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December 20, 2015

Judge rules flashing headlights is free speech in Oregon case

Judge Joseph Carter determined the law covering the use of high beams was valid, but was unconstitutional as it was applied by the deputy.

December 20, 2015

Ex-official gets nearly 12 years in prison for Bell, Calif. corruption scandal

Former Bell City Manager Angela Spaccia was sentenced Thursday by Superior Court Judge Kathleen Kennedy who called Spaccia a con artist.

December 20, 2015

Judge rules Indiana must recognize 1 gay couple's marriage

The decision doesn't affect other lawsuits challenging Indiana's gay marriage ban. 

December 20, 2015

Former Christie aides can withhold documents in bridge scandal, judge rules

The ruling by Judge Mary Jacobson is likely to be appealed.

December 20, 2015

NY Gov. Cuomo takes aim at cleavage-baring subway ad

Howard Glaser, Cuomo's director of state operations, wrote to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday asking the agency to take action regarding the revealing advertisement.

December 20, 2015

Federal judge denies prosecutors’ move to dismiss civil rights suit in Wis. John Doe case

The John Doe investigation was a multi-county secret probe into dozens of conservative groups, including conservative political activist O’Keefe and his Wisconsin Club for Growth. 

December 20, 2015

NLRB complains Walmart Black Friday protesters broke rules, went too far

The Black Friday protests have become a common sight at Walmarts and other large retailers, but the labor unions behind the protests stepped up their efforts in 2013 to coincide with a national push from progressives seeking to hike the minimum wage.

December 20, 2015

Concerns raised over gun 'confiscation' provisions in Vermont bill

A bill that passed the Vermont House without controversy is now in doubt after gun-rights advocates exposed provisions allowing police to take guns during domestic disputes.

December 20, 2015

Union dispute slows work at vital western port to a crawl

At first glance, operations at the Port of Portland might look normal. Trucks come and go. Containers are loaded and unloaded. But upon closer inspection, it's clear the normally efficient system is moving like molasses.

December 20, 2015

Study: No connection between school spending, student outcomes

For decades, it's probably the most troublesome question facing education: Why are results for U.S. public school students so mediocre, despite the billions of taxpayer dollars spent?