Oklahoma state Climatologist Renee McPherson discussing the state's weather patterns, which often include extremely dry summers, very wet winters and tornadoes.
Wealthy venture capitalist Bruce Rauner has formally entered the Republican governor's race, saying state government is broken and portraying himself as a down-to-earth businessman who can fix it.
As the popularity of short-term rental websites like Airbnb, FlipKey and HomeAway grow states and localities are struggling with how much regulation is needed.
Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill into law requiring that doctors performing an abortion offer emergency medical care if the baby is somehow born alive. Florida becomes the 29th state to enact this kind of legislation.
With insurers on the health exchanges no longer allowed to use underwriting rules like policyholder's weight, blood pressure, medical history and physical fitness, geography will now be the primary factor used to set prices.
California officials have launched a new program called Parks Forward to analyze and overhaul the state parks system. It will be led by a volunteer commission.
George W. Jackson, Jr., president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, on the difficulties of attracting outside investment and new jobs to the troubled city.
