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Mexico's Pena Nieto, seeking wide reforms, wants to limit power of governors

The current governor of Tabasco state blames the former governor, Andres Granier Melo, for leaving nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid bills and missing funds in state coffers when he left office Dec. 31.

NBA Board of Governors denies relocation bid to move Kings to Seattle

That process will take place "around the clock for the next two days," Mayor Kevin Johnson said, soon after the NBA Board of Governors voted 22-8 to keep the Kings in Sacramento.

SC ex-governor Sanford seeks comeback from scandal

Sanford is seeking a political comeback after a scandal erupted in 2009 in his second term as governor over disclosure that the then-married governor had an Argentine mistress.

NJ governor 'saves' children from spider

The governor told the students that another fun part of being governor is you're allowed to kill any bugs on your desk without getting into trouble.

Local setbacks vex GOP governors eyeing 2016 race

But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions.

Healthcare law quirk may bedevil governors

Healthcare law quirk may bedevil governors

Critics complain Sandy aid tied to other projects

Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the...

Sandy relief package swells aid for past disasters

Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the...

Ill. governor seeks to overcome pension setback

The governor suffered perhaps the worst fallout from this week's lame-duck session, which ended when his surprise plan for an independent pension commission was derided as desperate.

Governors warn Congress over debt limit

Governors are warning Congress that lingering uncertainty over raising the nation's debt limit could hinder their state budgets and job growth.

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Report says Kings sale is done

Jay Nixon is a hands-off governor.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: Dems say Scott's vulnerable, but who'll face him?

Being in the governor's seat has afforded him the opportunity to ask others for money this time.

TAMPA: Charlie Crist courts Democrats at fundraiser

The most poignant moment of the night came when former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, who...

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Parking fees at California state beaches heat up

Coastal regulators in February were set to vote on state parks' plan to charge a flat $20 fee...

Counsel for State GOP Has Conflict of Interest in VA Lt. Gov. Race

But the party's General Counsel, Lee E. Goodman, also serves as counsel to a mysterious group,...

Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices, notes that S&P 500 companies...

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Jindal: IRS offenses worthy of jail time

According to Jindal's prepared remarks provided to CNN, the Republican governor will address the...

Cuccinelli formally nominated for Va. governor at convention

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Virginia Governor and Attorney General Linked in Scandal

It is riveting the state's political class even as it distracts the gubernatorial campaign of...