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Valerie Richardson

Valerie Richardson

Valerie Richardson covers politics and the West from Denver. She can be reached at vrichardson@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Valerie Richardson

** FILE ** California Gov. Jerry Brown (AP photo)

Cure for gridlock? One-party rule

The bitter partisan gridlock facing Congress really isn’t a problem in Tennessee. Or California. Or North Dakota. The same voters who re-elected the Republican House and Democratic Senate also swept in one-party rule in a whopping 45 state legislatures, up from 41 in 2010, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Published November 22, 2012

Secession petitions boosting spirits on right wing

November 6 was a rough day for the normally peppy Cathy Cloud. Like many voters, she truly believed it was the most important presidential election of her lifetime. Then Mitt Romney lost. Published November 15, 2012

** FILE ** Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (Associated Press)

Inclusion key in anti-suicide drive

The anti-euthanasia movement found new life last week after voters in Massachusetts defied the conventional wisdom by rejecting a physician-assisted suicide initiative. Published November 14, 2012

Petitions to secede are filed for 23 states since election

It's traditional for Americans to threaten to move to France or Canada when their candidate loses, but this year some disappointed voters are implementing a different plan. In the wake of the Nov. 6 election, petitions seeking to secede from the union have been filed on behalf of 23 states on the White House website. Published November 12, 2012

**FILE** Supporters of health care reform rally March 28, 2012, in front of the Supreme Court in Washington. (Associated Press)

Health care law wins reprieve with Obama re-election

Like a sick patient who somehow always rallies, President Obama's health care law survived another scare Tuesday with Mr. Obama's defeat of Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Tuesday. Published November 7, 2012

**FILE** Cartons of cigarettes sit on shelves at Discount Smoke Shop on Oct. 31, 2012, in Ballwin, Mo. (Associated Press)

176 initiatives on ballots on Election Day

Ballot measures on marijuana and marriage are drawing the lion's share of media attention across the country, but other propositions included on this year's ballot could affect everything from the food you eat to how much you pay in taxes. Published October 31, 2012

“Colorado is known for many things — marijuana should not be one of them.” - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (Associated Press)

Governor fights legalizing of pot in Colorado

Ordinarily Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Democrat, enjoys being ahead of the curve — but not when it comes to being the first state to legalize marijuana for nonmedical use. Published October 30, 2012

California Gov. Jerry Brown holds up a sign in support of Proposition 30 while visiting an elementary school Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in San Diego. The tax plan would boost the state sales tax by a quarter cent for four years and raise income taxes for seven years on those who make more than $250,000 annually. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Poll sees rising resistance to California tax hike

California Gov. Jerry Brown's $6 billion tax-increase initiative is losing steam as it enters the final stretch of the race, according to a poll released Thursday. Published October 25, 2012