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'It’s not acceptable': Lejeune toxic water victims rally outside Capitol
People exposed to toxic water at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune decades ago voiced pent-up frustration outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday.
Jan. 6 Rioter Is Hired to Work in Sensitive Pentagon Office
It was not clear who hired Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to various offenses at the Capitol and was later pardoned by President Trump.
Legislative staff getting extra days off for Independence Day
State leaders say staff deserves extra time off for the holiday following 3 Special Sessions.
Scott Bessent testifies he told Bill Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him in the face
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.
The Texas Business Court - A New Forum for Complex Disputes
By Byron F. Egan A key driver behind the DExit movement is Texas’s investment in a specialized forum for complex business disputes. The Texas Business Court represents a significant shift in how commercial litigation is handled in the state.
Rubio spars with Democrats over Ebola outbreak, global health cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio fielded criticism from Democrats on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to global health programs on the response to an Ebola …
WATCH LIVE: Blanche testifies in House hearing as Trump considers dropping 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after the Trump administration signaled it was pausing contentious plans to move forward with a nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate allies of President Donald Trump who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted.
Will Trump's waning popularity pull down California Republicans? Today's election offers a clue
Democrats seek to oust even more Republicans in California legislative races. Many will move on to November
WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the 1st time since start of Iran war
The Republican former senator will sit before House and Senate committees to make the State Department's annual budget request. But the focus is likely to shift quickly to the already unsteady ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, which has been further tested in recent days by back-and-forth attacks.
Blanche to return to Capitol Hill as Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion fund
Many Republican senators have pushed the administration to impose limits or scrap the idea altogether
Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback
Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.
Lawmakers Deliver Big Wins for Small Business
This year's regular session of the state legislature ended on Monday.
For country, not party: A PAC for veterans confronts our political polarization
It is hard to think of a force that is more sorely lacking and desperately needed in American politics today.
Pa. data center pause? Garrity, Shapiro stake out positions
At a time when politics is bitterly divided, at least one issue seems capable of transcending the partisan divide: data centers.
Promising IU business graduate killed in downtown Indy shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — Brett Scrogham, 23, was inside a parking garage at 101 South Capitol Avenue early Thursday evening and on his way to join his folks at an Indianapolis Indians game at Victory Field. …
Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Sen. David Gowan
Arizona is the American Southwest, meaning there’s no shortage of Western history and culture at our state Capitol.
Pay raises for incompetence at the Colorado Capitol
By Jon Caldara I am personally responsible for helping overpay socialists to make Colorado unaffordable, overregulated and one windstorm away from a power blackout. I failed you. Colorado legislators already get automatic inflation raises. You know, just like your job (I’m assuming the sarcasm bled through that one). No private-sector worker has that kind of […]
Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts
“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.
Interviews | Top 5 candidates vying to be CA's next Lt. Governor
A key part of the lieutenant governor's job requires them to be ready to step in as governor at a moment's notice.
Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein probe in long-sought interview on Capitol Hill
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi offered a robust defense of the Justice Department’s handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as she arrived on Capitol Hill Friday morning for a long-sought interview with the GOP-led House Oversight Committee.
Upstate N.Y. cities receive millions from state budget to help with deficits
Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan for more than 830,000 public employees hired after April 2012 included in the state budget is anticipated to take a bite out of this funding.
Artificial intelligence is brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations
AI giants quietly build powerful lobbying empires throughout Florida’s Capitol.
After two decades in Congress, Al Green will leave the Capitol in January. What’s next?
At 78, Green’s political career is likely to end when he leaves office in January. He said he would devote the remainder of his term to progressive causes.
Lobbying compensation: Top 10 firms report solid revenue growth in Q1 of 2026; Southern Group takes top spot, followed by Ballard Partners
The Southern Group continued its streak as No. 1 with a $12.4M quarter, followed by Ballard Partners at $10M.
Healthcare bills spurred by $50B federal program await Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
State lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session aimed at fulfilling requirements of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Nearly 500 N.Y. small business owners call for state data center moratorium
It follows a rally at the state Capitol two weeks ago where lawmakers and advocates pushed for the passage of proposed legislation before the end of session.
State lawmakers voting on final budget bills this week
“It’s the first time in a long time the budget has gone this late,” said Brooklyn Democratic Assemblyman Brian Cunningham.
House Dem who repeatedly tried to impeach Trump toppled in heated Texas race
Texas redistricting forced Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee into an incumbent-on-incumbent Democratic runoff in Houston's 18th District.
‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ revives yearslong fight over Democrat-backed settlements
President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is triggering bipartisan concern on Capitol Hill while simultaneously reigniting a years-old conservative argument against administrations from both parties using the Treasury Department’s Judgment Fund to finance politically sensitive settlements with little congressional oversight. The fund stems from Trump’s settlement with the Internal Revenue Service over the […]
Lawmakers stripped the Board of Equalization of power. Now they're fighting to join it
The Board of Equalization has very little power, but it's a launching pad to statewide political office in California.
House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
House and Senate Republicans were fuming as they left Washington last week for a long holiday break. The source of the torment, however, was notably different on each side of the Capitol, and the d…
Defense: Primes play big in politics
Employees of some of the biggest defense contractors are placing big bets in political contests — a mix of Republicans and Democrats — through PACs.
Gov. DeSantis orders flags to half-staff for Memorial Day
Flags at state and local buildings will fly at half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday.
School workers pass first goal post towards health insurance reform in final day of legislative session
On the last day of the Minnesota legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
Blippi live show planned at Capitol Theater
The Be Like Blippi Tour will stop May 28 at the Rome Capitol Theatre with music, dancing and interactive family entertainment.
'I'm happy if they're happy' : Thousands flock to Capitol grounds for Vandalia Gathering
The 49th annual Vandalia Gathering in West Virginia State Capitol grounds features traditional music, dancing, food trucks, and competitions, bringing together lovers of Appalachian culture. Logan Hoy placed third in the bluegrass banjo competition.
Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6
Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.
Hope Florida's chroniclers head west: Alexandra Glorioso and Lawrence Mower bound for Austin
Florida's Capitol press corps is about to get smaller.
Capitol to show Betty Boop cartoons
Rome Capitol Theatre will present two Fleischer Brothers cartoon programs May 30, with a matinee and an evening show for adults.
Rising Stars to stage ‘Mystery at Main St. High’
Capitol Theatre Rising Stars will present “Mystery at Main St. High” May 24 in Rome with a cast of 50 student performers.
The state budget process is finally moving along
State lawmakers finally began voting on budget bills in earnest this week.
As Trump flexes his muscle on the campaign trail, he faces rare setbacks on Capitol Hill: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Tulsi Gabbard becomes the fourth Cabinet official to depart the Trump administration this term.
Entertainment with the Illinois Times
Theatre at Lincoln's New Salem, police versus fire in softball, and an ice cream social.
Mental Health Is Another Unfortunate ICE Casualty
Hundreds of immigrants, community members, and allies gathered in Washington DC on May 20 for a peaceful march from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) headquarters to the Capitol.
First class graduates from Springfield’s Minority Business Institute
Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, led the charge for the new initiative. He already has a waiting list of people wanting to join the next session of the institute.
100+ Advocates Bring A Midterm Mandate On Women's Health To Capitol Hill
Osteoporotic fractures cost more than heart attacks combined. A 30% reimbursement gap. 100 advocates. One appropriations deadline. Here's the ask.
Trump's revenge politics comes back to haunt him
Trump's targeting of GOP foes is hurting his agenda on Capitol Hill.
Bipartisan push to crackdown on fraudulent campaign donations
Rep. Bryan Steil says his Campaign Finance Transparency Act updates the law for the digital age.
Blanche meets with Senate Republicans as Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund faces trouble on Capitol Hill
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet with Senate Republicans Thursday morning, a GOP aide told CNN, in an attempt to save the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund as the party weighs its fate.
Maldonado named APS Congressional Science Fellow
Danielle Maldonado, a doctoral student in physics, will use her scientific expertise to inform federal policymaking during a yearlong fellowship on Capitol Hill as a 2026-27 American Physical Society Congressional Science Fellow,
Why legal experts say Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund is unprecedented
President Donald Trump’s administration has created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were victims of government “weaponization,” raising questions about whom among his allies and supporters – including those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6 – might get payouts from taxpayers, as well as what kind of influence Trump will wield over the fund.
N.Y. Assembly speaker eyes 2 constitutional amendments for redistricting reform
Redistricting has been a heightened issue with the time lawmakers have left this year at the state Capitol.
Trump-backed housing bill clears House after GOP defies Senate pressure campaign
Lawmakers passed a bipartisan housing bill backed by Trump that aims to make housing more affordable and restrict large investors from buying homes.
Jan. 6 officers sue to block payouts to rioters from $1.8B fund
The officers' attorneys filed the federal lawsuit on Wednesday, a day after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund's creation
Election Year Politics Killed Oklahoma’s Eviction Reform Bills, Advocates Say
Oklahoma's tenant protection bills failed this legislative session, leaving renters without new legal remedies against problem landlords. House Bill 2015, which would have given courts power to hold landlords accountable for habitability failures, stalled, as did an eviction timeline extension bill. Advocates blame election-year politics and landlord influence at the Capitol.
Voters cast ballots in several high-profile primary elections
Voters head to the polls in primary elections in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama. Follow for live news updates.
‘The Pitt’ star Noah Wyle to lead healthcare rally on Capitol Hill
Noah Wyle is taking on the real-life role of advocate — “The Pitt” star is making a return trip to Capitol Hill to lead a rally pushing for bipartisan legislation focused on healthcare …
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Joined NFIB’s Small Business Day in Harrisburg
Small business owners met with elected officials at the Capitol.
Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking over at the Justice Department.
Meta to lay off 8,000 employees, move 7,000 to new initiatives related to AI
As part of the restructuring, the company will also be eliminating managerial roles....
Mike Murphy explains the budget and small business awards
CEO Of The Chamber, Mike Murphy was on The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss everything that's happening in our capitol city.
Democrats, Tiffany face tricky politics after killing tax relief bill
Democratic lawmakers and Republican governor candidate Tom Tiffany face tricky messaging after working to kill a bill to aid taxpayers and schools.
Mystery grows around absent congressman facing tough reelection
Tom Kean Jr.’s months-long absence from Capitol Hill is the talk of the town in Washington. Where is the man? No one is saying
MN Capitol deadline: Lawmakers rush to finish business before session ends
The clock is ticking at the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers race to pass several high-profile bills before the legislative session ends at midnight.
Are lawmakers or unelected staff making decisions on the Capitol Annex Project?
Since the Capitol Annex Project began in 2018, there has not been a single lawmaker consistently overseeing the construction.
Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.
Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say
The push to secure federal dollars for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security just got more difficult on Capitol Hill.
Thousands rally in birthplace of Civil Rights Movement to defend Black political representation
A crowd of thousands gathered in front of the city’s historic Alabama Capitol, the place where the Confederacy was formed in 1861 and where the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke in 1965 at the end of the Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Small business owners voice concerns over data privacy legislation
Days after National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs and small business owners were back on Capitol Hill, turning the spotlight on a technical issue: data privacy.
Gov. Tim Walz embraces the politics of compromise in final year at the Capitol
In the last days of his last legislative session, the governor shelved the more progressive elements of his agenda and cut deals that zeroed in on infrastructure, fraud prevention and a distressed health care system.
North Dakota launches initiative focused on suicide prevention support and training for rural healthcare providers | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota is launching a new rural healthcare suicide prevention initiative aimed at strengthening follow-up care and closing critical gaps after suicide risk is identified. The effort follows recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission and supports the Zero Suicide framework across rural and tribal healthcare systems.The initiative will support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing standardized suicide risk screening, follow-up care after suicide attempts and improved referral pathways into mental health and behavioral healthcare services.
Alexi: IL must be good for business
In a family business, "there's no such thing as a weekend. There's no such thing as nights off."
Vague Comments Add to Puzzle Over Tom Kean Jr.’s Absence
Representative Tom Kean Jr. hasn’t voted on Capitol Hill since March as he deals with an unspecified medical issue.
New bipartisan Senate bill backed by White House set to be NCAA's best chance yet for college sports reform
A bipartisan Senate bill backed by the White House offers the NCAA its best chance to secure antitrust protection and codify rules
Politics Friday: Minnesota lawmakers reach a session-ending deal, now race to get it through
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with four caucus leaders about a session-ending agreement and how they’ll shepherd it through this weekend.
New York lawmakers pass 12th state budget extender that runs though May 18
The state budget was due on April 1.
Outrage over ‘Friday night massacre’ of US advisory board
Thousands of National Academy members and supporters call on Congress to reinstate culled NSF advisers
Johnson and Jeffries appoint bipartisan task force to reform sexual harassment reporting process on Capitol Hill
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed a bipartisan task force that will work to reform the way sexual harassment claims are handled in Congress.
Chris Nocco officially announces SD 21 campaign following Ed Hooper’s resignation letter
'I want to take the experiences I have gained from being boots on the ground and take them to the state Capitol to serve and fight for the people.'
House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full schedule soon.
Effort to roll back business tax breaks collapses at Colorado Capitol
Colorado Democrats in the final day of the legislative session largely abandoned their plan to reverse a suite of tax breaks for businesses and redirect that money to a new tax credit for lower-income families. ...
HHS expands access to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through telehealth | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) FamilyFirst Services now offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through telehealth by an approved provider to eligible families.Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based program for children ages 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers. It is designed to improve child behavior, strengthen parenting skills and build healthier parent-child relationships.
Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case
Several veterans’ benefits programs, payments for 9/11 families, a ban on TikTok on government devices, and changes Congress made to how presidential elections are certified in light of the January 6 Capitol attack are all in jeopardy with a case challenging how the Democratic-led US House relied on proxy votes to pass a massive, Covid-era funding bill.
Sponsors kill two bills to roll back $450 million in business tax breaks | The Sum and Substance
The bills sought to pare down two notable business tax breaks and to decouple state policy from federal tax laws speeding up depreciation.
Louisiana senators address heated exchanges during tense redistricting debate
Tensions are high in the State Capitol as Republicans push to redraw the congressional map to eliminate one or both majority-Black districts.
ASNC speaks to policymakers about prior authorization, Medicare cuts and more
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology visited Capitol Hill to advocate for a variety of issues. Cardiovascular Business spoke to the group's president to learn more.
Friends, frenemies and enemies in New York politics -
Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Plummer discusses uneasy alliances in Planet Albany and how Democrats should approach mid-decade redistricting in New York.
Virginia recognizes School Nurse Appreciation Day at the State Capitol - Virginia Department of Health
Virginia officials, school nurses, and public health and education leaders gathered on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol on May 6 to recognize School Nurse Appreciation Day and honor the important role school nurses play in supporting student health and learning across the Commonwealth. Held during National Nurses Week, the proclamation ceremony included representatives […]
Missouri lawmakers return for final week
The session has run relatively smoothly despite hangover resentments from partisan measures passed in 2025
WA filing week closes as Democrats chase supermajority in Olympia
Washington state's candidate filing week sets up key legislative races as Democrats look to expand control and potentially secure a supermajority.
Women encouraged to prioritize their health and well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota
May 10-16, which overlaps Mother’s Day, is recognized as National Women’s Health Week. This year, the federal Office of Women’s Health and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are promoting the theme: “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” and focusing attention on prevention and early detection of women’s health issues, chronic diseases and science-based care.