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December 20, 2015

California bill would ban plastic grocery bags statewide

Key California legislators have reached an agreement that could lead to a statewide ban on carry-out plastic bags at supermarkets, liquor stores and pharmacies by 2016, officials said Thursday.

December 20, 2015

Conservative activist O'Keefe claims Cuomo targeting his group

Conservative activist James O'Keefe is accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of targeting his group with document requests and a subpoena, claiming the Democratic governor's recent comments critical of conservatives "aren't simply words."

December 20, 2015

Arizona's 'Sheriff Joe' mulling possible bid for governor, raising millions

Arizona's controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced this week he added $3.5 million to his campaign coffers last year – a personal best – as he hints he's again considering a run for governor.

December 20, 2015

Highway robbery? Wisconsin spending $16 million to fix $8K road problem, group says

Denise Kraetsch could lose her family farm if the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is allowed to proceed with a rural highway project in Washington County. But the potential effect on taxpayers could be even more significant.

December 20, 2015

Virginia attorney general to fight state's same-sex marriage ban, report says

Virginia's attorney general will announce Thursday that he believes the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and that Virginia will ask a federal court to strike it down, The Washington Post reported. 

December 20, 2015

Virginia moves to allow increased use of electric chair

Virginia lawmakers, facing a shortage of lethal drugs used to administer the death penalty, have advanced a proposal aimed at making the electric chair its default method for executions.

December 20, 2015

Union victory: Porn-watching Wisconsin teacher awarded new job, backpay

Here's what Wisconsin's legal system and its teachers unions have just taught the nation: If you're a teacher and you get fired for looking at porn at work, you'll get your job back.

December 20, 2015

ACLU sues Utah for not recognizing gay marriages

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Utah over the issue of gay marriage, saying the official decision to stop granting benefits for newly married same-sex couples has created wrenching uncertainty.

December 20, 2015

Michigan official riles Detroit residents with comments on city

A Michigan official is facing criticism for his unsparing comments on Detroit in a recent New Yorker article.

December 20, 2015

Complaint: Harry Reid meddled in casino visa-investor cases

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is the target of an ethics and conflict-of-interest complaint over his involvement in a visa-investor venture. The complaint, filed by the activist group Cause of Action, asserts that the Nevada U.S. senator intervened with top immigration officials to benefit EB-5 visa seekers. The applicants were law clients of Reid’s son.