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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.

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.

GOP governors walk balance beam on health law

The risks also are acute for governors in Democratic-leaning or swing-voting states or who know their records will be parsed should they seek the presidency in 2016 or beyond.

GOP governors want to talk health care with Obama

Now he's one of several Republican governors who recently sent a letter asking for more flexibility in the laws so that states can tailor the programs to their individual needs.

News Summary: UK judge says media needs regulator

CALL FOR NEW REGULATOR: A British judge said a new independent media regulator should be established to eliminate a subculture of unethical behavior that infected segments of the country's press.

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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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Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

Illinois lawmakers agreed to legalize the use of medical marijuana on Friday under a plan...

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As it stands, there are eighteen states (including the District of Columbia) that have some sort...

Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

Lawmakers voted 35-21 to send the measure to the Democratic governor.

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Some Banks Halt Foreclosures, Citing Regulator's Bulletin

Some Banks Halt Foreclosures, Citing Regulator's Bulletin

UPDATE 2-Investor group calls on SEC to review change in JPMorgan voting

May 17 (Reuters) - Pension and endowment managers on Friday called on U.S. regulators to review...

UPDATE 1-California budget watchdog says governor's outlook too dim

UPDATE 1-California budget watchdog says governor's outlook too dim