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A man at the center of Michigan's 2022 election petition scandal gets 4 years in prison
A man has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for an election petition scandal that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022. But Shawn...
WNBA, players union reach agreement; season to start on time, reports say
In the early hours of Wednesday, the WNBA and its players union came together to reach a verbal agreement in the CBA, it will now be passed to the players and the league's Board of Governors for approval.
GOP candidate cites ‘failure’ of Newsom, Dems as new poll shows Republicans leading crowded California field
Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor, said that the “absolute failure" by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats means that the GOP has a real shot at victory this year.
The Buzziest Outcomes From the Illinois Races
Here’s a rundown of the best comeback, proudest governor and most expensive water at a candidate’s watch party.
Inside JB Pritzker’s power play in Illinois’ Senate primary – and what it means for a 2028 run
Many assume JB Pritzker’s run for president is just a year away. His effort to engineer a victory for his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, in Illinois’ Senate primary was also a victory for him and a political operation with national ambitions.
King of Illinois: Pritzker swings senate race as he targets Trump
Juliana Stratton’s victory in a heated Senate primary vindicates the governor’s political operation heading into 2028.
Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Saving Pritzker From Political Embarrassment
The billionaire Democratic governor spent at least $5 million helping his lieutenant governor win the primary.
New Washington state law aims to protect access to preventative health care
A new law in Washington state is aimed at protecting access to preventative health care.Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed House Bill 2242 into law. It's a
Dante Moore reveals mental health struggles, asks Oregon governor for more state resources
In a letter to Oregon's governor, Moore cited the pressure thrust upon him as an 18-year-old freshman starting quarterback at UCLA in 2023.
California governor candidate sends scathing letter to USC
"You can't escape the detestable outcome."
Calif. governor candidate calls out 'chilling' debate format
"You can't escape the detestable outcome."
After serving prison time, Andrea James became a leading criminal justice advocate. Now she's running for governor.
"It's time we start using the tremendous wealth in this state to invest in people's needs."
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows increasingly bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins in key race
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
New coalition calls on Colorado's next governor to make youth mental health top priority
New coalition calls on Colorado's next governor to make youth mental health top priority
Wolfgang Puck at the Oscars: catering harder than running a restaurant
Wolfgang Puck leads the Governors Ball catering at the Oscars, managing challenges in the competitive catering industry.
Trump repeatedly suggests Newsom can’t be president because he has dyslexia
President Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Democratic rival and possible 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom. But lately, he’s become fixated on saying the California governor cannot be president due to his “learning disability.”
Hochul says she'll announce proposed changes to 2019 climate law this week
The CLCPA will likely be the key sticking point as state budget talks begin among the governor and the Democratic-led Legislature.
Oregon’s Dante Moore opens up about struggles with mental health in letter to governor
The Ducks' starting quarterback said he dealt with depression when he was a freshman at UCLA.
Governor’s Compact on Entrepreneurship
At the NGA 2026 Winter Meeting, Governor Kevin Stitt invited governors to join him in signing on to a compact, which sets out a variety of ways governors can make entrepreneurship a priority their states. The compact will culminate at NGA’s Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City, when Gov. Stitt will highlight governors’ actions to unleash […]
Playing Politics With Scholarships Fails Families
States rarely turn down financial aid from Washington. But several Democratic governors are now doing just that, and others may join them. What’s going on? Not surprisingly, the answer involves special-interest politics.
Villaraigosa's dreams for a political comeback meet reality
Villaraigosa hasn't held office since 2013. That's a problem for the former mayor, who is at the bottom of the polls.
Op-Ed: Sherrill's misguided retreat on smart business tax policy
Fifteen years ago, Republicans and Democrats agreed to make New Jersey more competitive. Now, the governor wants to push us backward
Oregon Prosperity Council co-chair on tariffs, turning around the state economy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Governor Tina Kotek’s Economic Prosperity Council has had its first couple of meetings, as Oregon business leaders are trying to get the state’s economy ba…
What is the California lieutenant governor responsible for?
Before you vote, we want to explain what exactly the lieutenant governor oversees.
5 local schools earn top Ohio award from Gov. DeWine
Schools in five local districts have earned the Ohio Governor’s Science of Reading Champions Award.
Illinois Senate primary pits crypto-backed candidate against Pritzker’s pick
The Democratic contest highlights divisions over crypto regulation and billionaire influence in politics, as the industry spends million in a battle with the governor.
Democrat Julie Stauch exits race for Iowa governor after petition issues
Julie Stauch announced her withdrawal from the Iowa governor race after her petitions failed to meet the required signature count.
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia’s lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he’s already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads
Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads.
N.Y. Senate Republicans to Hochul: Reconvene Climate Action Council over CLCPA
The Climate Action Council is a 22-member panel appointed by the governor and both houses of the Senate and Assembly.
3 Democrats compete for most favorable governor's candidate in poll
The governor's race remains crowded, and polling has been anything but consistent.
JB Pritzker’s Political Brand Is at Stake—in a Race He’s Not Even Running In
The Illinois governor has given at least $5 million to a group backing his lieutenant governor. That has upset the Congressional Black Caucus.
Inside Iowa Politics: the two ‘front runners’ to become next governor
Iowa's two expected front runners to become the next governor, Rob Sand and Randy Feenstra, filed their signature petitions this week.
New N.Y. legislation aims to protect both children and adults online
The Stop Online Predators Act was included in the governor’s State of the State proposals.
In anti-Muslim post, Tuberville suggests New York’s Mamdani is ‘the enemy’
The Alabama senator, who is running for governor of his state, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.
Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics?
Brian Kemp, in his eighth and final year as governor, still enjoys significant popularity. In an Emerson poll conducted last weekend, only 24.5% of Georgians said they disapprove of his job performance, which in this divisive era is remarkable. You might think that kind of long-running success would make Kemp a model to be emulated […]
Hochul says new taxes could drive wealthy out of N.Y.
But Hochul said she's not against the theoretical idea of raising taxes on the rich.
California Democrats Have Made a Mess of the Governor’s Race
As the California Democratic Party gathered in San Francisco last month for its convention, reporters had a frequent question for the retiring political king- (and queen-) maker, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Was her state really on the verge of electing a Republican to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, as a growing number of partisans had begun to fear?
Politics of power: NV Energy’s demand charge could sway race for governor, says expert
Community and energy industry advocates are calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to halt NV Energy’s controversial peak demand charge that is expected to increase some bills by $20 a month and is set to take effect in Southern Nevada on April 1. Lombardo’s reaction, as well as his opponents’, to calls to intervene could […]
Four years of politics lead to expanded free and reduced school meals
After four years, expanded free and reduced school lunches are on the governor’s desk with just days remaining in the session. The political process shows the winding road this bill has taken.
Candidate for governor says Michigan needs more mental health hospitals
The call for more facilities is part of a broader law enforcement agenda Aric Nesbitt revealed March 9.
Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll play active role in midterms as he mulls his political future
Walz said he’ll travel the country during this year’s election to campaign for Democratic governor candidates.
Wisconsin businesses to be impacted by hemp ruling
Governor Tony Evers sent a letter to Congress a week and a half ago warning that the new federal hemp law will hurt Wisconsin’s economy.
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction
Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction
Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor
In new memoir, Gov. Gavin Newsom reflects on his political rise
As California’s governor – and a topic of discussion among some as a possible 2028 presidential candidate – Gavin Newsom is an exceedingly public figure with a busy schedule to match. His new memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, provides a glimpse into Newsom’s rise to political prominence and his ongoing goal of self-discovery. In today’s episode, Newsom sits down with NPR’s Ailsa Chang to discuss his book, the question of his own relatability, and why he uses “playground insults”’ on social media to push back against the Trump administration.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
Democrats in governor's race use debate stage to spotlight affordability, health care, rural Kansas
Three Democratic candidates for governor highlighted concerns they say Kansans want addressed: affordability, health care and rural support.
Gov. Hochul, union leaders rally in support of changes to Tier 6
The governor says she's in support of a more equitable plan after making previous changes to Tier 6 in 2022.
What is California's governor responsible for?
Before you vote, we want to explain what exactly the governor oversees.
Experts weigh in on California Democratic Party drama over governor's race
California Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks published an open letter to candidates this week, suggesting lower polling Democrats should consider dropping out of the race. All but one of those candidates ignored the plea.
Rep. Byron Donalds opens up about his past, policy views and Florida governor's race
Inside California Politics March 7, 2026
(Inside California Politics) — Democratic candidate Betty Yee defended her decision to stay in the race to be California’s next governor in a one-on-one interview with Inside California Politics ho…
Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing Republican backlash after vetoing a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate bill, citing political concerns over the proposal.
Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom, who said he was leaving politics, abandons Republican label
Lindstrom, until late January, was running for the GOP U.S. House nomination in NE-02 and was rumored to weigh bid for governor.
Billionaire Rick Jackson shakes up Georgia's governor race with a play for the MAGA base
Jackson has vastly outspent his GOP primary opponents, including Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, on the airwaves since his surprise campaign launch last month.
Governor Bob Ferguson
I’ve said from the beginning of the discussion around the Millionaires’ Tax: Any bill I sign must send a significant percentage of that revenue back to Washington families and small business owners....
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette pitches business focus in GOP governor primary
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, met with voters in Mount Pleasant, as she works to separate herself from a crowded GOP primary field by emphasizing her business backgro
New Mexico governor signs suite of health care bills, including medical malpractice reform, into law
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed medical malpractice reform and several other health care bills into law on Friday.
Governor signs medical malpractice reform, other health care bills into law - Office of the Governor
LOS LUNAS, N.M. — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed several bills that will transform New Mexico’s health care system by reforming medical malpractice law, health care affordability, patient billing transparency and hospital funding and more. The bills — HB 99, HB 4, HB 306 and SB 101, among others — represent a historic milestone […]
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Stitt said in a statement Thursday that he will look to appoint "a strong, small government conservative voice to support President Trump."
California governor's race: Billionaire Tom Steyer outlines tax, health care and homelessness plans
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer outlined his positions on health care, homelessness and his approach to the Trump administration.
More than two thirds of state Sen. Dems oppose CLCPA changes
“I believe very strongly that she has been peddled an enormous amount of misinformation,” state Sen. Liz Krueger said of the governor.
Hochul not taking 'fall' for Mamdani's property tax hike
Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul stood side by side to promote their free child care pilot program for 2-year-olds in the city.
Colorado Gov. Polis considers releasing Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure
Colorado's Democratic governor, facing a pressure campaign from President Donald Trump, is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
R.I. AG Neronha endorses Foulkes in primary against Governor McKee
McKee has criticized Foulkes over her role as CVS Pharmacy president in the opioid crisis, but Neronha said, “She did everything that she could to make this horrible situation better.”
California’s Governor’s Race is Breaking an 80-Year Political Mold
Since World War II, the surest path to California governor ran through statewide office. But Rep. Eric Swalwell and former Rep. Katie Porter are leveraging national airtime and viral moments to outpace the traditional field.
Governor Newsom, Be the Man Science Needs
How will his final legislative season pan out?
California Governor’s Race: Here’s Who’s Running in 2026
A cluster of lesser-known Democrats, two Republicans and a Green candidate will fight for the attention of frustrated voters.
Newsom Compares Israel to ‘Apartheid State’
The California governor, seen as a likely presidential candidate, made comments that reflect a shift in the Democratic Party.
Policy Brief: Outdoor Recreation and Public Health
States are increasingly exploring the intersection of health policy and outdoor recreation to better understand how these policy areas could be leveraged for the positive benefit of their constituents. While formal partnerships are still relatively novel, Governors have a variety of opportunities to engage with outdoor recreation and health agencies to create long-term benefits. This […]
California politics could cause a reversal on autonomous trucks
A new Democratic governor could shift gears away from the Newsom years on autonomous trucks to appease labor.
For California Democrats, single-payer health care is back. Voters have heard it before
Candidates for governor are promising universal public health care, which might sound familiar to California voters who've heard it before.
Top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out
The response from trailing candidates was swift
Kendall Qualls’ lieutenant governor pick misstates age, is opaque about business background
Kendall Qualls — the Army veteran and former health care executive running for the Republicans nomination for Minnesota governor — announced Tuesday that Brian Nicholson will be his running mate, though he offered scant biographical details about the man who would be a heartbeat from the governor’s office. Qualls finished second in the precinct caucus […]
Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor primary election as votes are counted by candidate and county.
Anti-Muslim backlash shadows Austin after downtown shooting
After a deadly downtown shooting, Texas Muslims report fear and backlash as political rhetoric intensifies and Austin’s first Muslim city council member responds.
In Miami campaign stop, Byron Donalds gives first glimpse into policy plans
Congressman Byron Donalds has not yet rolled out a detailed policy platform in his pitch to become Florida’s next governor.
MAGA Calling Newsom Racist? That’s Rich
Gavin Newsom has been reveling in the attention that comes with being the early frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. But the California governor also seems to understand that he has work to do to convince voters that he’s more than just a slick-talking, coastal elite with progressive politics and a pretty face. To that end, he spent much of last week in the South promoting his new memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry.”
Inside California Politics Feb. 28, 2025
(Inside California Politics) — Fresh off a pair of polls showing him narrowly atop a crowded field of governor candidates, Republican hopeful Steve Hilton told Inside California Politics host Nikki…
Stitt says politics get 'disgusting,' calls himself 'more free' in final year
At a National Governors Association meeting Feb. 20, 2026, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said he's more free to speak his mind in his final year.
‘Trump’s not enough. And he knows he’s not enough’: California governor Gavin Newsom on populism, ‘purity tests’ and whether he’ll run for the presidency
He’s the Democratic politician with movie-star looks and a picture-perfect family, dogged by accusations of being a smooth‑talking elitist. Can he really unite the American left and win the most powerful office in the world?
‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the California governor, Gavin Newsom, about why he thinks the Democratics lost so decisively to Donald Trump in 2024, why the party need to be less judgmental, and whether he intends to run for president in 2028
Governor Hochul Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Educate New Yorkers on Access to Behavioral Health Treatment
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers on regulations that improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care. The ‘Real Care, Real Access to Behavioral Health Services’ campaign highlights regulations that give New Yorkers with qualifying health plans access to initial outpatient appointments for behavioral health care within ten business days of the request and require insurers to help insured individuals access the care they are entitled to receive.
Small business owner reacts to West Virginia’s First Law of 2026
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The first West Virginia law of 2026 was signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Small Business Growth Act is designed to bring in private investments...
Latest Calif. governor's poll brings 5 candidates to top of ticket
Three Democrats and two Republicans are tied in the newest governor's race poll.
Bill changing IDs required to vote passes Florida House, would ban student IDs
If the Senate approves the measure and the governor signs it, portions would go into effect in July, 1-1/2 months before midterm primaries.
Why Are So Many Democrats Running for California Governor?
With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win.
Oregon Democrats’ plan to end 3 Trump tax breaks heads to governor; Republican threatens to seek voter veto
Democrats' plan is designed to net $312 million to help stave off cuts of nearly $900 million from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and budget cutting bill. But a Republican announced he will seek a voter veto.
Lawmakers call on Hochul to close Erie County child care funding gap
The group sent a letter to the governor's office saying Erie County is facing a $23.1 million deficit in the Child Care Assistance Program.
To fight ‘inherent distrust,’ Utah lawmakers say lieutenant governor shouldn’t run elections
Following false claims of election fraud, Utah lawmakers are advancing a proposal to remove election oversight from the lieutenant governor's office.
Two Maine candidates for governor face off in Auburn
The debate was an unusual event because at this stage in the process, forums and debates typically seek to highlight differences between candidates in each party to help voters make their decision on primary day, which is June 9.
2/26/2026 – POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF HAWAIʻI ISLAND’S KONA COAST
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR RYAN KANAKAʻOLE ACTING CHAIRPERSON POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF HAWAIʻI ISLAND’S KONA COAST KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi – The Department of Land and Natural Resources […]
Midterm underdogs rally around data center politics
Democrats in particular have seized on the prospect of rising energy costs in the fight for control of Washington and state capitals.
Abigail Spanberger, in Democratic Response, Asks if Trump Is Working for Americans
“We all know the answer is no,” the Virginia governor argued in her rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Abigail Spanberger to Give Democratic Response to Trump’s Address
Abigail Spanberger, the newly elected governor of Virginia, was chosen to deliver her party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Who is Abigail Spanberger? New governor giving the SOTU rebuttal
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is giving the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union. Learn more about her background.
Midterm underdogs rally around data center politics
Democrats in particular have seized on the prospect of rising energy costs in the fight for control of Washington and state capitals.
Essay: Gavin Newsom: They told me it was political suicide. I did it anyway
In an exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, Governor Gavin Newsom recalls how George W. Bush’s 2004 State of the Union inadvertently sparked a revolution in California civil rights.
Hochul won't take matching funds in reelection campaign
The governor has more than $20 million in cash on hand.