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May 2, 2016

Jailed Virginia lawmaker charged with forgery, perjury

A Virginia lawmaker who was just re-elected despite being jailed for a sex scandal with a teenager has been indicted on new felony charges, according to a special prosecutor.

May 2, 2016

Political tremors: Kansas officials link earthquakes to fracking-related process

Kansas officials for the first time have said a sharp increase in earthquakes may be tied to a process connected to fracking -- stoking debate in the state over the controversial drilling practice.

May 2, 2016

Study used to bolster NY fracking ban developed by anti-fracking 'activists'

New York state’s controversial new fracking ban was bolstered in part by research written and peer-reviewed by scientists with ties to the anti-fracking movement – drawing criticism that their views were not disclosed when the ban was announced last month.

May 2, 2016

Colorado lawmakers look to ban asset seizures without convictions

A freshman Colorado state senator wants to stop police from seizing assets unless the owner is convicted of a crime.

May 2, 2016

Florida governor looks to poach businesses from Pennsylvania

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is planning a trip to Philadelphia in February, and he’s hoping to lure some Pennsylvania businesses back south with him.

May 2, 2016

Smoking in bars could become the Big Easy’s biggest sin

The French Quarter is synonymous with partying, with drinking in the street and exposing certain body parts, with listening to great music in a dive bar — a beer in one hand and a cigarette in another.

May 2, 2016

New Mexico’s first ‘toilet to tap’ project years overdue and millions over budget

After having to truck in fresh water to make it through tourist season during the 2001 drought, the village of Cloudcroft, N.M., turned to a novel idea — spend $2.3 million to recycle wastewater for household use.

May 2, 2016

Want to be a state lawmaker? Take a drug test, rep says

Pennsylvania lawmakers took their oath of office Tuesday, solemnly promising to uphold the U.S. and Pennsylvania constitutions.

May 2, 2016

Oklahoma bill would bar those with DUI conviction from buying alcohol

A new proposal in Oklahoma would bar drunk drivers from buying or consuming alcohol -- and already is raising concerns over how it would be enforced.

April 29, 2016

Okla. lawmakers move to change sodomy law after teen suspect cleared

Lawmakers in Oklahoma Thursday moved to close a loophole in state law that allowed a 17-year-old boy to walk free after prosecutors accused him of forcing a heavily intoxicated girl to perform a sex act.