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States Rights December 20, 2015

Jeb Bush joins Gov. Jindal in demanding feds drop lawsuit against Louisiana over school vouchers

Jindal, a Republican considering a 2016 presidential bid, said Obama and Holder are denying students in his state the same opportunities their own children enjoy.

Appeals December 20, 2015

Court sides with feds in dispute over California oyster farm closure

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a decision by former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar not to renew the lease of a popular oyster farm operating in the Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California.

State and Local December 20, 2015

Feds won't sue to stop marijuana use in Colorado, Washington state

The Justice Department said Thursday it would not challenge state laws in Colorado and Washington that allow for the medical and recreational use of marijuana as long as drug sales don’t conflict with a set of new federal enforcement policies.

Appeals December 20, 2015

Inmate one step closer to getting Virginia to shell out $20k for her sex-change operation

An inmate is one step closer getting Virginia to pay for her sex-change operation. 

State and Local December 20, 2015

Judge orders New Mexico county to issue same-sex marriage licenses

The clerk for New Mexico's most populous county planned to begin issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples Tuesday after a state district judge declared same-sex marriage legal.

State and Local December 20, 2015

Nevada Democratic House candidate renouncing NRA membership

Nevada Democratic congressional candidate John Oceguera says he's renouncing his membership in the National Rifle Association in the wake of a mass shooting in Southern California.

Senate December 20, 2015

Kansas court rules Dems don’t need Senate nominee – in blow to Republican

A Kansas state court has ruled that Democrats do not have to field a candidate this fall against Republican Sen. Pat Roberts, in a decision that could boost independent Greg Orman in his bid to unseat the longtime GOP senator.

Pennsylvania December 20, 2015

Pennsylvania lawmaker's staffer pleads guilty in gun case

A Pennsylvania congressman's press secretary pleaded guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor weapons charges, acknowledging that he accidentally carried an unloaded gun and ammunition into a Congressional office building in Washington.

Energy December 20, 2015

Keystone XL pipeline lawsuit now in Nebraska court's hands

A Nebraska law intended to clear a path for the Keystone XL pipeline now rests with the state's Supreme Court.

State and Local December 20, 2015

New regs by NY election board on political committees raises free speech concerns

The New York State Board of Elections has enacted emergency regulations to keep a closer eye on political spending by special interest groups, but critics say the changes are over-reaching and will stifle free speech.

Midwest December 20, 2015

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds collective bargaining crackdown, in victory for Walker

After three years of legal battles, the war for Gov. Scott Walker’s cornerstone public-sector collective bargaining reforms is over, with the state Supreme Court on Thursday upholding Act 10 in its entirety.