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December 31, 2016

Federal officials ordered to help enforce Ariz., Kan., voter citizenship laws

Federal officials must help Kansas and Arizona enforce laws requiring new voters to document their U.S. citizenship, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, in a decision that could encourage other Republican-led states to consider similar policies.

September 16, 2016

'Flatly unconstitutional': Mobile park owners fight gov't bid to block redevelopment

In the heart of Silicon Valley, a new twist in an ongoing turf war is raising alarm among property rights groups – government officials in Palo Aime owners of a mobile home park from turning the property into condos.

August 16, 2016

Appeals court rules feds can't prosecute medical marijuana cases unless state law violated

A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no state laws were broken.

June 20, 2016

Texas nationalists keeping close tabs on impending 'Brexit' vote

Some Texas residents are keeping a close eye on Britain’s upcoming vote on whether to leave the European Union later this month and are hoping they could use the referendum as inspiration to break away from the U.S.

May 2, 2016

Judge blocks new federal rule on jurisdiction of waterways

A federal judge in North Dakota on Thursday blocked a new Obama administration rule that would give the federal government jurisdiction over some state waterways.

May 2, 2016

SC Senate gives final OK to Confederate flag removal

The South Carolina Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill removing the Confederate flag from a pole in front of the Statehouse, sending the proposal to the House, where it faces a less certain future.

April 28, 2016

Judge allows California high-speed rail project to proceed

A judge has ruled that California's plans for a $64 billion, high-speed rail system do not violate promises made to voters when they approved state financing for the project. The ruling released Tuesday by Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny allows planning and financing of the project to proceed.

April 28, 2016

$100 fine for smoking in car carrying kid proposed in Virginia legislature

Drivers caught smoking in cars carrying children 7-years-old or younger could soon get slapped with a $100 fine in Virginia if they’re pulled over by authorities.

April 28, 2016

Texas Gov. Abbott ‎calls for convention on Constitution, proposes amendments

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott looked for Republican support on Friday for calling the first constitutional convention since 1787, a new priority for his administration that has blocked state laws over gay marriage, abortion restrictions and voting rights.

April 8, 2016

Court strikes down Wisconsin right-to-work law

A Wisconsin court has struck down the state's right-to-work law championed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker, calling it unconstitutional.