California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the…

Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ben Phillips’ childhood memories include basketball games with friends, and neighbors gathering…

After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom made big waves in the climate world recently…

Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful NJ developer accused of corruption

NEW YORK (AP) — In late 2020, Sen. Bob Menendez met with Philip Sellinger, a private…

Critics of North Carolina school athletics governing body pass bill ordering more oversight

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators have ordered additional oversight of the chief nonprofit body…

Judge peppers lawyers in prelude to trial of New York’s business fraud lawsuit against Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge peppered Donald Trump’s lawyers with questions Friday —…

Both parties rally supporters as voting begins in Virginia’s closely watched legislative elections

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Early voting started Friday in Virginia’s costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative…

North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor’s veto to follow

RALEIGH, N.C (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval on Friday to Republican-backed…

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state…

Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

NEW YORK (AP) — Powerful Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey was charged Friday with secretly…