Stories with subject: Legislature
Minn. bill scooping up $2.1B in new taxes advances Updated: May-20-13 2:55 am- Sen. McCain to attend rally for Mass. GOP's Gomez Updated: May-20-13 1:05 am
- Dems to take late stab at Minn. minimum wage bill Updated: May-19-13 11:59 pm
- Senate Republicans release first NC budget details Updated: May-19-13 11:11 pm
- Analysis: Missouri GOP success in eye of beholder Updated: May-19-13 8:56 pm
- Minn. lawmakers take budget debate down to wire Updated: May-19-13 8:43 pm
- AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
Updated: May-19-13 7:04 pm - Fla. Gov. will veto 3 percent college tuition hike Updated: May-19-13 6:34 pm
- No pay increases for Minn. lawmakers this year Updated: May-19-13 6:20 pm
- Legislature sends Dayton $15.7B education budget Updated: May-19-13 5:26 pm
- Ex-GOP staffer says she was fired after complaint Updated: May-19-13 4:32 pm
- Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates Updated: May-19-13 4:31 pm
- Quinn pushes for ban on high-capacity ammunition Updated: May-19-13 4:06 pm
- Dayton asks Senate to reject tax court appointee Updated: May-19-13 3:05 pm
- NH Senate to vote on amended medical pot bill Updated: May-19-13 2:56 pm
- Texas bill would drastically revamp water agency Updated: May-19-13 2:52 pm
- Ala. bond issues pending on Legislature's last day Updated: May-19-13 2:50 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
- Page hopes work will help him lead Congo Updated: May-19-13 2:20 pm
- Most Ark. schools opting out of campus gun law Updated: May-19-13 2:00 pm
- Making mentally ill defendants ready for trial Updated: May-19-13 1:40 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
- No hazardous material in letters to SD lawmakers Updated: May-19-13 1:28 pm
- NH Superior Court chief justice gets fellowship Updated: May-19-13 1:25 pm
- State workers anxious as lawmakers debate pensions Updated: May-19-13 11:48 am
- Political rivals work to pass government overhaul Updated: May-19-13 11:44 am
- Analysis: Bigger push on Kan. courts may be coming Updated: May-19-13 11:29 am
- OH bill would require only 1 license plate Updated: May-19-13 11:12 am
- Big decision looms for W.Va. House Updated: May-19-13 11:11 am
- Springfield looking at local concealed carry law Updated: May-19-13 10:50 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
- Washington scandals intrude on Mass. Senate race Updated: May-19-13 9:38 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
- Wis. budget panel to consider rent-to-own changes Updated: May-19-13 7:04 am
- Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session Updated: May-19-13 7:04 am
- Law requires 1 form for authorization of medicine Updated: May-19-13 4:02 am
- Downed Minn. projects bill may be back but slimmer Updated: May-19-13 1:43 am
- Minn. tax bill includes cap on property tax hikes Updated: May-19-13 1:08 am
- Before conservative crowd, Cuccinelli moves middle Updated: May-18-13 10:47 pm
- Bill upping spending on Minn. schools almost law Updated: May-18-13 7:56 pm
- GOP US Senate candidates denounce immigration bill Updated: May-18-13 7:41 pm
- Amendments add money for Nevada mental health Updated: May-18-13 7:41 pm
- Parking fees fight at Calif. state beaches heat up Updated: May-18-13 7:15 pm
- Rural colleges get some relief in budget closings Updated: May-18-13 6:53 pm
- Ala. governor seeks votes on delaying tax credits Updated: May-18-13 6:21 pm
- Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon Updated: May-18-13 6:20 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
- Obenshain nominated by GOP for Va attorney general Updated: May-18-13 4:54 pm
- Herbert signs legislation to prevent teen suicide Updated: May-18-13 4:24 pm
- NY Assemblyman accused of sex harass resigns Updated: May-18-13 4:23 pm
- Mass. Senate to debate $34B spending plan Updated: May-18-13 4:14 pm
- Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles Updated: May-18-13 3:53 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
- Utah Republicans elect new state party chairman 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
- Late-Feb. start planned for Minn. lawmakers in '14 Updated: May-18-13 3:03 pm
- Maine State House tension grows over budget Updated: May-18-13 2:23 pm
- Teens spearheaded Louisville desegregation effort Updated: May-18-13 1:55 pm
- Observer predicts speedy confirmation for Brown Updated: May-18-13 1:51 pm
- Hurry up and wait at Nevada Legislature Updated: May-18-13 1:36 pm
- No bipartisan goodwill for Conn. budget talks Updated: May-18-13 12:52 pm
- Mo. infrastructure proposals fail at state Capitol Updated: May-18-13 12:41 pm
- Nixon, GOP clash over Medicaid, driver's licenses Updated: May-18-13 12:36 pm
- IRS probe ignored most influential groups Updated: May-18-13 11:44 am
- Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights Updated: May-18-13 11:36 am
- Neb. lawmakers to review school breakfast programs Updated: May-18-13 10:11 am
- Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics Updated: May-18-13 9:34 am
- Vt. AG urges Congress to combat elder fraud Updated: May-18-13 8:46 am
- Mich. customers oppose fees to refuse power meters Updated: May-18-13 7:02 am
- FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games Updated: May-18-13 5:32 am
- Former Texas congressman to speak at SD Ag Summit Updated: May-18-13 5:29 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
- 'Moral character' gone from Ill. Senate gun carry Updated: May-17-13 11:10 pm
- Texas budget deal struck, but will Perry approve? Updated: May-17-13 10:41 pm
- Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies Updated: May-17-13 10:16 pm
- Judge grants injunction in Ark. abortion ban case Updated: May-17-13 9:23 pm
- Mo. lawmakers give mixed results on business aid Updated: May-17-13 8:58 pm
- Seahawks, Sounders license plates on sale in Jan. Updated: May-17-13 8:53 pm
- Kan. moves to enact law on lobbying on gun issues Updated: May-17-13 8:22 pm
- Gov. Nixon gives mixed review to Mo. Legislature Updated: May-17-13 8:20 pm
- NYC's biggest union picks de Blasio in mayor race Updated: May-17-13 8:07 pm
- Democrats say Oregon budget will go forward Updated: May-17-13 7:58 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
- House OKs state audit of Perry enterprise fund Updated: May-17-13 7:46 pm
- Sponsor: Still work to do on campaign finance bill Updated: May-17-13 7:46 pm
- Senate Medicaid battle leaves GOP majority split Updated: May-17-13 7:43 pm
- Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill Updated: May-17-13 7:34 pm
- Lawmakers advance teacher residency program Updated: May-17-13 7:18 pm
- Mo. Legislature wraps up work for 2013 session Updated: May-17-13 7:14 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
- Budget deals keeps steroid testing program Updated: May-17-13 6:51 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
- State Senate OKs new compact with gambling tribe Updated: May-17-13 6:16 pm
- Iowa lawmakers will return next week Updated: May-17-13 6:15 pm
- Kansas budget negotiations abruptly halted Updated: May-17-13 6:09 pm
- Legislature approves South Texas medical school Updated: May-17-13 5:57 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
- Analyst says funding gap for LSU hospital deals Updated: May-17-13 5:55 pm
- CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023 Updated: May-17-13 5:46 pm
- APNewsBreak: Hospitals to delay on aid-in-dying Updated: May-17-13 5:44 pm
- ND billboards meant to attract Minnesota consumers Updated: May-17-13 5:33 pm
- Mo. bill restores open-records exemptions Updated: May-17-13 5:30 pm
- Mo. lawmakers OK measure aimed at child sex abuse Updated: May-17-13 5:29 pm
- Iowa lawmakers approve infrastructure spending Updated: May-17-13 5:19 pm
- Cost of Walker's Medicaid plan increases Updated: May-17-13 5:13 pm
- Texas House approves new beer distribution rules Updated: May-17-13 5:13 pm
- Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Ga. Updated: May-17-13 5:04 pm
- Senate votes to extend Texas Lottery Updated: May-17-13 4:54 pm
- GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law Updated: May-17-13 4:49 pm
- Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks Updated: May-17-13 4:45 pm
- Bill clears House for wider SEC economic analyses Updated: May-17-13 4:37 pm
- Money panels close major K-12 budgets Updated: May-17-13 4:33 pm
- New Vt. law to open police records Updated: May-17-13 4:32 pm
- Cory Booker has made $1.3M for speeches since 2008 Updated: May-17-13 4:30 pm
- RI memorializes WWII pilot, 69 years after death Updated: May-17-13 4:21 pm
- Kan. GOP senators not budging much on sales tax Updated: May-17-13 4:00 pm
- NH Senate GOP leaders question health expansion Updated: May-17-13 3:49 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
- NC Senate to direct DHHS to craft Medicaid reform Updated: May-17-13 3:39 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
- Buono appeals to Democratic women in NJ gov's race Updated: May-17-13 3:25 pm
- Arkansas House speaker won't run for governor Updated: May-17-13 3:18 pm
- Lew tells Congress of steps to avoid debt default Updated: May-17-13 3:18 pm
- Plans to fund Okla. pop culture museum still alive Updated: May-17-13 3:02 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
- Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones Updated: May-17-13 2:47 pm
- Walker signs layoff alternative bill Updated: May-17-13 2:25 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
- Mo. bill allows more time to give up newborns Updated: May-17-13 2:11 pm
- Long fight forecast over Minn. daycare union bill Updated: May-17-13 2:07 pm
- Okla. lawmakers near passage of DNA testing bill Updated: May-17-13 1:52 pm
- Mo. bill would let sheriffs collect jail fees Updated: May-17-13 1:41 pm
- Bullock says 'absolutely not' to Senate race Updated: May-17-13 1:39 pm
- Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn session Updated: May-17-13 1:33 pm
- Walker signs bill benefiting Wisconsin Ducks Updated: May-17-13 1:28 pm
- Embattled Scott trumpets drop in Fla. jobless rate Updated: May-17-13 1:25 pm
- Proposed Mo. transportation sales tax stalls Updated: May-17-13 1:06 pm
- ND delegation opposes proposed fracking rule Updated: May-17-13 12:41 pm
- Texas Sen. Zaffirini casts 50,000th vote Updated: May-17-13 12:20 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
- Unkempt Lafayette cemetery faces uncertain future Updated: May-17-13 11:47 am
- Fla. Gov. signs manufacturing tax break into law Updated: May-17-13 10:47 am
- Legislature provides funds for Riddel Boys Ranch Updated: May-17-13 10:44 am
- Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit Updated: May-17-13 10:19 am
- Bulgarian parliament convenes Tuesday Updated: May-17-13 9:38 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
- Lawmaker proposes changes to Mich. fireworks law Updated: May-17-13 7:58 am
- Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Ga. Updated: May-17-13 6:25 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
- Lt. Gov. Simon promotes college scorecard measure Updated: May-17-13 4:07 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
- Delaware budget writers set to begin work Updated: May-17-13 2:50 am
- Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax Updated: May-16-13 11:54 pm
- Top Kan. Dem: Staffer faces discipline over tweets Updated: May-16-13 11:17 pm
- Woonsocket $2.5M tax hike plan heads to House vote Updated: May-16-13 10:49 pm
- Minn.'s Bachmann sprints to TV with health care ad Updated: May-16-13 10:41 pm
- Mo. bill lets campus police write speeding tickets Updated: May-16-13 10:38 pm
- Lawmaker adds fuel tax increase to ethanol bill Updated: May-16-13 10:26 pm
- Gay marriage bill clears Nevada Assembly panel Updated: May-16-13 9:42 pm
- Mining tax cap repeal clears Nev. Assembly panel Updated: May-16-13 9:16 pm
- Sierra Club says Kemper deal voids PSC approval Updated: May-16-13 9:14 pm
- Economists say Oregon tax revenue forecast up Updated: May-16-13 9:12 pm
- Bill would add responsibility for some gun owners Updated: May-16-13 8:55 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
- Marsh to block plan to delay school tax credits Updated: May-16-13 8:44 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
- Okla. Senate unveils $80M plan for 2 new museums Updated: May-16-13 8:36 pm
- Developers break ground on 2 downtown SLC hotels Updated: May-16-13 8:32 pm
- House immigration group reaches a deal Updated: May-16-13 8:30 pm
- House bill protects homeland security budget Updated: May-16-13 8:30 pm
- Bill calls for considering bridge suicide barriers Updated: May-16-13 8:20 pm
- Fla. Gov. reappoints 3 passed over agency heads Updated: May-16-13 8:08 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
- Ohio senator skeptical of Obama in IRS targeting Updated: May-16-13 7:50 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
- House approves Markell effort to help HealthSouth Updated: May-16-13 7:26 pm
- Wyoming's investment returns likely to help budget Updated: May-16-13 7:23 pm
- Bill to close NC Medicaid shortfall passes House Updated: May-16-13 7:23 pm
- Texas House OKs much-watched charter school bill Updated: May-16-13 7:11 pm
- Branstad backs raising pay for elected officials Updated: May-16-13 7:11 pm
- Obama taps Giffords for Fulbright board Updated: May-16-13 7:10 pm
- Perry shrugs off claim he's derailing budget talks Updated: May-16-13 6:59 pm
- Conn. lawmakers consider ban on indoor tanning Updated: May-16-13 6:58 pm
- Ga. Rep. Brooks of Atlanta indicted for wire fraud Updated: May-16-13 6:56 pm
- Bill to protect disabled from assault advances Updated: May-16-13 6:53 pm
- Bill creating emergency water permits advances Updated: May-16-13 6:51 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
- Dayton: Use cigarette, corporate taxes for stadium Updated: May-16-13 6:33 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
- NC House, Senate plans differ on sales tax Updated: May-16-13 6:26 pm
- Universities agree to slowly pick up pensions Updated: May-16-13 6:25 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
- Recordings: Ex-speaker told of tax bill concerns Updated: May-16-13 6:03 pm
- Maine Democrats, LePage clash over hospital debt Updated: May-16-13 5:46 pm
- Iowa lawmakers approve agriculture, DNR budget Updated: May-16-13 5:34 pm
- Appeals court in Va. hears health reform challenge Updated: May-16-13 5:34 pm
- Second court invalidates Obama recess appointment Updated: May-16-13 5:29 pm
- Senate panel questions UT funding of sex week Updated: May-16-13 5:04 pm
- Long Island casino in play in NY negotiations Updated: May-16-13 4:52 pm
- NJ lawmakers eye upping cigarette-buying age to 21 Updated: May-16-13 4:51 pm
- Democrats criticize Gov Haley for state plane use Updated: May-16-13 4:50 pm
- Theater attack prompts new Colo. mental health law Updated: May-16-13 4:40 pm
- Congress rethinks 9/11 law on military force Updated: May-16-13 4:22 pm
- Gov. Haslam signs grocery tax reduction into law Updated: May-16-13 4:18 pm
- Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief Updated: May-16-13 4:18 pm
- Medicaid expansion debate ahead in Illinois House Updated: May-16-13 4:17 pm
- Bill would limit lawsuits over lead contamination Updated: May-16-13 4:10 pm
- Okla. House speaker derides education common core Updated: May-16-13 4:08 pm
- House advances student loan fix Updated: May-16-13 3:58 pm
- Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees Updated: May-16-13 3:58 pm
- News Summary: Congress divided over food aid Updated: May-16-13 3:56 pm
- Utah lawmakers discuss health care reform Updated: May-16-13 3:55 pm
- Arizona Senate begins debating $8.8B budget Updated: May-16-13 3:50 pm
- Senate panel considers labor board nominees Updated: May-16-13 3:22 pm
- Watchdog groups criticize school security proposal Updated: May-16-13 3:20 pm
- Casey defends Pa. military bases from cuts Updated: May-16-13 3:12 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
- Primary over, groups focus on Markey, Gomez race Updated: May-16-13 2:50 pm
- Deep divide in Congress over domestic food aid Updated: May-16-13 2:44 pm
- Wyoming lawmakers seek action on abandoned wells Updated: May-16-13 2:23 pm
- Extending voter registration clears Senate panel Updated: May-16-13 2:20 pm
- NC House bill forbidding Islamic Sharia law passes Updated: May-16-13 2:12 pm
- Nevada Tahoe bill clears Assembly committee Updated: May-16-13 1:56 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
- Toughened school safety bill wins final passage Updated: May-16-13 1:45 pm
- INFLUENCE GAME: Tech, labor spar on immigration Updated: May-16-13 1:40 pm
- Conn. lawmakers seek federal funds for Newtown Updated: May-16-13 1:35 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
- Jane Kelly's experience rare on US appeals court Updated: May-16-13 1:26 pm
- Universities seek $30 million more in 2015 budget Updated: May-16-13 1:11 pm
- Fallin signs abortion reporting bill, 19 others Updated: May-16-13 1:06 pm
- Feds offer deal to NYer accused of pol threats Updated: May-16-13 12:59 pm
- EPA nominee advances without GOP support Updated: May-16-13 12:52 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
- Battle of New Orleans to be honored on state plate Updated: May-16-13 12:16 pm
- Confirmation vote set on Chafee's EDC nominee Updated: May-16-13 12:13 pm
- Schools with many snow days to avoid makeup days Updated: May-16-13 12:01 pm
- SC, Ga. senators voice MOX support to White House Updated: May-16-13 12:01 pm
- Pentagon: US still in armed conflict with al-Qaida Updated: May-16-13 11:37 am
- Grover Norquist visiting NC as tax debate grows Updated: May-16-13 11:32 am
- Heavy rain heightens Lake Erie algae worries Updated: May-16-13 11:31 am
- Okla. House OKs new abortion notification rules Updated: May-16-13 11:26 am
- WVa House speaker taking Cabinet post Updated: May-16-13 11:09 am
- 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
- Senate panel backs Perez to head Labor Dept. Updated: May-16-13 9:55 am
- Arizona Senate vote expected on Medicaid expansion Updated: May-16-13 7:25 am
- Senate Democrats won't stall Medicaid debate Updated: May-16-13 6:13 am
- Former lawmaker wins big on scratch-off game Updated: May-16-13 5:58 am
- Ohio lawmakers: disarm domestic violence suspects Updated: May-16-13 5:55 am
- Alabama governor: Budgets basically look fine Updated: May-16-13 5:35 am
- Mo. bill allows return of printed state manual Updated: May-16-13 5:07 am
- African-American Okla. judges honored by Senate Updated: May-16-13 5:06 am
- Mo. lawmakers say criminal code overhaul must wait Updated: May-16-13 5:04 am
- State representative drops from GOP chairman race Updated: May-16-13 4:07 am
- Conn. Registrars push for election-related bills Updated: May-16-13 3:10 am
- Schumer: Block hike in Stafford student loan rate Updated: May-16-13 3:08 am
- Arizona land swap measure gets committee approval Updated: May-16-13 12:10 am
- Texas budget deal still elusive despite confidence Updated: May-15-13 11:59 pm
- 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
- A timeline of the IRS's scrutiny of the right Updated: May-15-13 11:22 pm
- Mayor proposes tax hikes to fund Philly schools Updated: May-15-13 10:51 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
- New corporate proposal defeated in NC House Updated: May-15-13 10:19 pm
- La. Senate rejects equal pay bill for women Updated: May-15-13 10:17 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
- Minn. lawmakers end push to open voting early Updated: May-15-13 9:49 pm
- Lawmakers approve economic development budget Updated: May-15-13 9:49 pm
- Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback Updated: May-15-13 9:47 pm
- NC House OKs insurance mandate to cover autism Updated: May-15-13 9:21 pm
- Iowa lawmakers approve administration budget Updated: May-15-13 9:16 pm
- Panels adopt Nevada higher ed funding formula Updated: May-15-13 8:50 pm
- Ore. House speaker opens door to more pension cuts Updated: May-15-13 8:46 pm
- Senate panel approves bill to create national ID Updated: May-15-13 8:35 pm
- Brown budget includes major infusion for education Updated: May-15-13 8:35 pm
- Wis. budget committee OKs stewardship reductions Updated: May-15-13 8:28 pm
- Texas House defeats term limits referendum Updated: May-15-13 8:25 pm
- NC Senate passes 2 major environmental repeals Updated: May-15-13 8:23 pm
- Local schools owed $30M because of court ruling Updated: May-15-13 8:20 pm
- Medicaid bill supporters rally at Neb. Capitol Updated: May-15-13 8:14 pm
- Utah Speaker: Only informal AG impeachment talks Updated: May-15-13 8:06 pm
- Tax break for gun manufacturers stalls in House Updated: May-15-13 8:00 pm
- New court overhaul plans surface in Kansas House Updated: May-15-13 7:59 pm
- SC Senate likely to be on the budget next week too Updated: May-15-13 7:49 pm
- Sen. Hatch applauds resignation of IRS commish Updated: May-15-13 7:47 pm
- Branstad OKs bill allowing online license renewals Updated: May-15-13 7:38 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
- SC state Rep. Ted Vick arrested again for DUI Updated: May-15-13 7:08 pm
- Wash. lawmakers look to make recall process easier Updated: May-15-13 7:07 pm
- Wis. congressmen propose crop insurance changes Updated: May-15-13 7:02 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
- SC lawmakers debate taxing electronic cigarettes Updated: May-15-13 6:37 pm
- Arizona House passes bill protecting religion Updated: May-15-13 6:24 pm
- Michigan's $483M surplus may go to road repairs Updated: May-15-13 6:20 pm
- Ball State: 5 revoked charter schools lose appeals Updated: May-15-13 6:11 pm
- Superintendent tapped as Pa. as education chief Updated: May-15-13 6:11 pm
- New secretary lays out agenda for Native Americans Updated: May-15-13 6:05 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
- S. Ind. fertilizer plant operator defends safety Updated: May-15-13 6:02 pm
- Bill that includes ND diversion passes US Senate Updated: May-15-13 6:01 pm
- In Utah, debate continues over 'Zion curtain' Updated: May-15-13 5:59 pm
- Family drama adds intrigue to Ill. governor's race Updated: May-15-13 5:48 pm
- Senate confirms former nurse to run Medicare Updated: May-15-13 5:44 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
- Legislator's dad elected to board after protest Updated: May-15-13 5:40 pm
- OH House widens pool of 3rd-grade reading teachers Updated: May-15-13 5:32 pm
- RI Senate votes to help veterans get course credit Updated: May-15-13 5:29 pm
- Breakfast after the bell signed into law in Colo. Updated: May-15-13 5:27 pm
- Henry discusses decision not to seek re-election Updated: May-15-13 5:26 pm
- US Treasury takes step to avoid hitting debt limit Updated: May-15-13 5:25 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
- Beshear active in recruiting McConnell challenger Updated: May-15-13 4:48 pm
- Snyder calls special election for state House seat Updated: May-15-13 4:47 pm
- $1.1B Maine transportation budget proposed Updated: May-15-13 4:35 pm
- State treasurer duties gutted by committee Updated: May-15-13 4:35 pm
- Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone records Updated: May-15-13 4:29 pm
- Republican Grothman criticizes Revenue workers Updated: May-15-13 4:28 pm
- UMass: Senate budget plan won't avoid tuition hike Updated: May-15-13 4:18 pm
- Advocates call for cigarette tax increase in Conn. Updated: May-15-13 4:15 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
- Wis. committee bans night wolf hunting Updated: May-15-13 3:50 pm
- Mass. statehouse panel Oks affordable housing bill Updated: May-15-13 3:50 pm
- New limits to Colo. business tax credit approved Updated: May-15-13 3:48 pm
- Panel OKs $897 for universities, other programs Updated: May-15-13 3:35 pm
- Longer US white majority if immigration slows Updated: May-15-13 3:28 pm
- Okla. Senate OKs 'Gordon Cooper Day' resolution Updated: May-15-13 3:21 pm
- Ex-death row inmates: Veto Timely Justice Act Updated: May-15-13 3:16 pm
- Wis. budget committee reduces wolf license fees Updated: May-15-13 3:13 pm
- Wis. committee approves money for mini-deer hunts Updated: May-15-13 3:11 pm
- Wis. budget committee OKs elk importation Updated: May-15-13 3:09 pm
- Mo. ethics panel fines ex-Sen. Wright-Jones $270K Updated: May-15-13 2:59 pm
- APNewsBreak: Va AG hires law firm for gov's office Updated: May-15-13 2:55 pm
- Pa. Senate confirms Wolf to be health secretary Updated: May-15-13 2:51 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
- Encana plans facility to clean Wyo. produced water Updated: May-15-13 2:05 pm
- Hagel informed Obama of latest sex abuse case Updated: May-15-13 2:02 pm
- Senate pushes bill to regulate compound pharmacies Updated: May-15-13 1:56 pm
- Obama to meet with McCain on immigration, budget Updated: May-15-13 1:52 pm
- Officials could intervene quicker in Mo. districts Updated: May-15-13 1:42 pm
- Kan. GOP lawmakers issue dueling invitations Updated: May-15-13 1:33 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
- Brownback: Tax impasse 'normal' for session's end Updated: May-15-13 1:04 pm
- AP Exclusive: Health reforms penalize some Indians Updated: May-15-13 12:44 pm
- Legislation would name highway after Ray LaHood Updated: May-15-13 12:36 pm
- Senate Dem revives media shield law 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
- Japan OKs $906 billion budget to revive economy Updated: May-15-13 11:14 am
- Coroner's jury finds inmate death was suicide Updated: May-15-13 11:12 am
- Democrat Norma Torres wins state Senate seat Updated: May-15-13 10:08 am
- Quinn wants better jobs for disabled Illinoisans Updated: May-15-13 9:55 am
- Mich. economy in 4th year of recovery, housing up Updated: May-15-13 9:49 am
- Marijuana legalization efforts suffer setback Updated: May-15-13 7:06 am
- SC budget allows ads on school activity buses Updated: May-15-13 7:01 am
- Foster to be sworn in as NH AG Updated: May-15-13 6:11 am
- Kansas lawmakers could still be meeting next week Updated: May-15-13 5:07 am
- Vt. lawmakers on campaign money: Wait 'til '14 Updated: May-15-13 4:35 am
- Renewable energy protest continues in Colorado Updated: May-15-13 4:08 am
- Projected lower deficit could slow any budget deal Updated: May-15-13 3:34 am
- Supporters to push Ultimate Fighting in NY Updated: May-15-13 3:04 am
- Minn. taxes on way up, but which and on whom? Updated: May-15-13 1:05 am
- Official: 'fighting chance' for 2013 bridge open Updated: May-14-13 11:37 pm
- Kan. court plan founders; backer faces allegation Updated: May-14-13 11:28 pm
- Soldier in sexual assault office accused of abuse Updated: May-14-13 11:27 pm
- Vermont lawmakers OK budget, wrap up 2013 session Updated: May-14-13 11:04 pm
- 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
- Holder says he played no role in AP phone subpoena Updated: May-14-13 10:12 pm
- Assisted death, pot highlighted Vt. session Updated: May-14-13 10:05 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
- Kirkpatrick pitches admissions tax proposal 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
- Heads of Benghazi review board say they'll testify Updated: May-14-13 9:06 pm
- Trio of troubles threatening Obama's second term Updated: May-14-13 9:04 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
- Airports in line for funding from ND Legislature Updated: May-14-13 8:23 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
- Neb. lawmakers ease eligibility for tribal grants Updated: May-14-13 8:08 pm
- Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds Updated: May-14-13 8:07 pm
- First Iowa budget passes out of joint committee Updated: May-14-13 8:03 pm
- NC judge's order blocks Asheville water transfer Updated: May-14-13 7:52 pm
- Proposal allows groups to manage wild horses Updated: May-14-13 7:38 pm
- NC state personnel changes get initial House OK Updated: May-14-13 7:28 pm
- Assembly passes transgender hate crime bill Updated: May-14-13 7:23 pm
- Voluntary school merger bill goes to Quinn Updated: May-14-13 7:12 pm
- Officials say gay marriage movement unlikely in ND Updated: May-14-13 7:09 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
- Vote on bill to arm URI cops delayed Updated: May-14-13 6:41 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
- Wis. Assembly approves WEDC contracts bill Updated: May-14-13 6:12 pm
- Dalai Lama tells Legislature to be compassionate Updated: May-14-13 6:10 pm
- Lawmaker's attorney appeals 30-day jail sentence Updated: May-14-13 6:00 pm
- House approves Oregon hospital, nursing home tax Updated: May-14-13 5:51 pm
- W.Va. revenue lawyer named new acting WV tax chief Updated: May-14-13 5:49 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
- Nebraska death penalty repeal bill dead for year Updated: May-14-13 5:24 pm
- Assembly passes tax break for military families Updated: May-14-13 5:21 pm
- Former Conn. Judge John Shea Jr. dies at 84 Updated: May-14-13 5:19 pm
- Arizona House to restrict use of welfare benefits Updated: May-14-13 5:10 pm
- Governor signs Colo. child welfare bills Updated: May-14-13 4:48 pm
- Kan. chief justice: Senator linked budget, plan Updated: May-14-13 4:48 pm
- Senate panel approves US ambassador to Libya Updated: May-14-13 4:48 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
- Vt US Rep. Welch hopes farm bill will help farmers Updated: May-14-13 4:17 pm
- Iowa shelters scrambling amid state funding cut Updated: May-14-13 4:11 pm
- DFL lawmaker: Deal reached on frack sand mining Updated: May-14-13 4:03 pm
- Correction: Former Senator indicted story Updated: May-14-13 4:01 pm
- Pa. lawmakers approve health care clinic grants Updated: May-14-13 4:00 pm
- Sestak won't run for governor, may run for Senate Updated: May-14-13 3:50 pm
- Assembly passes electronic insurance bill Updated: May-14-13 3:46 pm
- Utah lawmakers at Capitol to prep for next year Updated: May-14-13 3:44 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
- Wis. Assembly passes drunken driving sentences Updated: May-14-13 3:20 pm
- Mo. House roll call on transportation tax Updated: May-14-13 3:02 pm
- House lawmakers shelve Citizens rate review bill Updated: May-14-13 2:59 pm
- Pridemore announces bid for Congress Updated: May-14-13 2:53 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
- Public hearings set on governor's health care plan Updated: May-14-13 2:35 pm
- Kentucky editorial roundup Updated: May-14-13 2:30 pm
- Mississippi editorial roundup Updated: May-14-13 2:19 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
- Mo. lawmakers pass farm constitutional amendment Updated: May-14-13 1:38 pm
- Texas Senate passes marriage ID bill Updated: May-14-13 1:32 pm
- Markey nixes "Dukes of Hazzard" actor appearance Updated: May-14-13 1:31 pm
- Nebraska Attorney General fined $19,000 by FEC Updated: May-14-13 12:48 pm
- Kenyan protesters release pigs over parliament pay Updated: May-14-13 12:34 pm
- Gov. Brewer to attend 4th Medicaid Rally Updated: May-14-13 12:16 pm
- France approves major labor reform package Updated: May-14-13 12:04 pm
- Lawmakers weigh alcohol testing for drunk drivers Updated: May-14-13 12:04 pm
- Walker has no problem with new residency rule Updated: May-14-13 11:59 am
- Mass. health department lags in inspections Updated: May-14-13 11:40 am
- McConnell gets endorsement from tea party group Updated: May-14-13 11:36 am
- Maine House sustains LePage veto Updated: May-14-13 11:28 am
- RI Senate to vote on new Medicaid fraud unit Updated: May-14-13 11:25 am
- Republican Bishop announces Secretary of State run Updated: May-14-13 11:23 am
- Lawmakers consider exonerations commission Updated: May-14-13 11:01 am
- Top tax official didn't reveal tea party targeting Updated: May-14-13 10:51 am
- Uncle of Mo. lawmaker admits to voter fraud Updated: May-14-13 10:49 am
- Okla. Senate expected to pass $7.1B budget bill Updated: May-14-13 10:28 am
- Landrieu picks up new challenger in Senate race Updated: May-14-13 10:04 am
- Baltimore resident hiring bill gets preliminary OK Updated: May-14-13 9:52 am
- WVU faculty want alternative to PEIA coverage Updated: May-14-13 8:23 am
- Bill to arm Maine forest rangers stalls Updated: May-14-13 6:58 am
- Ex-Philippine president elected mayor of Manila Updated: May-14-13 6:38 am
- Gov. Brewer to attend 4th Medicaid Rally Updated: May-14-13 6:13 am
- Some Minn. senators went own way on marriage vote Updated: May-14-13 5:07 am
- Wis. Assembly to vote on bill blocking injunctions Updated: May-14-13 5:05 am
- Mo. lawmakers look to renew Ticket to Work Updated: May-14-13 5:05 am
- Dempsey: Bonds, criminal code not likely this year Updated: May-14-13 5:05 am
- Michigan House committee to debate FOIA fees cap Updated: May-14-13 4:10 am
- NC House tries to stop some local government moves Updated: May-14-13 4:10 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
- NY state lawmaker pleads not guilty to new charges Updated: May-14-13 12:13 am
- New approach to back immigration bill Updated: May-13-13 10:48 pm
- 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
- NC jury trials could be waived in amendment change Updated: May-13-13 9:49 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
- NC NAACP tops last week's arrests at legislature Updated: May-13-13 9:23 pm
- Raising cash for Dems, Obama bemoans partisan jams Updated: May-13-13 9:21 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
- Nev. Senate Dems bring tax plan, Sandoval opposes Updated: May-13-13 8:56 pm
- Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states Updated: May-13-13 8:46 pm
- NC Senate bill ends regional development groups Updated: May-13-13 8:43 pm
- Sandoval's school choice plan heard by committee Updated: May-13-13 8:41 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
- Report scrutinizes new Border Patrol punishments Updated: May-13-13 8:29 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
- NY Senate GOP says murder convict bolsters case Updated: May-13-13 8:11 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
- Governor interviews political practices candidates Updated: May-13-13 7:58 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
- Speaker Tobin key to Medicaid expansion deal Updated: May-13-13 7:44 pm
- NC House seeks rollback of building energy codes Updated: May-13-13 7:20 pm
- AP Interview: Schauer sounding like gov. candidate Updated: May-13-13 7:12 pm
- Utah bans teen drivers from using cellphones Updated: May-13-13 7:05 pm
- National GOP chairman touts Okla. speaker as star Updated: May-13-13 7:04 pm
- NC redistricting judges schedule June hearings Updated: May-13-13 7:00 pm
- Cellphone location without warrants becomes law Updated: May-13-13 6:55 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
- Kan. governor: Private GOP tax talks 'going well' Updated: May-13-13 6:40 pm
- Texas House votes to weaken university regents Updated: May-13-13 6:38 pm
- Rogers has no timeline for deciding on Senate run Updated: May-13-13 6:36 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
- 3 Dem senators, 1 GOP cross on Minn. gay marriage Updated: May-13-13 6:24 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
- Black churches key to Ill. gay marriage debate Updated: May-13-13 6:19 pm
- Investigative grand juries expand in NC House bill Updated: May-13-13 6:17 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
- Fallin inks bill to raise driver's license fees Updated: May-13-13 6:08 pm
- Feds: Budget cuts to make wildfire season tougher Updated: May-13-13 6:00 pm
- St. Paul to throw concert for gay marriage law Updated: May-13-13 5:43 pm
- Dayton to sign gay marriage bill Tuesday Updated: May-13-13 5:39 pm
- Paulsen rules our run for US Senate or MN governor Updated: May-13-13 5:35 pm
- Calif. fails to screen substance abuse counselors Updated: May-13-13 5:25 pm
- Herseth Sandlin rules out run for SD Senate seat Updated: May-13-13 5:25 pm
- Mo. Senate defeats study of death penalty costs Updated: May-13-13 5:24 pm
- Abercrombie mulls bill to help local pharmacies Updated: May-13-13 5:09 pm
- Bill cracking down on teen tanning clears House Updated: May-13-13 5:02 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
- Kan. Demo leader upset over private talks on taxes Updated: May-13-13 4:51 pm
- Budget committee OKs work searches for unemployed Updated: May-13-13 4:51 pm
- Arizona public schools wait for budget answers Updated: May-13-13 4:51 pm
- Shelter dogs, cats now Colo.'s official state pet Updated: May-13-13 4:44 pm
- NJ Senate advances gun legislation Updated: May-13-13 4:42 pm
- Branstad appoints deputy sec. of state as auditor Updated: May-13-13 4:13 pm
- Historical society to plan for Mo. bicentennial Updated: May-13-13 3:38 pm
- David Anderson appointed to SD House of Reps. Updated: May-13-13 3:31 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
- AP IMPACT: Honduran criminals missing after arrest Updated: May-13-13 2:58 pm
- Okla. legislator pushes zero-based agency budgets Updated: May-13-13 2:43 pm
- Blumenthal proposes amendments to immigration bill Updated: May-13-13 2:36 pm
- State Rep. Debra Hobbs running for Arkansas gov. Updated: May-13-13 2:20 pm
- New Minn. cigarette tax unlikely to exceed Wis. Updated: May-13-13 2:10 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
- Pa. bikers seek to tighten learner permit rules Updated: May-13-13 1:11 pm
- Bakk says wide expansion to all-day K planned Updated: May-13-13 1:02 pm
- Bill implements appeals court if voters approve Updated: May-13-13 12:23 pm
- Watchdog group says state must address pensions Updated: May-13-13 11:55 am
- Senate Finance to investigate IRS targeting groups Updated: May-13-13 11:36 am
- Future of house where Ohio victims held debated Updated: May-13-13 11:31 am
- Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet Updated: May-13-13 11:15 am
- Vt. pot bill heads to governor's desk Updated: May-13-13 11:06 am
- 4 additional people named to Mo. commission Updated: May-13-13 10:24 am
- Gay marriage supporters gaather at Minn. Capitol Updated: May-13-13 9:55 am
- Minn. lawmakers enter homestretch of 2013 session Updated: May-13-13 9:23 am
- Private group takes ownership of Peoria-area park Updated: May-13-13 7:35 am
- Police training for dog encounters becoming law Updated: May-13-13 7:29 am
- Colorado Medicaid expansion to be signed into law Updated: May-13-13 7:14 am
- Lawmakers to see cut in daily pay this week Updated: May-13-13 6:16 am
- Washoe school tax bill up for hearing Updated: May-13-13 6:14 am
- Kansas lawmakers return for session's 80th day Updated: May-13-13 5:07 am
- Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul Updated: May-13-13 3:14 am
- Congresswoman Wilson at immigration reform forum Updated: May-13-13 3:04 am
- Analysis: Delay is key tactic in Kansas tax debate Updated: May-12-13 9:23 pm
- Ted Turner wins bison transfer court challenge Updated: May-12-13 7:31 pm
- 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
- UW students suggest tuition hike to pay faculty Updated: May-12-13 4:01 pm
- Report: Jekyll Island exceeded development limits Updated: May-12-13 3:28 pm
- Strategy could give Grimes shot at US Senate Updated: May-12-13 3:27 pm
- Historic house proposed as lodging for lt. gov Updated: May-12-13 3:26 pm
- Guns, schools, drug testing await Ala. legislators Updated: May-12-13 3:17 pm
- Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet Updated: May-12-13 2:01 pm
- Ill. bill addresses alcohol use by on-duty police Updated: May-12-13 1:50 pm
- NC Senate plan expands sales tax base far and wide Updated: May-12-13 1:29 pm
- Oregon budget talks gain momentum with econ report Updated: May-12-13 12:50 pm
- 100 years on, Rockefeller Foundation still busy Updated: May-12-13 12:43 pm
- W. Mich. Lawmaker: State rejects dune road request Updated: May-12-13 12:41 pm
- Ind. schools seeing more success with tax hikes Updated: May-12-13 12:35 pm
- Analysis: Nixon pans proposed Mo. office building Updated: May-12-13 11:32 am
- 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
- Crime victim fund eligibility expands Updated: May-12-13 10:21 am
- House, Senate face impasse over budget Updated: May-12-13 10:11 am
- Calif. struggles with experiment to shift inmates Updated: May-12-13 9:56 am
- W.Va. meth lab seizures on the rise in 2013 Updated: May-12-13 9:37 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
- Maine bill gives job training for welfare Updated: May-12-13 8:40 am
- Plans to export US natural gas stir debate Updated: May-12-13 7:50 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
- GOP considers campaign changes while raising money Updated: May-11-13 6:29 pm
- O'Malley endorses Md. Lt. Gov. Brown in 2014 race Updated: May-11-13 4:20 pm
- Fed probe in NY legislature raises race question Updated: May-11-13 3:33 pm
- Wash. lawmakers return to Capitol to finish budget Updated: May-11-13 3:26 pm
- Legislative deal would shut 2 state prisons Updated: May-11-13 3:01 pm
- Budget deal stumbles with 2 weeks left in session Updated: May-11-13 2:49 pm
- Miss. rep leads Library of Congress committee Updated: May-11-13 1:05 pm
- Experts question effectiveness of NAACP protests Updated: May-11-13 1:04 pm
- Bill calls for expanding boundary of Saguaro park Updated: May-11-13 12:26 pm
- GOP legislators use power to control local affairs Updated: May-11-13 11:48 am
- Officials look to make over Wyoming state parks Updated: May-11-13 11:19 am
- Iowa considers new approach to child abuse reports Updated: May-11-13 10:20 am
- GOP ready to push Benghazi case into 2014, beyond Updated: May-11-13 10:19 am
- Maybe Americans agree about more than they know Updated: May-11-13 9:15 am
- Idaho think tank leader upset over speeding ticket Updated: May-11-13 8:34 am
- Mich. road funding talks still at standstill Updated: May-11-13 4:04 am
- Schweitzer courts unions as he considers 2014 Updated: May-10-13 11:20 pm
- Minn. Senate votes to raise gas tax by 5 cents Updated: May-10-13 10:23 pm
- Lawmakers advance Neb. wrongful-conviction payout Updated: May-10-13 9:34 pm
- Seeking re-election, Imelda extends Marcos dynasty Updated: May-10-13 8:29 pm
- Dem Peter Galbraith angers Vt. Senate colleagues Updated: May-10-13 8:01 pm
- Control towers at 149 small airports to stay open Updated: May-10-13 7:52 pm
- Ohio AG: Video raffle promoter misstated position Updated: May-10-13 7:46 pm
- House speaker angry at university tuition hikes Updated: May-10-13 7:41 pm
- Oregon lawmakers wade into vaccination debate Updated: May-10-13 7:39 pm
- Rios Montt: From army to dictatorship to courtroom Updated: May-10-13 7:38 pm
- Bill gives Clemson independence for some projects Updated: May-10-13 6:14 pm
- Sandoval to seek $5M for drone test application Updated: May-10-13 6:13 pm
- New Ala. budget means prison hires, court layoffs Updated: May-10-13 5:44 pm
- Nevada regulator raises red flags on group betting Updated: May-10-13 5:42 pm
- Senate sets noon Monday debate for marriage bill Updated: May-10-13 5:40 pm
- Lawsuit calls for judges to do redistricting Updated: May-10-13 5:38 pm
- Kenyan protester's lonely campaign gets a hearing Updated: May-10-13 5:35 pm
- Recalling 2008 raid, immigrants call for reform Updated: May-10-13 5:08 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
- Nebraska budget bills win first-round approval Updated: May-10-13 4:51 pm
- Jindal travels to New Hampshire for GOP fundraiser Updated: May-10-13 4:25 pm
- She says yes! Kansas rep engaged on House floor Updated: May-10-13 4:23 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
- Prosecutors undecided whether to retry Wyoming man Updated: May-10-13 3:49 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
- Attorney named to investigate Senator ethics case Updated: May-10-13 2:28 pm
- 2 Indian ministers resign in latest gov't scandals Updated: May-10-13 2:04 pm
- Congressional panel on guns holds Hartford hearing Updated: May-10-13 1:58 pm
- Veteran SE Kansas House Democrat Grant retiring Updated: May-10-13 1:47 pm
- Ark. audit questions $1.3M in Medicaid payments Updated: May-10-13 1:44 pm
- Minn. finance chief: April tax haul up by $153M Updated: May-10-13 1:36 pm
- RI gov taps Montalbano for Superior Court Updated: May-10-13 1:19 pm
- Former US Attorney Whitaker files for Senate bid Updated: May-10-13 12:58 pm
- Del. breweries could benefit from US Senate bill Updated: May-10-13 12:55 pm
- Okla. state senator to seek Democratic Party post Updated: May-10-13 12:35 pm
- Kan. legislators tout suspended license changes Updated: May-10-13 12:28 pm
- Funding for Springfield medical campus in budget Updated: May-10-13 12:20 pm
- Popular OH tax witness paid $150K a year by trust Updated: May-10-13 12:19 pm
- Wyo. state lawmakers avoid discussing 'Hill Bill' Updated: May-10-13 12:10 pm
- Funding pulled for Nebraska state airplane Updated: May-10-13 11:58 am
- Iowa high court allows bedbug case to proceed Updated: May-10-13 11:55 am
- Former SD state Rep. Ralph Homan dies at 84 Updated: May-10-13 11:41 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
- U of Utah puts brakes on proposed bike, board ban Updated: May-10-13 10:37 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
- Ex-state Senate candidate sues over school closure Updated: May-10-13 8:58 am
- House speaker to give Cameron commencement address Updated: May-10-13 8:53 am
- Proposal would restrict use of kids in drug stings Updated: May-10-13 8:32 am
- Murkowski to lead GOP outreach to Native Americans Updated: May-10-13 7:08 am
- Part II still to come in Democrats tax plan Updated: May-10-13 6:14 am
- Lawyer: Abu Qatada's conditions to leave UK Updated: May-10-13 5:40 am
- School security officer bill passes Ala. House Updated: May-10-13 5:34 am
- Kan. lawmakers want to block sale of parking lot Updated: May-10-13 5:09 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
- Okla. Legislature honors Byng teacher for award Updated: May-10-13 4:13 am
- Haley visiting Boeing plant on SC coast Updated: May-10-13 4:12 am
- Ill. Senate approves tighter disclosure rules Updated: May-10-13 4:07 am
- Entitlements' unimpeded growth is boon to seniors Updated: May-10-13 3:33 am
- Hernando County officials want sinkhole relief Updated: May-10-13 3:06 am
- Mass. Gov. Patrick to join Ireland trade mission Updated: May-10-13 3:05 am
- Conn. congressional delegation to discuss cuts Updated: May-10-13 3:04 am
- Ala. lawmakers close to compromise on gun law Updated: May-10-13 1:15 am
- Bill OKs some immunizations without parent consent Updated: May-10-13 12:32 am
- Nebraska lawmakers advance mainline budget bill Updated: May-10-13 12:23 am
- Alabama Legislature approves General Fund budget Updated: May-09-13 11:29 pm
- Ethics discussions turn to 2014 governor's race Updated: May-09-13 11:15 pm
- 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
- NH Senate hears from public on the budget Updated: May-09-13 9:49 pm
- Report: Oklahoma should expand insurance program Updated: May-09-13 9:43 pm
- Md. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to run for governor Updated: May-09-13 9:04 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
- Mo. House roll call on repeal of renters tax break Updated: May-09-13 8:18 pm
- Cancer agency board would be ousted under bill Updated: May-09-13 8:15 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
- Missouri House roll call on income tax cut Updated: May-09-13 8:00 pm
- Schools worry about covering teacher pension costs Updated: May-09-13 7:56 pm
- Ore. lawmakers hope to limit tax lawsuit impact Updated: May-09-13 7:55 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
- McAdams: No plans to run at this time Updated: May-09-13 7:20 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
- Senate OKs honor for Birmingham bombing victims Updated: May-09-13 7:03 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
- Kan. panel approves plan to fund stem cell center Updated: May-09-13 6:56 pm
- Mo. lawmakers send capital projects bill to Gov. Updated: May-09-13 6:46 pm
- Conn. voters to consider state constitution change Updated: May-09-13 6:41 pm
- UW engineer school initiative costs outlined Updated: May-09-13 6:37 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
- Lawmakers go undercover in NY corruption probe Updated: May-09-13 6:12 pm
- Pence signs Indiana voucher expansion bill Updated: May-09-13 5:56 pm
- Wis. budget gets $500M anticipated revenue boost Updated: May-09-13 5:55 pm
- Iowa lawmakers seek compromise on health care Updated: May-09-13 5:51 pm
- Rep. Heck nominated for Army Reserve promotion Updated: May-09-13 5:46 pm
- Mo. lawmakers vote to repeal renters tax break Updated: May-09-13 5:46 pm
- NY Rep.: VA says 18 vets positive for hepatitis Updated: May-09-13 5:40 pm
- Bill helps Mich. schools with too many snow days Updated: May-09-13 5:40 pm
- Pop group La Santa Cecilia visits Arizona House Updated: May-09-13 5:36 pm
- Lawmakers, White House discuss sexual assault Updated: May-09-13 5:31 pm
- Texas charter school waitlist numbers remain fluid Updated: May-09-13 5:28 pm
- Legislative leaders OK funding for 3 Maine fires Updated: May-09-13 5:25 pm
- Budget panel votes to prohibit sugary drinks bans Updated: May-09-13 5:24 pm
- Boston chief: Wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning Updated: May-09-13 5:23 pm
- NH House gambling panel would hike state take Updated: May-09-13 5:08 pm
- Student organization rights bill passes NC Senate Updated: May-09-13 5:08 pm
- Ore. Legislature bans teens from tanning salons Updated: May-09-13 5:07 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
- Kerry says he'll answer questions on Benghazi Updated: May-09-13 4:51 pm
- Wis. lawmaker unveils legislation to limit drones Updated: May-09-13 4:43 pm
- NJ Senate panel advances 6 gun control bills Updated: May-09-13 4:40 pm
- Fate of redistricting battle now with Fla. court Updated: May-09-13 4:36 pm
- Calif lawmakers move to punish hoax 911 'swatting' Updated: May-09-13 4:24 pm
- Ex-state lawmaker gets 1 year in NYC fraud case Updated: May-09-13 4:15 pm
- Calif. governor signs health insurance protections Updated: May-09-13 4:14 pm
- Former Pa. Gov. George Leader dies at 95 Updated: May-09-13 4:14 pm
- Beshear expands Medicaid to 300,000 Kentuckians Updated: May-09-13 4:13 pm
- New RI taxes on taxis, pet services reconsidered Updated: May-09-13 4:08 pm
- Illinois Senate OKs union-backed pension deal Updated: May-09-13 3:54 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
- GOP boycotts health care advisory board Updated: May-09-13 3:31 pm
- SC Gov. Haley signs film incentives bill Updated: May-09-13 3:29 pm
- Senators seek ban on renting recalled vehicles Updated: May-09-13 3:15 pm
- Teaching abortion link to early birth gets NC vote Updated: May-09-13 3:13 pm
- Vt. Senate gives aid-in-dying backers a scare Updated: May-09-13 3:10 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
- Republicans boycott committee vote on EPA nominee Updated: May-09-13 2:24 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
- Proposal targeting Milwaukee streetcar approved Updated: May-09-13 1:28 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
- Largest US hospice company sued for Medicare fraud Updated: May-09-13 1:21 pm
- Largest US hospice company sued for Medicare fraud Updated: May-09-13 1:14 pm
- Lobbyist transparency bill sent to Perry Updated: May-09-13 1:12 pm
- Shaheen: GOP boycott of EPA vote is disappointing Updated: May-09-13 12:52 pm
- Abbott says constitutional amendment needed Updated: May-09-13 12:52 pm
- Free school breakfast bill sent to Perry Updated: May-09-13 12:48 pm
- 4 northern Idaho routes could get bigger trucks Updated: May-09-13 12:31 pm
- Increase for Nebraska property tax credit fails Updated: May-09-13 12:27 pm
- Crowd of demonstrators grows at Minn. Capitol Updated: May-09-13 12:26 pm
- Veteran Maine lawmakers welcomed at State House Updated: May-09-13 12:26 pm
- Vt. Senate defeats child care unionization bid Updated: May-09-13 12:20 pm
- Walker says budget surplus is 'good news' Updated: May-09-13 12:05 pm
- Frack sand opponents count on fish amendment Updated: May-09-13 12:00 pm
- Okla. House approves changes to abortion reporting Updated: May-09-13 11:30 am
- Gay marriage supporters swarm Minnesota Capitol Updated: May-09-13 11:25 am
- US seeks short sentence for ex-Congress candidate Updated: May-09-13 11:25 am
- 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
- Mo. House passes $1.2B bonding initiative Updated: May-09-13 11:17 am
- Correction: Doctors' Duties story Updated: May-09-13 11:11 am
- Heineman signs Nebraska juvenile sentencing bill Updated: May-09-13 10:36 am
- More cuts to Game and Fish on the way? Updated: May-09-13 10:28 am
- Tight security for gay marriage vote in Minnesota Updated: May-09-13 10:11 am
- Rebuked by Reid, Domenici hopes to mend ties Updated: May-09-13 10:02 am
- Several Miss. cities in line to get new mayors Updated: May-09-13 9:45 am
- Colorado politicians size up legislative victories Updated: May-09-13 8:50 am
- Louisiana levee plan concerns Mississippi leaders Updated: May-09-13 8:10 am
- Maine senator proposes hospital finances bill Updated: May-09-13 8:04 am
- Mo. bill to mandate newborn heart screening Updated: May-09-13 5:07 am
- Mo. bill targets United Nations agreement Updated: May-09-13 5:06 am
- Kan. Senate leader sees session going past 80 days Updated: May-09-13 5:04 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
- Association urging higher Conn. cigarette tax Updated: May-09-13 3:04 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
- Hundreds rally for Minn. gay marriage bill Updated: May-08-13 11:21 pm
- 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
- House Dems, Obama hash out to-do list over dinner Updated: May-08-13 11:01 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
- Democratic US Senate hopeful Markey releases TV ad Updated: May-08-13 10:07 pm
- Weiland to seek Democratic bid for US Senate seat Updated: May-08-13 9:03 pm
- NYC Council OKs sick days plan, seen as key step Updated: May-08-13 8:59 pm
- Cuomo: No deal yet on new anti-corruption measures Updated: May-08-13 8:52 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
- Wash. senator's son pleads guilty to rape Updated: May-08-13 8:43 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
- Secretly taped NY lawmakers, operatives are named Updated: May-08-13 8:07 pm
- Check-off for political parties ends in House bill Updated: May-08-13 8:01 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
- AP Exclusive: Commander cites 'rot' in nuke force Updated: May-08-13 7:39 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
- SC board seeks extension on more credit protection Updated: May-08-13 7:25 pm
- Perez seeks revision of 'rainy day' ballot measure Updated: May-08-13 7:20 pm
- LSU fee bill advances, other tuition bills linger Updated: May-08-13 7:19 pm
- SC Supreme Court throws out lawsuit on sales taxes Updated: May-08-13 7:17 pm
- Revised Medicaid expansion backed by House panel Updated: May-08-13 7:12 pm
- More online legal notices in NC passes House panel Updated: May-08-13 7:07 pm
- Conn. considers letting students skip dissections 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
- Senate group pushes new round of Iran sanctions Updated: May-08-13 6:48 pm
- Fight over assisted suicide moves back to court Updated: May-08-13 6:48 pm
- Bill requires Conn. school guards to be certified Updated: May-08-13 6:43 pm
- Vt. Senate passes bill decriminalizing marijuana Updated: May-08-13 6:38 pm
- NM legislators receive pensions, but no salary 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
- Ohio gov hasn't lost hope on Medicaid expansion Updated: May-08-13 6:30 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. prison workers decry lack of pay raise Updated: May-08-13 6:12 pm
- Okla. House OKs armed district judge proposal Updated: May-08-13 6:10 pm
- Lawmakers cite frustration with Wis. jobs board Updated: May-08-13 6:00 pm
- Texas Senate approves teacher retirement changes Updated: May-08-13 5:15 pm
- Pa. high court upholds redrawn legislative maps Updated: May-08-13 5:15 pm
- House OKs shifting control of fracking waste water Updated: May-08-13 5:14 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
- Emergency manager funding uncertain in Legislature Updated: May-08-13 5:09 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
- Minn. House backs small move toward earlier voting Updated: May-08-13 4:54 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
- NC House wants voters to decide on leaders' limits 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
- Perry: Special session if no $1.8B in tax cuts Updated: May-08-13 4:18 pm
- Gay marriage momentum expands to 2 Midwest states Updated: May-08-13 4:15 pm
- Vt. Senate compromise seen likely on aid-in-dying Updated: May-08-13 4:15 pm
- New law streamlines adoption for foster children Updated: May-08-13 4:02 pm
- NH House unanimously honors marathon heroes Updated: May-08-13 3:59 pm
- Mark Sanford renews career, must build reputation Updated: May-08-13 3:59 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
- Bill suggests removing part of marijuana DUI tests Updated: May-08-13 3:44 pm
- Hundreds rally for mental health at Mich. Capitol Updated: May-08-13 3:29 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
- Event canceled to honor refinery where fire burned Updated: May-08-13 3:23 pm
- RI lawmaker withdraws soda tax proposal Updated: May-08-13 3:02 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
- Repeal of literacy test headed to NC House floor Updated: May-08-13 2:41 pm
- Gay rights plan seen as threat to immigration bill Updated: May-08-13 2:39 pm
- Political leaders join Urban Outfitters initiative Updated: May-08-13 2:34 pm
- Trail project divides advocates, property owners Updated: May-08-13 2:32 pm
- Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands Updated: May-08-13 2:27 pm
- Republicans delay vote on Perez for Labor post Updated: May-08-13 2:25 pm
- Nixon denounces partial funding of license agency Updated: May-08-13 1:33 pm
- India's Congress party wins key state election Updated: May-08-13 1:10 pm
- GOP advances plan to change registration deadline Updated: May-08-13 1:03 pm
- UK gov't agenda focuses on immigration, economy Updated: May-08-13 12:38 pm
- Clark commissioners criticized for hiring Benton Updated: May-08-13 12:32 pm
- SKorean leader: Nuclear-armed North unacceptable Updated: May-08-13 12:03 pm
- Consultants: Cybersecurity set-up to cost $15M Updated: May-08-13 10:32 am
- Former US Attorney Graves to aid Mo. House panel Updated: May-08-13 10:29 am
- 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
- Midway control tower spared overnight closure Updated: May-08-13 8:11 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
- Okla. wrestling greats oppose Olympic panel's move Updated: May-08-13 5:07 am
- Mo. Senate panel mulls criminal code overhaul Updated: May-08-13 5:05 am
- Mo. bill could require notification if data breach Updated: May-08-13 5:04 am
- Same-sex couples welcome Del. gay marriage law Updated: May-08-13 5:02 am
- University showcasing ex-Congressman's papers Updated: May-08-13 4:05 am
- Okla. legislative leaders eye early adjournment Updated: May-08-13 3:25 am
- Democrat Ananich wins Michigan Senate election Updated: May-07-13 11:26 pm
- 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
- $667M in business tax cuts advances in Texas House Updated: May-07-13 10:07 pm
- Alabama Senate approves education budget, raise Updated: May-07-13 9:50 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
- Former Rep. Norm Dicks takes new job at DC firm Updated: May-07-13 9:38 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
- Medicaid reform bill ushers in managed care Updated: May-07-13 7:50 pm
- Senate lawmakers move to overhaul public financing Updated: May-07-13 7:46 pm
- Former ND Sen. Kringstad dies in Bismarck Updated: May-07-13 7:32 pm
- Reports show gun homicides down since 1990s Updated: May-07-13 7:30 pm
- NC House bill exempts judges, clerks on gun rules Updated: May-07-13 7:26 pm
- Inslee signs school accountability measure Updated: May-07-13 7:25 pm
- Ala. House panel OKs school security officer bill Updated: May-07-13 7:23 pm
- Senate Republicans offer more on NC tax overhaul Updated: May-07-13 7:22 pm
- House bill relaxes rules for stadium alcohol sales Updated: May-07-13 7:14 pm
- Expansion of DNA sampling fails in Colo. Updated: May-07-13 7:12 pm
- Republicans: Chair's resignation is time to reboot Updated: May-07-13 7:12 pm
- Murkowski pushes Izembek road with administration Updated: May-07-13 7:10 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
- Disabled couple seek life together in group home Updated: May-07-13 6:50 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
- Pelosi, top House Dems to dine with Obama 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
- Nicolas Cage supports Nevada film tax credit bill Updated: May-07-13 6:28 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
- Ala. lawmakers still working on gun law changes Updated: May-07-13 6:21 pm
- Madigan: Districts should pay teacher pensions Updated: May-07-13 6:14 pm
- Driving-stoned debate appears settled in Colo. Updated: May-07-13 6:08 pm
- Reid remark draws call for apology 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
- Protesters blocked from NY campaign funds hearing 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
- Alabama passes managed care Medicaid revision Updated: May-07-13 5:12 pm
- NH Senate panel considering bill hiking gas tax Updated: May-07-13 5:12 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
- RI Senate OKs Chafee's EDC picks Updated: May-07-13 4:59 pm
- Deal signs $37.1B budget; touts spending restraint Updated: May-07-13 4:58 pm
- Hanabusa endorsed in Hawaii by Emily's List Updated: May-07-13 4:57 pm
- Barrow says he won't run for open US Senate seat Updated: May-07-13 4:48 pm
- Change sought in Mass. limit on sex abuse lawsuits Updated: May-07-13 4:47 pm
- Pessimism abounds at annual fiscal 'summit' Updated: May-07-13 4:45 pm
- Mich. House OKs park fee waiver for some veterans Updated: May-07-13 4:36 pm
- Nicolas Cage supports Nevada film tax credit bill Updated: May-07-13 4:35 pm
- School background checks bill passes Iowa House Updated: May-07-13 4:30 pm
- Ex-Pa. Justice Melvin gets house arrest, probation Updated: May-07-13 4:26 pm
- House OKs UIL concussion insurance pilot program Updated: May-07-13 4:22 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
- Gun nullification bill faces legislative deadline Updated: May-07-13 3:53 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
- Brown to announce gubernatorial bid Updated: May-07-13 3:00 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
- Assembly speaker Vos defends troubled jobs agency Updated: May-07-13 2:20 pm
- Bulgarian honor bid in DC stirs Holocaust debate Updated: May-07-13 2:08 pm
- Senators back bill blocking federal gun regulation Updated: May-07-13 1:47 pm
- NC House bill frees midwives of supervision Updated: May-07-13 1:43 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
- Cuts to Conn. disabilities programs raise concerns Updated: May-07-13 1:29 pm
- Texas lawmakers consider protecting longhorns Updated: May-07-13 1:26 pm
- Dalai Lama to speak to Wis. state Assembly Updated: May-07-13 1:24 pm
- Parental consent for treatment of STDs in NC bill Updated: May-07-13 1:17 pm
- Jewish group warns of neo-Nazi parties in Europe Updated: May-07-13 1:08 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
- Nebraska Sen. Haar returns after mild heart attack Updated: May-07-13 12:23 pm
- Education to get more money in Mo. budget plan Updated: May-07-13 11:38 am
- Immersive learning saves Ball State from cuts Updated: May-07-13 11:34 am
- Immersive learning saves Ball State from cuts Updated: May-07-13 11:28 am
- New language addresses Vt. tax privacy concern Updated: May-07-13 11:25 am
- Okla. House OKs bill adding abortion consent rules Updated: May-07-13 11:19 am
- Vt. House committee approves GMO labeling law Updated: May-07-13 11:02 am
- Economist predicts slow growth in NH economy Updated: May-07-13 10:44 am
- State sues former lawmaker over workers' insurance Updated: May-07-13 9:41 am
- Anne Arundel Co. council allows stun guns Updated: May-07-13 8:37 am
- Corker: US moving closer to arming Syrian rebels Updated: May-07-13 8:25 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
- Ind. Sen. Donnelly returns from Middle East trip Updated: May-07-13 6:39 am
- Bill would assist returning Ohio veterans Updated: May-07-13 6:38 am
- Nevada Assembly considers trapping law changes Updated: May-07-13 6:13 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
- Plastic bag tax scrapped by Baton Rouge lawmaker Updated: May-07-13 4:04 am
- New Ariz. law classifies what is a service animal Updated: May-07-13 3:05 am
- Uncertain future for Fort Lyon appears settled Updated: May-07-13 12:19 am
- NC House gives initial OK to gun rights measure Updated: May-07-13 12:02 am
- More arrested as NC legislature protests continue Updated: May-06-13 11:29 pm
- 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
- Diplomat: US team stopped from going to Benghazi Updated: May-06-13 10:06 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
- Senate plan would expand sales tax, lower NC rates Updated: May-06-13 9:46 pm
- Colo. House gives initial OK to immigrant licenses Updated: May-06-13 9:04 pm
- High boat fee bill for dredging goes to NC House Updated: May-06-13 9:04 pm
- NC Senate OKs more pension fund investment choice Updated: May-06-13 9:01 pm
- Late Sen. Ed Jones recalled by NC General Assembly Updated: May-06-13 8:59 pm
- Court: Calif. cities can ban medical pot shops Updated: May-06-13 8:49 pm
- Don Quick launching attorney general campaign Updated: May-06-13 8:49 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
- FBI agents want Rep. Rogers to be bureau director Updated: May-06-13 8:26 pm
- Ore. governor signs public-employee pension cuts Updated: May-06-13 8:19 pm
- Texas Senate OKs testing standards overhaul Updated: May-06-13 8:17 pm
- Hawaii Legislature wants state to buy Maui land Updated: May-06-13 8:16 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
- Hole-in-one as Obama golfs with 3 senators Updated: May-06-13 8:05 pm
- NC House moves to adopt 6 new state symbols Updated: May-06-13 7:49 pm
- Minn. House cracks down on school bullying Updated: May-06-13 7:41 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
- Unions ask lawmakers to back Senate pension plan Updated: May-06-13 7:26 pm
- Okla. Senate OKs fee hike for driver's licenses Updated: May-06-13 7:16 pm
- Gov. Rick Snyder supports Common Core standards Updated: May-06-13 7:15 pm
- Okla. House clears natural gas fuel tax credit Updated: May-06-13 7:11 pm
- Fallin signs Okla. workers' compensation overhaul Updated: May-06-13 7:11 pm
- Legal relief expands in Colo. discrimination cases Updated: May-06-13 6:58 pm
- Some cigarette prices would climb under House bill Updated: May-06-13 6:56 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
- NC fishermen speak out about game fish bill Updated: May-06-13 6:47 pm
- Study sets off immigration bill squabble Updated: May-06-13 6:41 pm
- Arrest after device thrown at Pa. lawmaker office Updated: May-06-13 6:40 pm
- Report: Arm URI officers, enhance alert system Updated: May-06-13 6:37 pm
- 32 NY officials snared for corruption in 7 years Updated: May-06-13 6:31 pm
- House approves legalizing switchblades Updated: May-06-13 6:27 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
- Delaware lawmaker eyes post-Labor Day school start Updated: May-06-13 6:08 pm
- House bill would tweak name of Perry's tech fund Updated: May-06-13 5:56 pm
- Former Iowa Veterans Home staffers raise concerns Updated: May-06-13 5:52 pm
- Ex-justice touches JobsOhio in new role Updated: May-06-13 5:35 pm
- Pa. House passes proposal to lower business taxes Updated: May-06-13 5:30 pm
- Protesters slam McConnell background check vote Updated: May-06-13 5:26 pm
- Conn.'s Murphy skeptical of US military in Syria 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
- Texas House OK's 'Chelsea's Law' for rape victims Updated: May-06-13 5:00 pm
- Dayton to sign hospital nurse staffing study Updated: May-06-13 4:32 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
- Republican Ga. lawmaker to seek Kingston's seat Updated: May-06-13 4:29 pm
- ND Legislature: Record spending, session length Updated: May-06-13 4:23 pm
- La. company agrees to pay $2M in back wages Updated: May-06-13 4:21 pm
- Advocates backing Kan. gov.'s plan for disabled Updated: May-06-13 4:09 pm
- Panel OKs plan for property tax rebate program Updated: May-06-13 4:06 pm
- SC ex-governor Sanford seeks comeback from scandal Updated: May-06-13 4:03 pm
- Senate OKs measure for developmentally disabled Updated: May-06-13 3:45 pm
- Italy's ex-premier Giulio Andreotti dies at 94 Updated: May-06-13 3:42 pm
- Colbert Busch, Sanford, make last vote pitches Updated: May-06-13 3:34 pm
- Candidates: Don't bury marathon suspect in Mass. Updated: May-06-13 3:33 pm
- Senate chairman pushed for arming Syrian rebels Updated: May-06-13 3:24 pm
- Okla. House honors Stillwater's Red Dirt Rangers Updated: May-06-13 3:12 pm
- Okla. honors actress Mary Kay Place for donation Updated: May-06-13 3:04 pm
- New W.Va. law provides for deputies' body armor Updated: May-06-13 3:01 pm
- It's a puzzle: Why isn't Iowa electing women? Updated: May-06-13 2:50 pm
- Tulsa actress honored for Okla. donation Updated: May-06-13 2:34 pm
- Little action in Senate first day post per diem Updated: May-06-13 2:14 pm
- Lawmakers back ban on drivers using social media Updated: May-06-13 1:38 pm
- Sheriff proposes county concealed-carry ordinance Updated: May-06-13 1:38 pm
- Mass. Senate hopefuls clash over spending 'pledge' Updated: May-06-13 1:25 pm
- Okla. lawmaker proposes $20B cut in food stamps Updated: May-06-13 1:02 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
- Jewish meeting highlights anti-Semitism in Hungary Updated: May-06-13 12:14 pm
- Rutgers president: Students won't pay for scandal Updated: May-06-13 12:13 pm
- Indiana Amtrak riders suggest more frequent trains Updated: May-06-13 12:10 pm
- Mo. House chief defends attempt to access gun list Updated: May-06-13 11:53 am
- 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
- Swinger appointed as Pemiscot County collector Updated: May-06-13 10:23 am
- Parry, Rosenkrans head U of Ark. Faculty Senate Updated: May-06-13 9:52 am
- Colo. lawmakers racing to finish session by Wed. Updated: May-06-13 8:49 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
- Kan. delegation hosts final legislative forum Updated: May-06-13 5:09 am
- Scenic, struggling S. Illinois braces for oil rush Updated: May-05-13 11:46 pm
- Some Iowa sex offenders receive gun permits Updated: May-05-13 6:43 pm
- Giffords receives Profile in Courage award Updated: May-05-13 6:38 pm
- WEA biggest spender in Washington state lobbying Updated: May-05-13 6:25 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
- Hungary's prime minister denounces anti-Semitism Updated: May-05-13 5:43 pm
- Correction: Revenue Talks story Updated: May-05-13 4:33 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
- NH Senate to hold hearings on House budget Updated: May-05-13 3:02 pm
- Ark. lawmakers report donations during blackout Updated: May-05-13 2:32 pm
- Title insurance rate quietly increased in Texas Updated: May-05-13 1:58 pm
- Analysis: Kan. debate over taxes remains volatile Updated: May-05-13 1:50 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
- Chile's Bachelet courts Communists for big reforms Updated: May-05-13 1:28 pm
- In Pakistan town, men have spoken: No women vote Updated: May-05-13 1:23 pm
- Proposal: Expand victims' rights for advocate Updated: May-05-13 1:13 pm
- SC Senate tries to find money for crumbling roads Updated: May-05-13 12:36 pm
- UK lawmaker denies sex assault, rape allegations Updated: May-05-13 12:05 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
- Heineman mulls Senate run; other Republicans wait Updated: May-05-13 11:08 am
- Compulsive gambling funds off pace of new casinos Updated: May-05-13 10:59 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
- Students sought for 2013 Neb. 'Youth Legislature' Updated: May-05-13 9:02 am
- New jobs and energy gains helping lift US economy Updated: May-05-13 8:44 am
- SD panel seeks applicants for Investment Council Updated: May-05-13 5:29 am
- New group to raise awareness of problem gambling Updated: May-05-13 5:14 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
- House approves bill expanding cottage food sales Updated: May-04-13 4:49 pm
- Ryan tells GOP to capitalize on health care Updated: May-04-13 4:38 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
- Vt. lawmakers: May 11 adjournment still possible Updated: May-04-13 2:34 pm
- House reauthorizes Criminal Justice Department Updated: May-04-13 2:33 pm
- Conn. bill would ban 911 user fees Updated: May-04-13 2:24 pm
- Kan. legislators near end of education bills Updated: May-04-13 1:58 pm
- Mo. lawmakers mull transportation legislation Updated: May-04-13 1:50 pm
- Lawsuit on capital gains prompts worry over budget Updated: May-04-13 1:07 pm
- Vos, Fitzgerald tout mining bill at GOP convention Updated: May-04-13 11:50 am
- Wis GOP wants its candidates to be Republicans Updated: May-04-13 11:35 am
- New NH charter schools face uncertain future Updated: May-04-13 11:06 am
- Neb. lawmakers to start debate on budget bills Updated: May-04-13 11:04 am
- Maine governor still pushing bond for new prison Updated: May-04-13 11:03 am
- Officials: Iowa gender balance law tough to meet Updated: May-04-13 10:48 am
- In Menendez's troubles, echoes of past scandals Updated: May-04-13 10:35 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
- Maine senators told of Navy shipbuilding plans Updated: May-04-13 9:56 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
- Gov. Snyder declares May 5-11 Arson Awareness Week Updated: May-04-13 6:15 am
- Push continues to fix Mich.'s indigent defense Updated: May-04-13 6:14 am
- ND Legislature finishes longest session in history Updated: May-04-13 5:44 am
- Flags lowered in honor of former W.Va. lawmaker Updated: May-04-13 3:22 am
- North Dakota imposes new scrap metal regulations Updated: May-04-13 2:32 am
- King latest Iowa Republican to decline Senate bid Updated: May-03-13 11:49 pm
- Oakland Co. official apologizes for Hitler comment Updated: May-03-13 11:35 pm
- Hits and misses for Hawaii gov in 2013 Legislature Updated: May-03-13 10:43 pm
- Parnell says he'll seek re-election as governor Updated: May-03-13 10:32 pm
- ND lawmakers votes to close oil industry loophole Updated: May-03-13 10:22 pm
- Fla. lawmakers wrap up annual session Updated: May-03-13 9:17 pm
- NM man pleads guilty to conspiracy in Wyo. arson Updated: May-03-13 9:16 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
- APNewsBreak: NC sees uptick in tax collections Updated: May-03-13 8:49 pm
- Highlights from Florida's new $74.5 billion budget Updated: May-03-13 8:28 pm
- No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature Updated: May-03-13 8:28 pm
- California prison crowding plan still falls short Updated: May-03-13 8:28 pm
- NY state lawmaker facing more corruption charges Updated: May-03-13 8:10 pm
- Obama supports including gays in immigration bill Updated: May-03-13 8:05 pm
- Democrats give up benefits for locked-out workers Updated: May-03-13 8:04 pm
- No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature Updated: May-03-13 7:58 pm
- State launches online tools for elections clerks Updated: May-03-13 7:53 pm
- House strikes down pilot drug needle exchange Updated: May-03-13 7:51 pm
- Fla. Legislature passes $74.5 billion budget Updated: May-03-13 7:38 pm
- Senate confirms Edgar for new term at Florida PSC Updated: May-03-13 7:37 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
- Tax cuts advance in Colo., but they're not certain Updated: May-03-13 6:34 pm
- Nevada bill would create death penalty cost study Updated: May-03-13 6:34 pm
- Senators limit foods bought for governor's mansion Updated: May-03-13 5:52 pm
- In Vt. GMO labeling won't pass this year Updated: May-03-13 5:47 pm
- Halter, Ross trade jabs over health care Updated: May-03-13 5:42 pm
- Hill aides: White House recalculates spending cuts Updated: May-03-13 5:33 pm
- Former NC House Speaker James Ramsey dies at 81 Updated: May-03-13 5:29 pm
- Gov Haley signs law to keep guns from mentally ill Updated: May-03-13 5:28 pm
- Task force to be formed to study Md. jail problems Updated: May-03-13 5:26 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
- Former Boise state lawmaker Stone dies Updated: May-03-13 4:25 pm
- Santorum praises NRA as Constitution "warriors" Updated: May-03-13 4:19 pm
- NH remembers Old Man with moment of silence Updated: May-03-13 4:17 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
- Inouye's widow endorses Hanabusa for US Senate Updated: May-03-13 3:40 pm
- Feds: Disgraced NY senator recorded colleagues Updated: May-03-13 3:08 pm
- Senator pitches Texas teacher retirement offer Updated: May-03-13 2:44 pm
- School board chief calls for ISTEP+ investigation Updated: May-03-13 2:41 pm
- Wash. law lays out proper handling of dropped pot Updated: May-03-13 2:39 pm
- Plan to combine Okla. pension systems put on hold Updated: May-03-13 2:09 pm
- Bill to punish crimes against pregnant women OK'd Updated: May-03-13 1:36 pm
- Colo. elections bill overhaul goes to governor Updated: May-03-13 1:13 pm
- Timber! Forest Service asks states to return cash Updated: May-03-13 12:49 pm
- GOP bill would limit damages under Wis. lemon law Updated: May-03-13 12:29 pm
- Catholic bishops condemn Irish abortion bill Updated: May-03-13 11:36 am
- NH GOP lawmaker apologizes about bombing comments Updated: May-03-13 11:25 am
- Anti-'Shariah' bill is dead for this session Updated: May-03-13 11:08 am
- ND OKs money for possible Teddy Roosevelt Library Updated: May-03-13 10:54 am
- PEER renews debate over Miss. deer enclosures Updated: May-03-13 8:20 am
- Maine committee endorses expanded gun checks Updated: May-03-13 5:46 am
- Tokyo protesters say no to amending constitution Updated: May-03-13 5:44 am
- Ala. Legislature cracks down on painkiller abuse Updated: May-03-13 5:34 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
- Ohio lawmakers to hold hearing on Medicaid future Updated: May-03-13 3:05 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
- Decades-old question: Is antibacterial soap safe? Updated: May-02-13 11:06 pm
- Hawaii Legislature OKs campaign finance bills Updated: May-02-13 10:52 pm
- Ala. lawmakers approve Gulf Shores Park resort Updated: May-02-13 10:40 pm
- Gov. Deal signs juvenile justice overhaul Updated: May-02-13 10:34 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
- Brewer signs bill overhauling school abuse reports Updated: May-02-13 8:55 pm
- Resort for Gulf Shores State Park okayed Updated: May-02-13 8:55 pm
- Hanabusa announces US Senate run in Hawaii Updated: May-02-13 8:52 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
- GOP Congress members plan for forest fire season Updated: May-02-13 8:13 pm
- Search warrants executed in Columbus schools probe Updated: May-02-13 8:07 pm
- New farm season arrives amid immigration debate Updated: May-02-13 7:58 pm
- Neb. senators debate bill aimed at synthetic drugs Updated: May-02-13 7:41 pm
- Lawmakers advance new name for state energy agency Updated: May-02-13 7:41 pm
- Fla. lawmakers pass measure on sick leave Updated: May-02-13 7:41 pm
- Welfare-to-work focus of Vt. budget debate Updated: May-02-13 7:40 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
- Senate honors UM's NCAA finalist basketball team Updated: May-02-13 7:15 pm
- House doesn't have 'Plan B' for pension reform Updated: May-02-13 7:14 pm
- Malloy urges students to rally for education funds Updated: May-02-13 7:09 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
- Personal emails, texts win privacy in House vote Updated: May-02-13 6:57 pm
- Kobach considering appeal of redistricting ruling Updated: May-02-13 6:54 pm
- US extends Myanmar sanctions authority for 1 year Updated: May-02-13 6:52 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
- Okla. legislators, governor reach deal on budget Updated: May-02-13 6:49 pm
- NC Medicaid shortfall now $248M this year Updated: May-02-13 6:48 pm
- Hastert: Wrestling should remain an Olympic sport Updated: May-02-13 6:43 pm
- Consumer loan changes get initial OK in NC Senate Updated: May-02-13 6:43 pm
- House OKs bill allowing fewer runoff voting sites Updated: May-02-13 6:41 pm
- Sen. Ford accused of altering campaign documents Updated: May-02-13 6:40 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
- House panel OKs changes to Mich.'s car insurance Updated: May-02-13 6:15 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
- Carr joins bid to oust DesJarlais in GOP primary Updated: May-02-13 6:10 pm
- Dem lawmaker wants pot legalization on Ohio ballot Updated: May-02-13 6:03 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
- Utah has 8th-highest rate of middle-aged suicides Updated: May-02-13 5:35 pm
- Abortion opponents blocking Brewer's Medicaid plan Updated: May-02-13 5:34 pm
- Maine bill would create paint recycling program Updated: May-02-13 5:27 pm
- Michigan House leader reinstates 4 more Democrats Updated: May-02-13 5:26 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
- House Democratic leader talks health care in Ark. Updated: May-02-13 4:59 pm
- Haley picks NYC lawyer as SC unemployment director Updated: May-02-13 4:55 pm
- Nixon hails news of 2K jobs at Ford plant in KC Updated: May-02-13 4:54 pm
- ND human services budget sets record Updated: May-02-13 4:52 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers kill bill to regulate bus stops Updated: May-02-13 4:41 pm
- NC House passes new 'right-to-work' bill Updated: May-02-13 4:33 pm
- Legislature cuts hazardous waste fee Updated: May-02-13 4:32 pm
- NH revenues $48M above projections in April Updated: May-02-13 4:26 pm
- St. Louis bridge name draws river of disagreement Updated: May-02-13 4:20 pm
- Mo. House endorses $1.2B bonding proposal Updated: May-02-13 4:13 pm
- NH Senate rejects marijuana decriminalization bill Updated: May-02-13 4:08 pm
- O'Malley, Busch, Miller meet on jail hearings Updated: May-02-13 4:06 pm
- Kingston promises 'common sense' in Senate race Updated: May-02-13 4:05 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
- Langevin: Cyber threats growing exponentially Updated: May-02-13 3:29 pm
- NH Senate rejects chemical cremation of bodies Updated: May-02-13 3:26 pm
- Gun violence victims demand meeting with Flake Updated: May-02-13 3:26 pm
- Lawmakers advance refunds for solar energy Updated: May-02-13 3:08 pm
- SC approves measure to share mental health info Updated: May-02-13 3:07 pm
- ND Legislature approves $1.1B oil-impact measure Updated: May-02-13 2:47 pm
- Capitol citizenship ceremony for military members Updated: May-02-13 2:43 pm
- Neb. bill for public utilities appeals advances Updated: May-02-13 2:33 pm
- Bill promotes use of natural gas fuel for vehicles Updated: May-02-13 2:29 pm
- 2 plead guilty after Ohio Internet cafe raids Updated: May-02-13 1:58 pm
- Conn. bill for uniform financial aid info advances Updated: May-02-13 1:50 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
- Bill seeks to prevent identity theft Updated: May-02-13 12:25 pm
- Ga. tightens reins on distribution of pain drugs Updated: May-02-13 11:59 am
- Michigan Senate OKs annual sex offender fee Updated: May-02-13 11:38 am
- NE Nevada leaders want to kill coyotes, not study Updated: May-02-13 11:27 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
- Kane: Lottery deal likely to need legislative OK Updated: May-02-13 10:40 am
- Court declines appeal of Democrats in vote dispute Updated: May-02-13 10:36 am
- 3 new state judges approved for North Dakota Updated: May-02-13 10:10 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
- Mich. law changes considered after clerk vanishes Updated: May-02-13 8:10 am
- Mass. lawmaker, alleged assailant, reach agreement Updated: May-02-13 8:04 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
- Okla. freshman congressman to host town hall Updated: May-02-13 5:06 am
- Mo. Senate passes on ethics bill, campaign caps Updated: May-02-13 5:06 am
- Mo. lawmakers renew efforts on local vehicle taxes Updated: May-02-13 5:06 am
- ND Legislature to break for former gov's funeral 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
- Proposals aim to ease Michigan's adoption process Updated: May-02-13 4:07 am
- Bahrain 2, Qatar 0 in Asian football elections Updated: May-02-13 4:00 am
- Pence sets new rules for more 'Sagamore' awards Updated: May-02-13 3:47 am
- Boozman to visit Russellville, Morrilton Updated: May-02-13 3:44 am
- ND Legislature matches session-length record Updated: May-02-13 2:32 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
- Sen. Reid headlines Las Vegas immigration rally Updated: May-01-13 11:26 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
- Immigration activists rally, march in Boise Updated: May-01-13 9:37 pm
- Rep. Kingston to announce US Senate bid Updated: May-01-13 9:35 pm
- Colorado education overhaul clears Legislature Updated: May-01-13 9:35 pm
- Hundreds gather for Alabama immigration rally Updated: May-01-13 9:23 pm
- Illinois state senator injured in softball game Updated: May-01-13 9:17 pm
- Legislature leaves open question about judges Updated: May-01-13 8:59 pm
- Michigan Democrat Peters enters race for US Senate Updated: May-01-13 8:55 pm
- Senate panel rejects election of education chief Updated: May-01-13 8:53 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
- Forecast: No big increases seen in Nevada revenues Updated: May-01-13 8:47 pm
- Activists end bus tour for voting rights in Ala. Updated: May-01-13 8:43 pm
- Wash. seeks to prevent underage liquor purchases Updated: May-01-13 8:37 pm
- Casino mogul Steve Wynn meets with legislators Updated: May-01-13 8:31 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
- Iowa governor signs teen driving rules into law Updated: May-01-13 7:20 pm
- Bullock signs property owner protections law Updated: May-01-13 7:18 pm
- Senate approves refined gambling expansion bill Updated: May-01-13 7:17 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
- House Oks opt-out for state immunization registry Updated: May-01-13 7:04 pm
- Governor signs bill to speed up business filings Updated: May-01-13 7:04 pm
- 5 arrested outside NC Legislature at protest Updated: May-01-13 7:02 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
- Fed letter thanks Mo. for complying with Real ID Updated: May-01-13 6:39 pm
- Okla. Senate derails armed teacher proposal Updated: May-01-13 6:39 pm
- Pa. governor, officials detail gifts, free travel Updated: May-01-13 6:39 pm
- Maryland governor to sign medical marijuana bill Updated: May-01-13 6:36 pm
- Okla. House OKs speaker's state asset bill Updated: May-01-13 6:30 pm
- Iowa Senate refuses House's low-income health plan Updated: May-01-13 6:28 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. GOP senator questions Malloy's trip to DC Updated: May-01-13 6:19 pm
- 'May Day' immigration events held throughout NM Updated: May-01-13 6:15 pm
- Wash. makes swift changes to definition of pot Updated: May-01-13 6:08 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
- New police force officially takes over in Camden Updated: May-01-13 5:53 pm
- Okla. House chairman pulls investigation threat Updated: May-01-13 5:51 pm
- Cullerton: Unions have 'credible' pension plan Updated: May-01-13 5:50 pm
- Congressman, former lobbyist get housing, FCC nods Updated: May-01-13 5:49 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
- Correction: Wisconsin Budget-Circus World story Updated: May-01-13 5:31 pm
- DC mayor wants access to licenses for immigrants Updated: May-01-13 5:31 pm
- Okla. group calls on governor to expand Medicaid Updated: May-01-13 5:19 pm
- Obama picks veteran Watt as housing finance head Updated: May-01-13 5:15 pm
- Asheville water system move gets legislative OK Updated: May-01-13 5:11 pm
- House OKs bill to prolong foster care Updated: May-01-13 5:10 pm
- Okla. House budget chair eyes $75M education boost Updated: May-01-13 5:08 pm
- NJ rallies to advocate for 'Ban the box' Updated: May-01-13 5:06 pm
- Gitmo closure elusive, Obama looks at other steps Updated: May-01-13 5:01 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
- NC legislature agrees to mandate for newborn test Updated: May-01-13 4:27 pm
- Oklahoma House Democrats decry education funding Updated: May-01-13 4:24 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
- NC House member steps back from online comments Updated: May-01-13 4:11 pm
- Will House bite on potential Medicaid compromise Updated: May-01-13 4:10 pm
- Alan Alda wants scientists to cut out the jargon Updated: May-01-13 3:23 pm
- Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs Updated: May-01-13 3:18 pm
- Top Colo. Dems seek sex offender criminal review Updated: May-01-13 3:17 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
- With funding unclear, teachers sent layoff notices Updated: May-01-13 3:02 pm
- Minn. House defeats Sunday liquor sales effort Updated: May-01-13 3:01 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
- Pa. built surplus in April, but smaller than hoped Updated: May-01-13 2:19 pm
- Bill requires study of Conn. higher ed salaries Updated: May-01-13 2:09 pm
- New common core standards raise questions in Tenn. Updated: May-01-13 2:08 pm
- Fla. House OKs medical malpractice bill Updated: May-01-13 2:00 pm
- Marshall board backs president after faculty vote Updated: May-01-13 1:55 pm
- Senate considers change to habitual criminal laws Updated: May-01-13 1:53 pm
- Anchorage again rejects labor law petition Updated: May-01-13 1:53 pm
- Democrat rebuffed in bid for unemployment benefits Updated: May-01-13 1:45 pm
- Spokesman says Moore will run again for House seat Updated: May-01-13 1:28 pm
- US Rep. Herrera Beutler expecting first child Updated: May-01-13 1:25 pm
- Lawmakers advance penalties for wage theft Updated: May-01-13 1:16 pm
- Golf industry touts economic impact in Conn Updated: May-01-13 1:05 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
- House Oks service dogs for veterans with PTSD Updated: May-01-13 12:54 pm
- Colorado ushers in new law with midnight unions Updated: May-01-13 12:48 pm
- RI mulls Iran divestiture Updated: May-01-13 12:32 pm
- NC House immigration bill passes first committee Updated: May-01-13 12:23 pm
- Senate tries to revive auto-fee rollback Updated: May-01-13 12:15 pm
- SD judge orders legal fees in candidacy lawsuit Updated: May-01-13 12:02 pm
- Wis. bill would require groups to reveal donors Updated: May-01-13 11:56 am
- Charges against former Idaho lawmaker dropped Updated: May-01-13 11:53 am
- Murder timeline at issue in Pa. convict's appeal Updated: May-01-13 11:51 am
- Race for Mass. state senate seat remains close Updated: May-01-13 11:49 am
- Neb. Speaker Adams says work remains for lawmakers Updated: May-01-13 11:28 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
- House committee to hold hearing on marathon attack Updated: May-01-13 10:54 am
- MN Senate panel rejects anti-sand mining measure Updated: May-01-13 10:39 am
- State attorney questioned Dix land deal Updated: May-01-13 10:25 am
- State: Dozens of facilities similar to West plant Updated: May-01-13 10:15 am
- Fla. House passes 'right to speak' bill Updated: May-01-13 9:53 am
- US Treasury says debt auctions could be trimmed Updated: May-01-13 9:34 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
- House approves bill for tornado-damaged schools Updated: May-01-13 8:05 am
- Ex-Maine lawmaker gets 6 months in prison Updated: May-01-13 7:49 am
- Ohio pension fund board won't seek travel funds Updated: May-01-13 7:15 am
- Bill on youth drinking sent to Oklahoma governor Updated: May-01-13 7:14 am
- Maine lawmakers discuss new state liquor contract Updated: May-01-13 6:43 am
- 5 things to know in Florida for May 1 Updated: May-01-13 6:17 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
- Mo. bill allows adults to forgo motorcycle helmets Updated: May-01-13 5:04 am
- Bill to require vets to report all animal abuses Updated: May-01-13 5:02 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
- Hawaii Legislature firms up hotel room tax Updated: Apr-30-13 11:52 pm
- 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
- Water testing bill moves Dems closer to showdown Updated: Apr-30-13 10:25 pm
- Hawaii Legislature OKs more gun background checks Updated: Apr-30-13 10:19 pm
- Ariz. lawmakers slow work as big 3 issues remain Updated: Apr-30-13 9:16 pm
- Brewer vetoes bill creating music therapy license Updated: Apr-30-13 9:10 pm
- House panel mulls local school accountability bill Updated: Apr-30-13 9:08 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
- Las Vegas to build $30 million bowling center Updated: Apr-30-13 8:49 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
- Information sharing before bombings under review Updated: Apr-30-13 8:21 pm
- Florida Senate rejects pension changes Updated: Apr-30-13 8:07 pm
- Kay files for legislative seat, GOP nominee chosen Updated: Apr-30-13 8:07 pm
- Fla. Dems stall session to force health care vote Updated: Apr-30-13 8:04 pm
- Senate rejections mean more Bullock appointments Updated: Apr-30-13 8:01 pm
- Lawmakers approve $200 million bank settlement Updated: Apr-30-13 7:50 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
- Nevada Assembly considers emergency water permits Updated: Apr-30-13 7:12 pm
- Ohio Senate panel passes Internet cafe moratorium Updated: Apr-30-13 7:09 pm
- GOP lawmakers try to bar Medicaid-funded abortions Updated: Apr-30-13 6:59 pm
- Neb. lawmakers advance child-care quality bill Updated: Apr-30-13 6:56 pm
- Obama vows again to close prison at Guantanamo Bay Updated: Apr-30-13 6:56 pm
- Developers suspend most Rockport gas plant work Updated: Apr-30-13 6:55 pm
- NM governor headlines GOP congressman's fundraiser Updated: Apr-30-13 6:50 pm
- Bill making gold legal tender sent to Brewer Updated: Apr-30-13 6:49 pm
- Nevada Assembly urges Congress to fix immigration Updated: Apr-30-13 6:29 pm
- Hawaii Senate OKs bill for phased project approval Updated: Apr-30-13 6:25 pm
- Clergy jumping into NY mixed martial arts fight Updated: Apr-30-13 6:23 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
- 17 arrested at NC legislature protest free on bond Updated: Apr-30-13 6:06 pm
- Tougher gambling penalties stall in Alabama Senate Updated: Apr-30-13 6:04 pm
- House sets up Fla. Health Choices program for vote 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
- Corbett nominates Mackereth as Pa. welfare chief Updated: Apr-30-13 5:56 pm
- Ex-legislator named to NM Investment Council Updated: Apr-30-13 5:50 pm
- Bill of rights summarizes Oklahoma insurance laws Updated: Apr-30-13 5:45 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
- Wis. committee adopts parts of DOT deficit plan Updated: Apr-30-13 5:32 pm
- Del. House panel tables death penalty repeal bill Updated: Apr-30-13 5:30 pm
- Mo. House endorses tax break for gun manufacturers Updated: Apr-30-13 5:30 pm
- Arkansas prepares to launch Medicaid IG office Updated: Apr-30-13 5:21 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
- In reversal, Mich. privatizing prison food service Updated: Apr-30-13 5:08 pm
- Ill. Senate leader still working on pension deal Updated: Apr-30-13 5:06 pm
- Vt. Senate keeps newspaper carriers independent Updated: Apr-30-13 5:05 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
- Alabama Senate honors bus drivers with special day Updated: Apr-30-13 4:58 pm
- Ill. House Republicans push for fracking bill vote Updated: Apr-30-13 4:58 pm
- Maine resolution asks controls on $ in elections Updated: Apr-30-13 4:57 pm
- Lawmakers ready to talk legislative redistricting Updated: Apr-30-13 4:56 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
- Senate panel backs nominee to top NY court Updated: Apr-30-13 4:54 pm
- DeFazio, Ore. legislators oppose post-office cuts Updated: Apr-30-13 4:45 pm
- Committee OKs plan to reopen 9/11 scholarships Updated: Apr-30-13 4:38 pm
- Minor ballot snafu resolved in Boston Updated: Apr-30-13 4:35 pm
- New copper top OKd for Maine State House Updated: Apr-30-13 4:20 pm
- Alabama editorial roundup Updated: Apr-30-13 4:20 pm
- Top fed prosecutor in Conn. resigns after 3 years Updated: Apr-30-13 4:14 pm
- House OKs removing hotel conveniences from taxes Updated: Apr-30-13 3:59 pm
- Michigan House OKs bills to prevent tax capture Updated: Apr-30-13 3:59 pm
- Bill lets Darlington Raceway keep tax exemption Updated: Apr-30-13 3:57 pm
- NY ethics board proposes easing disclosure rule Updated: Apr-30-13 3:54 pm
- Laying bare your finances to apply for health care Updated: Apr-30-13 3:51 pm
- 25 percent pot tax clears Colorado House Updated: Apr-30-13 3:29 pm
- Group backing gay marriage in Minn. airs TV ad Updated: Apr-30-13 3:28 pm
- MPAA says Iron Man 3 filming netted jobs in NC Updated: Apr-30-13 3:20 pm
- New Italian premier urges EU to focus on growth Updated: Apr-30-13 3:15 pm
- Vt. Senate supports board: No pets in hair salons Updated: Apr-30-13 3:02 pm
- Michigan House OKs child safety seat fines bill Updated: Apr-30-13 3:01 pm
- Former W.Va. Dem chair launches 2014 US House run Updated: Apr-30-13 2:53 pm
- Mich. lawmakers seek answers about abortion doctor Updated: Apr-30-13 2:46 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
- SC House approves deleting exit exam requirement Updated: Apr-30-13 2:35 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
- Abbott trumpeting his conservative credentials Updated: Apr-30-13 1:42 pm
- Wis. committee nixes state control of Circus World Updated: Apr-30-13 1:35 pm
- Kingston plans statewide events amid Senate talk Updated: Apr-30-13 1:31 pm
- Maine businesses speak out against highway plan Updated: Apr-30-13 1:22 pm
- Dayton names directors of health insurance site Updated: Apr-30-13 1:16 pm
- Political factions fight over Rainy Day Fund Updated: Apr-30-13 1:12 pm
- Correction: Utilities commission story Updated: Apr-30-13 12:54 pm
- Mo. House considers clergy sex legislation Updated: Apr-30-13 12:26 pm
- Mo. prescription refill bill sent to governor Updated: Apr-30-13 12:10 pm
- Republicans introduce tuition tax credit bill Updated: Apr-30-13 12:04 pm
- Dayton admonishes Shakopee town hall audience Updated: Apr-30-13 11:59 am
- Pirate Party has electoral breakthrough in Iceland Updated: Apr-30-13 11:48 am
- Obama: House immigration bill must meet 'criteria' Updated: Apr-30-13 11:44 am
- Lawmakers approve $200 million bank settlement Updated: Apr-30-13 10:38 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
- UNC chief wants concealed weapons item out of bill Updated: Apr-30-13 10:28 am
- Cameroon's ruling party wins Senate election Updated: Apr-30-13 9:29 am
- New Italian gov't confirmed by Senate Updated: Apr-30-13 9:19 am
- Group membership fees divide SD lawmakers Updated: Apr-30-13 8:44 am
- Recent Kansas editorials Updated: Apr-30-13 8:32 am
- Maine lawmakers poised to unveil tax overhaul Updated: Apr-30-13 5:56 am
- NH House panel holding wind power forum Updated: Apr-30-13 4:09 am
- Pence doesn't rule out vetoes of legislative bills Updated: Apr-30-13 4:08 am
- Law sets single standard for Miss. school absences Updated: Apr-30-13 4:07 am
- Mich. law enforcement call for Medicaid expansion Updated: Apr-30-13 4:04 am
- Tulsa Regional Chamber to host education forum Updated: Apr-30-13 3:53 am
- Rep. Kennedy on gay player: 'I'm so proud' Updated: Apr-30-13 1:02 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
- Hawaii to raise pay for blue collar state workers Updated: Apr-29-13 11:38 pm
- Brewer signs bill creating new teacher evaluations Updated: Apr-29-13 11:17 pm
- Brewer backs new admission rules for charters Updated: Apr-29-13 10:59 pm
- Brewer approves Arizona license plate for teachers Updated: Apr-29-13 10:56 pm
- Water fund bill dies in Texas House Updated: Apr-29-13 10:17 pm
- Brewer OKs extra redistricting commission funds Updated: Apr-29-13 10:05 pm
- Nebraska tax-payment proposal fails to advance Updated: Apr-29-13 9:24 pm
- Health care tactic focus of bill going to McCrory Updated: Apr-29-13 8:51 pm
- NAACP protest at NC legislature ends in arrests Updated: Apr-29-13 8:49 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
- AG Horne agrees to Bisbee civil union changes Updated: Apr-29-13 8:26 pm
- Lower tuition for immigrants becomes law in Colo. Updated: Apr-29-13 8:20 pm
- Vt. Senate committee approves $1.36 b budget Updated: Apr-29-13 8:07 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers leave many bills in the dust Updated: Apr-29-13 8:00 pm
- Schumer: Why didn't FBI question Marathon suspect? Updated: Apr-29-13 7:53 pm
- Governor's health proposal advances in Iowa House Updated: Apr-29-13 7:50 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
- Mixed performance from Pence in first Ind. session Updated: Apr-29-13 7:10 pm
- Senate approves guidelines for service animals Updated: Apr-29-13 7:06 pm
- Counties upset over 'Triumph Gulf Coast' bill Updated: Apr-29-13 6:48 pm
- Ore. House backs stiffer timber-protest penalties Updated: Apr-29-13 6:32 pm
- Democrats' tax tweak plan expected this week Updated: Apr-29-13 6:29 pm
- Bill would force firms to remove wave-energy buoys Updated: Apr-29-13 6:11 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
- Congressmen pledge immigration compromise Updated: Apr-29-13 6:05 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
- Mo. senators ask Army to reconsider FLW reductions Updated: Apr-29-13 5:56 pm
- Maine gov renews call for hospital debt vote Updated: Apr-29-13 5:56 pm
- Vermont home solar company touts accomplishments Updated: Apr-29-13 5:49 pm
- Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan Updated: Apr-29-13 5:18 pm
- Scarnati urges focus to expand beyond liquor plans Updated: Apr-29-13 4:56 pm
- Highmark gets Pa. approval for West Penn takeover Updated: Apr-29-13 4:49 pm
- New website highlights Ohio rule-making process Updated: Apr-29-13 4:30 pm
- Senate Democrats offer compromise education plan Updated: Apr-29-13 4:29 pm
- Biondi's cancellation angers SLU faculty rep Updated: Apr-29-13 4:27 pm
- Md. Delegate Ron George plans to run for governor Updated: Apr-29-13 4:27 pm
- Licenses for immigrants wins broad support in Conn Updated: Apr-29-13 4:02 pm
- Dayton dedicates April to recognize genocide Updated: Apr-29-13 3:32 pm
- Perry says he will not sign budget without tax cut Updated: Apr-29-13 3:29 pm
- Wash. gun control advocates turn to initiative Updated: Apr-29-13 3:28 pm
- Pike County legislator had most expenses in 2012 Updated: Apr-29-13 3:26 pm
- Flaw prompts veto of W.Va. health provider ID bill Updated: Apr-29-13 3:17 pm
- Ex-Mich. congresswoman presides over ET hearings Updated: Apr-29-13 3:12 pm
- McConnell unveils measure to help coal industry Updated: Apr-29-13 3:08 pm
- Harp files paperwork for New Haven mayoral race Updated: Apr-29-13 3:07 pm
- US loans from China at issue in debt-ceiling fight Updated: Apr-29-13 2:59 pm
- Mich. unions remember workers killed on the job Updated: Apr-29-13 2:57 pm
- Governor seeks support for property tax plan Updated: Apr-29-13 2:55 pm
- Hickenlooper signs next year's budget for Colo. Updated: Apr-29-13 2:52 pm
- Neb. water task force bill headed to final vote Updated: Apr-29-13 2:38 pm
- Today in Nebraska-May Updated: Apr-29-13 2:34 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
- Gun control debate heating up in RI Updated: Apr-29-13 1:55 pm
- Pa. Senate leader proposes open records law rework Updated: Apr-29-13 1:53 pm
- Committee backs phase-in of property tax payments Updated: Apr-29-13 1:52 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
- PROMISES, PROMISES: Social Security pledge at risk Updated: Apr-29-13 12:20 pm
- Turnout for Mass. Senate primary seen as light Updated: Apr-29-13 12:01 pm
- Wis. GOP senator seeks delay in Medicaid shift Updated: Apr-29-13 11:49 am
- Black ministers robocall against gay marriage Updated: Apr-29-13 11:36 am
- Nebraska state Sen. Haar suffers mild heart attack Updated: Apr-29-13 11:33 am
- Ohio AG backs tougher prison terms for gun crimes Updated: Apr-29-13 11:30 am
- Perry jokes about lawmakers OKing budget he likes Updated: Apr-29-13 9:29 am
- US Rep. Lynch falls ill on eve of election Updated: Apr-29-13 8:44 am
- Rep. King questions Moscow's cooperation with FBI Updated: Apr-29-13 7:51 am
- Bill addresses Maine open pit mining Updated: Apr-29-13 4:22 am
- Miss. adds terrorism to death penalty law Updated: Apr-29-13 4:07 am
- RI lawmakers look to cut red-tape Updated: Apr-29-13 4:07 am
- Bill would ease penalties for marijuana possession Updated: Apr-29-13 4:02 am
- Bryant signs Bowles bridge bill Updated: Apr-29-13 4:02 am
- Column: Playing politics with crisis is inevitable Updated: Apr-29-13 3:31 am
- Conn.'s Rep. Esty to hold immigration reform event Updated: Apr-29-13 3:04 am
- With 1 week left, fate of Scott's agenda uncertain Updated: Apr-28-13 11:20 pm
- Wash. lawmakers adjourn, face special session Updated: Apr-28-13 11:08 pm
- NY state lawmakers propose raising cigarette age Updated: Apr-28-13 9:46 pm
- Nominee's law firm gives $150K to Reid-backed PAC Updated: Apr-28-13 8:08 pm
- Wash. Senate approves tax break for disabled vets Updated: Apr-28-13 7:14 pm
- A new front for gun background checks: the ballot Updated: Apr-28-13 6:46 pm
- Wash. Senate wants earlier revenue forecast Updated: Apr-28-13 6:24 pm
- Bombing shifts Mass. Senate race before primaries Updated: Apr-28-13 6:18 pm
- Analysis: Tax debate done, so other battles emerge Updated: Apr-28-13 5:05 pm
- Analysis: Holland family has deep political roots Updated: Apr-28-13 5:05 pm
- Hatch: Now is time to fix US immigration system Updated: Apr-28-13 4:56 pm
- Once united, Alabama Republicans find divisions Updated: Apr-28-13 4:46 pm
- Colleges wait out WA Legislature for tuition plan Updated: Apr-28-13 4:28 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
- Okla. reps say they're left out of budget process Updated: Apr-28-13 2:40 pm
- Leaders fear for future of Scott Air Force Base Updated: Apr-28-13 2:40 pm
- Tuition, fees at UNM doubled over past decade Updated: Apr-28-13 2:33 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
- Correction: Massachusetts Senate-Lynch story Updated: Apr-28-13 1:48 pm
- 4 things to know from Oregon Legislature this week Updated: Apr-28-13 1:40 pm
- Mich. firefighters seek workers' comp for cancer Updated: Apr-28-13 1:30 pm
- Philly DA assembles team to investigate corruption Updated: Apr-28-13 1:26 pm
- House votes to make brewer's yeast state microbe Updated: Apr-28-13 1:10 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
- SD lawmakers approve new study of school funding Updated: Apr-28-13 11:03 am
- More than just numbers in Ohio's Medicaid debate Updated: Apr-28-13 10:50 am
- Quinn: Cities should approve concealed guns Updated: Apr-28-13 10:47 am
- Legislature puts 'pragmatic' before 'conservative' Updated: Apr-28-13 10:29 am
- SPOTLIGHT: Students show savvy in Capitol tour Updated: Apr-28-13 10:28 am
- Voucher expansion clears Indiana Legislature Updated: Apr-28-13 10:17 am
- Developers: Law will likely kill coal-gas plant Updated: Apr-28-13 10:15 am
- Hawaii Legislative Preview: Last week of session Updated: Apr-28-13 10:06 am
- FAA: Air traffic system soon at full operation Updated: Apr-28-13 10:06 am
- Ind. bill banning secret videotaping stumbles Updated: Apr-28-13 10:02 am
- Indiana casinos winning few gains from Legislature Updated: Apr-28-13 10:01 am
- Ex-Pawlenty aide urges GOP to back gay marriage Updated: Apr-24-13 11:31 pm
- House OKs bill aimed at athletics group Updated: Apr-24-13 10:49 pm
- Lawmakers delay teacher evaluation penalties Updated: Apr-24-13 10:26 pm
- Calif. environmental changes could aid Kings bid Updated: Apr-24-13 10:15 pm
- Minn. House backs higher income, booze taxes Updated: Apr-24-13 10:04 pm
- Oregon House scales back Democratic tax plan Updated: Apr-24-13 9:21 pm
- Anheuser-Busch tries to block Ohio brewery measure Updated: Apr-24-13 9:19 pm
- Lobbyist for wind power apologizes to Vt. panel Updated: Apr-24-13 9:11 pm
- Neb. lawmakers advance wind tax-incentive bill Updated: Apr-24-13 9:10 pm
- Fla. online school target of cuts from legislators Updated: Apr-24-13 8:52 pm
- Senators endorse Mo. higher ed funding formula Updated: Apr-24-13 8:49 pm
- Neb. Rep. Terry to change email form on website Updated: Apr-24-13 8:46 pm
- AP Exclusive: GOP worries derailed Turner post Updated: Apr-24-13 8:39 pm
- Montana Legislature hits hiccup on last day Updated: Apr-24-13 8:35 pm
- Voter ID bill passes NC House along party lines Updated: Apr-24-13 8:30 pm
- Maine's King calls Congress to action Updated: Apr-24-13 8:27 pm
- House OKs bill to disclose 'fracking' chemicals Updated: Apr-24-13 8:04 pm
- House Democrats approve Wash. tax package Updated: Apr-24-13 8:03 pm
- Eyman files a 'Super Bowl' anti-tax initiative Updated: Apr-24-13 8:02 pm
- NYC Council boss: No to stop-frisk lawsuit measure Updated: Apr-24-13 7:54 pm
- RI on way to be 10th state to allow gay marriage Updated: Apr-24-13 7:53 pm
- Former Rep. Leach resigning from humanities group Updated: Apr-24-13 7:52 pm
- Under contempt threat, NY pol agrees to sign bill Updated: Apr-24-13 7:51 pm
- Miss. special session Friday for auto parts maker Updated: Apr-24-13 7:43 pm
- Colo. firefighting fleet moves forward in Senate Updated: Apr-24-13 7:41 pm
- SD hospital executives support expanding Medicaid Updated: Apr-24-13 7:34 pm
- Republican businessman to run for Minn. governor Updated: Apr-24-13 7:30 pm
- SC Senate panel advances 'read to succeed' bill Updated: Apr-24-13 7:21 pm
- Pa. high court settles shale gas rights question Updated: Apr-24-13 7:20 pm
- Federal government reviewing prison phone charges Updated: Apr-24-13 7:20 pm
- Fallin signs bill expanding aerial hunting of hogs Updated: Apr-24-13 7:19 pm
- Size of Indiana income tax cut remains undecided Updated: Apr-24-13 7:12 pm
- Campaign finance bill goes to Assembly Updated: Apr-24-13 7:08 pm
- Del. bill prohibits guns on school property Updated: Apr-24-13 7:02 pm
- House passes craft distillers bill Updated: Apr-24-13 7:00 pm
- Ruling: clients of Senate-paid lawyers can be ID'd Updated: Apr-24-13 6:59 pm
- White House says it's open to fix on FAA furloughs Updated: Apr-24-13 6:58 pm
- GOP lawmakers target justice pay over gay marriage Updated: Apr-24-13 6:51 pm
- Texas lawmakers consider workers' rights bills Updated: Apr-24-13 6:50 pm
- Mont. session closing with several bills hanging Updated: Apr-24-13 6:50 pm
- Conn. bill allows raffles to promote savings Updated: Apr-24-13 6:49 pm
- Fallin vetoes police firing bill; signs 25 others Updated: Apr-24-13 6:49 pm
- Ala. House recognizes recyclers economic impact Updated: Apr-24-13 6:49 pm
- NYC lawyers argue for taxi law at NY's top court Updated: Apr-24-13 6:48 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers negotiate minimum wage increase Updated: Apr-24-13 6:34 pm
- Nevada Assembly seats District 17 representative Updated: Apr-24-13 6:29 pm
- NY groups claim industry bias in fracking study Updated: Apr-24-13 6:29 pm
- Governor signs voter ID measure Updated: Apr-24-13 6:27 pm
- Colorado marijuana sales limits at a glance Updated: Apr-24-13 6:24 pm
- Lottery unchanged in session, not scholarships Updated: Apr-24-13 6:18 pm
- Legislator resigning to attend law school at USD Updated: Apr-24-13 6:15 pm
- Mich. school chief to lead education work group Updated: Apr-24-13 6:06 pm
- Advocacy groups, AT&T fight over Conn. legislation Updated: Apr-24-13 6:03 pm
- Nevada senator comes out as gay during debate Updated: Apr-24-13 6:01 pm
- Senate chairman calls for 'Do Not Track' bill Updated: Apr-24-13 5:51 pm
- Walker to propose tuition freeze for UW Updated: Apr-24-13 5:50 pm
- Okla. Senate OKs 8-year infrastructure plan Updated: Apr-24-13 5:50 pm
- Vote to revoke Indian cultural center delayed Updated: Apr-24-13 5:47 pm
- SC groups say now is time for immigration reform Updated: Apr-24-13 5:46 pm
- Flood-weary Fargo, ND, lobbies for permanent fix Updated: Apr-24-13 5:32 pm
- House OKs longer window to sue for discrimination Updated: Apr-24-13 5:31 pm
- Conn. bill restores state benefits to gay vets Updated: Apr-24-13 5:30 pm
- Drug czar: Pot legalization won't change mission Updated: Apr-24-13 5:30 pm
- Senate cracks down on social media 'flash mobs' Updated: Apr-24-13 5:26 pm
- Ex-wife wants Dodger divorce settlement tossed Updated: Apr-24-13 5:21 pm
- GOP Sen. hopeful Sullivan cites work as prosecutor Updated: Apr-24-13 5:19 pm
- Assembly speaker picks new Calif. coastal member Updated: Apr-24-13 5:17 pm
- Fallin looks to avoid repeat of 2012 tax failure Updated: Apr-24-13 5:15 pm
- Alabama Senate approves welfare drug testing Updated: Apr-24-13 5:10 pm
- SC bill drops exemption to school attendance zones Updated: Apr-24-13 5:09 pm
- NH Senate holds hearing on voter ID law Updated: Apr-24-13 4:55 pm
- La. House committee retains letter grade formula Updated: Apr-24-13 4:48 pm
- New Wash. legal pot law jeopardizes prosecutions Updated: Apr-24-13 4:47 pm
- Mo. department backing down on welfare contract Updated: Apr-24-13 4:39 pm
- Ill. Senate OKs traffic cameras on school buses Updated: Apr-24-13 4:37 pm
- Wis. woodchuck hunting bill gets cold reception Updated: Apr-24-13 4:37 pm
- Pa. lawmakers send Corbett jury commissioners bill Updated: Apr-24-13 4:36 pm
- NH senators keep up Internet sales tax fight Updated: Apr-24-13 4:33 pm
- Senate votes to reinstitute ban on dyeing bunnies Updated: Apr-24-13 4:28 pm
- Democrats question Indiana budget priorities Updated: Apr-24-13 4:14 pm
- Ill. lawmaker gets community service in gun case Updated: Apr-24-13 4:12 pm
- House makes false alarms at universities a felony Updated: Apr-24-13 4:06 pm
- Bill raising campaign contribution limits passes Updated: Apr-24-13 4:02 pm
- Governments may push workers to health exchange Updated: Apr-24-13 3:40 pm
- Idaho: No plan to shift part-timers to exchange Updated: Apr-24-13 3:38 pm
- Court seems split on doctor's discrimination suit Updated: Apr-24-13 3:28 pm
- Maine House rejects right-to-work, dues bills Updated: Apr-24-13 3:19 pm
- Florida Legislature passes ethics bill Updated: Apr-24-13 3:17 pm
- Bill asks panel to study students' mental health Updated: Apr-24-13 3:08 pm
- Senate confirms new White House budget director Updated: Apr-24-13 2:59 pm
- Minn. Senate moves to fix Capitol with tax dollars Updated: Apr-24-13 2:41 pm
- Senate approves water pollution bill Updated: Apr-24-13 2:35 pm
- RI Senate OKs cellphone tracking bill Updated: Apr-24-13 2:28 pm
- Judge skeptical of dismissing Fast & Furious suit Updated: Apr-24-13 2:27 pm
- Senate OKs keeping 0.08 pct. drunk driving level Updated: Apr-24-13 2:27 pm
- Bill eliminates 'mental retardation' in state law Updated: Apr-24-13 2:00 pm
- Rollins resigns legislative seat, takes new job Updated: Apr-24-13 1:53 pm
- Deschamps faces senate questions at doping hearing Updated: Apr-24-13 1:48 pm
- Audit: Pa. Legislature spending rose; surplus fell Updated: Apr-24-13 1:37 pm
- Calif. lawmakers reject bid for 4 a.m. last call Updated: Apr-24-13 1:32 pm
- Mo. House bill bars copying death scene photos Updated: Apr-24-13 1:30 pm
- Mo. House backs amendment on parental rights Updated: Apr-24-13 1:29 pm
- Ex-lawmaker appointed Ohio's next higher ed leader Updated: Apr-24-13 1:19 pm
- Conn. House passes bill easing barroom design rule Updated: Apr-24-13 1:17 pm
- Wis. groundhog owner warns Bucky could be hunted Updated: Apr-24-13 1:07 pm
- Bill to outlaw 'bong' pipes clears House Updated: Apr-24-13 1:07 pm
- Correction: Animal Advocates Story Updated: Apr-24-13 12:57 pm
- Bill makes animal cruelty a felony in North Dakota Updated: Apr-24-13 12:42 pm
- Kuster legislation promotes education partnerships Updated: Apr-24-13 12:32 pm
- Mich. House plan has no money for film incentives Updated: Apr-24-13 12:24 pm
- Deal signs bill lowering G.P.A. for HOPE grants Updated: Apr-24-13 12:23 pm
- Court: Board vote on employees' insurance illegal Updated: Apr-24-13 12:04 pm
- Stabenow to speak at Miss. Delta Council Updated: Apr-24-13 12:01 pm
- ND voters to decide higher ed board's structure Updated: Apr-24-13 9:24 am
- Israel parliament discusses killings of Armenians Updated: Apr-24-13 8:51 am
- Lawmaker seeks to limit FOIA release of 911 calls Updated: Apr-24-13 8:33 am
- Rep. Baldelli-Hunt running for Woonsocket mayor Updated: Apr-24-13 8:07 am
- Jordan's new government wins confidence vote Updated: Apr-24-13 5:34 am
- Mo. bill lets state workers carry guns in car Updated: Apr-24-13 5:14 am
- Sen. McCaskill cites Akin in SC fundraising appeal Updated: Apr-24-13 5:11 am
- Bill on Alabama double dipping exemptions dies Updated: Apr-24-13 5:11 am
- Maine lawmaker wants PAC tax Updated: Apr-24-13 4:38 am
- Sports for home schoolers stalls in Ala. Senate Updated: Apr-24-13 4:27 am
- In-state tuition for veterans heads to Pence desk Updated: Apr-24-13 4:10 am
- Kimball: glad to be away from Legislature Updated: Apr-24-13 4:08 am
- NC immigration advocates to lobby at state capitol Updated: Apr-24-13 4:06 am
- US Rep. Davis to host art competition reception Updated: Apr-24-13 4:05 am
- Okla. Senate OKs tweaks to school grading system Updated: Apr-24-13 3:55 am
- Congressional immigration debate signals big shift Updated: Apr-24-13 3:22 am
- Animal rights advocates to lobby Conn. lawmakers Updated: Apr-24-13 3:13 am
- RI Senate leader plays key role in marriage debate Updated: Apr-24-13 3:00 am
- Lawmakers move closer to budget deal with governor Updated: Apr-24-13 1:10 am
- Alabama Senate approves beach convention hotel Updated: Apr-24-13 12:36 am
- Texas lawmakers review limits on confining youths Updated: Apr-24-13 12:25 am
- Senate leader says no Common Core repeal for now Updated: Apr-24-13 12:14 am
- NC House bill requires schools to keep epi-pens Updated: Apr-23-13 10:27 pm
- Obama hosts female senators for White House dinner Updated: Apr-23-13 10:05 pm
- Minnesota House passes education budget Updated: Apr-23-13 10:04 pm
- Nevada Assembly passes sex education overhaul Updated: Apr-23-13 9:51 pm
- Lawmakers hear bills to help sex assault victims Updated: Apr-23-13 9:41 pm
- NC economy improving as key tax collections arrive Updated: Apr-23-13 9:19 pm
- Ala. lawmaker pushing wind energy regulation bill Updated: Apr-23-13 9:10 pm
- NC bill would expand aid to Alzheimer's patients Updated: Apr-23-13 9:08 pm
- Wash. Senate OKs K-12 funding bill Updated: Apr-23-13 9:08 pm
- White House threatens veto on GOP health bill Updated: Apr-23-13 8:50 pm
- Arizona marks third anniversary of immigration law Updated: Apr-23-13 8:47 pm
- Inslee signs laws on alcohol, parking, tow trucks Updated: Apr-23-13 8:35 pm
- Education, administration budgets to be negotiated Updated: Apr-23-13 8:34 pm
- Democrats Markey, Lynch clash in US Senate debate Updated: Apr-23-13 8:23 pm
- Bill bars county fees on Burning Man festival Updated: Apr-23-13 8:14 pm
- Expansion of Neb. juvenile pilot program advances Updated: Apr-23-13 8:14 pm
- Bill to allow guns in cars not ready for vote Updated: Apr-23-13 8:13 pm
- Iowa lieutenant governor says no to run for Senate Updated: Apr-23-13 8:03 pm
- Nebraska lawmakers advance climate change study Updated: Apr-23-13 8:02 pm
- Iowa House approves budget for justice departments Updated: Apr-23-13 8:02 pm
- Arkansas House speaker eyeing 2014 governor's race Updated: Apr-23-13 7:54 pm
- Wash. House approves registry of gun offenders Updated: Apr-23-13 7:53 pm
- Arkansas governor vetoes 3 election reform bills Updated: Apr-23-13 7:52 pm
- Gov. Inslee signs underage alcohol tasting bill Updated: Apr-23-13 7:52 pm
- Gov. Inslee signs tow truck anti-gouging bill Updated: Apr-23-13 7:51 pm
- APNewsBreak: Mo. photo biometrics plan in limbo Updated: Apr-23-13 7:46 pm
- Vt. Senate committee zeroes in on tax changes Updated: Apr-23-13 7:37 pm
- APNewsBreak: Haley signs Boeing incentives bill Updated: Apr-23-13 7:36 pm
- Striking cab drivers take protest to Carson City Updated: Apr-23-13 7:36 pm
- Ill. Black Caucus chair signs on gay marriage bill Updated: Apr-23-13 7:18 pm
- GOP report faults State Dept. on Libya security Updated: Apr-23-13 7:17 pm
- Gun control fight spills over to federal research Updated: Apr-23-13 7:12 pm
- Wyden next in line to chair Finance Committee Updated: Apr-23-13 7:07 pm
- French protest against gay marriage turns violent Updated: Apr-23-13 7:00 pm
- SC Gov. Haley signs bill giving $120M to Boeing Updated: Apr-23-13 6:57 pm
- Nevada advances lobbying cooling-off-period bills Updated: Apr-23-13 6:55 pm
- In reversal, House reauthorizes Lottery Commission Updated: Apr-23-13 6:46 pm
- Oklahoma leaders agree on income tax cut for 2015 Updated: Apr-23-13 6:35 pm
- Iowa Senate OKs online driver's license renewal Updated: Apr-23-13 6:34 pm
- Senate approve electronic voter registration Updated: Apr-23-13 6:34 pm
- Costs rise at Kemper plant, says Miss. Power Updated: Apr-23-13 6:31 pm
- Montana Democrat Baucus rules out 7th Senate term Updated: Apr-23-13 6:30 pm
- Nevada Senate Oks equity group sports betting Updated: Apr-23-13 6:28 pm
- Reeling elsewhere, labor poised for Minn. gains Updated: Apr-23-13 6:25 pm
- Michigan House drops penalties for labor contracts Updated: Apr-23-13 6:24 pm
- Bill on juvenile sentencing clears Senate panel Updated: Apr-23-13 6:20 pm
- Reid: Democrats to ease cuts with war savings Updated: Apr-23-13 6:17 pm
- NH's US senators oppose Internet sales tax bill Updated: Apr-23-13 6:14 pm
- Senate passes expansion of radioactive waste site Updated: Apr-23-13 5:55 pm
- Emergency cell phone access for police considered Updated: Apr-23-13 5:52 pm
- Conn. bill of rights for homeless progresses Updated: Apr-23-13 5:51 pm
- APNewsBreak: Ore. lawmakers have strong PERS ties Updated: Apr-23-13 5:41 pm
- Bullock vetoes 6 bills, including bison measure Updated: Apr-23-13 5:38 pm
- Study of gun restrictions on mentally ill advances Updated: Apr-23-13 5:34 pm
- Jindal disputes savings estimate for expansion Updated: Apr-23-13 5:30 pm
- Airline service improves but delays still possible Updated: Apr-23-13 5:28 pm
- Airline service improves but delays still possible Updated: Apr-23-13 5:27 pm
- Deal signs boating safety bill Updated: Apr-23-13 5:20 pm
- Lawmakers urge delay in control tower furloughs Updated: Apr-23-13 5:19 pm
- Ark. gov. signs 'private option' plan into law Updated: Apr-23-13 5:18 pm
- Senator criticizes SC agency's restructuring plan Updated: Apr-23-13 5:11 pm
- Neb. panel advances governor's request for plane Updated: Apr-23-13 5:07 pm
- Bill says homeless have right to be on the street Updated: Apr-23-13 5:05 pm
- Illinois GOP leader announces welfare reform Updated: Apr-23-13 4:58 pm
- Mass. lawmakers shelve death penalty bill Updated: Apr-23-13 4:44 pm
- Wisconsin GOP blasts UW over tuition surplus Updated: Apr-23-13 4:43 pm
- Maine panel hears tax bills Updated: Apr-23-13 4:41 pm
- Haley signs bill on how raffles would be legal Updated: Apr-23-13 4:30 pm
- Bills would expand Yosemite National Park slightly Updated: Apr-23-13 4:30 pm
- Husky coaches to be inducted into Hall of Fame Updated: Apr-23-13 4:28 pm
- Venezuelan govt targets disaffected ex-supporters Updated: Apr-23-13 4:27 pm
- NC Senate bill would end local design rules Updated: Apr-23-13 4:07 pm
- Graham blocks vote on Obama energy nominee Updated: Apr-23-13 4:06 pm
- Proposal for in-state tuition for young immigrants Updated: Apr-23-13 4:04 pm
- Sexual abuse survivor finishes 1,500-mile walk Updated: Apr-23-13 4:03 pm
- Proposal in Congress could mean $20M for Vt. Updated: Apr-23-13 4:02 pm
- Sestak raises $460K for still-undefined campaign Updated: Apr-23-13 4:00 pm
- Correction: Immigration-Utah story Updated: Apr-23-13 3:57 pm
- Tennessee editorial roundup Updated: Apr-23-13 3:49 pm
- Cigarette tax hike rejected by House tax committee Updated: Apr-23-13 3:42 pm
- Kan. innovative school district law signed Updated: Apr-23-13 3:40 pm
- Bills would expand Yosemite National Park slightly Updated: Apr-23-13 3:28 pm
- GOP Sen. hopeful Gomez: I've lived American Dream Updated: Apr-23-13 3:06 pm
- Exoneration panel clears preliminary House vote Updated: Apr-23-13 3:05 pm
- Maine House OKs concealed weapons confidentiality Updated: Apr-23-13 3:05 pm
- Okla. House kills texting and driving ban again Updated: Apr-23-13 2:56 pm
- Final gun limit in Colo. package awaits gov's pen Updated: Apr-23-13 2:48 pm
- NH stand-your-ground repeal gets Senate hearing Updated: Apr-23-13 2:47 pm
- Nebraska bill would compensate surface water users Updated: Apr-23-13 2:46 pm
- Lawmakers consider Railroad Commission name change Updated: Apr-23-13 2:34 pm
- Robert Edgar, former Pa. congressman, dies at 69 Updated: Apr-23-13 2:22 pm
- Robert Edgar, former Pa. congressman, dies at 69 Updated: Apr-23-13 2:20 pm
- Highlights from Sen. Max Baucus' career Updated: Apr-23-13 1:52 pm
- Republicans rap consumer agency's data collection Updated: Apr-23-13 1:48 pm
- Illinois seniors get bigger break on property tax Updated: Apr-23-13 1:42 pm
- New school ratings emphasize minority progress Updated: Apr-23-13 1:26 pm
- Bill clears way for Medicaid debate in Texas House Updated: Apr-23-13 1:20 pm
- Push to alter British succession rules nearly done Updated: Apr-23-13 12:52 pm
- Army warns of steeper reductions in troop numbers Updated: Apr-23-13 12:45 pm
- Snyder, group applaud Schuette's dredging opinion Updated: Apr-23-13 12:41 pm
- Gun rights backers vow at rally to keep up fight Updated: Apr-23-13 12:38 pm
- Ohio justices make key malpractice-case ruling Updated: Apr-23-13 12:32 pm
- Treadwell to announce plans this summer Updated: Apr-23-13 12:32 pm
- State agency faces backlog of abuse investigations Updated: Apr-23-13 12:28 pm
- Highlights of 89th General Assembly in Arkansas Updated: Apr-23-13 12:15 pm
- Florida House honors NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson Updated: Apr-23-13 11:43 am
- Governor signs measure to cut lawmaker allowances Updated: Apr-23-13 11:23 am
- UT Law School Foundation under state scrutiny Updated: Apr-23-13 10:35 am
- Correction: Domestic Security story Updated: Apr-23-13 10:31 am
- Some Mich. charities say tax changes hit donations Updated: Apr-23-13 10:27 am
- AP IMPACT: Congress slows military efforts to save Updated: Apr-23-13 10:21 am
- Wis. bill would restrict alleged child molesters Updated: Apr-23-13 9:43 am
- Black lawmakers question if racism is behind bill Updated: Apr-23-13 9:24 am
- Joint panel takes up economic development budget Updated: Apr-23-13 9:20 am
- GOP Sen. Johnny Key won't seek governor's post Updated: Apr-23-13 8:28 am
- Lawmakers set date for small fixes, veto overrides Updated: Apr-23-13 7:37 am
- Bill grants Indiana tuition for some immigrants Updated: Apr-23-13 7:35 am
- Care worker raises in Minn. House health budget Updated: Apr-23-13 6:43 am
- Senate OKs repealing Nevada threat over Tahoe pact Updated: Apr-23-13 6:13 am
- Okla. House speaker to speak at Langston ceremony Updated: Apr-23-13 5:07 am
- Okla. water arguments set before US Supreme Ct. Updated: Apr-23-13 5:07 am
- Mo. bill would bar sharing of concealed carry list Updated: Apr-23-13 5:06 am
- Mo. House endorses daylight saving legislation Updated: Apr-23-13 5:02 am
- NYC proposes raising age for cigarette purchases Updated: Apr-23-13 2:40 am
- Mo. senators vote down federal Medicaid expansion Updated: Apr-23-13 12:38 am
- Hawaii governor repeals public land agency Updated: Apr-23-13 12:32 am
- Bill restricts where welfare benefits can be used Updated: Apr-22-13 11:45 pm
- Minn. House votes to drug test themselves Updated: Apr-22-13 11:32 pm
- Senate bill jeopardizes tax-free online shopping Updated: Apr-22-13 11:20 pm
- Mo. Senate plan funds sheriffs for gun permits Updated: Apr-22-13 11:16 pm
- New Hawaii law helps rape victims avert pregnancy Updated: Apr-22-13 10:33 pm
- Fla. legislators to help pro baseball clubs move Updated: Apr-22-13 10:30 pm
- Neb. lawmakers support inmate parenting program Updated: Apr-22-13 10:22 pm
- Honduras uncovers plot to kill lawmaker, reporter Updated: Apr-22-13 10:16 pm
- Stoned-driving standard fails again in Colorado Updated: Apr-22-13 9:32 pm
- Lawmakers advance predatory lending bill Updated: Apr-22-13 9:32 pm
- Feds delay policy to allow small knives on planes Updated: Apr-22-13 9:24 pm
- Senate OKs potential repeal of paid family leave Updated: Apr-22-13 9:16 pm
- Minn. House backs abortion clinic licensing, fee Updated: Apr-22-13 9:01 pm
- Wash. House panel OKs road project funding plan Updated: Apr-22-13 8:46 pm
- Sen. Al Melvin plans to run for Arizona governor Updated: Apr-22-13 8:35 pm
- Senate advances electricity refund proposal Updated: Apr-22-13 8:32 pm
- Senate approves Caltrans chief despite concerns Updated: Apr-22-13 8:07 pm
- Gov. Mead says coming state budget likely flat Updated: Apr-22-13 7:52 pm
- Senate seeks to redraw Wake school board districts Updated: Apr-22-13 7:49 pm
- Mont. Senate OKs plan to restrict illegal labor Updated: Apr-22-13 7:37 pm
- Gov. Inslee signs gender-neutral language bill Updated: Apr-22-13 7:37 pm
- Hawaii lawmakers negotiate limits on shield law Updated: Apr-22-13 7:36 pm
- Senate bill bans minors from tanning salons Updated: Apr-22-13 7:05 pm
- Malloy signs bill to allow board to tap president Updated: Apr-22-13 7:04 pm
- Bill bans teen drivers from hands-free texting Updated: Apr-22-13 7:00 pm
- Cyberbullying bill headed to Florida Senate Updated: Apr-22-13 6:51 pm
- Snyder aims to connect Michigan students to jobs Updated: Apr-22-13 6:50 pm
- Report: Centralizing NC fleet would save money Updated: Apr-22-13 6:43 pm
- Calif. bill would update 19th century rape law Updated: Apr-22-13 6:43 pm
- Democrats urge Rep. Peters to run for US Senate Updated: Apr-22-13 6:33 pm
- Revoked charters could be forgiven $12M in loans Updated: Apr-22-13 6:32 pm
- Oklahoma Muslims fret about anti-Islamic rhetoric Updated: Apr-22-13 6:30 pm
- Obama invites female senators to dinner Updated: Apr-22-13 6:30 pm
- Advocates upbeat as gay marriage vote nears in RI Updated: Apr-22-13 6:26 pm
- Senate supports ban on 'telemedicine abortion' Updated: Apr-22-13 6:22 pm
- Biden announces new gun-control legislation Updated: Apr-22-13 6:14 pm
- Senate approves health care incentive Updated: Apr-22-13 6:12 pm
- Conservative Iowa senator asks gay senator to dine Updated: Apr-22-13 6:12 pm
- Okla. House OKs nursing home camera proposal Updated: Apr-22-13 6:03 pm
- Malloy considers power deal with Conn. trash plant Updated: Apr-22-13 5:59 pm
- Affidavit: Bachmann approved pay for Iowa senator Updated: Apr-22-13 5:55 pm
- Kansas human trafficking measure signed into law Updated: Apr-22-13 5:51 pm
- Animal abuse registry proposed in dog's memory Updated: Apr-22-13 5:42 pm
- Suburbs now playing a key role in gun legislation Updated: Apr-22-13 5:37 pm
- Assemby approves limit on cancer drug cost Updated: Apr-22-13 5:31 pm
- Ore. bill would guard students' Facebook passwords Updated: Apr-22-13 5:29 pm
- Lobster marketing bill supported by committee Updated: Apr-22-13 5:22 pm
- Bill prohibits use of credit report for hiring Updated: Apr-22-13 5:16 pm
- Last sprint in Colo. session includes big issues Updated: Apr-22-13 5:13 pm
- Okla. House OKs bill on workers' comp jurisdiction Updated: Apr-22-13 5:10 pm
- NY prosecutor boosting corruption probe efforts Updated: Apr-22-13 5:04 pm
- Senate OKs bill shifting some to health exchanges Updated: Apr-22-13 4:58 pm
- Ind. lawmakers approve looser superintendent rules Updated: Apr-22-13 4:56 pm
- Recall bid against Ariz. sheriff faces tough odds Updated: Apr-22-13 4:48 pm
- NV GOP's Angle won't rule out another Senate bid Updated: Apr-22-13 4:07 pm
- Fallout for states rejecting Medicaid expansion Updated: Apr-22-13 4:03 pm
- Ore. state senator hurt in traffic accident Updated: Apr-22-13 4:02 pm
- US Supreme Court to hear Okla. water rights appeal Updated: Apr-22-13 4:01 pm
- Kansas gov. signs bill to create stem cell center Updated: Apr-22-13 3:52 pm
- Ill. treasurer: Perry's trip should 'sound alarm' Updated: Apr-22-13 3:52 pm
- Maine lawmakers consider anti-terrorism bill Updated: Apr-22-13 3:11 pm
- Online accounts would be off-limits to employers Updated: Apr-22-13 3:00 pm
- Ky. coal plant to use byproduct as fertilizer Updated: Apr-22-13 2:56 pm
- Texas governor in Illinois to lure business Updated: Apr-22-13 2:49 pm
- NH University System looks for help in the Senate Updated: Apr-22-13 2:45 pm
- Wildfires prompt Colorado insurance changes Updated: Apr-22-13 2:42 pm
- High court weighs dispute over AIDS funding Updated: Apr-22-13 2:30 pm
- Senate tax plan to affect more than top 2 percent Updated: Apr-22-13 2:29 pm
- Okla. groups rally for 'reproductive justice' Updated: Apr-22-13 2:26 pm
- Hungary OKs limit to Nazi, communist symbols Updated: Apr-22-13 2:16 pm
- Fla. governor signs sweeping education bill Updated: Apr-22-13 2:09 pm
- White House: Obama backs Internet sales tax bill Updated: Apr-22-13 2:07 pm
- Former Ky. agriculture commissioner indicted Updated: Apr-22-13 1:45 pm
- Lawmaker upset by Senate cut in DCS budget plan Updated: Apr-22-13 1:35 pm
- Groups object to restrictions in elections bill Updated: Apr-22-13 1:01 pm
- NY state senator calls for torture in Boston case Updated: Apr-22-13 12:52 pm
- Legislature's inaction puts drug effort at risk Updated: Apr-22-13 12:38 pm
- Reworked Mayo finance plan ups local, private ante Updated: Apr-22-13 12:37 pm
- W.Va. tries to tackle childhood hunger and obesity Updated: Apr-22-13 11:19 am
- Fort Polk Progress to lobby Congress over base Updated: Apr-22-13 10:17 am
- A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials Updated: Apr-22-13 9:05 am
- Legislative group to study commuter rail expansion Updated: Apr-22-13 9:04 am
- Maine lawmaker proposes tougher pharmacy rules Updated: Apr-22-13 6:11 am
- Ind. won't push for constitutional convention Updated: Apr-22-13 4:10 am
- Under pressure, Border Patrol now counts getaways Updated: Apr-22-13 12:37 am
- Washoe County GOP has new leader Updated: Apr-21-13 8:36 pm
- High school recruiting bills a hot issue Updated: Apr-21-13 7:23 pm
- Roberts poised to be oldest Kan. US senator Updated: Apr-21-13 7:06 pm
- Report: Many Ind. districts flout law on contracts Updated: Apr-21-13 7:05 pm
- Students fight bill that would raise class fees Updated: Apr-21-13 5:14 pm
- Newtown families: We'll keep fighting for gun law Updated: Apr-21-13 5:00 pm
- Vermont plan to limit welfare-to-work draws fire Updated: Apr-21-13 3:09 pm
- Harris concerned about federal regulation Updated: Apr-21-13 3:07 pm
- Petition seeks repeal of Anchorage labor law Updated: Apr-21-13 2:56 pm
- Pa. wind energy soars in 2012, but total is small Updated: Apr-21-13 2:49 pm
- Analysis: Kan. pro-gun law is political statement Updated: Apr-21-13 1:55 pm
- Missouri lawmaker seeks penalty for smoking bans Updated: Apr-21-13 1:55 pm
- Lawmaker: Pa. schools should have injectors Updated: Apr-21-13 1:44 pm
- Analysis: Mo. Medicaid expansion unlikely in 2013 Updated: Apr-21-13 1:40 pm
- Wis. bill would shield job seekers' web privacy Updated: Apr-21-13 1:14 pm
- NH House to hold hearing on lead tackle ban Updated: Apr-21-13 12:43 pm
- Lodges feed off appetite for charity gambling Updated: Apr-21-13 12:43 pm
- Food trucks could see slow road to Indy suburbs Updated: Apr-21-13 12:38 pm
- Lawmakers debate piecemeal take on guns, pensions Updated: Apr-21-13 12:24 pm
- Oregon gun, pot bills clear key legislative hurdle Updated: Apr-21-13 12:18 pm
- Nev. Senate takes up mental health gun laws Updated: Apr-21-13 12:11 pm
- Abortion bills could drive wedge in NC GOP Updated: Apr-21-13 11:05 am
- Adjournment looms for North Dakota Legislature Updated: Apr-21-13 11:02 am
- Despite law, some families lack autism coverage Updated: Apr-21-13 9:16 am
- State budget could kill Lewis and Clark panel Updated: Apr-21-13 9:10 am
- Hawaii lawmakers to conclude budget negotiations Updated: Apr-21-13 9:05 am
- ND lawmakers move toward session deadline Updated: Apr-21-13 8:29 am
- Task force to be named for Norwich energy facility Updated: Apr-21-13 5:04 am
- Judge rules lesbian immigrant can challenge DOMA Updated: Apr-21-13 1:58 am
- Ga. lawmaker to seek Gingrey's congressional seat Updated: Apr-20-13 11:01 pm
- Biden says response to tragedies 'incredible' Updated: Apr-20-13 10:44 pm
- Nevada protest held over Heller's vote on gun bill Updated: Apr-20-13 8:41 pm
- Kan. US senators push gas storage inspection bill Updated: Apr-20-13 8:26 pm
- US doubles aid to Syrian rebels, who want more Updated: Apr-20-13 8:20 pm
- NY state senator 'torture' tweet spurs controversy Updated: Apr-20-13 8:08 pm
- ND Sen. Hoeven says missile silos should be kept Updated: Apr-20-13 5:58 pm
- Kan. revenue estimates highlight need for tax deal Updated: Apr-20-13 5:50 pm
- Minn. House OKs bill to avoid government shutdowns Updated: Apr-20-13 5:48 pm
- Some lawmakers push for basic health care plan Updated: Apr-20-13 5:29 pm
- Harkin endorses Braley for Iowa US Senate seat Updated: Apr-20-13 5:10 pm
- Minn. House won't stall debit card tax refunds Updated: Apr-20-13 4:43 pm
- Utah governor's veto of gun bill to stand Updated: Apr-20-13 4:17 pm
- Failed education bills on radar for next session Updated: Apr-20-13 3:19 pm
- Alabama Legislature enters session's final days Updated: Apr-20-13 2:17 pm
- Pension fixes lurch toward finish line Updated: Apr-20-13 2:04 pm
- Mo. lawmakers mull changes to public defenders Updated: Apr-20-13 1:50 pm
- State, cities in next round of redevelopment fight Updated: Apr-20-13 1:13 pm
- Watchdog group wants Gilbert to close rec center Updated: Apr-20-13 12:22 pm
- NH suicide prevention project focuses on gun shops Updated: Apr-20-13 12:17 pm
- Kosovo PM seeks parliament backing for Serbia deal Updated: Apr-20-13 12:15 pm
- Gov. Cuomo: NY legislative bills get in the way Updated: Apr-20-13 12:04 pm
- Debbie Dingell decides against 2014 US Senate run Updated: Apr-20-13 11:36 am
- OH attendance-fixing probes prompt new panel idea Updated: Apr-20-13 11:19 am
- Police look to expand Conn. workers' comp law Updated: Apr-20-13 11:06 am
- Nebraska lawmakers seek common ground on Medicaid Updated: Apr-20-13 11:01 am
- Food banks hopeful Iowa lawmakers will OK funding Updated: Apr-20-13 10:43 am
- Maine gov inks bills despite earlier threats Updated: Apr-20-13 9:30 am
- House voting on bill freeing NH slaves Updated: Apr-20-13 8:41 am
- Bill allows refusal of health care on moral basis Updated: Apr-20-13 7:09 am
- Georgia Gov. to sign youth athlete concussion bill Updated: Apr-20-13 4:03 am
- New law adds prescribing powers to optometrists Updated: Apr-20-13 3:04 am