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December 20, 2015

‘Bankrolled’ by Planned Parenthood, McAuliffe pushes looser abortion rules clinic rules

As a candidate, Terry McAuliffe campaigned on a pro-choice platform. As governor, McAuliffe is beginning to transform that platform into policy.

December 20, 2015

Illinois lawmakers advance 'cupcake' bill inspired by 12-year-old baker

'Cupcake' bill moves through Illinois Legislature

December 20, 2015

Federal judge rules Idaho's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

U.S. District Magistrate Judge Candy Dale wrote in the ruling Tuesday evening that Idaho's laws banning same-sex marriage unconstitutionally deny gay and lesbian citizens of their fundamental right to marry.

December 20, 2015

California bill would let owners dine with their dogs

Many dog lovers like to enjoy a meal outside at a restaurant with their furry friends. But in California, residents may be surprised to know they are actually breaking the law by doing this.

December 20, 2015

Lights, cameras, tax breaks! PA House OKs more subsidies for Hollywood

Pennsylvania lawmakers will soon be racing to fill a budget deficit that could top $1 billion in the next fiscal year, but there’s still a glimmer of hope the financial news won’t be all bad, at least if you’re M. Night Shyamalan or another Hollywood filmmaker that likes to shoot movies in the Keystone State.

December 20, 2015

California farmer locked in battle with union

Six months ago, workers at one of the largest fruit farms in the U.S. went to the ballot box to decide if they would continue to be represented by the United Farm Workers, which won that right two decades ago but never forged a labor contract.

December 20, 2015

Ark. judge strikes down gay marriage ban

An Arkansas judge has struck down the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage.

December 20, 2015

New York Senate passes bill making yogurt official state snack

The New York Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would designate yogurt as the official state snack after a lengthy, and often humorous, debate over the proposal.

December 20, 2015

California bill bans Confederate flag sales on state property

California state government departments will be prohibited from selling or displaying items with an image of the Confederate flag under a bill that passed the Assembly on Monday.

December 20, 2015

New Tenn. law will criminalize moms for using drugs while pregnant

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam signed the legislation that would allow women to be charged with assault if they abuse narcotics while pregnant and give birth to a child who is dependent on drugs or harmed as a result.