Stories with subject: Legislation
- Senate passes budget, deal reached on education Updated: May-25-13 7:44 pm
- Neb. Gov. Heineman vetoes $44.6M from state budget Updated: May-25-13 7:10 pm
- House, Senate reach testing, charter schools deal Updated: May-25-13 6:25 pm
- Perry vetoes 'dark money' disclosure bill Updated: May-25-13 6:06 pm
- Dems divided on big issues as end of session nears
Updated: May-25-13 5:38 pm - Lawmakers approve changes for prisoners Updated: May-25-13 4:55 pm
- Egypt top court rules against religious slogans Updated: May-25-13 2:58 pm
- Deaths at Atlanta VA hospital prompt scrutiny Updated: May-25-13 2:30 pm
- Automaker Tesla takes fight to North Carolina Updated: May-25-13 12:35 pm
- Budget season may bring passage of other Pa. laws Updated: May-25-13 12:30 pm
- Russian police detain activists, foes at gay rally
Updated: May-25-13 10:43 am - Key senators tightly control immigration debate Updated: May-25-13 9:53 am
- Ala Gov. Bentley looks at options for state boards Updated: May-25-13 9:26 am
- Malloy seeks review of Conn. trash authority Updated: May-25-13 9:11 am
- NH bill: bosses can't see social media passwords Updated: May-25-13 8:53 am
- Okla. Legislature adjourns 2013 session week early Updated: May-24-13 9:01 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
- Perry staying mum as special session talk ramps up Updated: May-24-13 8:08 pm
- Bill would treat e-cigarettes like other tobacco Updated: May-24-13 8:01 pm
- Ill. Dems: Deal would keep school funding level Updated: May-24-13 7:31 pm
- Guam gambling bill flares ongoing fight Updated: May-24-13 7:25 pm
- Groups disagree over proposed wetland law changes Updated: May-24-13 7:08 pm
- No change of heart on Maine hospital debt Updated: May-24-13 7:01 pm
- Ill. House approves guns plan opposed by governor Updated: May-24-13 6:55 pm
- Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee Updated: May-24-13 6:46 pm
- Bill overhauling sex ed curriculum dies in Senate Updated: May-24-13 6:13 pm
- Gov. warns schools he will fight tuition hikes Updated: May-24-13 6:05 pm
- Quinn signs moratorium on online charter schools Updated: May-24-13 5:41 pm
- Wis. lawyer wants car dealers to oppose bill Updated: May-24-13 5:38 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
- Okla. Legislature OKs tax breaks for storm victims Updated: May-24-13 5:22 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
- Bill puts extra information on mammogram reports Updated: May-24-13 3:58 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
- 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
- Conn. House passes food labeling bill Updated: May-24-13 2:49 pm
- Personal finance expert Suze Orman speaks at UF Updated: May-24-13 1:04 pm
- La. ranks high in gun violence, low in gun safety Updated: May-24-13 12:52 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
- 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
- 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
- Bill requires exercise time in Maine schools Updated: May-24-13 10:34 am
- Maine Senate OKs cellphone privacy bill Updated: May-24-13 10:16 am
- Maine energy costs bill considered Updated: May-24-13 7:22 am
- Conn. House approves home foreclosure help bill Updated: May-24-13 5:43 am
- Pence promotes Speedway at ceremonial signing Updated: May-24-13 4:04 am
- Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, ads Updated: May-24-13 3:22 am
- Dewhurst wants special session on failed GOP bills Updated: May-24-13 3:10 am
- Quinn skeptical of Ill. House concealed-carry plan Updated: May-24-13 12:13 am
- South Carolina Senate approves $6.3B budget plan Updated: May-24-13 12:08 am
- 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
- Bill would protect Calif. reporters' phone records Updated: May-23-13 9:01 pm
- Senate passes additional Newtown-related bills Updated: May-23-13 8:19 pm
- State asks judge to dismiss referendum challenge Updated: May-23-13 8:07 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
- 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
- Ill. Senate approves health-coverage exchange plan Updated: May-23-13 6:55 pm
- Bill restricting bamboo moves to Conn. governor Updated: May-23-13 6:36 pm
- UA, ASU boards opt out of campus gun law Updated: May-23-13 6:35 pm
- Calif. bill would prohibit ticket-buying software Updated: May-23-13 6:15 pm
- It's now House's turn to create NC state budget Updated: May-23-13 6:14 pm
- Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy Updated: May-23-13 6:09 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
- House backs variable rate student loans Updated: May-23-13 5:58 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
- Most bills didn't clear Iowa Legislature Updated: May-23-13 5:31 pm
- Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving Updated: May-23-13 5:13 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
- Film tax credit bill amended to pilot program Updated: May-23-13 4:12 pm
- NC Senate budget would end intern program Updated: May-23-13 4:10 pm
- NH Senate passes bill legalizing medical marijuana Updated: May-23-13 4:04 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
- 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
- Senate seeks 5 casinos, video slots on Long Island Updated: May-23-13 3:20 pm
- Pence urges Congress to vote on media shield law Updated: May-23-13 3:01 pm
- Sponsor: Gambling talks bill in final negotiations Updated: May-23-13 2:43 pm
- Medical marijuana bill clears Senate Finance panel Updated: May-23-13 2:37 pm
- NC Gov. McCrory urges new talks on Dix property Updated: May-23-13 1:26 pm
- NH Senate rejects 12 cent gas, diesel tax increase Updated: May-23-13 1:14 pm
- House approves drivers licenses for immigrants Updated: May-23-13 12:13 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
- Ala. governor reviewing some bills from final day Updated: May-23-13 11:40 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
- Senate rejects end of federal sugar program Updated: May-23-13 10:13 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
- Mass. Senate bill would protect first responders Updated: May-23-13 3:04 am
- Conn. bill gives families say over Newtown records Updated: May-23-13 12:04 am
- Texas Senate OKs expanding virtual course network Updated: May-22-13 11:34 pm
- Bill to regulate surrogacy nearing final passage Updated: May-22-13 9:40 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
- Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill Updated: May-22-13 9:26 pm
- Minn. lawmakers compromise on sand mining rules Updated: May-22-13 9:23 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
- Racial Justice Act repeal heard by NC House panel Updated: May-22-13 8:45 pm
- House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval Updated: May-22-13 8:41 pm
- Ohio bill would extend Medicaid, add cost sharing Updated: May-22-13 8:25 pm
- Retiring coal-fired plants in Nevada passes Senate Updated: May-22-13 8:16 pm
- Lawsuit filed against state of Conn. over gun law Updated: May-22-13 7:52 pm
- Vote on pot shops could end lingering LA issue Updated: May-22-13 7:40 pm
- Universal background checks clears state Senate Updated: May-22-13 7:32 pm
- Bill banning sports kiosks from bars advances Updated: May-22-13 7:22 pm
- Online account privacy bill dies in committee Updated: May-22-13 7:19 pm
- NC House bill opens renegotiation on Dix property Updated: May-22-13 7:18 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
- RI House OKs extra tax for Woonsocket Updated: May-22-13 6:41 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
- 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
- Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan Updated: May-22-13 5:37 pm
- House committee passes Iran sanctions legislation Updated: May-22-13 5:27 pm
- Mass. bill would try 17-year-olds as juveniles Updated: May-22-13 5:12 pm
- House panel moves to curb military sexual assaults Updated: May-22-13 5:12 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
- 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
- House members kill more Senate bills as revenge Updated: May-22-13 2:44 pm
- Conn. lawmakers advance school pool safety bill Updated: May-22-13 1:37 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
- House Republicans promote 20-week abortion ban Updated: May-22-13 12:38 pm
- All Minn. bills reach Dayton; must act by Saturday Updated: May-22-13 12:36 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
- NH auto dealers win protections from lawmakers Updated: May-22-13 11:58 am
- Rule on lobbying for ex-Maine lawmakers enacted Updated: May-22-13 11:41 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
- 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
- Warner bill aimed at tracking bay restoration Updated: May-22-13 9:53 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
- 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
- Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action Updated: May-22-13 12:15 am
- Technicality topples key financial reporting bill Updated: May-21-13 10:26 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
- 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
- Colorado stoned-driving bill attracts lawsuit Updated: May-21-13 8:52 pm
- Kan. lawmakers give final approval to gun bill Updated: May-21-13 8:44 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
- Lawmaker cancels Vegas fundraiser after report Updated: May-21-13 8:08 pm
- Wind energy tax measure headed to final Neb. vote Updated: May-21-13 8:03 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
- 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
- Oregon Editorial Rdp Updated: May-21-13 7:24 pm
- La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook Updated: May-21-13 6:57 pm
- Gabbard gets 1st bill past House on vets flying Updated: May-21-13 6:51 pm
- Vanderbilt poll: Tennesseans oppose online tax Updated: May-21-13 6:44 pm
- More questions in NY Assembly sex harass case Updated: May-21-13 6:38 pm
- Jury convicts aide to former Conn. House speaker Updated: May-21-13 6:37 pm
- Illinois House panel approves fracking regulations Updated: May-21-13 6:30 pm
- Minn. session '13: What got done, what didn't Updated: May-21-13 6:25 pm
- Key senator to let Myanmar sanctions bill lapse Updated: May-21-13 6:14 pm
- Ala. legislators' view of session depends on party Updated: May-21-13 5:47 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
- Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels Updated: May-21-13 5:25 pm
- New Egypt tax law: cuts for poor, business hikes Updated: May-21-13 5:08 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
- 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
- SC Gov Haley: Finish work on ethics bill this year Updated: May-21-13 3:00 pm
- Georgia editorial roundup Updated: May-21-13 2:43 pm
- Tougher sentences allowed under elder abuse law Updated: May-21-13 1:58 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
- NC House panel hosts public debate on voucher bill Updated: May-21-13 12:53 pm
- Quinn praises House committee on 'fracking' vote Updated: May-21-13 12:49 pm
- Iowa House delays voting on one-time spending bill Updated: May-21-13 12:13 pm
- AP Sources: Obama ok punting gay immigration idea Updated: May-21-13 11:34 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
- Measure allows PSC to intervene in federal cases Updated: May-21-13 5:08 am
- Mo. bill would analyze eating disorder coverage Updated: May-21-13 5:05 am
- Indiana lawmakers approve 12 percent of 2013 bills Updated: May-21-13 4:07 am
- Policy, discretion guide media sources probes Updated: May-21-13 3:35 am
- Conn. surgeons calling for medical spa regulations Updated: May-21-13 3:05 am
- Bond issue approved for Alabama armories, schools Updated: May-21-13 1:04 am
- Wash. gov. signs derelict vessels bill Updated: May-20-13 11:39 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
- Conn. lawmakers announce mental health proposal Updated: May-20-13 9:58 pm
- Ala. Legislature responds to Caylee Anthony case Updated: May-20-13 9:35 pm
- Bill backs Calif. mental health treatment program Updated: May-20-13 9:26 pm
- Nevada Senate approves driving privilege cards Updated: May-20-13 9:07 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
- 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
- Proposals would limit cuts in Medicaid program Updated: May-20-13 7:58 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
- Ill. Senate panel endorses ammunition limit Updated: May-20-13 7:52 pm
- House passes bill on lying about military medals Updated: May-20-13 7:15 pm
- Brewer bill signing halt stays after vote Updated: May-20-13 7:02 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
- Minn. Legislature backs excuse-free absentee votes Updated: May-20-13 6:43 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
- Appeals court upholds age limit to carry handguns Updated: May-20-13 5:59 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
- 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
- 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
- NH firefighters urge House to pass casino bill Updated: May-20-13 1:57 pm
- Group asks BLM to release oil and gas information Updated: May-20-13 1:20 pm
- Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures Updated: May-20-13 1:08 pm
- Jordan: Arab Spring clears way for press freedoms Updated: May-20-13 12:52 pm
- Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets Updated: May-20-13 12:31 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
- NC newspapers tout win over public notice bill Updated: May-20-13 11:18 am
- Illinois governor reviewing medical marijuana bill Updated: May-20-13 10:17 am
- Malaysia court orders release of 3 terror suspects Updated: May-20-13 5:10 am
- AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA help Updated: May-20-13 3:42 am
- Analysis: Missouri GOP success in eye of beholder Updated: May-19-13 8:56 pm
- Legislature sends Dayton $15.7B education budget Updated: May-19-13 5:26 pm
- Quinn pushes for ban on high-capacity ammunition Updated: May-19-13 4:06 pm
- Manchester continues to grapple with new refugees Updated: May-19-13 2:36 pm
- Inmate-release policies often surprise victims Updated: May-19-13 2:26 pm
- Bill ensures paid family leave for Calif. workers Updated: May-19-13 1:29 pm
- Auditor praises Vt. action on tax districts Updated: May-19-13 1:29 pm
- OH bill would require only 1 license plate Updated: May-19-13 11:12 am
- Perry's veto power grows as session grows late Updated: May-19-13 10:05 am
- Nebraska lawmakers push toward session's end Updated: May-19-13 10:02 am
- Mich. disabled vets could see property tax relief Updated: May-19-13 8:42 am
- Wisconsin bill would ban mandatory flu shots Updated: May-19-13 8:04 am
- NY Sen. Gillibrand to take on student loans Updated: May-19-13 7:53 am
- Downed Minn. projects bill may be back but slimmer Updated: May-19-13 1:43 am
- GOP US Senate candidates denounce immigration bill Updated: May-18-13 7:41 pm
- Ill. lawmakers face tough votes before adjourning Updated: May-18-13 6:14 pm
- NM official: Tax package saved jobs Updated: May-18-13 5:38 pm
- Illinois cracks down on social media 'flash mobs' Updated: May-18-13 5:20 pm
- Herbert signs legislation to prevent teen suicide Updated: May-18-13 4:24 pm
- Obama agenda marches on despite controversies Updated: May-18-13 3:49 pm
- Minn. Legislature approves care worker pay hikes Updated: May-18-13 3:35 pm
- French president signs gay marriage into law Updated: May-18-13 3:17 pm
- Time waning for Okla. lawmakers to tackle credits Updated: May-18-13 3:08 pm
- Teens spearheaded Louisville desegregation effort Updated: May-18-13 1:55 pm
- Hurry up and wait at Nevada Legislature Updated: May-18-13 1:36 pm
- Mo. infrastructure proposals fail at state Capitol Updated: May-18-13 12:41 pm
- Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics Updated: May-18-13 9:34 am
- FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games Updated: May-18-13 5:32 am
- Michigan lawmaker backs anti-cyber-bullying bill Updated: May-18-13 4:05 am
- Minnesota House defeats construction projects bill Updated: May-17-13 11:53 pm
- Mo. lawmakers give mixed results on business aid Updated: May-17-13 8:58 pm
- NYC's biggest union picks de Blasio in mayor race Updated: May-17-13 8:07 pm
- Panel OKs bill to help domestic violence victims Updated: May-17-13 7:53 pm
- Mo. lawmakers pass budget patch for kids' program Updated: May-17-13 7:49 pm
- Senate majority names 33 bills for budget talks Updated: May-17-13 7:49 pm
- Sponsor: Still work to do on campaign finance bill Updated: May-17-13 7:46 pm
- Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill Updated: May-17-13 7:34 pm
- Senate Democrats want more school money, not cuts Updated: May-17-13 7:02 pm
- Colorado sheriffs sue over new gun restrictions Updated: May-17-13 6:54 pm
- Raoul: 'Extremists' delay Senate gun-carry bill Updated: May-17-13 6:47 pm
- Mo. bill closes child abuse report loophole Updated: May-17-13 6:46 pm
- Minn. Senate backs U of M, MNSCU tuition freezes Updated: May-17-13 6:35 pm
- Texas Senate OKs 'Merry Christmas' bill Updated: May-17-13 6:20 pm
- Texas Senate approves bill banning drones Updated: May-17-13 5:57 pm
- Bullock to make political practices pick next week Updated: May-17-13 5:56 pm
- APNewsBreak: Hospitals to delay on aid-in-dying Updated: May-17-13 5:44 pm
- Mo. bill restores open-records exemptions Updated: May-17-13 5:30 pm
- Bill clears House for wider SEC economic analyses Updated: May-17-13 4:37 pm
- Fallin urges Okla. Legislature for health care fix Updated: May-17-13 3:48 pm
- Brazil approves law to modernize ports Updated: May-17-13 3:42 pm
- Wind energy permitting process among new NC laws Updated: May-17-13 3:37 pm
- Mo. bill lets state workers carry guns in car Updated: May-17-13 3:25 pm
- Vermont court: man can sue hospital for blood draw Updated: May-17-13 2:53 pm
- Lawmakers defend Md. prison guard bill of rights Updated: May-17-13 2:48 pm
- Lawmakers advance legalization of switchblades Updated: May-17-13 2:22 pm
- NH gets input on educating public about health law Updated: May-17-13 2:21 pm
- Okla. lawmakers near passage of DNA testing bill Updated: May-17-13 1:52 pm
- Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn session Updated: May-17-13 1:33 pm
- Embattled Scott trumpets drop in Fla. jobless rate Updated: May-17-13 1:25 pm
- Veteran House lawmaker says Senate 'disrespectful' Updated: May-17-13 12:08 pm
- Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway Updated: May-17-13 11:54 am
- Fla. Gov. signs manufacturing tax break into law Updated: May-17-13 10:47 am
- Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit Updated: May-17-13 10:19 am
- Wilmington council passes budget, mayor plans veto Updated: May-17-13 9:05 am
- Hanford national park bill advances in US Senate Updated: May-17-13 8:23 am
- Maine residents discuss abortion bills Updated: May-17-13 8:01 am
- Mo. lawmakers approve veterans court measure Updated: May-17-13 5:08 am
- Problems surface over Ariz.'s 2007 immigration law Updated: May-17-13 4:34 am
- Lawmakers Ok bill for veterans' memorials upkeep Updated: May-17-13 4:05 am
- Tea party tax returns show activism on a budget Updated: May-17-13 3:51 am
- Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax Updated: May-16-13 11:54 pm
- Lawmaker adds fuel tax increase to ethanol bill Updated: May-16-13 10:26 pm
- Sierra Club says Kemper deal voids PSC approval Updated: May-16-13 9:14 pm
- No spike in parolee arrests under new prison law Updated: May-16-13 8:53 pm
- Legislature approves protections for farm tours Updated: May-16-13 8:47 pm
- Mo. bill to curb welfare fraud sent to Nixon Updated: May-16-13 8:44 pm
- Mo. bill would let sheriffs print gun permits Updated: May-16-13 8:41 pm
- Missouri House passes new tax credit plan Updated: May-16-13 8:07 pm
- Gov. signs bill changing historic tax credit rules Updated: May-16-13 7:52 pm
- Bill banning feeding of big game mammals advances Updated: May-16-13 7:47 pm
- Another vote expected on Neb. sales-tax repeal Updated: May-16-13 7:47 pm
- Calif. bill would limit local immigrant detentions Updated: May-16-13 7:41 pm
- Wyoming's investment returns likely to help budget Updated: May-16-13 7:23 pm
- Branstad backs raising pay for elected officials Updated: May-16-13 7:11 pm
- Perry shrugs off claim he's derailing budget talks Updated: May-16-13 6:59 pm
- Bill to protect disabled from assault advances Updated: May-16-13 6:53 pm
- Another round for the House on 'Obamacare' Updated: May-16-13 6:48 pm
- Ore. bill guards workers' social media passwords Updated: May-16-13 6:40 pm
- Senate approves 2-year moratorium on dam barriers Updated: May-16-13 6:40 pm
- Conn. bill awards diplomas to World War II workers Updated: May-16-13 6:40 pm
- Tally on final budget shows 11 percent increase Updated: May-16-13 6:28 pm
- Governor signs virtual schools legislation Updated: May-16-13 6:27 pm
- Mattress recycling bill moves to Conn. governor Updated: May-16-13 6:13 pm
- Bill promotes violence-awareness in Calif. schools Updated: May-16-13 6:08 pm
- Subpoena of AP records revives media shield bill Updated: May-16-13 6:07 pm
- Appeals court in Va. hears health reform challenge Updated: May-16-13 5:34 pm
- Long Island casino in play in NY negotiations Updated: May-16-13 4:52 pm
- Theater attack prompts new Colo. mental health law Updated: May-16-13 4:40 pm
- Gov. Haslam signs grocery tax reduction into law Updated: May-16-13 4:18 pm
- Bill would limit lawsuits over lead contamination Updated: May-16-13 4:10 pm
- News Summary: Congress divided over food aid Updated: May-16-13 3:56 pm
- Arizona Senate begins debating $8.8B budget Updated: May-16-13 3:50 pm
- Bill would require flags in charter schools Updated: May-16-13 3:07 pm
- NC House passes social media privacy bill Updated: May-16-13 2:55 pm
- Fed. court hears appeal over Del. court secrecy Updated: May-16-13 2:55 pm
- Extending voter registration clears Senate panel Updated: May-16-13 2:20 pm
- Md. governor signs tougher gun-control bill Updated: May-16-13 1:48 pm
- NC House bans abortion from insurance exchanges Updated: May-16-13 1:47 pm
- INFLUENCE GAME: Tech, labor spar on immigration Updated: May-16-13 1:40 pm
- Mo. lawmakers pass changes to workers' comp claims Updated: May-16-13 1:32 pm
- Mo. House roll call on workers' compensation bill Updated: May-16-13 1:32 pm
- O'Malley signs gas tax, announces projects Updated: May-16-13 12:46 pm
- Scott urged to veto $107 million from Fla. budget Updated: May-16-13 12:32 pm
- Mich. Senate budget has no Medicaid expansion Updated: May-16-13 12:20 pm
- Schools with many snow days to avoid makeup days Updated: May-16-13 12:01 pm
- Bill changes land use rules near historical sites Updated: May-16-13 10:49 am
- Senator hits brakes on Neb. motorcycle helmet bill Updated: May-16-13 9:57 am
- Ohio lawmakers: disarm domestic violence suspects Updated: May-16-13 5:55 am
- Mo. bill allows return of printed state manual Updated: May-16-13 5:07 am
- Arizona land swap measure gets committee approval Updated: May-16-13 12:10 am
- NC lawmakers nearing 'crossover' deadline Updated: May-15-13 11:49 pm
- NC lawmakers push socially conservative bills Updated: May-15-13 11:43 pm
- House OKs blocking some obesity lawsuits Updated: May-15-13 10:43 pm
- Grants for private school approved by NC House Updated: May-15-13 10:41 pm
- Ore. lawmaker: Rule-breaking coaches should pay Updated: May-15-13 10:07 pm
- Bill modifies traffic stop collection requirements Updated: May-15-13 9:52 pm
- NC House OKs insurance mandate to cover autism Updated: May-15-13 9:21 pm
- Senate panel approves bill to create national ID Updated: May-15-13 8:35 pm
- NC Senate passes 2 major environmental repeals Updated: May-15-13 8:23 pm
- RI treasurer to lawmakers: Cap payday loan rates Updated: May-15-13 7:38 pm
- Del. House panel tables proposal for more casinos Updated: May-15-13 7:25 pm
- Conn. bill sets rules for two-for-one sales Updated: May-15-13 7:08 pm
- House panel agrees to send online taxes to roads Updated: May-15-13 7:01 pm
- Okla. Senate OKs bill on 'Black Friday' sales Updated: May-15-13 6:37 pm
- Ga. avoids limit on reservoir use in Senate bill Updated: May-15-13 6:03 pm
- Legal challenges begin against ND abortion laws Updated: May-15-13 6:02 pm
- Bill that includes ND diversion passes US Senate Updated: May-15-13 6:01 pm
- Changes made to Nebraska wildfire control bill Updated: May-15-13 5:41 pm
- Senate OKs measure blocking fees for Mo. River H2O Updated: May-15-13 5:41 pm
- Nevada Assembly committee advances Brianna's Law Updated: May-15-13 5:41 pm
- RI Senate votes to help veterans get course credit Updated: May-15-13 5:29 pm
- Henry discusses decision not to seek re-election Updated: May-15-13 5:26 pm
- Mo. bill would stop scanning of personal documents Updated: May-15-13 5:15 pm
- APNewsBreak: Mailbox bomb suspect to face hearing Updated: May-15-13 5:15 pm
- Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone records Updated: May-15-13 4:29 pm
- Ohio bill would fix errors in sports safety law Updated: May-15-13 4:05 pm
- Coalition says Ill. 'fracking' bill ready for vote Updated: May-15-13 4:02 pm
- Mass. statehouse panel Oks affordable housing bill Updated: May-15-13 3:50 pm
- Longer US white majority if immigration slows Updated: May-15-13 3:28 pm
- Ex-death row inmates: Veto Timely Justice Act Updated: May-15-13 3:16 pm
- Puerto Rico delegate seeks vote for statehood Updated: May-15-13 2:43 pm
- Minn. House votes to up candidate donation limits Updated: May-15-13 2:22 pm
- Kan. Senate approves $202M NBAF bond bill Updated: May-15-13 2:08 pm
- Senate pushes bill to regulate compound pharmacies Updated: May-15-13 1:56 pm
- Officials could intervene quicker in Mo. districts Updated: May-15-13 1:42 pm
- Maine Senate to consider exercise requirement Updated: May-15-13 1:24 pm
- Inhofe becomes co-sponsor of bill targeting IRS Updated: May-15-13 1:18 pm
- Legislation would name highway after Ray LaHood Updated: May-15-13 12:36 pm
- NC House bill draws fire over contraception rules Updated: May-15-13 12:35 pm
- Minn. gay marriage group to live on as PAC Updated: May-15-13 12:33 pm
- Senate votes to extend federal water projects law Updated: May-15-13 12:26 pm
- Pryor hosting Twitter 'town hall' on agriculture Updated: May-15-13 11:50 am
- Lawmakers approve state aid bill for Neb. schools Updated: May-15-13 11:27 am
- Maine Senate sustains veto of school bill Updated: May-15-13 11:14 am
- Quinn wants better jobs for disabled Illinoisans Updated: May-15-13 9:55 am
- Renewable energy protest continues in Colorado Updated: May-15-13 4:08 am
- Wis. lawmakers pass Milwaukee County Board changes Updated: May-14-13 10:35 pm
- For Minnesota gay marriage sponsors, it's personal Updated: May-14-13 10:24 pm
- Neb. lawmakers override veto on retirement bill Updated: May-14-13 10:05 pm
- Dems delay Wis. Assembly vote on landlords bill Updated: May-14-13 10:05 pm
- Conn. bill requires electronic fingerprinting Updated: May-14-13 9:55 pm
- Pa. senator sees support to privatize wine, liquor Updated: May-14-13 9:44 pm
- Senate leaders move to revive election bills Updated: May-14-13 9:41 pm
- Senate group OKs Medicaid for Micronesian migrants Updated: May-14-13 9:35 pm
- Trade group files suit over cold beer sales law Updated: May-14-13 8:30 pm
- Coastal jetties cap would end in NC Senate bill Updated: May-14-13 8:26 pm
- Delaware House approves 2 gun-control bills Updated: May-14-13 8:17 pm
- Audit: Less than half of Road Fund spent on roads Updated: May-14-13 8:13 pm
- Beer pouch bill moves to Conn. governor Updated: May-14-13 8:11 pm
- Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds Updated: May-14-13 8:07 pm
- NC judge's order blocks Asheville water transfer Updated: May-14-13 7:52 pm
- Voluntary school merger bill goes to Quinn Updated: May-14-13 7:12 pm
- House sends donor disclosure bill to Gov. Perry Updated: May-14-13 7:08 pm
- Guns on campus bill heads to full Texas Senate Updated: May-14-13 7:00 pm
- Nixon vetoes repeal of senior, disabled tax break Updated: May-14-13 6:47 pm
- NC bill gets tough on drivers passing school buses Updated: May-14-13 6:47 pm
- Bill lets Illinois cities restrict places for guns Updated: May-14-13 6:29 pm
- Lawmakers want students to learn how to budget Updated: May-14-13 6:28 pm
- NC Senate bill requires penalties for late returns Updated: May-14-13 6:28 pm
- Fate of Newtown death certificate bills in doubt Updated: May-14-13 6:23 pm
- Senate committee OKs tougher impaired driving law Updated: May-14-13 6:18 pm
- Arizona House passes bill to fight federal actions Updated: May-14-13 6:12 pm
- House approves Oregon hospital, nursing home tax Updated: May-14-13 5:51 pm
- House OKs bill barring OHV enforcement on fed land Updated: May-14-13 5:44 pm
- Transportation vote boosts Dems in Va Free scores Updated: May-14-13 5:38 pm
- Arizona House to restrict use of welfare benefits Updated: May-14-13 5:10 pm
- Democrats try to force Pa. Medicaid expansion vote Updated: May-14-13 4:43 pm
- Community college construction bill nears passage Updated: May-14-13 4:25 pm
- Snyder sign bills for vets driver's licenses, IDs Updated: May-14-13 4:25 pm
- Pa. lawmakers approve health care clinic grants Updated: May-14-13 4:00 pm
- Del. Senate approves school choice bill Updated: May-14-13 3:38 pm
- Maine background check bill surfaces in Senate Updated: May-14-13 3:37 pm
- Scaled-back gun bill moves ahead in Minn. Senate Updated: May-14-13 3:37 pm
- Health advocates oppose NC Senate smoking bill Updated: May-14-13 3:36 pm
- Expert points to lessons for health overhaul in NH Updated: May-14-13 3:35 pm
- Mo. bill would limit Highway Patrol purchases Updated: May-14-13 3:34 pm
- House lawmakers shelve Citizens rate review bill Updated: May-14-13 2:59 pm
- Wis. Assembly passes underage drinking bill Updated: May-14-13 2:53 pm
- NC Senate bill repeals Jordan Lake water laws Updated: May-14-13 2:49 pm
- Parents of slain teen call for violence prevention Updated: May-14-13 2:19 pm
- Conn. bill would raise penalty for fleeing police Updated: May-14-13 1:53 pm
- Texas Senate passes marriage ID bill Updated: May-14-13 1:32 pm
- France approves major labor reform package Updated: May-14-13 12:04 pm
- Maine House sustains LePage veto Updated: May-14-13 11:28 am
- Lawmakers consider exonerations commission Updated: May-14-13 11:01 am
- Okla. Senate expected to pass $7.1B budget bill Updated: May-14-13 10:28 am
- Baltimore resident hiring bill gets preliminary OK Updated: May-14-13 9:52 am
- Wis. Assembly to vote on bill blocking injunctions Updated: May-14-13 5:05 am
- Vt. poised to allow lethal meds for terminally ill Updated: May-14-13 2:34 am
- Mo. Senate Democrats block vote on wage bill Updated: May-14-13 1:17 am
- NC Senate to take up bill loosening smoking laws Updated: May-13-13 10:32 pm
- Bill squeezing out Tesla passes NC Senate Updated: May-13-13 9:52 pm
- Lawmakers seek to reinstate local tax for vehicles Updated: May-13-13 9:41 pm
- Abortion education bill passes NC Senate Updated: May-13-13 9:32 pm
- Senate rejects attempt to kill La. Science Act Updated: May-13-13 9:12 pm
- Fallin signs law to slash income tax rate in 2015 Updated: May-13-13 9:12 pm
- Assembly OKs bill preventing school bond conflicts Updated: May-13-13 9:09 pm
- Mo. lawmakers approve disaster fund Updated: May-13-13 9:05 pm
- NC Senate bill ends regional development groups Updated: May-13-13 8:43 pm
- Bill makes tax abatement program audits public Updated: May-13-13 8:37 pm
- Cuomo, ex-wife Kennedy push farm workers' rights Updated: May-13-13 8:30 pm
- Mo. lawmakers approve tougher abortion drug rules Updated: May-13-13 8:21 pm
- NC forestry highlighted in green-energy bill Updated: May-13-13 8:13 pm
- State Senate OKs ski safety legislation Updated: May-13-13 8:10 pm
- Inslee narrows top priorities for special session Updated: May-13-13 8:08 pm
- Mo. bill would require consent for fee collections Updated: May-13-13 7:58 pm
- Bentley considers change to school accountability Updated: May-13-13 7:55 pm
- State Senate OKs ski safety legislation Updated: May-13-13 7:53 pm
- Literacy test repeal gets closer to NC voters Updated: May-13-13 7:51 pm
- Utah bans teen drivers from using cellphones Updated: May-13-13 7:05 pm
- Corbett aide can't see Medicaid expansion in 2014 Updated: May-13-13 6:54 pm
- Texas House approves Morton criminal justice bill Updated: May-13-13 6:47 pm
- Texas House votes to weaken university regents Updated: May-13-13 6:38 pm
- Notes from the Legislature's regular session Updated: May-13-13 6:33 pm
- Waldo Lake motor ban goes to Oregon governor Updated: May-13-13 6:29 pm
- Highlights from around the Capitol Updated: May-13-13 6:21 pm
- Mo. bill would let veterans get in-state tuition Updated: May-13-13 6:20 pm
- Budget panel wants to see Corrections plan Updated: May-13-13 6:19 pm
- Mo. bill limits lawsuits by uninsured drivers Updated: May-13-13 6:17 pm
- House OKs ethics bill Senate tried to recall Updated: May-13-13 6:10 pm
- Dayton to sign gay marriage bill Tuesday Updated: May-13-13 5:39 pm
- Abercrombie mulls bill to help local pharmacies Updated: May-13-13 5:09 pm
- Mo. House roll call union paychecks legislation Updated: May-13-13 5:01 pm
- Haslam vetoes bill aimed at animal abuse stings Updated: May-13-13 4:56 pm
- Advocacy groups push for help for NC jobless Updated: May-13-13 3:26 pm
- Minn. Senate defeats GOP change to marriage bill Updated: May-13-13 2:58 pm
- Okla. legislator pushes zero-based agency budgets Updated: May-13-13 2:43 pm
- Mich. Democrats to introduce women's health bills Updated: May-13-13 2:08 pm
- Minn. solar energy mandate closer to becoming law Updated: May-13-13 1:17 pm
- Future of house where Ohio victims held debated Updated: May-13-13 11:31 am
- Minn. lawmakers enter homestretch of 2013 session Updated: May-13-13 9:23 am
- Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul Updated: May-13-13 3:14 am
- Nebraska wind power continues to lag behind Iowa Updated: May-12-13 6:44 pm
- Bus inspection reforms stall in Iowa legislature Updated: May-12-13 6:08 pm
- Guns, schools, drug testing await Ala. legislators Updated: May-12-13 3:17 pm
- Closer Look: Ill. last holdout on concealed guns Updated: May-12-13 11:08 am
- Details about Minnesota gay marriage bill Updated: May-12-13 11:05 am
- Calif. struggles with experiment to shift inmates Updated: May-12-13 9:56 am
- W.Va. school meal effort not starting from scratch Updated: May-12-13 9:29 am
- Snowe presses for bipartisanship in new book Updated: May-12-13 8:56 am
- Maine bill aimed at closing 'skills gap' Updated: May-12-13 8:53 am
- Michigan lawmakers debate teacher performance pay Updated: May-12-13 4:14 am
- Drowsy driving remains an elusive highway dilemma Updated: May-11-13 9:19 pm
- Bill calls for expanding boundary of Saguaro park Updated: May-11-13 12:26 pm
- Iowa considers new approach to child abuse reports Updated: May-11-13 10:20 am
- Minn. Senate votes to raise gas tax by 5 cents Updated: May-10-13 10:23 pm
- Dem Peter Galbraith angers Vt. Senate colleagues Updated: May-10-13 8:01 pm
- Oregon lawmakers wade into vaccination debate Updated: May-10-13 7:39 pm
- Bill gives Clemson independence for some projects Updated: May-10-13 6:14 pm
- Senate sets noon Monday debate for marriage bill Updated: May-10-13 5:40 pm
- Oklahoma Tea Party co-founder appears in court Updated: May-10-13 5:01 pm
- Hickenlooper signs Colo. election rules overhaul Updated: May-10-13 4:58 pm
- Fallin vetoes bill to give workers 401k option Updated: May-10-13 4:20 pm
- Gun control group waged New Mexico ad campaign Updated: May-10-13 3:58 pm
- Cardinal skipping BC ceremony over abortion issue Updated: May-10-13 3:58 pm
- Gov. Nixon signs bill expanding definition of eggs Updated: May-10-13 3:54 pm
- Nixon likely to veto Mo. income tax cut plan Updated: May-10-13 3:48 pm
- Maine panel airs bipartisan tax overhaul bill Updated: May-10-13 3:45 pm
- Gov. Nixon signs bill letting kids work on farms Updated: May-10-13 3:42 pm
- Justices weigh death penalty in Carnation killings Updated: May-10-13 3:36 pm
- Fla. police cash force shows forfeiture's growth Updated: May-10-13 3:03 pm
- Public school advocates attack NC education bills Updated: May-10-13 2:34 pm
- Fight over labor laws headed to court Updated: May-10-13 2:30 pm
- Del. breweries could benefit from US Senate bill Updated: May-10-13 12:55 pm
- Wyo. state lawmakers avoid discussing 'Hill Bill' Updated: May-10-13 12:10 pm
- Iowa high court allows bedbug case to proceed Updated: May-10-13 11:55 am
- Okla. House considering trooper equipment bonus Updated: May-10-13 11:37 am
- Drilling critics mull next steps after defeats Updated: May-10-13 11:37 am
- Justices allows lawsuit against Iowa disabled home Updated: May-10-13 11:14 am
- Bills to revamp early childhood education advance Updated: May-10-13 9:55 am
- Kaine legislation aimed at protecting battlefields Updated: May-10-13 9:33 am
- RI liquor stores push for lower alcohol sales tax Updated: May-10-13 9:12 am
- Proposal would restrict use of kids in drug stings Updated: May-10-13 8:32 am
- Mo. Senate passes college scholarship bill Updated: May-10-13 5:05 am
- Wis. panel to vote on bill that helps startups Updated: May-10-13 5:04 am
- Ala. lawmakers close to compromise on gun law Updated: May-10-13 1:15 am
- Nebraska lawmakers advance mainline budget bill Updated: May-10-13 12:23 am
- House OKs campaign finance rules changes Updated: May-09-13 11:01 pm
- Conn. House votes to license tattoo technicians Updated: May-09-13 9:58 pm
- Opponents seek vote on immigrant driver's card law Updated: May-09-13 9:02 pm
- In Texas House, a symbolic plea for road funding Updated: May-09-13 8:34 pm
- NC Senate bill permits different midwives Updated: May-09-13 8:31 pm
- NC cancer treatment bill moving to Senate Updated: May-09-13 8:02 pm
- Bentley signs law to legalize home brewing in Ala. Updated: May-09-13 8:01 pm
- RI House votes to renew seatbelt law Updated: May-09-13 7:52 pm
- Legislature removes AEA official from board Updated: May-09-13 7:38 pm
- NC House wants many closed sessions recorded Updated: May-09-13 7:34 pm
- Gov. Hickenlooper gets big wins in Colo. session Updated: May-09-13 7:18 pm
- NC House seeks to revive commissions proposal Updated: May-09-13 7:10 pm
- Assembly OKs transgender student accommodations Updated: May-09-13 7:02 pm
- Okla. Democrats say absent lawmaker voted on bill Updated: May-09-13 7:02 pm
- Mo. lawmakers send capital projects bill to Gov. Updated: May-09-13 6:46 pm
- NC first lady backs bill targeting animal cruelty Updated: May-09-13 6:31 pm
- Fla. court OKs using non-judges on foreclosures Updated: May-09-13 6:24 pm
- Wisconsin reps oppose part of dairy support plan Updated: May-09-13 6:21 pm
- Philly mayor signs broad LGBT rights legislation Updated: May-09-13 6:16 pm
- Pence signs Indiana voucher expansion bill Updated: May-09-13 5:56 pm
- Mo. lawmakers vote to repeal renters tax break Updated: May-09-13 5:46 pm
- Bill helps Mich. schools with too many snow days Updated: May-09-13 5:40 pm
- Lawmakers, White House discuss sexual assault Updated: May-09-13 5:31 pm
- Student organization rights bill passes NC Senate Updated: May-09-13 5:08 pm
- Christie vetoes early voting bill, citing cost Updated: May-09-13 5:03 pm
- Del. gay marriage vote could be election issue Updated: May-09-13 4:58 pm
- NJ Senate panel advances 6 gun control bills Updated: May-09-13 4:40 pm
- Calif lawmakers move to punish hoax 911 'swatting' Updated: May-09-13 4:24 pm
- Calif. governor signs health insurance protections Updated: May-09-13 4:14 pm
- New RI taxes on taxis, pet services reconsidered Updated: May-09-13 4:08 pm
- AP Exclusive: Calif. exchange granted secrecy Updated: May-09-13 3:48 pm
- Janssen campaign gathering signatures on gun bill Updated: May-09-13 3:44 pm
- Teaching abortion link to early birth gets NC vote Updated: May-09-13 3:13 pm
- State pharmacy boards back more FDA oversight Updated: May-09-13 2:49 pm
- Bill makes landlords tell tenants of foreclosures Updated: May-09-13 2:30 pm
- House passes bill to prioritize US debt payments Updated: May-09-13 2:15 pm
- Quinn: Madigan pension bill deserves Senate vote Updated: May-09-13 2:07 pm
- Conn. advances measure to improve water facilities Updated: May-09-13 2:00 pm
- Bill reducing training for concealed guns passes Updated: May-09-13 1:43 pm
- Student prayer rights bill passes NC Senate Updated: May-09-13 1:23 pm
- Nevada foreclosure rate led nation in April Updated: May-09-13 1:21 pm
- Lobbyist transparency bill sent to Perry Updated: May-09-13 1:12 pm
- 4 northern Idaho routes could get bigger trucks Updated: May-09-13 12:31 pm
- Crowd of demonstrators grows at Minn. Capitol Updated: May-09-13 12:26 pm
- Vt. Senate defeats child care unionization bid Updated: May-09-13 12:20 pm
- Thursday marks deadline for bills to pass House Updated: May-09-13 11:22 am
- Mich. Democrats push measures to halt gun violence Updated: May-09-13 11:20 am
- Correction: Doctors' Duties story Updated: May-09-13 11:11 am
- Mo. bill targets United Nations agreement Updated: May-09-13 5:06 am
- Del. lawmakers eye fewer horse racing days Updated: May-09-13 4:49 am
- Sports complex would be funded with 2 percent tax Updated: May-09-13 4:15 am
- Snyder to sign bills to keep 0.08 BAC for drivers Updated: May-09-13 4:04 am
- For many Republicans, immigration is risky subject Updated: May-09-13 3:11 am
- Maine Sen. King: Partisanship isn't personal Updated: May-09-13 2:35 am
- Mo. House defeats evaluations for principals Updated: May-09-13 2:16 am
- Mo. bill would nullify federal gun control laws Updated: May-09-13 12:30 am
- Group of conservatives backs action on immigration Updated: May-09-13 12:08 am
- Minn. gay marriage supporters back change to bill Updated: May-08-13 11:17 pm
- Ill. med marijuana backers defend enforcement Updated: May-08-13 11:05 pm
- Cook County sheriff introduces concealed carry law Updated: May-08-13 10:34 pm
- Missouri bill prohibits use of foreign laws Updated: May-08-13 10:31 pm
- NYC Council OKs sick days plan, seen as key step Updated: May-08-13 8:59 pm
- Bill would give break to some young sex offenders Updated: May-08-13 8:49 pm
- Police question marijuana test, Ill. bill moves Updated: May-08-13 8:47 pm
- Colo. session ends with gun laws, civil unions Updated: May-08-13 8:46 pm
- Ind. governor signs $30B state budget into law Updated: May-08-13 8:13 pm
- Inslee signs wrongful conviction compensation law Updated: May-08-13 8:10 pm
- High hospital bills go public, but will it help? Updated: May-08-13 7:54 pm
- Senate committee passes union-backed pension plan Updated: May-08-13 7:52 pm
- Conn. Senate backs diplomas for Vietnam vets Updated: May-08-13 7:46 pm
- Ore. bill would make voter registration automatic Updated: May-08-13 7:46 pm
- Del. House panel releases mental health gun bill Updated: May-08-13 7:41 pm
- Wyo. Senator: Bill protects states' cash from feds Updated: May-08-13 7:41 pm
- Bill revives debate over Portland's 'sit-lie' law Updated: May-08-13 7:27 pm
- Mo. Senate roll call vote on income tax cut bill Updated: May-08-13 7:27 pm
- More online legal notices in NC passes House panel Updated: May-08-13 7:07 pm
- Texas troopers arrest gay rights protesters Updated: May-08-13 6:57 pm
- McCrory to let Asheville water bill become law Updated: May-08-13 6:52 pm
- Fight over assisted suicide moves back to court Updated: May-08-13 6:48 pm
- Vt. Senate passes bill decriminalizing marijuana Updated: May-08-13 6:38 pm
- W.Va. governor embraces school meal legislation Updated: May-08-13 6:35 pm
- Peterson hopeful for passing farm bill this summer Updated: May-08-13 6:35 pm
- House approves bill to change overtime pay law Updated: May-08-13 6:19 pm
- Illinois Senate committee OKs medical marijuana Updated: May-08-13 6:13 pm
- Okla. House OKs armed district judge proposal Updated: May-08-13 6:10 pm
- SC senators advance education bills to floor Updated: May-08-13 5:12 pm
- NC Senate advances bills for student expression Updated: May-08-13 5:11 pm
- Democrats oppose bill affecting asbestos lawsuits Updated: May-08-13 5:08 pm
- Reid presses for bill on military sexual assault Updated: May-08-13 5:07 pm
- Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands Updated: May-08-13 5:00 pm
- NH governor raps Conn. hydropower energy measure Updated: May-08-13 4:54 pm
- Top senator vows his charter school plan will pass Updated: May-08-13 4:48 pm
- SF drops fight for cellphone radiation warning law Updated: May-08-13 4:41 pm
- Some cuts likely for food stamps Updated: May-08-13 4:39 pm
- Conn. bill bars price gouging for storm services Updated: May-08-13 4:37 pm
- Protesters demand Medicaid expansion as hopes fade Updated: May-08-13 4:24 pm
- Colorado Editorial Roundup Updated: May-08-13 3:56 pm
- Chambers: Law not needed for Neb. tax study Updated: May-08-13 3:51 pm
- School security gaps a problem, even after Newtown Updated: May-08-13 3:23 pm
- Pence vetoes license bills for dietitians, others Updated: May-08-13 3:23 pm
- DC abortion bill introduced in Senate Updated: May-08-13 2:57 pm
- Immigration bill would boost Social Security Updated: May-08-13 2:46 pm
- Gay rights plan seen as threat to immigration bill Updated: May-08-13 2:39 pm
- Trail project divides advocates, property owners Updated: May-08-13 2:32 pm
- House members push bill on military sexual assault Updated: May-08-13 9:44 am
- Chafee urges House to pass Internet sales tax bill Updated: May-08-13 9:23 am
- Cyberattacks a growing irritant in US-China ties Updated: May-08-13 7:32 am
- UN official warns Egypt law could prompt crackdown Updated: May-08-13 6:28 am
- Assembly considers fallen soldiers memorial Updated: May-08-13 6:13 am
- Mo. Senate panel mulls criminal code overhaul Updated: May-08-13 5:05 am
- Same-sex couples welcome Del. gay marriage law Updated: May-08-13 5:02 am
- Brewer signs bill requiring taxi driver drug tests Updated: May-07-13 10:52 pm
- Alabama Legislature votes to legalize home brewing Updated: May-07-13 10:43 pm
- Summary of action in Alabama Legislature Updated: May-07-13 10:40 pm
- Lawmakers, critics debate legislative transparency Updated: May-07-13 10:21 pm
- Brewer vetoes bill allowing funeral home trainees Updated: May-07-13 10:19 pm
- Wisconsin Assembly approves junk food stamps bill Updated: May-07-13 9:47 pm
- Miscellaneous spending bill heads back to House Updated: May-07-13 9:44 pm
- NC House votes to bar sex-selective abortions Updated: May-07-13 9:29 pm
- Vt. Senate votes down version of aid-in-dying bill Updated: May-07-13 9:22 pm
- Brewer signs bill permitting marijuana research Updated: May-07-13 9:17 pm
- Gov. Brown vows to amend chemical disclosure law Updated: May-07-13 8:34 pm
- Bill on politicians' pensions fails Ariz. Senate Updated: May-07-13 8:31 pm
- Wis. Legislature OKs sanitation worker safety bill Updated: May-07-13 8:31 pm
- NC House gives initial OK to repeal estate tax Updated: May-07-13 8:11 pm
- Ala. lawmakers debate gun bills as session ebbs Updated: May-07-13 8:05 pm
- Michigan highway to be named after slain officer Updated: May-07-13 8:01 pm
- Internet sales tax bill faces tough sell in House Updated: May-07-13 7:58 pm
- Senate lawmakers move to overhaul public financing Updated: May-07-13 7:46 pm
- NC House bill exempts judges, clerks on gun rules Updated: May-07-13 7:26 pm
- Ala. House panel OKs school security officer bill Updated: May-07-13 7:23 pm
- Expansion of DNA sampling fails in Colo. Updated: May-07-13 7:12 pm
- RI bill would give licenses to illegal immigrants Updated: May-07-13 7:09 pm
- Minnesota appears poised to legalize gay marriage Updated: May-07-13 7:07 pm
- Colo. House passes immigrant licenses Updated: May-07-13 7:02 pm
- Bullock vetoes draw GOP criticism Updated: May-07-13 7:02 pm
- Conn. legislature mulls worker retirement access Updated: May-07-13 6:58 pm
- Cooling off bills get chilly reception in Senate Updated: May-07-13 6:54 pm
- Conn. House bars towns from banning dog breeds Updated: May-07-13 6:45 pm
- NH medical marijuana advocates push for home-grow Updated: May-07-13 6:43 pm
- Ark. AG rejects wording of Medicaid referendum Updated: May-07-13 6:41 pm
- Group cites 100,000 NY campaign finance violations Updated: May-07-13 6:32 pm
- Abortion debate flares up in Pa. Senate committee Updated: May-07-13 6:28 pm
- Bill would create Mass. flag safety beach program Updated: May-07-13 6:27 pm
- Driving-stoned debate appears settled in Colo. Updated: May-07-13 6:08 pm
- Conn. bill extending repair steering ban advances Updated: May-07-13 6:00 pm
- Neb. lawmakers raise arguments on charter schools Updated: May-07-13 5:53 pm
- Oregon House approves rights for domestic workers Updated: May-07-13 5:44 pm
- Pa. proposes gas drilling health advisory panel Updated: May-07-13 5:44 pm
- Okla. Gov. signs building repair bill, 15 others Updated: May-07-13 5:38 pm
- NC Senate passes Charter School Board bill Updated: May-07-13 5:37 pm
- Pence approves Indiana school safety grants Updated: May-07-13 5:33 pm
- Mo. Senate passes abortion drug restrictions Updated: May-07-13 5:31 pm
- Maine panel votes on east-west highway bills Updated: May-07-13 5:29 pm
- NC House votes to narrow pre-K eligibility Updated: May-07-13 5:12 pm
- Governor signs workers' comp legislation Updated: May-07-13 5:10 pm
- Change sought in Mass. limit on sex abuse lawsuits Updated: May-07-13 4:47 pm
- Mich. House OKs park fee waiver for some veterans Updated: May-07-13 4:36 pm
- School background checks bill passes Iowa House Updated: May-07-13 4:30 pm
- Tornado-damaged Alabama schools closer to repairs Updated: May-07-13 4:12 pm
- Okla. House approves new state retirement option Updated: May-07-13 4:10 pm
- Corbett's agenda creeps ahead but questions remain Updated: May-07-13 4:05 pm
- Vt. gov., lawmakers reach deal on budget, taxes Updated: May-07-13 3:20 pm
- Republicans question security in immigration bill Updated: May-07-13 3:12 pm
- Conn. lawmakers reconsider mixed martial arts ban Updated: May-07-13 3:04 pm
- Michigan House panel OKs graduation rule changes Updated: May-07-13 3:03 pm
- Senate OKs bill on Maine interstate speeds Updated: May-07-13 3:03 pm
- Idaho dairies keep tabs on immigration overhaul Updated: May-07-13 2:51 pm
- Panel upholds disputed GOP win in Ohio House race Updated: May-07-13 2:37 pm
- Bill would loosen cap on Mass. charter schools Updated: May-07-13 2:22 pm
- Bills would allow wine tasting at farmers markets Updated: May-07-13 1:43 pm
- Iowa's expanded DNA sampling bill goes to governor Updated: May-07-13 1:41 pm
- Florida editorial roundup Updated: May-07-13 1:41 pm
- Excerpts of editorials from Illinois newspapers Updated: May-07-13 1:35 pm
- Okla. Highway Patrol troopers push for pay hike Updated: May-07-13 1:05 pm
- Wis. Senate passes dental insurance changes Updated: May-07-13 12:59 pm
- Turnpike projects removed from NC House bill Updated: May-07-13 12:44 pm
- GOP lawmaker who was on fence a no on gay marriage Updated: May-07-13 12:38 pm
- Maine House upholds veto of car-fee increase bill Updated: May-07-13 12:35 pm
- Anne Arundel Co. council allows stun guns Updated: May-07-13 8:37 am
- SKorea's parliament approves $15.3B extra budget Updated: May-07-13 7:37 am
- Backer of broader gun checks not giving up fight Updated: May-07-13 7:30 am
- August trial set in Nebraska 2008 child death case Updated: May-07-13 5:07 am
- Mo. Senate wants hearings on new ed. standards Updated: May-07-13 5:04 am
- Del. House to vote on lobbying reform bill Updated: May-07-13 4:46 am
- Miller, others to push for industrial hemp in DC Updated: May-07-13 4:05 am
- New Ariz. law classifies what is a service animal Updated: May-07-13 3:05 am
- Mo. bill would end foreclosure mediations Updated: May-06-13 11:08 pm
- Gov. Bullock vetoes bill allowing guns on campus Updated: May-06-13 10:32 pm
- NC House takes action on laws for alcohol sales Updated: May-06-13 9:55 pm
- Biden asks clergy to make moral argument on guns Updated: May-06-13 9:52 pm
- Colo. House gives initial OK to immigrant licenses Updated: May-06-13 9:04 pm
- NC Senate OKs more pension fund investment choice Updated: May-06-13 9:01 pm
- Bill would enforce farm labor negotiations Updated: May-06-13 8:31 pm
- 3 former labor commissioners back wage increase Updated: May-06-13 8:29 pm
- Texas Senate OKs testing standards overhaul Updated: May-06-13 8:17 pm
- Minn. prepares to dispose of I-35W bridge parts Updated: May-06-13 8:15 pm
- Ore. Senate OKs bill letting moms keep placentas Updated: May-06-13 8:10 pm
- Mo. prevailing wage overhaul sent to governor Updated: May-06-13 8:07 pm
- Bill would ban working with feds on new gun laws Updated: May-06-13 7:31 pm
- Bill instills universal background checks on guns Updated: May-06-13 7:29 pm
- Okla. Senate OKs fee hike for driver's licenses Updated: May-06-13 7:16 pm
- Okla. House clears natural gas fuel tax credit Updated: May-06-13 7:11 pm
- Mo. celebrates centennial of Capitol construction Updated: May-06-13 6:53 pm
- Senate Democrats want union-backed pension deal Updated: May-06-13 6:49 pm
- Study sets off immigration bill squabble Updated: May-06-13 6:41 pm
- Twin union drive in Minn. stalls on tie vote Updated: May-06-13 6:27 pm
- Fallin vetoes pension fund bill, signs 8 others Updated: May-06-13 6:23 pm
- Mo. lawmakers approve naming bridge for Musial Updated: May-06-13 6:21 pm
- Protesters slam McConnell background check vote Updated: May-06-13 5:26 pm
- Court OKs ruling blocking Fla. Cuba contracts law Updated: May-06-13 5:20 pm
- W.Va. updating human trafficking law Updated: May-06-13 5:14 pm
- NJ bill on human trafficking signed into law Updated: May-06-13 5:10 pm
- No action taken on long-term care insurance bill Updated: May-06-13 4:31 pm
- NY lawmakers vote to ban shark fin sales Updated: May-06-13 4:30 pm
- La. company agrees to pay $2M in back wages Updated: May-06-13 4:21 pm
- Senate chairman pushed for arming Syrian rebels Updated: May-06-13 3:24 pm
- New W.Va. law provides for deputies' body armor Updated: May-06-13 3:01 pm
- 2 bills in NC House would bolster charter schools Updated: May-06-13 12:58 pm
- Deal signs law limiting Ga. lobbyist spending Updated: May-06-13 12:58 pm
- Heritage: Immigration bill costs $6.3 trillion Updated: May-06-13 11:04 am
- Vt. House to debate immigrant driver privileges Updated: May-06-13 10:58 am
- Court upholds law on tree-cutting for billboards Updated: May-06-13 8:08 am
- Schumer wants to block 3D plastic guns Updated: May-06-13 6:46 am
- Bills limiting payday loans dead in Legislature Updated: May-06-13 5:35 am
- Scenic, struggling S. Illinois braces for oil rush Updated: May-05-13 11:46 pm
- Ex-Ind. governor, HHS head Otis Bowen dies at 95 Updated: May-05-13 5:53 pm
- Quinn rejects bill raising electric rates Updated: May-05-13 5:47 pm
- Okla. prisons, troopers snubbed in budget proposal Updated: May-05-13 4:20 pm
- Lawyer relishes Supreme Court role Updated: May-05-13 3:25 pm
- Texas House shifts focus to tax breaks Updated: May-05-13 3:11 pm
- Analysis: Concerns remain on Mo. vehicle sales tax Updated: May-05-13 1:38 pm
- Michigan lawmakers target Internet sales taxes Updated: May-05-13 1:36 pm
- Civil rights, medical groups weigh in on HIV case Updated: May-05-13 1:36 pm
- SC Senate tries to find money for crumbling roads Updated: May-05-13 12:36 pm
- Closer Look: Lawmakers weighing pension options Updated: May-05-13 11:35 am
- Gaming regulator doesn't agree with expansion plan Updated: May-05-13 11:29 am
- Vt. lawmakers: More study needed on shore bill Updated: May-05-13 11:08 am
- NYC cigarette tax fight hampered by low fines Updated: May-05-13 10:51 am
- Budgets priority for Alabama lawmakers Updated: May-05-13 10:14 am
- Vt. is gun friendly but with a low homicide rate Updated: May-05-13 9:10 am
- NH online retailers balk at new US sales tax bill Updated: May-05-13 9:10 am
- More work ahead in Ala for Scottsboro Boys pardons Updated: May-04-13 10:34 pm
- Texas House passes 12 firearms bills on 'gun day' Updated: May-04-13 7:29 pm
- NRA, gun control advocates say fight far from over Updated: May-04-13 7:16 pm
- Phoenix gun buybacks set before law forces sales Updated: May-04-13 6:44 pm
- New Wash. law lets underage drinkers call for help Updated: May-04-13 5:47 pm
- Ohio senator faces questions over gun vote Updated: May-04-13 4:29 pm
- Issues back home trail Obama on Latin America trip Updated: May-04-13 4:07 pm
- Fla. Gov. wins OK of priorities after fight Updated: May-04-13 3:23 pm
- Lawmakers protect bunnies, not the uninsured Updated: May-04-13 2:34 pm
- Conn. bill would ban 911 user fees Updated: May-04-13 2:24 pm
- Mo. lawmakers mull transportation legislation Updated: May-04-13 1:50 pm
- Neb. lawmakers to start debate on budget bills Updated: May-04-13 11:04 am
- Officials: Iowa gender balance law tough to meet Updated: May-04-13 10:48 am
- Conn. bill would report chatty drivers to insurers Updated: May-04-13 10:07 am
- Ga. sheriff's indictment raises legal questions Updated: May-04-13 10:04 am
- W.Va. gov vetoes 3 more bills from recent session Updated: May-04-13 9:35 am
- ND wine industry getting research money from state Updated: May-04-13 7:04 am
- ND Legislature finishes longest session in history Updated: May-04-13 5:44 am
- Fla. lawmakers wrap up annual session Updated: May-03-13 9:17 pm
- Cancer treatment bill clears Fla. Legislature Updated: May-03-13 9:14 pm
- Montana Gov. Bullock vetoes 12 bills Updated: May-03-13 9:10 pm
- Fla. Legislature refuses to aid Miami Dolphins Updated: May-03-13 9:08 pm
- Obama supports including gays in immigration bill Updated: May-03-13 8:05 pm
- Kan. sec of state close to getting expanded power Updated: May-03-13 6:53 pm
- Mortgage foreclosures bill headed to Gov. Scott Updated: May-03-13 6:48 pm
- APNewsBreak: Ark. AG seeks executions for 7 felons Updated: May-03-13 6:38 pm
- In Vt. GMO labeling won't pass this year Updated: May-03-13 5:47 pm
- Correction: UConn Expansion story Updated: May-03-13 4:58 pm
- Ind. coal-gas bill stalls C02 pipeline project Updated: May-03-13 4:49 pm
- Legislature passes bill to extend early voting Updated: May-03-13 4:41 pm
- Santorum praises NRA as Constitution "warriors" Updated: May-03-13 4:19 pm
- Mayor, Ill. lawmakers make case for Chicago casino Updated: May-03-13 4:10 pm
- Legislative session reaches its midpoint next week Updated: May-03-13 3:40 pm
- Senator pitches Texas teacher retirement offer Updated: May-03-13 2:44 pm
- Bill to punish crimes against pregnant women OK'd Updated: May-03-13 1:36 pm
- Catholic bishops condemn Irish abortion bill Updated: May-03-13 11:36 am
- Anti-'Shariah' bill is dead for this session Updated: May-03-13 11:08 am
- PEER renews debate over Miss. deer enclosures Updated: May-03-13 8:20 am
- Mo. bill requires colleges to have TB tests Updated: May-03-13 5:04 am
- Vt. House approves unions for homecare workers Updated: May-03-13 5:02 am
- Dalrymple signs $515M bill for ND water projects Updated: May-03-13 2:31 am
- Fla. lawmakers OK plan for Everglades restoration Updated: May-02-13 11:46 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers: 2013 session smooth, progressive Updated: May-02-13 11:22 pm
- Country music stars back Ill. gay marriage law Updated: May-02-13 9:41 pm
- NJ gov signs overdose law, Bon Jovi applauds it Updated: May-02-13 9:37 pm
- Medical marijuana bill outlined, but debate waits Updated: May-02-13 9:35 pm
- Anti-gun groups focus on Pryor with ads, visit Updated: May-02-13 9:32 pm
- Brewer signs bill on foster kids' immunizations Updated: May-02-13 9:23 pm
- Bill limits Calif. workers' comp for pro athletes Updated: May-02-13 9:02 pm
- Hollywood asks Ore. lawmakers for tax incentives Updated: May-02-13 8:52 pm
- Gov. vetoes bill requiring tax details on ballot Updated: May-02-13 8:40 pm
- Ala. House approves gun bill; goes back to Senate Updated: May-02-13 8:32 pm
- Kansas governor, US AG spar over new state gun law Updated: May-02-13 8:23 pm
- Judge dismisses challenge to Florida teacher law Updated: May-02-13 8:22 pm
- Rhode Island becomes 10th state with gay marriage Updated: May-02-13 8:16 pm
- New farm season arrives amid immigration debate Updated: May-02-13 7:58 pm
- Lawmakers advance new name for state energy agency Updated: May-02-13 7:41 pm
- Fla. Legislature approves small changes to insurer Updated: May-02-13 7:21 pm
- Pot mags scrutinized in Colo.; may treat like porn Updated: May-02-13 7:16 pm
- House doesn't have 'Plan B' for pension reform Updated: May-02-13 7:14 pm
- Arizona House passes anti-Spice bill on final read Updated: May-02-13 7:05 pm
- Florida lawmakers wrap up work on Everglades bill Updated: May-02-13 7:04 pm
- Delaware Senate approves lost gun reporting bill Updated: May-02-13 7:01 pm
- Bill to ban use of foreign laws stalls Updated: May-02-13 6:52 pm
- Bill closes loophole in student-teacher sex laws Updated: May-02-13 6:49 pm
- Consumer loan changes get initial OK in NC Senate Updated: May-02-13 6:43 pm
- Appeal court: La. immigrant ID law oversteps feds Updated: May-02-13 6:37 pm
- Bill gives parents control of networking sites Updated: May-02-13 6:30 pm
- Illinois House OKs Madigan pension-reform plan Updated: May-02-13 6:27 pm
- House GOP wants state workers to pay health costs Updated: May-02-13 6:18 pm
- Md. shark fin law exempts some species Updated: May-02-13 6:11 pm
- Resale of unsafe guns limited under Assembly bill Updated: May-02-13 6:10 pm
- Bills aim to encourage cardiac arrest awareness Updated: May-02-13 6:01 pm
- La. House members pass bills regulating salt mines Updated: May-02-13 5:51 pm
- Fla. lawmakers pass texting-while-driving ban Updated: May-02-13 5:50 pm
- Senate agrees to hike boat fees for dredging costs Updated: May-02-13 5:49 pm
- Madigan expects Senate to approve his pension plan Updated: May-02-13 5:49 pm
- Bill would enact Homeowner's Bill of Rights Updated: May-02-13 5:43 pm
- Mass. Senate backs local road and bridge funding Updated: May-02-13 5:39 pm
- Teacher sues Wis. college over union negotiations Updated: May-02-13 5:18 pm
- Senate passes drug-sentencing reform bill Updated: May-02-13 5:08 pm
- Hawaii Legislature OKs seat belt restrictions Updated: May-02-13 5:04 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers kill bill to regulate bus stops Updated: May-02-13 4:41 pm
- Legislature cuts hazardous waste fee Updated: May-02-13 4:32 pm
- St. Louis bridge name draws river of disagreement Updated: May-02-13 4:20 pm
- NH Senate rejects marijuana decriminalization bill Updated: May-02-13 4:08 pm
- Nebraska lawmakers pass juvenile sentencing bill Updated: May-02-13 3:50 pm
- Mend fences: NY court OKs suit over roaming cows Updated: May-02-13 3:48 pm
- Court affirms utilities' cost recovery program Updated: May-02-13 3:33 pm
- Gun violence victims demand meeting with Flake Updated: May-02-13 3:26 pm
- ND Legislature approves $1.1B oil-impact measure Updated: May-02-13 2:47 pm
- Neb. bill for public utilities appeals advances Updated: May-02-13 2:33 pm
- 2 plead guilty after Ohio Internet cafe raids Updated: May-02-13 1:58 pm
- Correction: Welfare-Michigan story Updated: May-02-13 1:07 pm
- May Day activists cheer state immigration laws Updated: May-02-13 1:02 pm
- Iowa Republican Bill Northey turns down Senate bid Updated: May-02-13 12:53 pm
- Michigan Senate OKs annual sex offender fee Updated: May-02-13 11:38 am
- Fla. Legislature makes it easier to evict tenants Updated: May-02-13 11:07 am
- NY Sen. Schumer: Make metal seller prove ownership Updated: May-02-13 10:47 am
- Lawmaker may push drug overdose protection bill Updated: May-02-13 9:25 am
- Lawmaker may push drug overdose protection bill Updated: May-02-13 9:21 am
- Violence mars May Day rally in Seattle Updated: May-02-13 8:49 am
- France defends interest in blocking Yahoo deal Updated: May-02-13 8:25 am
- Anne Arundel council overrides stormwater fee veto Updated: May-02-13 7:44 am
- Papua New Guinea proposes firing-squad executions Updated: May-02-13 5:16 am
- Okla. governor sings uninsured vehicle legislation Updated: May-02-13 5:08 am
- Mo. Senate passes on ethics bill, campaign caps Updated: May-02-13 5:06 am
- Mo. bill notifies prosecutor if sex offender freed Updated: May-02-13 5:03 am
- Deal expected to sign juvenile justice overhaul Updated: May-02-13 4:08 am
- Bahrain 2, Qatar 0 in Asian football elections Updated: May-02-13 4:00 am
- Hawaii news coalition: Senate killed shield law Updated: May-02-13 12:28 am
- Proposed bill partners horse racing, USADA Updated: May-01-13 11:28 pm
- Arizonans plan pro-immigration march in Phoenix Updated: May-01-13 10:38 pm
- Scott signs ethics, campaign finance bills Updated: May-01-13 10:29 pm
- GOP leader: Ohio right-to-work bills lack support Updated: May-01-13 10:08 pm
- Gov. gets tax cut ok amid legal doubts about vote Updated: May-01-13 9:46 pm
- Texas House OKs reduction of diverted funds Updated: May-01-13 8:53 pm
- Hospital vaccination bills clear final Neb. vote Updated: May-01-13 8:49 pm
- Neb. lawmakers return to stalled Medicaid debate Updated: May-01-13 8:24 pm
- House gives tentative OK to fixed college tuition Updated: May-01-13 8:10 pm
- ND House rejects oil tax restructuring measure Updated: May-01-13 8:07 pm
- NC Senate panel pushes through renewables repeal Updated: May-01-13 8:04 pm
- Okla. House gives final approval to income tax cut Updated: May-01-13 7:57 pm
- Del. House eyes ban on high-capacity gun magazines Updated: May-01-13 7:50 pm
- Colo. lawmakers finish work on Medicaid expansion Updated: May-01-13 7:49 pm
- IDOT secretary doesn't support 70 mph speed limit Updated: May-01-13 7:37 pm
- Rahamim: Disappointed, but progress on gun control Updated: May-01-13 7:37 pm
- Chicago march, rally targets immigration changes Updated: May-01-13 7:32 pm
- Bullock signs property owner protections law Updated: May-01-13 7:18 pm
- Labor, immigration activists hold May Day rallies Updated: May-01-13 7:14 pm
- Newtown Chief backs assault weapons ban in RI Updated: May-01-13 7:13 pm
- Gay marriage bill headed to Delaware Senate Updated: May-01-13 7:08 pm
- Governor signs bill to speed up business filings Updated: May-01-13 7:04 pm
- Scott mulls alimony, 2 other bills on deadline Updated: May-01-13 6:56 pm
- Texas lawmakers advance option for failing schools Updated: May-01-13 6:51 pm
- Senators say Red River diversion measure on docket Updated: May-01-13 6:48 pm
- Maryland governor to sign medical marijuana bill Updated: May-01-13 6:36 pm
- Bill expanding 4-year-old kindergarten advances Updated: May-01-13 6:24 pm
- Mo. bill would make it harder to get unemployment Updated: May-01-13 6:21 pm
- Conn. renewable energy plan passes first test Updated: May-01-13 6:05 pm
- Nat'l group praises Hawaii on domestic workers Updated: May-01-13 5:59 pm
- Illinois Senate approves 'puppy lemon law' bill Updated: May-01-13 5:58 pm
- Ill. House panel OKs Madigan pension plan Updated: May-01-13 5:41 pm
- Rep. Ross leaving Legislature for Triangle Transit Updated: May-01-13 5:40 pm
- Environmental rollbacks clear first NC Senate vote Updated: May-01-13 5:32 pm
- DC mayor wants access to licenses for immigrants Updated: May-01-13 5:31 pm
- House OKs bill to prolong foster care Updated: May-01-13 5:10 pm
- NJ rallies to advocate for 'Ban the box' Updated: May-01-13 5:06 pm
- NC elections board gets new chair, exec director Updated: May-01-13 4:41 pm
- Pence signs bill for tighter abortion pill rules Updated: May-01-13 4:33 pm
- Immigration debate creates dilemma for Obama Updated: May-01-13 4:18 pm
- About 200 rally for immigration reform in Denver Updated: May-01-13 4:17 pm
- Will House bite on potential Medicaid compromise Updated: May-01-13 4:10 pm
- Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs Updated: May-01-13 3:18 pm
- Korean vets assoc. president wore brother's medals Updated: May-01-13 3:12 pm
- Senate backs Minn. tuition for immigrants' kids Updated: May-01-13 3:02 pm
- Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs Updated: May-01-13 2:58 pm
- Ala. school system may phase out armed guards Updated: May-01-13 2:53 pm
- Bill requires study of Conn. higher ed salaries Updated: May-01-13 2:09 pm
- Fla. House OKs medical malpractice bill Updated: May-01-13 2:00 pm
- Anchorage again rejects labor law petition Updated: May-01-13 1:53 pm
- Conn. clergy want lawmakers to raise minimum wage Updated: May-01-13 1:03 pm
- Bills loosening alcohol sales go to NC House floor Updated: May-01-13 1:00 pm
- Bill would grant more leeway in toppling trees Updated: May-01-13 12:57 pm
- Colorado ushers in new law with midnight unions Updated: May-01-13 12:48 pm
- Murder timeline at issue in Pa. convict's appeal Updated: May-01-13 11:51 am
- Mayor: Revenue from Chicago casino would go to CPS Updated: May-01-13 11:28 am
- RI lawmaker tries again to cut cigarette taxes Updated: May-01-13 10:58 am
- Fla. House passes 'right to speak' bill Updated: May-01-13 9:53 am
- Fla. House passes workers' comp bill Updated: May-01-13 9:25 am
- Plan could lead to lifting of land acquisition cap Updated: May-01-13 8:28 am
- Bill on youth drinking sent to Oklahoma governor Updated: May-01-13 7:14 am
- Gov. Brewer vetoes cut in fireworks penalties Updated: May-01-13 6:13 am
- RI gay marriage bill headed to final vote Updated: May-01-13 6:10 am
- Vt. bill boosts publishers, Irene-hit businesses Updated: May-01-13 4:32 am
- House panel to debate student loan tax credits Updated: May-01-13 4:08 am
- Colorado ushers in new law with midnight unions Updated: May-01-13 3:41 am
- Debate stalls on Mo. liability limits legislation Updated: May-01-13 1:32 am
- Hawaii Legislature OKs green energy loan plan Updated: May-01-13 12:46 am
- Hawaii Legislature OKs school readiness program Updated: May-01-13 12:33 am
- Ala. House passes bond issue to rebuild schools Updated: May-01-13 12:16 am
- Summary of action in Alabama Legislature Updated: Apr-30-13 11:50 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers approve school land development Updated: Apr-30-13 11:06 pm
- Hawaii shield law likely dead as chambers differ Updated: Apr-30-13 10:52 pm
- Brewer signs bill weakening 'Resign to Run' law Updated: Apr-30-13 10:39 pm
- Alabama politicians could become candidates sooner Updated: Apr-30-13 10:25 pm
- Hawaii Legislature OKs more gun background checks Updated: Apr-30-13 10:19 pm
- Brewer vetoes bill creating music therapy license Updated: Apr-30-13 9:10 pm
- Fertility care would be covered under Calif. bill Updated: Apr-30-13 8:58 pm
- Brewer vetoes government transparency bill Updated: Apr-30-13 8:52 pm
- Hawaii Legislature unanimously passes $24B budget Updated: Apr-30-13 8:40 pm
- Online poker back: Legal website launches in Nev. Updated: Apr-30-13 8:21 pm
- Fla. Dems stall session to force health care vote Updated: Apr-30-13 8:04 pm
- Lawmakers refuse to expand public records access Updated: Apr-30-13 7:34 pm
- 'Parent trigger' bill fails in Fla. Senate again Updated: Apr-30-13 7:12 pm
- GOP lawmakers try to bar Medicaid-funded abortions Updated: Apr-30-13 6:59 pm
- Developers suspend most Rockport gas plant work Updated: Apr-30-13 6:55 pm
- Bill making gold legal tender sent to Brewer Updated: Apr-30-13 6:49 pm
- Hawaii Senate OKs bill for phased project approval Updated: Apr-30-13 6:25 pm
- Ala. Senate tells feds to back off on gun control Updated: Apr-30-13 6:19 pm
- Del. bill would put union reps on benefits panel Updated: Apr-30-13 6:19 pm
- Tougher gambling penalties stall in Alabama Senate Updated: Apr-30-13 6:04 pm
- House panel OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt Updated: Apr-30-13 5:58 pm
- DUI fees for specialty courts draws opposition Updated: Apr-30-13 5:58 pm
- Officials say threatened FAA towers to remain open Updated: Apr-30-13 5:44 pm
- RI schools chief addresses lawmakers Updated: Apr-30-13 5:43 pm
- Del. House panel tables death penalty repeal bill Updated: Apr-30-13 5:30 pm
- Officials say threatened FAA towers to remain open Updated: Apr-30-13 5:19 pm
- Students watch Ohio House pass state artifact bill Updated: Apr-30-13 5:16 pm
- NC bill approved clarifies law on murder charge Updated: Apr-30-13 5:00 pm
- South Carolina editorial roundup Updated: Apr-30-13 4:59 pm
- APNewsBreak: Health care coverage option drafted Updated: Apr-30-13 4:56 pm
- Okla. Senate sends workers' comp bill to governor Updated: Apr-30-13 4:55 pm
- Committee OKs plan to reopen 9/11 scholarships Updated: Apr-30-13 4:38 pm
- Alabama editorial roundup Updated: Apr-30-13 4:20 pm
- Michigan House OKs bills to prevent tax capture Updated: Apr-30-13 3:59 pm
- Group backing gay marriage in Minn. airs TV ad Updated: Apr-30-13 3:28 pm
- Michigan House OKs child safety seat fines bill Updated: Apr-30-13 3:01 pm
- House OKs testing reduction for younger students Updated: Apr-30-13 2:40 pm
- Wis. Assembly panel OKs underage drinking bill Updated: Apr-30-13 2:37 pm
- Paid sick leave petitions delivered to Capitol Updated: Apr-30-13 2:15 pm
- Texting while driving ban could be dead Updated: Apr-30-13 1:58 pm
- Mo. House considers clergy sex legislation Updated: Apr-30-13 12:26 pm
- Republicans introduce tuition tax credit bill Updated: Apr-30-13 12:04 pm
- Obama: House immigration bill must meet 'criteria' Updated: Apr-30-13 11:44 am
- Bill will prevent rapists having custody of kids Updated: Apr-30-13 10:33 am
- North Dakota Senate rejects tax cut measure Updated: Apr-30-13 10:33 am
- Pence doesn't rule out vetoes of legislative bills Updated: Apr-30-13 4:08 am
- APNewsBreak: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has book deal Updated: Apr-30-13 12:14 am
- Ariz. bill requiring resale of buyback guns signed Updated: Apr-30-13 12:10 am
- Lawmakers advance bill to halt oil fracking Updated: Apr-29-13 11:56 pm
- Brewer signs bill creating new teacher evaluations Updated: Apr-29-13 11:17 pm
- Water fund bill dies in Texas House Updated: Apr-29-13 10:17 pm
- Neb. lawmakers debate approaches to wind energy Updated: Apr-29-13 8:47 pm
- Minn. Senate rejects, then backs tax hike bill Updated: Apr-29-13 8:47 pm
- Lower tuition for immigrants becomes law in Colo. Updated: Apr-29-13 8:20 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers leave many bills in the dust Updated: Apr-29-13 8:00 pm
- Bullock signs law creating new board for parks Updated: Apr-29-13 7:41 pm
- Lawmakers OK bill for those seeking overdose help Updated: Apr-29-13 7:36 pm
- Mo. House panel OKs teacher evaluation bill Updated: Apr-29-13 7:12 pm
- Senate approves guidelines for service animals Updated: Apr-29-13 7:06 pm
- As special session looms, many issues unresolved Updated: Apr-29-13 6:11 pm
- NJ sex assault conviction tossed over law wording Updated: Apr-29-13 6:09 pm
- Nev. Assembly considers sex trafficking bill cost Updated: Apr-29-13 6:05 pm
- Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan Updated: Apr-29-13 6:03 pm
- Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan Updated: Apr-29-13 5:18 pm
- Flaw prompts veto of W.Va. health provider ID bill Updated: Apr-29-13 3:17 pm
- McConnell unveils measure to help coal industry Updated: Apr-29-13 3:08 pm
- Neb. water task force bill headed to final vote Updated: Apr-29-13 2:38 pm
- Preparations continue to drug-test for welfare Updated: Apr-29-13 2:28 pm
- Dalrymple signs tougher ND DUI laws Updated: Apr-29-13 2:26 pm
- N. Ind. sheriff won't enforce future gun laws Updated: Apr-29-13 2:11 pm
- Pa. Senate leader proposes open records law rework Updated: Apr-29-13 1:53 pm
- APNewsBreak: Ill. Senate gun bill to get overhaul Updated: Apr-29-13 1:36 pm
- Senate OKs bill speeding up capital punishment Updated: Apr-29-13 12:50 pm
- Perry jokes about lawmakers OKing budget he likes Updated: Apr-29-13 9:29 am
- Bill would ease penalties for marijuana possession Updated: Apr-29-13 4:02 am
- Column: Playing politics with crisis is inevitable Updated: Apr-29-13 3:31 am
- With 1 week left, fate of Scott's agenda uncertain Updated: Apr-28-13 11:20 pm
- A new front for gun background checks: the ballot Updated: Apr-28-13 6:46 pm
- Analysis: Tax debate done, so other battles emerge Updated: Apr-28-13 5:05 pm
- Once united, Alabama Republicans find divisions Updated: Apr-28-13 4:46 pm
- Taxpayers pay for travel by lame-duck lawmakers Updated: Apr-28-13 4:10 pm
- Analysis: Kan. Higher ed budget tied to sales tax Updated: Apr-28-13 4:04 pm
- Student's letter gets results Updated: Apr-28-13 3:34 pm
- Salmon proposes term limits for Congress Updated: Apr-28-13 2:55 pm
- Celebrities join opposition to animal abuse bill Updated: Apr-28-13 2:52 pm
- Some are overlooked in US immigration overhaul Updated: Apr-28-13 2:28 pm
- Conn. Republicans spar again over ethics proposals Updated: Apr-28-13 1:50 pm
- Mich. firefighters seek workers' comp for cancer Updated: Apr-28-13 1:30 pm
- Manchin: Gun bill to be reintroduced Updated: Apr-28-13 1:02 pm
- Wis. bill to add penalties for harassing lawmakers Updated: Apr-28-13 12:43 pm
- Tech firm near win in quiet push for Minn. breaks Updated: Apr-28-13 12:34 pm
- NH Senate to vote on Good Samaritan law Updated: Apr-28-13 11:31 am
- How much is enough for a Rainy Day Fund? Updated: Apr-28-13 11:09 am
- Quinn: Cities should approve concealed guns Updated: Apr-28-13 10:47 am
- Voucher expansion clears Indiana Legislature Updated: Apr-28-13 10:17 am
- Ind. bill banning secret videotaping stumbles Updated: Apr-28-13 10:02 am