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Dan Gilbert jabs Rick Snyder for signing a bill tat ensures Tesla Motors can't sell directly to consumers in Michigan.
The city's new hiring approach has inspired many to take big pay cuts to work in government.
Washington, D.C., Councilmember Jim Graham, who recently introduced a bill to ban people from riding bikes and Segways on sidewalks in areas where there are bike lanes. About 6 percent of D.C. roads have such lanes.
Even though a majority of voters don't want the Republican re-elected, he may become the first U.S. governor elected with less than 40 percent of the vote -- twice.
Susan Combs, the state comptroller, stirred controversy last month when she said Texas’ growing wind energy industry should “stand on its own two feet.”
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court suspended Justice Seamus P. McCaffery on Monday amid allegations that he sent pornographic e-mails and threatened to entangle a fellow justice in the widening scandal after vowing not to go "down alone."
A Common Pleas Court judge Monday granted the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' request for a preliminary injunction to stop the School Reform Commission from imposing changes to teachers' health-care benefits.
His slam comes as President Obama is making a new push to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10.
Almost nine of 10 uninsured Americans – the group most likely to benefit — don’t know that the law’s second open enrollment period begins Nov. 15, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Over the last two years, lawmakers in at least eight states have voted to increase the fees or the interest rates that lenders can charge on certain personal loans used by millions of borrowers with subpar credit.
Missouri sees urban, rural divide in heath care coverage.
Some places actually experience slightly less crime in the summer. But for those with big increases, what are police doing about it?
Nate Cohn, on the political irrelevance of Hispanic voters in virtually all states with contested House elections. null for more on whether Hispanics are likely to impact the governors races in November.
A new report highlights opportunities to try to improve water management in drought-stricken Western states.
The loss of about 50,000 Democrats since 2005 in the wake of Katrina hasn't made Sen. Mary Landrieu's job any easier.
Three suits say the state denies prisoners access to proper medical care in order to save money.
Failure followed by success can make a legend in business, but second chances are hard to come by in the public sector.
Mike Hubbard was indicted on 23 felony corruption charges.
City Accelerator convener Nigel Jacob speaks at Lipscomb University about the role of cross-sector collaboration in urban innovation.
Unlike four years ago, incumbent governors are most vulnerable this election cycle. We've rated every race.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed an executive order requiring that state officials monitor travel to and from the countries most affected by Ebola in West Africa.
The National Rifle Association on Monday announced its endorsement of Republican Larry Hogan in Maryland’s gubernatorial contest, citing his “support and commitment to the Second Amendment.”
Colorado health authorities suggested banning many forms of edible marijuana, including brownies and cookies, then whipsawed away from the suggestion Monday after it went public.
The mayor of Murrieta resigned Monday after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of seriously injuring four high school students while driving drunk.
A political firestorm broke out Monday when the The Associated Press quoted Kasich as saying that Obamacare repeal was “not gonna happen.” That view is almost unheard of — at least in public — among most Republicans, let alone those who might run for the White House in 2016.
Districts drawn to elect minorities may make it easier for Republicans to win in surrounding areas. That's helped the Republicans win and maintain majorities in Congress.
The U.S. attorney's office in Baltimore and the Department of Justice announced initial details about a collaborative-reform initiative to curb police brutality in the city.
The battle for control of state legislatures has gotten a little more competitive in recent months, with Democrats still playing defense.
Texas Public Policy Foundation Vice President Chuck DeVore, arguing in favor of spending state surplus money on infrastructure, because it is easier to stop when the state’s finances take a downturn.
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