Associated Press

New Mexico lawmakers average $16,000 in compensation

February 27, 2014 5:00 am

A freeway sign in Los Angeles advises motorists to save water because of the state's severe drought.

Energy and Environment

California legislature passes $687 million drought plan

Associated Press -

February 27, 2014 5:00 am

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said it would be

Senate heads toward showdown vote on veterans bill

Alan Fram -

February 27, 2014 5:00 am

Spc. Karen Arvizu, left, puts on her hydration pack in preparation for her role as a volunteer in a physical demands study, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in Ft. Stewart, Ga. The Army is conducting a study that will determine how all soldiers, including women, for the first time, will be deemed fit to join its fighting units from infantry platoons to tank crews. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

National Security

Army study gives women taste of combat tasks

Associated Press -

February 26, 2014 5:00 am

The Sacramento Bee reports industrial firms and others bought emissions allowances that can be used this year and in 2017.

Energy and Environment

$330M spent at California carbon-permit auction

Associated Press -

February 26, 2014 5:00 am

John Perzel and Bill DeWeese, longtime political adversaries who both served stints as speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, are on the verge of being paroled after serving nearly two years in prison for their roles in a legislative corruption scandal. (AP Photo)

Crime

Parole looms for two convicted ex-Pennsylvania House speakers

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February 26, 2014 5:00 am

Monterey County District attorney Dean Flippo, left, and Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller answer questions during a news conference, Tuesday in Salinas, Calif. (AP Photo/The Monterey County Herald, Vern Fisher)

Third of California town’s officers tied to scheme

Channing Joseph -

February 26, 2014 5:00 am

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer delivers her State of the State address at the Capitol in Phoenix on Jan. 13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes religious freedom bill

Ashe Schow -

February 26, 2014 5:00 am

Panel finds lapses by Sacramento social workers

Associated Press -

February 26, 2014 5:00 am

Florida Gov. Rick Scott outlines his education budget recommendations Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 during a stop in Delray Beach, Fla. He wants more money for public schools in the coming year, but he's not asking for as big of an increase as he did last year. The Republican governor wants state legislators to boost spending on public schools by $542 million. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Economy

For Rick Scott it’s about tax cuts and budget in 2014

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February 26, 2014 5:00 am

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New Mexico lawmakers average $16,000 in compensation

California legislature passes $687 million drought plan

Senate heads toward showdown vote on veterans bill

Army study gives women taste of combat tasks

$330M spent at California carbon-permit auction

Parole looms for two convicted ex-Pennsylvania House speakers

Third of California town’s officers tied to scheme

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes religious freedom bill

Panel finds lapses by Sacramento social workers

For Rick Scott it’s about tax cuts and budget in 2014

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