December 20, 2015 California bans ‘microbeads’ in victory for environmentalists Environmentalists are beaming after California Gov. Jerry Brown agreed to sign legislation that bans soap, toothpaste and body wash that contain so-called microbeads -- a move that puts added pressure on the industry nationally to phase out the products.
December 20, 2015 California bans public schools from using 'Redskins' nickname California public schools will no longer be allowed to use "Redskins" as a nickname for their sports teams under legislation signed by the state's governor this weekend.
December 20, 2015 California offering amnesty on traffic debt for poor California is instituting an amnesty program for residents who can't afford to pay off spiraling traffic fines and court fees that have led to millions of driver's licenses being suspended.
December 20, 2015 Maine mayor pushing bill to post welfare recipients’ addresses online A Maine mayor is proposing a controversial name-and-shame strategy for welfare recipients, saying he plans to push a bill requiring the state to publish the names and addresses and other details for “every individual on the dole.”
December 20, 2015 Kentucky clerk Kim Davis interfered with judge's order, attorney says The attorney for one of the deputy clerks in Kim Davis' office says Davis disobeyed a federal judge's order when she altered marriage license forms for same-sex couples.
December 20, 2015 California lawmakers approve right-to-die bill California lawmakers approved a bill on Friday that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives.
December 20, 2015 California lawmakers approve right-to-die legislation California lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives.
December 20, 2015 California lawmakers approve right-to-die legislation The state Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives after an emotional and deeply personal debate, sending the proposal to the Senate that is expected to endorse it.
December 20, 2015 Ohio mulls Down syndrome abortion ban, Kasich mum for now Ohio lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would ban abortions sought because the baby has Down syndrome, placing the swing state at the center of a new battle for anti-abortion advocates.
December 20, 2015 Study blames college tuition arms race on schools addicted to federal aid A new explosive study has found a direct link between expanded federal aid for college and rising tuition rates among the nation’s colleges and universities, reenergizing an ongoing debate over the escalating cost of post-secondary education for millions of Americans.