A series of new television and radio commercials, billboards and bus shelter signs will soon go up around San Francisco advertising the fact that the city by the bay is also a sanctuary city for …

The answer to the question “paper or plastic” could soon cost you 20-cents in the city of Seattle.
The Mayor is proposing a “green fee” on ALL disposable shopping bags at Seattle grocery and convenience …

Puerto Rico’s governor, Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, who was indicted today and charged with election law violations, is a Democratic party superdelegate who has endorsed Obama.
Gov. Acevedo Vilá and 12 of his supporters are accused of …

The top Republican on the House panel that oversees the security of the Capitol says “there was obviously a screw up” in how U.S. Capitol Police handled the impoundment of a truck later found to …

When it opens in two years, the new Brightwater plant near Woodinville, WA will do a lot more than treat sewage. It will be a place for meetings, educational tours and even special events.
“This could …

Kwame Kilpatrick, a one-time rising star in American urban politics who embraced his “Hip-Hop Mayor” image as Detroit’s youngest elected leader, was charged Monday with perjury and other counts after sexually explicit text messages surfaced …

Many people struggle to afford basic necessities right now, possibly skipping a needed visit to the doctor because they fear the bill.
So why are you paying millions of dollars for inmates to get free medical …

I conclude that a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Couch, R-Hyden to ban anonymous web comments is one of the dumbest attempts of a pathetic legislative session.
The bill would require anyone who contributes to a …

This may stimulate the Postal service….how stupid is this .
At a cost of nearly $42 million, the IRS wants you to know: Your check is almost in the mail.
President Bush signs the economic stimulus plan …

SAN FRANCISCO—The city of San Francisco will pay $1.6 million to 12 police officers who claimed they were passed over for promotions because of reverse discrimination.
The Board of Supervisors approved the payment Tuesday after a …