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Financial Crises December 20, 2015

Disability double-dipping drains millions from NJ pensions

Meet New Jersey's "disabled" double-dippers. They get two sets of checks from the state -- one for working and another because they cannot work.

States Rights December 20, 2015

Ohio town readies for battle over weapons in parks law

The small town of Oberlin, Ohio is preparing for a big fight over a change in its law that would permit people to carry weapons in local parks, in accordance with a state statute.

States Rights December 20, 2015

US-Mexico border groups want efficient crossings

Under the watch of a Border Patrol agent, U.S. and Mexican pastors set up two small altars -- one on each side of a towering border fence -- for their Sunday service that spans two countries.

Cities December 20, 2015

DC proposes 24-hour waiting period for tattoos

The days of waking up with a hangover and a mysterious tattoo may be numbered in Washington D.C., thanks to a new regulation being proposed by the city’s Department of Health.

Legislation December 20, 2015

Maryland gun applications soar as stricter control law looms

Gun purchase applications in Maryland are up ahead of the start of a gun control measure that gives Maryland some of the nation’s tightest gun laws.

Legislation December 20, 2015

Feds press Tenn. officials to spend taxpayer money as quickly as possible

The federal government insisted Tennessee officials spend $217 million in taxpayer money as quickly as possible as interest free loans for homeowners -- and the state has happily obliged, giving away all but $73 million. 

Legislation December 20, 2015

Gun company aiming for relocation to Pennsylvania after NY restricts sales

Kahr Firearms Group, a gun manufacturer, is moving its corporate headquarters from downstate New York to a 620-acre plot in Pike County, in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania. 

States Rights December 20, 2015

North Carolina law prohibits police from destroying guns

A new law going into effect this week in North Carolina law prohibits law enforcement from destroying unclaimed guns and firearms acquired through gun buyback programs.

Legislation December 20, 2015

Washington state unveils proposed legal pot industry regulations

Washington state has unveiled proposed regulations for the legal pot industry nearly a year after voters passed a ballot initiative legalizing small amounts of marijuana. 

Illegal Immigrants December 20, 2015

California lawmakers move to shield illegal immigrants from deportation

Police in California would be prohibited from helping deport some illegal immigrants under a bill being considered by Gov. Jerry Brown, in a proposed change some say would violate federal law.

Legislation December 20, 2015

GOP activists cheered by state successes

Republican activists are taking solace in success stories by governors and legislatures in GOP-leaning states as their party tries to regroup after the disappointments of a bruising presidential contest and a stalled agenda in Washington.