Past midterms, some zero in on amending Constitution
Some on the right are working to cement change by amending the Constitution and bypassing the usual process.
California’s ban on bikes in swimming pools – and other strange laws on the books
Photographer Olivia Locher's latest project, “I Fought the Law,” chronicles the bizarre and obscure laws that have made their way into America’s state and local legislation.
California governor turns to housing, rail after climate win
Gov. Jerry Brown's aggressive plea for lawmakers to renew California's signature climate change law proved fruitful this week.
Illinois could be 1st state with ‘junk’ credit due to budget
Illinois is on track to become the first U.S. state to have its credit rating downgraded to "junk" status, which would deepen its multibillion-dollar deficit and cost taxpayers more for years to come.
Eighteen states raised the minimum wage. California broadened restrictions on cellphone use for drivers.
Rape kits are essential evidence for prosecuting sexual assault. But in many parts of the country, they’re destroyed after six months. While assault victims can fight to preserve them longer, that information isn't necessarily shared. It's an issue Amanda Nguyen…
In our news wrap Thursday, Republican congressional leaders opened the door for changes in a new law allowing the relatives of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House spokesman John Earnest said Congress may be having buyers remorse after…
Indiana has become the first state to drop the Common Core standards for teaching math and English in public schools.
The Senate and House appear headed for a standoff over competing bills to authorize sanctions on Russia and provide aid to Ukraine, potentially prolonging Congress' inaction over the two weeks since Russian President Vladimir Putin's military intervention in the Crimean…
