The Latest: Police say 3 people shot at Oklahoma restaurant

The National Rifle Association says it hopes a restaurant shooting in Oklahoma City in which the alleged shooter was shot dead by two armed citizens serves as a "wake-up call" for the state's Republican governor. The NRA said in a tweet Friday that the shootings Thursday evening were an example of "how the best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

Trump (and AL Sec. of State) Violating Free Speech Rights on Twitter: ‘BradCast’ 5/24/2018

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Lieutenant governor candidates look to help

Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run separately in the primary election, and the winners then run together in the general election. Lieutenant governor candidates look to help next administration Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run separately in the primary election, and the winners then run together in the general election.

Groups urge vetoes over environmental trust fund ‘raid’

Environmental and conservation groups urged Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday to cancel $98 million in projects funded by what they consider an improper raid on a trust fund that depends on state lottery proceeds. The wastewater infrastructure projects for smaller communities, and some other projects, are part of a $1.5 billion public works borrowing bill.

New York GOP picks Molinaro for governor

Republicans meeting at the state convention in New York City nominated Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro as their candidate for governor Wednesday and offered a scathing critique of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking a third term in office. Molinaro presented himself as a person who overcame the odds.

Court Upholds Ruling Against California’s Assisted Suicide Law

An appeals court has let stand a lower court ruling overturning a California law that allows physicians to prescribe life-ending drugs to the terminally ill. California's Fourth District Court of Appeals on Wednesday refused to stay last week's decision by the Riverside County Superior Court, which ruled that state lawmakers should not have passed the law during a special session on health care funding.

ACLU sues over battleground Ohio’s congressional districts

The ACLU filed a constitutional challenge to Ohio's congressional map on Wednesday, using Republican Gov. John Kasich's statements opposing gerrymandering as ammunition. A suit filed in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati challenges district maps in effect through 2020 for "an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander" that violates voters' rights to democratically select their representatives.

Hillary Clinton to address New York Democrats

Clinton plans to address New York state Democrats at the party's nominating conv... HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Hillary Clinton plans to deliver the keynote address at a gathering of Democrats in New York state on Wednesday that comes at an especially tumultuous time for a party torn apart by scandal and challenges from its left wing. The former secretary of state, U.S. senator and Democratic presidential nominee will speak on the first day of the two-day gathering at Hofstra University.

Clinton: Democrats can win with bold ideas, core principles

Democrats can win elections and stand up to Washington Republicans by sticking to their core principles when it comes to education, health care, equality and the environment, Hillary Clinton told a friendly crowd at the New York state Democratic convention on Wednesday. The remarks from the 2016 Democratic nominee for president came as Democrats look to make big gains across the country in the fall elections.

If Californiaa s foie gras ban survives, it could have major…

Foie gras producers and an acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up their appeal of a Ninth Circuit Court ruling, which upheld California's wrongheaded foie gras ban. Hopefully, the Supreme Court will take the case because it could have lasting implications for the future of animal agriculture in America.

Laborersa union backs Tish James for Attorney General

Adding to her growing list of early endorsements, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James has added the support of the 40,000-member New York State Laborer's Union in her bid to become Attorney General, James' campaign told the Times Union. The endorsement is the latest for James from a labor organization that happens to have a good relationship with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who went to bat for building trades workers during the debate over renewal of the 421-a tax abatement for real estate developers in 2015.

US Postal Service issuing scratch-and-sniff stamps

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Gov. Martinez dines at White House with Trump

Donald Trump says progress on a border wall is being made but calls on Congress to provide more funding toward his signature campaign promise. Gov. Martinez, Donald Trump discuss immigration, border security at White House Donald Trump says progress on a border wall is being made but calls on Congress to provide more funding toward his signature campaign promise.

A Pop of Colyer Protects Adoption in Kans.

Kansas's governor may have changed, but the commitment to religious liberty hasn't! Sam Brownback's successor is just as concerned about his state's First Freedom as anyone -- and last Friday, he proved it. A few days after their neighbors in Oklahoma signed a similar bill into law, Governor Jeff Colyer doubled the celebration, inking his name to the Adoption Protection Act.

Hillary Clinton to headline NY Democratic convention

The former U.S. senator, secretary of state and presidential contender will speak at the gathering Wednesday. The party is meeting for two days this week at Hofstra University on Long Island to nominate candidates for governor, attorney general and other offices up for election this fall.