LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The debate coach who worked with Mitt Romney ahead of two well-received debate performances in Florida is no longer with the Republican's presidential campaign....

The proposed STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge), passed by the U.S. Senate Thursday, appears to be little more than an election-year ploy. The proposed act has been introduced and reintroduced over the past six years, and it's now on its way to the House.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday rejected a challenge from environmental groups seeking to force the federal government to take immediate action to increase protections for the sage grouse. Had their request been granted, it could have curtailed new energy production on public lands across the West....

A House ethics committee formed to review a Mesa County lawmaker's traffic stop after she had been drinking will meet on Monday, as criticism grows on whether the probe is needed.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Don't mistake Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's invitations to the Republican presidential contenders as anything more than a hospitable gesture. The governor is staying out of the nomination fight despite his rising stature in the GOP - or perhaps because of it....

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Rick Santorum's campaign slogan very well could be one word: doomsday....

Phillip from Rangely said it “would be stupid” if the United States doesn't do more to pursue oil shale, while Jim from Midvale, Utah, railed about the role of the federal government in hindering energy development in the West.

ELKO, Nev. (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul railed against the federal government's influence in the West on Thursday, saying states are in the best position to resolve conflicts over the management of wild horses and roads on public lands....

DENVER (AP) -- Metropolitan State College is asking the Legislature to change its name to Metropolitan State University of Denver....

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) -- The sheriff of a suburban Denver county says he will start billing political campaigns for the cost of providing security at planned events....