Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed legislation allowing same-sex civil unions in the state; the law goes into effect on May 1....More

New York City's ban on sugary drinks served in containers exceeding 16 ounces was set to go into effect this week. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been defending the ban following a State Supreme Court Justice striking it down....More

New ordinance mirrors others in cities across the country...More

Measure is designed to prevent blight and property decline from empty homes...More

New measure extends open-carry provisions for gun owners...More

The measure includes a national background check...More

New regulations for 2013 affect everyone and everything from drivers to sex clubs to hunters. Here's a look at a few of the measures on tap....More

The measure reflects a nationwide trend, as Illinois becomes the third state to enact such rules and with similar legislation introduced in several other states....More

Gay and lesbian couples in Washington state can start marrying as early as next month after voters approved a state law passed earlier this year allowing same sex marriage....More

Among other things, the measures extend religious and gender protections when they go into effect Jan. 1....More

Photo ID requirements nullified for 2012, but may be enforced in future elections...More

The measure dubbed 'the Penn State law' took effect in October...More