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December 20, 2015

La. plans new abortion restrictions modeled after controversial Texas rules

With an 88-5 vote Wednesday, the House sent the bill by Rep. Katrina Jackson, a Democrat from Monroe, to the desk of Gov. Bobby Jindal, who intends to sign it into law.

December 20, 2015

Rules regulating Uber, Lyft to become law in Colorado

The entry into the transportation marketplace by companies like Uber and Lyft has left legislators and local officials struggling to catch up with emerging technology that competes with traditional taxis and limos, but with less overhead. 

December 20, 2015

Colorado becomes first state to approve bill giving terminally ill access to experimental medication

Colorado became the first state to allow terminally ill patients to have access to experimental medicine not yet approved by the FDA Saturday. 

December 20, 2015

'Sweet Home Alabama' town in traffic turmoil

Travelers heading through southeast Alabama to Florida Panhandle beaches have a four-lane road the entire way except for a half-mile stretch in Eufaula. That section, gracefully lined by Southern mansions and giant oaks, narrows to two lanes.

December 20, 2015

Battle over genetically modified foods growing in Oregon

Unable to find a good solution to protecting their certified organic seed crops from potential contamination from genetically engineered crops, small organic farmers in this Oregon valley are appealing to a higher power: voters.

December 20, 2015

Ark. High Court suspends judge's order striking down all gay marriage bans

The state Supreme Court on Friday granted a request to suspend Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza's decision voiding a 2004 constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

December 20, 2015

Watch out, Bambi: NM hunters can still use drones — for now

Look out, Bambi. You’re still in danger from drones in New Mexico.

December 20, 2015

Judge strikes all Arkansas bans on gay marriage

An Arkansas judge has struck down all state laws preventing gay couples from marrying, expanding on his order finding such bans unconstitutional.

December 20, 2015

Missouri lawmakers approve 72-hour waiting period before abortions

Missouri's Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Wednesday to legislation requiring a woman to wait three days after first seeing a doctor before having an abortion. Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has not said whether he will sign or veto it.

December 20, 2015

PA cops can search your car without a warrant

If the police stop you in Pennsylvania, they don’t need a warrant to search your car.