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Financial Crises January 12, 2017

Fixing Detroit: America's comeback city?

America loves a good comeback story. Just maybe, Detroit could be one for the ages.

States Rights January 12, 2017

Texas refuses to give back lethal drugs, proceeds with execution

A Texas man convicted of killing his parents proceeded as planned Wednesday night despite a growing controversy over the drug being used to carry out the punishment.

States Rights January 12, 2017

Denver backs off plan to curb pot smoking ahead of legalization launch

Denver officials have backed off a controversial proposal that would have banned smoking marijuana on private property if it was in public view.

Legislation January 12, 2017

Wisconsin pol pushes immunity for 911 callers reporting drug overdose

Prompted by a personal family crisis, a Wisconsin lawmaker is pushing legislation that would offer immunity to people who call 911 to report a drug overdose or bring those suffering to the hospital for help.

Environment January 12, 2017

Companies line up to drill after survey shows Dakota oil, gas fields far bigger than believed

Energy companies are lining up for their shot to drill in the Dakotas and Montana after a new government report revealed that a massive geological formation stretching across the states contains twice the oil and three times the amount of natural gas than was originally believed.

Elections Disputes January 12, 2017

Wisconsin teachers union decertified in latest blow to labor under Walker law

Teachers from one of Wisconsin’s largest unions have jumped ship -- voting overwhelmingly to abandon the group in the latest in a string of setbacks for the struggling labor movement following Gov. Scott Walker’s union overhaul two years ago.

Cities January 12, 2017

South Carolina city makes being homeless illegal

South Carolina’s capital city is dishing out some southern discomfort following a controversial decision to criminalize its homeless.

Legislation January 12, 2017

Gaming laws could pose risk for fantasy football craze

The trash talk around the water cooler is already underway as hordes of fantasy football players get ready to draft their teams. The NFL has even gotten into the act with a web site for stats and strategies. 

Financial Crises January 12, 2017

Riding the rails: Millions at stake for Detroit's taxpayer-backed transit experiment

There's a lot riding on Detroit’s new transit system. After seven years of planning, work on the ambitious $140 million light rail project started this week amid charges that it already is an antiquated and ‘expensive boondoggle’ that fails to benefit the city’s low-income residents.

Cities January 12, 2017

Georgia pol claims Tyler Perry using star power to secure 'sweetheart' deal for Army base

An unusual dispute is taking shape in Georgia that has all the trappings of a juicy Hollywood flick: alleged secret deals, political profiting, and, oh -- Tyler Perry. Yes, that Tyler Perry.

States Rights January 12, 2017

Gun-rights group persuading dozens of towns to repeal firearms regs in legal blitz

A Washington state-based gun rights group is steadily persuading cities and towns across the country to repeal local firearms regulations and give that power back to the states.