December 20, 2015 2 GOP state senators sworn in after Colorado recalls Two Republicans were sworn in Thursday to replace the Colorado Senate Democrats they defeated in historic recalls over new gun restrictions.
December 20, 2015 Md. calls gun law challenge too late, too little The state of Maryland says gun advocates waited too long to challenge tougher firearm regulations set to take effect Tuesday.
December 20, 2015 Maryland gun-control law sparks record gun sales Maryland residents have been buying guns in record numbers before a law takes effect Tuesday, with provisions aimed at helping keep guns away from criminals and the mentally ill, strengthening safety training and banning 45 types of assault weapons.
December 20, 2015 NJ judge rules state must allow gay couples to marry New Jersey is unconstitutionally denying federal benefits to same-sex couples and must allow gay couples to marry starting Oct. 21, a judge ruled Friday.
December 20, 2015 Jeb Bush joins Gov. Jindal in demanding feds drop lawsuit against Louisiana over school vouchers Jindal, a Republican considering a 2016 presidential bid, said Obama and Holder are denying students in his state the same opportunities their own children enjoy.
December 20, 2015 Maryland counties join movement to secede from largely Democrat-run state A group of Western Maryland residents frustrated with its state’s liberal government is joining a recent movement across the country of regions trying to secede.
December 20, 2015 Missouri measure nullifying federal gun laws fails in state Senate An effort by Missouri legislators to expand gun rights and make federal gun regulations unenforceable failed by one vote in the state Senate Wednesday night, as the body's top two Republican officials voted to sustain a veto by the Democratic governor.Â
December 20, 2015 Federal judge rules Wisconsin union changes legal A federal judge has ruled Republican Gov. Scott Walker's controversial law stripping most public workers of nearly all their union rights is constitutional.
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.
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.