Georgia lawmakers pass religious freedom bill despite discrimination concerns
ATLANTA -- Lawmakers in Georgia's House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that…
Maryland lawmakers approve measure to study reparations for slavery
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland lawmakers voted Wednesday to create a commission to…
With a nod to America’s civil rights legacy, Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his own
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Cory Booker ended his record-setting speech the same…
At least half of US states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns
In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices…
Wisconsin’s governor vetoes a bill that would revive old test score standards
MADISON, Wis. -- Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican-authored bill Friday…
Georgia lawmakers won’t seek student database after deadly high school shooting
ATLANTA -- Georgia lawmakers are giving up on creating a statewide database…
Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours…
South Carolina wants to accelerate constant push to lower income taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The constant push to cut income taxes in South…
Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite…
James Monroe’s Oak Hill estate has historic roots. Some hope to preserve it as a park
ALDIE, Va. -- The room where President James Monroe crafted part of…