Updated: May-22-13 5:47 pm
- Arizona House non-prayer sparks Christian re-do Updated: May-22-13 5:41 pm
- State lawmakers approve education policy deal Updated: May-22-13 5:39 pm
- More Neb. families could qualify for care subsidy Updated: May-22-13 5:38 pm
- Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan Updated: May-22-13 5:37 pm
- School storm protection is spotty in tornado zones Updated: May-22-13 5:34 pm
- House committee passes Iran sanctions legislation Updated: May-22-13 5:27 pm
- Wolf hunt referendum to go on 2014 Michigan ballot Updated: May-22-13 5:24 pm
- 4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes Updated: May-22-13 5:20 pm
- Mass. bill would try 17-year-olds as juveniles Updated: May-22-13 5:12 pm
- Christie backs Okla. aid, blunting talk of payback Updated: May-22-13 5:00 pm
- Mo. unemployment bill prompted by federal rules Updated: May-22-13 4:37 pm
- Board OKs petition form for abortion proposal Updated: May-22-13 4:36 pm
- Rockefeller sponsors new head-injury legislation Updated: May-22-13 4:06 pm
- Ohio House upholds GOP rep's win in disputed race Updated: May-22-13 4:00 pm
- Divergent opinions offered on education standards Updated: May-22-13 3:44 pm
- Pa. Constitution Center to display Bill of Rights Updated: May-22-13 3:43 pm
- Arizona Senate advances bills for religious groups Updated: May-22-13 3:43 pm
- Idaho rep complains lobbying helped kill gun bill Updated: May-22-13 2:56 pm
- Iowa House OKs more money for economic development Updated: May-22-13 2:55 pm
- House members kill more Senate bills as revenge Updated: May-22-13 2:44 pm
- Amid immigration reform, calls to change asylums Updated: May-22-13 2:30 pm
- Iowa Senate approves compromise property tax plan Updated: May-22-13 2:14 pm
- Notice of appeal filed in Campfield libel lawsuit Updated: May-22-13 2:01 pm
- Opposition in Burkina Faso vow to fight Senate law Updated: May-22-13 1:55 pm
- Conn. lawmakers advance school pool safety bill Updated: May-22-13 1:37 pm
- Bill to tax political action committees killed Updated: May-22-13 1:23 pm
- Tesla shows Model S to influence NC auto bill Updated: May-22-13 1:14 pm
- Nev sec of state accused of disclosure violation Updated: May-22-13 12:47 pm
- Former Miss America latest to look at US Senate Updated: May-22-13 12:46 pm
- All Minn. bills reach Dayton; must act by Saturday Updated: May-22-13 12:36 pm
- Top Ill. senator urges House vote on pension plan Updated: May-22-13 12:29 pm
- Police keep sides apart during immigration protest Updated: May-22-13 12:25 pm
- RI House to vote on social media privacy bill Updated: May-22-13 11:59 am
- Texas House remembers Sherman Hemsley Updated: May-22-13 11:57 am
- Rule on lobbying for ex-Maine lawmakers enacted Updated: May-22-13 11:41 am
- Labor board nominees advance Updated: May-22-13 11:39 am
- Mais non! French universities may teach in English Updated: May-22-13 11:35 am
- US Senate passes bill with Topeka levee funding Updated: May-22-13 11:17 am
- Tax break could make megamall bigger Updated: May-22-13 11:14 am
- Bill limiting drone use up for hearing next week Updated: May-22-13 11:11 am
- Maine lawmakers refuse to repeal health care law Updated: May-22-13 11:10 am
- Drug testing for unemployment passes Texas House Updated: May-22-13 10:50 am
- Maine highway study law repeal voted Updated: May-22-13 10:44 am
- Okla. lawmakers to take up tornado recovery bill Updated: May-22-13 10:34 am
- NC lawmakers donning hats, bow ties, playing ball Updated: May-22-13 10:07 am
- Dems nominate new mayors in Pa. primary Updated: May-22-13 9:59 am
- Warner bill aimed at tracking bay restoration Updated: May-22-13 9:53 am
- OC to seek state permission to charge for rescues Updated: May-22-13 9:23 am
- Japan approves joining int'l child abduction pact Updated: May-22-13 7:40 am
- Republican divisions may hinder party's momentum Updated: May-22-13 7:24 am
- Lawmaker plans bill on conflict of interest rules Updated: May-22-13 7:23 am
- Colorado lawmaker receiving White House honor Updated: May-22-13 7:16 am
- Animal protection groups praise Alabama bill Updated: May-22-13 5:35 am
- Dairy economist to speak at South Dakota State Updated: May-22-13 5:23 am
- Mo. bill would expand adoption subsidy recipients Updated: May-22-13 5:06 am
- Gov't dysfunction may be baked into the system Updated: May-22-13 3:30 am
- Officials say Benghazi suspects under surveillance Updated: May-22-13 3:20 am
- Will Senate bid lure Rogers from his House seat? Updated: May-22-13 3:19 am
- GOP seeks win in Central Valley state Senate race Updated: May-22-13 2:14 am
- Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action Updated: May-22-13 12:15 am
- Dem Schreiber wins 95th District Pa. House seat Updated: May-21-13 10:32 pm
- Technicality topples key financial reporting bill Updated: May-21-13 10:26 pm
- Dem tax plan pulled; Senate debate degenerates Updated: May-21-13 10:20 pm
- Ohio rep steps down as House Democratic leader Updated: May-21-13 10:12 pm
- Nevada Gov. signs transgender hate crimes bill Updated: May-21-13 10:11 pm
- House GOP panel moves on deep budget cuts Updated: May-21-13 9:46 pm
- Heineman vetoes $200K in golf tournament funding Updated: May-21-13 9:38 pm
- Venezuela parliament resumes 3 weeks after brawl Updated: May-21-13 9:26 pm
- Senate Oks bill setting up appeals court Updated: May-21-13 9:24 pm
- Attempt to recall state Rep. McLachlan falls short Updated: May-21-13 9:21 pm
- Inslee signs undercover license law Updated: May-21-13 9:21 pm
- Legislation targets new Planned Parenthood clinic Updated: May-21-13 9:17 pm
- Error kills new district for struggling schools Updated: May-21-13 9:00 pm
- Colorado stoned-driving bill attracts lawsuit Updated: May-21-13 8:52 pm
- Retiring justice glad Legislature tackled marriage Updated: May-21-13 8:41 pm
- Obama voices support for Senate immigration bill Updated: May-21-13 8:41 pm
- Governor signs oil tax, budget bills, vetoes $2.5M Updated: May-21-13 8:40 pm
- Senate panel approves immigration bill Updated: May-21-13 8:38 pm
- Ill. gambling sponsor withdraws name from bill Updated: May-21-13 8:35 pm
- Panel passes Wis. food stamp work requirement Updated: May-21-13 8:10 pm
- Lawmaker cancels Vegas fundraiser after report Updated: May-21-13 8:08 pm
- Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban Updated: May-21-13 8:02 pm
- Lawmaker resurrects radioactive waste bill Updated: May-21-13 7:59 pm
- Pentagon wants $450M for Guantanamo prison Updated: May-21-13 7:51 pm
- House overwhelmingly refuses to expand Medicaid Updated: May-21-13 7:43 pm
- Ore. bill expands tasting spots for distilleries Updated: May-21-13 7:35 pm
- Conn. bill allows parole review for juveniles Updated: May-21-13 7:32 pm
- Editorials from around Pennsylvania Updated: May-21-13 7:29 pm
- Kan. legislators move forward on budget, taxes Updated: May-21-13 7:29 pm
- Texas lawmakers pushing for review of UIL Updated: May-21-13 7:17 pm
- Mich. reveals program to prevent school violence Updated: May-21-13 7:14 pm
- Minn. to help pay Mpls. downtown library debt Updated: May-21-13 7:02 pm
- La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook Updated: May-21-13 6:57 pm
- Judge sets date for Desmonte Leonard hearing Updated: May-21-13 6:56 pm
- Gabbard gets 1st bill past House on vets flying Updated: May-21-13 6:51 pm
- NC House bill keeps free lanes when tolls arrive Updated: May-21-13 6:51 pm
- NC budget deletes education earmarks for lottery Updated: May-21-13 6:45 pm
- Vanderbilt poll: Tennesseans oppose online tax Updated: May-21-13 6:44 pm
- Kan. House, Senate move closer on sales tax rate Updated: May-21-13 6:41 pm
- Clinton: Illinois should legalize gay marriage Updated: May-21-13 6:32 pm
- Illinois House panel approves fracking regulations Updated: May-21-13 6:30 pm
- Wis. panel considers bill limiting local recalls Updated: May-21-13 6:29 pm
- Minn. session '13: What got done, what didn't Updated: May-21-13 6:25 pm
- No new funds needed for Okla. tornado recovery Updated: May-21-13 6:07 pm
- Del. budget panel approves $200k for gun buybacks Updated: May-21-13 6:01 pm
- RI Senate approves Chafee's pick to lead EDC Updated: May-21-13 5:52 pm
- Nevada Assembly approves trafficking victims fund Updated: May-21-13 5:49 pm
- Feds halt data cull for State Dept terror report Updated: May-21-13 5:47 pm
- Ala. legislators' view of session depends on party Updated: May-21-13 5:47 pm
- Wis. GAB seeks absentee voting rule changes Updated: May-21-13 5:46 pm
- Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke Updated: May-21-13 5:43 pm
- Scott signs bill to expand early voting days Updated: May-21-13 5:30 pm
- Budget panel approves ending ballast water fees Updated: May-21-13 5:20 pm
- Selling of state property given green light Updated: May-21-13 5:15 pm
- Wis. budget committee approves sand mining plan Updated: May-21-13 5:12 pm
- New Egypt tax law: cuts for poor, business hikes Updated: May-21-13 5:08 pm
- Ala. courts facing layoffs without extra money Updated: May-21-13 4:56 pm
- Tea party groups protest IRS at Atlanta rally Updated: May-21-13 4:53 pm
- Gay marriage bill clears UK House of Commons Updated: May-21-13 4:52 pm
- Nat'l group praises Hawaii cellphone driving law Updated: May-21-13 4:46 pm
- Senate approves tax break for veteran spouses Updated: May-21-13 4:42 pm
- Former RI Senate candidate runs for Colo. governor Updated: May-21-13 4:40 pm
- No helmets required for Elio vehicle occupants Updated: May-21-13 4:16 pm
- Louisiana editorial roundup Updated: May-21-13 4:03 pm
- Colo. governor signs school funding overhaul Updated: May-21-13 4:02 pm
- NH marks presidential primary's 100th anniversary Updated: May-21-13 3:47 pm
- Iran candidate list for presidential race Updated: May-21-13 3:41 pm
- In Minn., 1-party rule clearly alters state course Updated: May-21-13 3:30 pm
- Conn. regionalism panel calls for car tax changes Updated: May-21-13 3:22 pm
- Bargaining over health benefits narrowed Updated: May-21-13 2:49 pm
- Georgia editorial roundup Updated: May-21-13 2:43 pm
- Murkowski announces staff change Updated: May-21-13 2:37 pm
- Okla. museum bill to be pulled for tornado relief Updated: May-21-13 2:27 pm
- Budget panel votes to clamp down on retirees Updated: May-21-13 2:05 pm
- Tougher sentences allowed under elder abuse law Updated: May-21-13 1:58 pm
- Budget committee approves $50 tobacco use fee Updated: May-21-13 1:55 pm
- Proposal would require state offer HSAs Updated: May-21-13 1:51 pm
- Ballot question could add foreign law protections Updated: May-21-13 1:11 pm
- Ban on soda in elementary, middle schools advances Updated: May-21-13 1:04 pm
- Quinn praises House committee on 'fracking' vote Updated: May-21-13 12:49 pm
- Conn. considers raising tax on digital products Updated: May-21-13 12:46 pm
- SD court considers discipline of former lawmaker Updated: May-21-13 12:43 pm
- NY Senate honors veterans from across the state Updated: May-21-13 12:43 pm
- NJ budget analyst revises revenue forecast Updated: May-21-13 12:35 pm
- Iowa House delays voting on one-time spending bill Updated: May-21-13 12:13 pm
- North Dakota legislators pick 41 interim studies Updated: May-21-13 11:56 am
- Mo. life sentence for juveniles still in flux Updated: May-21-13 11:51 am
- Moderate Party chief Block to run again for RI gov Updated: May-21-13 11:36 am
- AP Sources: Obama ok punting gay immigration idea Updated: May-21-13 11:34 am
- Commission suggests 3 pct raise for Mich. judges Updated: May-21-13 11:16 am
- NC immigration bill advances to House floor Updated: May-21-13 10:59 am
- Minn. lawmakers wrap up historic session Updated: May-21-13 10:22 am
- Anne Arundel Co. council modifies stormwater fees Updated: May-21-13 8:58 am
- Updated conservatorship statute effective July 1 Updated: May-21-13 8:47 am
- Ft. Drum commander tells NY lawmakers about post Updated: May-21-13 7:56 am
- Bulgaria: Socialist elected as parliament speaker Updated: May-21-13 7:53 am
- Alabama Legislature targets elder abuse Updated: May-21-13 5:34 am
- New technology grants available for SD schools Updated: May-21-13 5:28 am
- Measure allows PSC to intervene in federal cases Updated: May-21-13 5:08 am
- Mo. panel to look at STL county governance Updated: May-21-13 5:08 am
- Requiring ACT tests for 11th graders up for vote Updated: May-21-13 5:05 am
- Mo. bill would analyze eating disorder coverage Updated: May-21-13 5:05 am
- Quail Hollow help on the way Updated: May-21-13 4:27 am
- Indiana lawmakers approve 12 percent of 2013 bills Updated: May-21-13 4:07 am
- Budget debate scheduled to continue in SC Senate Updated: May-21-13 4:05 am
- UMass students urge senators to boost funding Updated: May-21-13 3:36 am
- Policy, discretion guide media sources probes Updated: May-21-13 3:35 am
- Fla. foster youth head to DC to shadow lawmakers Updated: May-21-13 3:06 am
- Conn. surgeons calling for medical spa regulations Updated: May-21-13 3:05 am
- Ala. legislative consolidation bill dies Updated: May-21-13 1:08 am
- Bond issue approved for Alabama armories, schools Updated: May-21-13 1:04 am
- Rep. Gary Peters' team announces campaign manger Updated: May-21-13 12:38 am
- Bill ending corporate contribution limits OK'd Updated: May-21-13 12:24 am
- Bill bars future governors from Medicaid expansion Updated: May-20-13 11:41 pm
- Wash. gov. signs derelict vessels bill Updated: May-20-13 11:39 pm
- Annual Shroud Award given to Rep. Todd Updated: May-20-13 10:59 pm
- Minn. Capitol renovation gets last-day rescue Updated: May-20-13 10:49 pm
- Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role Updated: May-20-13 10:33 pm
- Inslee signs $8.7 billion transportation budget Updated: May-20-13 10:31 pm
- Sex offender list closer to stripping job details Updated: May-20-13 10:13 pm
- House approves gun training for some teachers Updated: May-20-13 10:07 pm
- Ala. Legislature responds to Caylee Anthony case Updated: May-20-13 9:35 pm
- NJ Assembly gives final passage to 3 gun bills Updated: May-20-13 9:29 pm
- Bill backs Calif. mental health treatment program Updated: May-20-13 9:26 pm
- Ban on shark "finning" stifled in Senate Updated: May-20-13 9:20 pm
- Alabama governor signs both state budgets Updated: May-20-13 9:10 pm
- NC NAACP protests reach highest arrest count yet Updated: May-20-13 9:09 pm
- Nevada Senate approves driving privilege cards Updated: May-20-13 9:07 pm
- Lew taps government retiree pension fund Updated: May-20-13 8:54 pm
- Ala. Legislature rejects Bentley's 2-year-delay Updated: May-20-13 8:49 pm
- Bill adds community college classes at higher cost Updated: May-20-13 8:49 pm
- House OKs disclosure, lobbying rules for lawmakers Updated: May-20-13 8:23 pm
- Texas lawmakers approve part of water overhaul Updated: May-20-13 8:08 pm
- Nebraska ban on synthetic designer drugs advances Updated: May-20-13 8:07 pm
- Gov't presses ahead on another leak case Updated: May-20-13 8:01 pm
- Calif. bill would strip secrecy from health agency Updated: May-20-13 7:58 pm
- Dems focus on Jackson in hitting Va. GOP ticket Updated: May-20-13 7:56 pm
- Fired Iowa Senate staffer plans to file complaint Updated: May-20-13 7:47 pm
- US Senate confirms Oregon's newest federal judge Updated: May-20-13 7:37 pm
- Minn. Legislature allows beer sales in Capitol Updated: May-20-13 7:28 pm
- Bullock picks new political practices chief Updated: May-20-13 7:24 pm
- Last day levity: Ala. House Dems sport bow ties Updated: May-20-13 7:23 pm
- House passes bill on lying about military medals Updated: May-20-13 7:15 pm
- Criticized curriculum system scraps lesson plans Updated: May-20-13 7:13 pm
- Attempt to repeal Nebraska sales tax law rejected Updated: May-20-13 7:01 pm
- Vermont is 4th state to legalize assisted suicide Updated: May-20-13 6:59 pm
- Senate OKs regulations for medicinal marijuana Updated: May-20-13 6:51 pm
- Inslee speaks at transportation revenue rally Updated: May-20-13 6:47 pm
- 'Resign to run' OKed for railroad commissioners Updated: May-20-13 6:46 pm
- Minn. Legislature backs excuse-free absentee votes Updated: May-20-13 6:43 pm
- Fines for misusing commercial vehicles advance Updated: May-20-13 6:38 pm
- 5th Illinois county supports 'fracking' moratorium Updated: May-20-13 6:35 pm
- Alabama lawmakers approve sweeping gun bill Updated: May-20-13 6:14 pm
- Ore. House backs Hatfield statue in US Capitol Updated: May-20-13 6:05 pm
- Alabama schools get authority to hire security Updated: May-20-13 6:02 pm
- Appeals court upholds age limit to carry handguns Updated: May-20-13 5:59 pm
- IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious Updated: May-20-13 5:58 pm
- Animal-rights worker arrested for taping rodeo Updated: May-20-13 5:45 pm
- Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board Updated: May-20-13 5:40 pm
- Mass. Senate candidates spar on homeland security Updated: May-20-13 5:38 pm
- Murphy urges bipartisan nuclear waste storage plan Updated: May-20-13 5:25 pm
- Miller ordered to pay $85K in records case Updated: May-20-13 5:21 pm
- Log Cabin Republicans leader coming to RI Updated: May-20-13 5:10 pm
- Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials Updated: May-20-13 5:09 pm
- Ohio bill would make more gov't meetings public Updated: May-20-13 5:04 pm
- Minn. legislative session closes on adjournment Updated: May-20-13 4:59 pm
- NJ Senate panel OKs open space ballot question Updated: May-20-13 4:35 pm
- Large funnel cloud touches down near Oklahoma City Updated: May-20-13 4:19 pm
- Alaska unveils plan to assess gas, oil in ANWR Updated: May-20-13 4:16 pm
- Okla. House suspends work as tornado sirens blare Updated: May-20-13 4:16 pm
- Fla. gov. vetoes nearly $400 million from budget Updated: May-20-13 4:09 pm
- Michigan Democrats lay out auto insurance bills Updated: May-20-13 3:49 pm
- Minn. House finally passes daycare union bill Updated: May-20-13 3:26 pm
- Equity firm sports betting bill dies in Nevada Updated: May-20-13 3:12 pm
- Gomez, Markey OK June 5 Mass. US Senate debate Updated: May-20-13 3:08 pm
- Mark Sanford holds neighborhood office hours Updated: May-20-13 2:43 pm
- Governor signs bills to improve Colorado outdoors Updated: May-20-13 2:23 pm
- NJ Senate leaders take jabs at one another Updated: May-20-13 2:20 pm
- Dem lawmaker launches 2014 run for Ohio treasurer Updated: May-20-13 2:03 pm
- NH firefighters urge House to pass casino bill Updated: May-20-13 1:57 pm
- Law enforcement backs NC attorney general on SBI Updated: May-20-13 1:56 pm
- Group asks BLM to release oil and gas information Updated: May-20-13 1:20 pm
- Okla. House panel approves $40M for Indian museum Updated: May-20-13 1:12 pm
- Minn. Senate rejects tax judge at Dayton request Updated: May-20-13 1:02 pm
- Free hunting, fishing licenses for Mich. military Updated: May-20-13 1:00 pm
- GOP move gives state more control on construction Updated: May-20-13 12:58 pm
- Jordan: Arab Spring clears way for press freedoms Updated: May-20-13 12:52 pm
- Snyder officials to meet with Michigan residents Updated: May-20-13 12:43 pm
- German FM criticizes remarks by Hungarian PM Updated: May-20-13 12:35 pm
- Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets Updated: May-20-13 12:31 pm
- Kerry challenges Congress on diplomats' security Updated: May-20-13 12:14 pm
- Gov. Quinn: Illinois has chance to make history Updated: May-20-13 12:08 pm
- School bully bill stumbles at Minn. Legislature Updated: May-20-13 11:53 am
- Alabama Legislature has slow start on last day Updated: May-20-13 11:40 am
- Medicaid backers call on Ohio Legislature to act Updated: May-20-13 11:40 am
- NC newspapers tout win over public notice bill Updated: May-20-13 11:18 am
- Cartel towns pose challenge for immigration reform Updated: May-20-13 10:38 am
- Mo. lawmakers miss votes while vying for Congress Updated: May-20-13 10:31 am
- Illinois governor reviewing medical marijuana bill Updated: May-20-13 10:17 am
- Alabama Democrats fail in expanding Medicaid Updated: May-20-13 10:00 am
- Column: Dustups have government's role in common Updated: May-20-13 6:50 am
- Several Republicans weighing challenge to Barrow Updated: May-20-13 6:23 am
- Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects Updated: May-20-13 5:10 am
- Committee to consider double dipping changes Updated: May-20-13 5:07 am
- Iowa lawmakers return to Statehouse Updated: May-20-13 5:05 am
- Mo. lawmakers to study issues before 2014 session Updated: May-20-13 5:05 am
- Mich. cancer patients to back Medicaid expansion Updated: May-20-13 4:07 am
- Minn. lawmakers refuel dismal Vikings stadium fund Updated: May-20-13 3:50 am
- AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA help Updated: May-20-13 3:42 am
- GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woes Updated: May-20-13 3:31 am
- Minn. bill scooping up $2.1B in new taxes advances Updated: May-20-13 2:55 am