New York's top court upholds Gov. David Paterson's power to appoint lieutenant governorSeptember 22nd, 2009 NY court: Paterson can appoint lieutenant governorALBANY, N.Y. — New York's top court has upheld Gov.
House districts that could see party switch in 2010September 13th, 2009 House districts that could see 2010 party switchHouse districts that could see party switch in 2010 elections. 'X' denotes districts where the incumbent is considered among the most endangered.
Group that opposes gay marriage now targets Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotAugust 27th, 2009 Group that opposes gay marriage now targeting IowaDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that helped to outlaw gay marriage in California is turning its focus to Iowa, hoping to begin the long process of overturning a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year that legalized same-sex marriage. The National Organization for Marriage has launched the Reclaim Iowa Project, targeting legislative races in the state in an effort to elect candidates who support putting the issue of gay marriage before voters.
Group that opposes gay marriage focuses on Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotAugust 26th, 2009 Group that opposes gay marriage targeting IowaDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that opposes gay marriage is focusing on Iowa, hoping to overturn a state Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. The National Organization for Marriage has launched the Reclaim Iowa Project, targeting legislative races in the state in an effort to elect candidates who support putting the issue of gay marriage before voters.
Rain postpones Knoxville Nationals, race now set for SundayAugust 16th, 2009 Rain postpones Knoxville NationalsKNOXVILLE, Iowa — The final two races of the Knoxville Nationals were postponed Saturday night because of heavy rain. The feature race, regarded as the biggest race of the sprint car season, will be run Sunday night.
Court: NY's appointed lt gov can keep post during legal dispute; can't preside in NY SenateJuly 31st, 2009 Court: NY's lt gov can keep post during disputeNEW YORK — An appeals court has ruled that Richard Ravitch, an oftentimes adviser to New York governors, can continue serving as the state's lieutenant governor pending a legal challenge over his appointment — but he cannot preside over the state Senate. Thursday's Appellate Division ruling leaves Ravitch in place at least until an Aug.
2010 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix canceled, backers say race might resume in 2011July 31st, 2009 2010 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix off, 2011 maybeDETROIT — There's no Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix this year, and organizers say the troubled economy means the race is off again in 2010. They say the event could resume in 2011 if conditions improve.
Republican candidate for NJ governor, Chris Christie, picks sheriff as running mateJuly 20th, 2009 NJ gov. candidate picks sheriff as running mateTRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie has picked a fellow lawyer for his running mate.
Aide: Powerful Ill. attorney general Lisa Madigan won't run for governor, SenateJuly 8th, 2009 Aide: Ill. atty gen. won't run for gov., SenateCHICAGO — An aide says Illinois' powerful attorney general, Lisa Madigan, has decided not to run for governor or U.S. Senate. Madigan's political director, Mary Morrissey, says the Chicago Democrat will seek another term as attorney general.
Va. Gov. Tim Kaine, who's also DNC chairman, rejects Virginia GOP request for travel recordsJune 27th, 2009 Va. governor and DNC chief denies GOP travel queryRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's governor, who doubles as the national Democratic party chief, is refusing to turn over his travel records to Republicans in his state.
GOP's Rick Lazio, who lost to Clinton in 2000, has Web site that indicates run for NY governorJune 25th, 2009 Lazio Web site indicates run for NY governorALBANY, N.Y. — Former Long Island congressman Rick Lazio is apparently running for governor of New York.
10 Commandments judge's Web site says he's running for Ala. governor again in 2010 electionsJune 1st, 2009 10 Commandments judge runs for Ala. governor againMONTGOMERY, Ala.
Florida's Democratic CFO Sink running for governor; would be first Democrat elected since 1994May 13th, 2009 Florida's Democratic CFO Sink to run for governorTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink is running for governor.
Midwest gay couples keep officials in Iowa's border counties busy with license applicationsApril 30th, 2009 Gay couples keep Iowa's border counties busyIOWA CITY, Iowa — Dozens of out-of-state same-sex couples have flocked to Iowa since it legalized gay marriage. More than half the same-sex couples who applied to be married in Pottawattamie (pah-tuh-WAH'-tah-mee) County in western Iowa came from Nebraska, one of four neighboring states with constitutional amendments banning gay marriage.
Obama to visit Iowa plant that makes towers for wind energyApril 22nd, 2009 Obama to tout wind energy in Iowa visitWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama travels to Iowa today with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The president and the former Iowa governor will visit a former Maytag plant that now houses a manufacturing facility that produces towers for wind energy production.
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