Health care, gambling proposals don't make ballot

Michigan opponents of the federal health care overhaul said Tuesday they will keep fighting the plan, even though their grass-roots bid to allow voters to weigh in on the issue has failed.

Gambling expansion advocates target Mich. ballot

A group that wants voters to allow up to seven more casinos in Michigan says it would use some of the tax revenue raised by the new gaming halls to help pay for college scholarships and promote tourism in the state.

Minn. legislators seek new drug industry controls

Minnesota lawmakers plan to go after the pharmaceutical industry's relationship with doctors again this year, according to proposals outlined Monday.

Mo. House leader proposes more ethics changes

A parents' warning to their lawmaker son that some activities could appear unethical prompted another proposal Tuesday to tighten the rules for how Missouri legislators, lobbyists and other public officials behave.

Mo. senator seeks new ethics investigation unit

A Missouri Senate leader proposed legislation that would create a new investigative arm for the state watchdog agency over lobbyists and political campaigns.