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State Democrats are looking for ways to advance their priorities without help from Washington

State Democrats are leveraging local legislation to address key issues amidst federal challenges posed by the Trump administration.

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The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

Political polarization has intensified in state legislatures, affecting control battles and legislative priorities.

Democratic lawmakers face heightened challenges as they defend against Republican gains and Trump’s influence.

Outspent 4-to-1, Republicans still made gains in state legislative elections

Republicans maintain control over more state legislatures than Democrats, indicating ongoing advantages and challenges for both parties.

The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

Political polarization has intensified in state legislatures, affecting control battles and legislative priorities.

Democratic lawmakers face heightened challenges as they defend against Republican gains and Trump’s influence.

Outspent 4-to-1, Republicans still made gains in state legislative elections

Republicans maintain control over more state legislatures than Democrats, indicating ongoing advantages and challenges for both parties.

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Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Trump's re-election is seen as a mandate for conservatives to implement policies across Republican-led states.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Women will hold a majority of state legislative seats in Colorado and New Mexico in 2025, but overall growth in representation remains modest.

It's Pride Month: How LGBTQ+ rights changed around the world this past year

More U.S. state bills target LGBTQ+ rights; international progress includes expanding same-sex marriage rights.

Push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights hits a snag in state legislatures

Legislative push against LGBTQ+ rights losing momentum.

Georgia GOP hijacks mental health bill to make it anti-trans while Ohioans testify against new rules

State legislatures are implementing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender individuals.

There are ongoing legislative issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in various states, including bans on gender-affirming care and bathroom restrictions.

It's Pride Month: How LGBTQ+ rights changed around the world this past year

More U.S. state bills target LGBTQ+ rights; international progress includes expanding same-sex marriage rights.

Push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights hits a snag in state legislatures

Legislative push against LGBTQ+ rights losing momentum.

Georgia GOP hijacks mental health bill to make it anti-trans while Ohioans testify against new rules

State legislatures are implementing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender individuals.

There are ongoing legislative issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in various states, including bans on gender-affirming care and bathroom restrictions.

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Opinion | The Price We Pay for Having Upper-Class Legislators

There is a coordinated effort to weaken child labor laws in multiple states, reflecting a broader trend of concentrating power in employers' hands.

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