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After coming under criticism for his decision to quarantine a nurse, Christie appeared on the "Today" show to defend the policy and criticize the CDC.

With an eye on taking the Senate, tea party groups are throwing their support to GOP candidates they opposed in the primaries.

In a televised debate, Charlie Baker faced questions about why he gave $10K to Christie's party just before his firm got a state pension deal.

The family name isn't his biggest problem. On immigration and education, Bush is out of step with Republican primary voters.

Candidates need to figure out a strategy for reaching voters who don’t have TVs — and they’re running out of time.

A labor group is set to sue Walker administration officials after they relied on a restaurant industry study to block a minimum-wage increase.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered cautious optimism about Republican gubernatorial candidates who will face voters next week.

The Wisconsin governor's office based a minimum wage ruling primarily on a study from the restaurant industry, documents say.

With 11 days left, what to watch for in Senate and governor's races in Kentucky, Kansas, Georgia, Masssachusetts and New Hampshire.

Rep. Don Young, speaking at a high school that recently lost a classmate, said a lack of support from family is to blame.

Advocates of marijuana legalization argue that cannabis is safer than alcohol, and they say the comparison is an election-winner.

Politicians on both sides are trying to get voters excited about environmental issues — if not for the midterms, then for 2016.

GOP nominee Baker, the subject of an N.J. investigation, says he won't push Gov. Christie to release documents before the election.

Parents don't care about the minimum wage, said Gov. Chris Christie.

Looking at 2014 for lessons about 2016? You might be tempted to rely on the results from these five states. Don't.

Two weeks before the midterm election, new polls in competitive states like Louisiana and Kentucky show races still too close to call.

Days after Credit Suisse directed North Carolina pension funds to Erskine Bowles' firm, the firm paid Credit Suisse $775,000.

Weeks before the election, Christie won't release the findings of New Jersey's investigation of Mass. gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker.

After the governor directed tax credits to GOP donors, legislators advance bill to stop campaign contributions from subsidy recipients.

A group representing state pension officials says the credit rating agency has created the perception of a pension shortfall crisis.

N.J. officials have delayed a state subsidy to Lockheed Martin hours after IBTimes reported Lockheed made donations to the Christie-led RGA.

N.J. officials may give $100 million in tax credits to Lockheed Martin, a big corporate donor.

Officials delay a proposal to move city pension cash into high-fee investments after opponents cite potential conflicts of interest.

With scientists suggesting a link between cancer and fracking, one fossil fuel interest group is promoting a Susan G. Komen partnership.

A day after calling his state "reckless" for legalizing marijuana, Gov. Hickenlooper praises voters for challenging a "failed" drug war.

Governor Christie says his appointees have "no input" in selecting N.J. pension investments -- but state documents say otherwise.

A consultant advising San Francisco about a proposal to invest billions in hedge funds currently runs an offshore hedge fund.

In a gubernatorial debate, embattled Gov. John Hickenlooper said Coloradans were "reckless" when they voted to legalize pot.

The Republican candidate for governor in Illinois promotes his career making millions from public pension investments.