Meet Oregon's 19 new state legislatorsMari Watanabe becomes Oregon's first Japanese American state representative, enhancing diversity in the state's legislature.
California's state Senate is set to hit gender milestoneGender parity in California state Senate expected to surpass with more women elected.Importance of diverse representation in legislative bodies highlighted by the potential increase in female senators.
Meet Oregon's 19 new state legislatorsMari Watanabe becomes Oregon's first Japanese American state representative, enhancing diversity in the state's legislature.
California's state Senate is set to hit gender milestoneGender parity in California state Senate expected to surpass with more women elected.Importance of diverse representation in legislative bodies highlighted by the potential increase in female senators.
Oregon Gov. Kotek delivers State of State addressGov. Tina Kotek emphasized her optimistic vision for Oregon's future during her State of the State address.
Where does the push to audit the Mass. Legislature stand right now?Diana DiZoglio is ready for legal action to audit the Massachusetts Legislature if cooperation is not achieved.
Fianna Fail TD Jackie Cahill will not run in upcoming general electionCahill decided not to run in the General Election due to personal circumstances, apologizing for the short notice.
Nevada lawmakers aim to restructure higher ed governanceNevada lawmakers seek voter approval to restructure higher education oversight by passing Question 1, addressing years of controversy and distrust in the current system.
Newsom calls lawmakers into special session to find ways to cut gas pricesCalifornia lawmakers will enter a special session to discuss Governor Newsom's proposals aimed at mitigating future gas price spikes.
California lawmakers got tougher on crime this year. What will Newsom decide?California's legislature is altering its approach to criminal justice reform by implementing stricter crime bills in response to rising public concerns about crime.
Newsom calls lawmakers into special session to find ways to cut gas pricesCalifornia lawmakers will enter a special session to discuss Governor Newsom's proposals aimed at mitigating future gas price spikes.
California lawmakers got tougher on crime this year. What will Newsom decide?California's legislature is altering its approach to criminal justice reform by implementing stricter crime bills in response to rising public concerns about crime.
Psychedelic therapy, workers' rights bills fail to advance in California's tough budget yearLawmakers in California face tough decisions on which bills to advance due to budget deficits. Some bills are unexpectedly held back during the suspense file review process.
State Assembly Passes Bill Apologizing for California's Role in Supporting Slavery | KQEDConfronting historical oppression of Black people through legislative action.
Albany just chose to play politics with NYC schools - at our kids' expenseGov. Hochul supports mayoral control of education system and aims to reauthorize it through budget negotiation.
Arizona Democrats Consider 3rd Attempt to Repeal 1864 Abortion LawDemocratic lawmakers in Arizona are attempting to repeal an 1864 law outlawing abortion, sparking a divisive battle in the Republican-controlled State Legislature.
Cyberattack hits New York state government's bill drafting officeThe New York state Legislature's bill drafting office faced a cyberattack affecting the bill drafting system, posing a potential challenge during finalizing state budget bills.
NYS Assembly passes stopgap spending plan ahead of eclipse day off as budget talks drag onTemporary spending measure passed to keep government open during ongoing budget talks.Legislature facing delays with no budget passed, multiple extenders needed this year.
CA High-Speed Rail Hearings: Progress, Plans, and Responding to Critics - Streetsblog CaliforniaProgress made on the CA High Speed Rail 2024 Business Plan includes completing environmental clearances and securing funding.Oversight hearings by the legislature involved discussions on the program's progress, future plans, and funding challenges.
Albany Dems want to scrap Hochul's proposed education cuts, raise taxes on high earnersDemocrats want to scrap Gov. Hochul's education funding cuts.Senate's wide-ranging budget funded by tax increases on high earners and corporations.
Oregon Legislature reaches compromise on public records proposalCompromise bill passed to maintain transparencyHouse Bill 4031 ensures tax information confidentiality