A House committee wants to require women in Florida to get an ultrasound before they can get an abortion. ...more

March 18, 2009

There's an animal sex bill moving through the state Senate right now that's caused some snickering, a little uneasiness and a case of confusion that's made one senator the subject of jokes ...more

March 18, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist signed authorization Tuesday for federal stimulus dollars to start flowing into the state by the end of the month. ...more

March 18, 2009

The New Mexico Legislature has voted to repeal the death penalty. ...more

March 13, 2009

Keeping inmates in other states might not be cheaper than keeping them here, but the state would be able to save the cost of building new prisons. ...more

March 7, 2009

Former President Bill Clinton told legislators in his home state of Arkansas on Wednesday that he'd be shocked if it took more than two years for the nation's economy to rebound, and said he supports President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus package. ...more

February 18, 2009

Florida won't get enough federal stimulus money to avoid more budget cuts, the state Senate's budget leader said Monday. ...more

February 9, 2009

Medicaid officials don't expect their $250 million computer system to run trouble-free until summer. ...more

February 6, 2009

Former state representative Ken Littlefield is running for the Pasco County Commission. ...more

February 5, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist's interest in the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez in two years might seem a blessing for the Republican Party. ...more

February 5, 2009