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Good News for California Bees: Governor Signs Law to Help Protect Pollinators From Toxic Pesticides
Thanks to the persistence of state legislators, and a change of heart from Governor Gavin Newsom, California has passed a new law that will...
5 Midwestern Governors Sign Up to Create EV Charging Network to Keep Electric Vehicles Moving
Governors from the neighboring states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin signed an agreement Friday to collaborate on an EV charging network across...
Political Foes Vying For Governor in Utah Make a Unity TV Ad Together Calling For Civility: ‘There’s a better way’ – WATCH
In the final days of campaigning to be Utah's next governor, the Democrat and Republic candidates released a video. Together.
In the joint ad, Chris...
New York Governor Issues Order Allowing Couples to Be Legally Married Via Zoom
Not only is Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowing New Yorkers to obtain marriage licenses remotely, he is also allowing clerks to officiate ceremonies over video chat.
California Governor Attacks Crisis of Homelessness by Donating Nearly 300 State-Owned Buildings For Shelters
From undeveloped lots to fairgrounds and government buildings—California has donated 286 state properties towards housing the homeless.
Governor Intervened So Mom Could Keep Her Hilarious License Plate
Wendy Auger has had the same license plate for the last 15 years—and now thanks to New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, she can keep it for even longer.
Texas Signs ‘Save Our Lemonade Stands Bill’ as Governor Tips a Cold One on Twitter Video
Little lemonade entrepreneurs will no longer have to worry about running their lemonade stands without a business permit in Texas.
These Governors Have Signed Executive Orders to Enforce Net Neutrality in Their States
In the wake of the Federal Communications Commission repealing its net neutrality rules, state legislators are taking matters into their own hands.
On Monday, Steve...
Alabama’s Republican Governor Just Helped Thousands of Felons Get Their Voting Rights Back
Alabama state Gov. Kay Ivey has just passed a bill that will restore voting rights to thousands of felons.
Because the state's constitution says that voting...
Corruption Money Seized From Ex-Governor to Pay Backlog of Employee Wages
Though Brazil is well known for its corruption and impunity, state employees are rejoicing over the reclamation of government funds from the former Governor...
Governor Proposes Groundbreaking Free Tuition for Middle Class
This revolutionary proposal could provide free college tuition for hundreds of thousands of state families.
California Governor Signs Ban on Orca Breeding and Entertainment
This bill will ensure that killer whales will no longer have to suffer the abuse of ocean parks and captive breeding in California.
Wife of Maine’s Governor Takes Waitress Job
Maine’s first lady waited on tables for several weeks before people realized who she was.
Ann LePage kept a low profile, taking on double shifts...
Why the New Hawaii Governor is Taking on Anti-Obama ‘Birthers’
It's the rumor that won't go away, despite multiple investigations by fact-checking groups that declare it bogus: the claim that President Obama was not...
Refreshing Politician: Moderate Republican Swims Against Party Tide in Governor’s Race
Rick Snyder is something unusual: a moderate Republican who is winning his race without the slash-and-burn tactics dominating political races elsewhere. He doesn’t back...
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes “Unconscionable” Abortion Bill
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry vetoed an abortion bill Friday that would have required women who are rape and incest victims to undergo an intrusive...
State Honors Teen and his Good Idea, Governor Signs the Bill
A 17-year-old Colorado Springs student involved in search and rescue was honored Friday for his efforts behind a law that allows emergency crews...
Va. Governor Slashes Own Office Budget, Takes Pay Cut
Responding to the economic slowdown, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is giving himself a pay cut. Demonstrating to Wall Street CEOs how to act when...
Midwestern Governors Sign Climate Accord
Governors of nine midwestern US states signed a climate stewardship accord Thursday aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the use of non-renewable energy...
Oregon Governor Lives On Food Stamps
The governor of Oregon challenged himself to live on food stamps for one week, which didn't leave enough for his morning coffee. Twenty-one dollars...