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How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
Southern California hits ICE with 'dumbfounding' roadblock as top lawmaker rips 'reckless' hypocrisy
San Diego County voted to bar ICE agents from firearms training facilities, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Brian Jones and other Republicans.
Lawmakers call on Gov. Hochul to sign Good Food NY Bill into law
The legislation looks to increase of money institutions can spend to purchase food from qualified in-state vendors.
TN Politics: As communities push back against data centers, some politicians push ahead
Local moratoriums on new data center builds could become a problem for lawmakers who want more of them in Tennessee.
Analysis | Are Flock cameras the next bipartisan political issue?
Lawmakers and 2026 candidates on both sides of the aisle are questioning whether Flock cameras have proliferated too quickly.
State lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins California special election to replace former Rep. Swalwell
Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
A County Government Fiasco in Kansas City
A federal indictment in Jackson County, Mo., adds to a pattern of upheaval in the county executive’s office.
Task force keeps Wyoming-run catastrophic health insurance talks alive
Though lawmakers frowned on "BearCare" plan last year, the idea reemerged at meeting focused on improving health insurance affordability.
Lawmakers, business leaders discuss insurance, workforce at Legis-Gator event
Policy makers from around the state gathered to assess the present and look toward the future of Louisiana.
Mass. hopes to create an umbrella agency to regulate youth sports
Massachusetts lawmakers are aiming to be the first to create a statewide agency that would regulate sports for elementary and middle school-aged athletes.
Harold Ford Jr rips clickbait politics over real policy solutions
Fox News contributor Harold Ford Jr. examines the rise of clickbait politics, urging lawmakers to focus on kitchen-table issues instead of social media clicks, on ‘The Five.’
Harold Ford Jr rips clickbait politics over real policy solutions
Fox News contributor Harold Ford Jr. examines the rise of clickbait politics, urging lawmakers to focus on kitchen-table issues instead of social media clicks, on ‘The Five.’
Bill Maher rips left-wing lawmaker for sacrificing liberal values to appease Muslim voters
Bill Maher slammed Melissa Chaudhry, a progressive Democrat challenging Rep. Adam Smith in Seattle, for omitting LGBT rights to appeal to Muslims.
Ex-lawmakers, pardoned felons and carpetbaggers seek political redemption in chaotic Florida GOP House primary
NC House bill 958 that targets early voting days expected to be vetoed by Gov. Stein
Gov. Josh Stein is expected to act Monday on House Bill 958, a sweeping election measure recently passed by lawmakers that has drawn opposition.
Reporter's Notebook: Daylight saving time fight puts Senate up against a ticking clock
Trump urged Republican senators to release holds on the Sunshine Protection Act, but lawmakers from northern states raise concerns about dark mornings.
Cruz, Cantwell seek to get their college sports bill over the goal line
A landmark piece of legislation seeking to regulate the big business of college sports is expected to face a crucial vote in the Senate when lawmakers return from recess next month. &nbs…
Farm Bill Politics - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says lawmakers must stop with the farm bill delays and deliver some certainty to rural America.
Concerns over conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, mental health impacts
Congressional lawmakers are demanding more information about conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which is deployed in the Middle East. Democrats are raising questions about supply shortages, water contamination and deteriorating mental health.
State Sen. Sollman: Assault at community event was ‘absolutely scary’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A state lawmaker is sharing her harrowing account of a physical confrontation at a public forum that left her and her Oregon legislative colleagues in shock. On August 8, a …
Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
GOP Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy called President Donald Trump’s new vaccine order to separate injections for measles, mumps and rubella “wrong on so many levels.”
Gov. Newsom reignites debate over how much electric companies should pay for causing a wildfire
Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing California lawmakers to limit how much private utility companies pay when their equipment causes catastrophic wildfires, as the state's wildfire liability fund nears depletion.
California could soon limit social media for kids
California lawmakers are moving forward with proposed laws that address the harmful effects of social media on children, including restrictions on addictive features and the ability for parents and children to sue platforms for damages.
California Politics 360 full episode | Governor sparks debate on wildfire recovery
He is asking lawmakers to consider limiting who and how much utility companies pay using the state’s wildfire liability fund.
Bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers critical over new border wall Big Bend region construction
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern and after months of rumors.
NV lawmakers mull maternal health protections for ’27 session, punt on child welfare funding fix
Nevada lawmakers approved several health policy proposals, including a maternal health momnibus bill and plans to study child welfare funding.
California lawmakers must reject bills that would raise healthcare premiums
“Healthcare needs to be more affordable. But the message isn’t resonating among legislators in Sacramento.”
Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'
Lawmakers are pressing for answers amid reports that sailors aboard the San Diego-based carrier have endured food shortages, plumbing failures and severe fatigue.
Ken Paxton tries to tamp down growing Republican concerns about his Senate campaign
After years of battling fellow Republicans and helping lead the culture wars in Texas, Ken Paxton is campaigning on tax deductions, appearing with state lawmakers who once voted to impeach him, and openly appealing to the Washington establishment for financial help.
False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data
Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican lawmakers and Trump administration officials have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media.
Bill backed by Tarrant lawmaker could shift how local ambulances do business. Here’s how
The RESCUE Act aims to get reimbursement rates for ambulances up to date.
Families concerned about reports of mental health crisis on USS Lincoln
Families of marines are voicing concern over reports about the USS Abraham Lincoln, a naval aircraft carrier based in San Diego that has been in the Middle East supporting the Iran war for over 200 days. Families say their loved ones onboard are dealing with food shortages, plumbing problems and mental health issues. NBC News’ Dan De Luce reports on the lawmakers demanding answers and the broader implication that the war in Iran is having on the military.
Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks
Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors reportedly tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment
Lawmakers demand answers as concerns were raised about worsening mental health among sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors reportedly tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment
Lawmakers demand answers as concerns were raised about worsening mental health among sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors reportedly tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment
Lawmakers demand answers as concerns were raised about worsening mental health among sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Congress Face-Plants on Surprise Health Care Bills
Lawmakers wanted to reform surprise billing so patients weren’t hit with unexpected charges. But they also created a parallel system with new middlemen that is increasing health care costs.
NY still hasn’t passed organ transplant protections for people with disabilities
In New York, lawmakers have spent nearly a decade trying to add more specific protections to state law.
Money and politics play a role in public education curriculum gaining popularity in Texas
As Texas lawmakers put more restrictions on what is approved for the classroom, one expert told ABC13 that one curriculum has a clear advantage.
NV lawmakers mull maternal health protections for '27 session, punt on child welfare funding fix
Nevada state lawmakers are considering a wide-range of health-related policies in the next year’s legislative session that includes implementing a slate of maternal health protections in a “momnibus” bill, bolstering efforts to investigate Medicaid insurance fraud, and reducing reporting requirements for state health agencies. Also at Tuesday’s interim Health and Human Services committee meeting, discussion […]
Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in Connecticut
In an upset, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, won the Democratic nomination, capitalizing on calls for generational change.
Trump loves data centers. Americans hate them
If there’s a true populist issue built for our time, it might be opposition to AI data centers. Lawmakers and candidates from both parties across states are increasingly positioning themselves as critics of data center proliferation. And recent primary results suggest it’s a pretty potent issue.
After GOP stalls confirmation, Gov. Stein moves NC public safety chief to new job
This comes after lawmakers passed a bill adding a way for the Senate to thwart a Cabinet appointee.
82 northeast Minnesota businesses sign letter to lawmakers requesting wildfire relief funds
The letter comes after Gov. Walz said there would not be a special session held to address the economic impacts of the fire.
Oregon lawmakers condemn reported attack against Sen. Janeen Sollman
Sen. Janeen Sollman was reportedly verbally and physically accosted by a man on Aug. 8, prompting bipartisan condemnation of political violence.
Gavin Newsom's 'hidden climate tax' hitting Americans nationwide, lawmaker warns
Rep. Vince Fong targets the EPA-authorized vessel at berth regulation that lets California levy massive penalties on cargo ships docked at its ports.
What the Senate did and didn’t get done in the final hours before recess
Before leaving Saturday, lawmakers confirmed President Trump’s attorney general pick and passed a spending bill.
Live updates: Trump shifts U.S. approach on Iran
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump shifts the U.S. approach to ending the Iran war and another GOP lawmakers says Rep. Max Miller should resign of the allegations against him are true.
California Forever hopes for last minute help from state lawmakers, Gov. Newsom
The developers of a new, proposed town called California Forever have been struggling to get it started and are now hoping to get some last-minute help from state lawmakers and the governor to move it forward.
California Politics 360 full episode | CA Forever asks lawmakers to help move project forward
The backers of a new proposed town called California Forever are asking lawmakers to cut regulations to attract a major business to the area to help with development.
As Trump drastically rolls back rules for Head Start, some Republicans are wary
GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Jim Justice and Thom Tillis are among the lawmakers signaling reservations at the idea of a preschool program overhaul.
Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
Republican lawmakers and Secretary of Health RFK Jr. continue to scrutinize the legacy of COVID-19, recently voting to hold retired immunologist Anthony Fauci in contempt after his refusal to testify before a Senate committee.
Teachers and other state employees brace for possible health insurance increase
In what was a historic year for education funding in Oklahoma, lawmakers didn’t seem to prepare for a major insurance cost increase set to hit next year.
NC House GOP leader blasts State Health Plan’s new network. Others have concerns
NC lawmakers are “alarmed” by the new network, Majority Leader Brenden Jones says.
House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
A letter from Democratic lawmakers to VA Secretary Doug Collins cites a recent ProPublica investigation that found hundreds of therapists have left the agency and vets often aren’t getting the help they need.
A ‘clown show’ of carpetbaggers and characters has upended a Republican primary in Trump’s backyard
Two scandal-scarred former congressmen from other states. A pair of candidates who once competed against each other in Illinois. An adviser to an Indiana lawmaker and an ex-underwear model imprisoned for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
Oregon universal health care board punts single-payer report over funding uncertainty
A state board in charge of developing a universal health plan for all Oregonians will delay the release of its final report to lawmakers, citing uncertainty over how to pay for it. The Universal Health Plan Governance Board voted unanimously Thursday morning to extend its deadline to Dec. 1 for its report that will describe […]
Some House Republicans Are Backing a Challenger in Cory Mills’s Re-election Bid
Two Republican lawmakers have endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Cory Mills, who has been accused of assault and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
Squad-backed ‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker wins House primary in newly redrawn district
Squad-backed 'Tennessee Three' lawmaker Justin Pearson won the Democrat primary in Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District after redistricting split the Memphis-area district.
Hemp bill and others left up in the air as N.C. lawmakers go on break
NC state lawmakers go on 3 month break, leaving some legislation not passed and Governor Josh Stein's vetoes are left alone, for now.
MN wildfires: Businesses push Walz, lawmakers for recovery package
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package.
As AI 'therapists' dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
A new bill would stop companies from marketing chatbots as therapy and force stricter oversight of AI in mental health care — as a labor union wages a parallel fight against Kaiser Permanente.
New York City lawmaker accused of using government staff for political fundraising
The accusations, outlined in a formal whistleblower complaint, come as concerns about wrongdoing in New York City government remain heightened.
Congressional probe promised answers on Epstein. A year later, frustrations are mounting
Last summer, when lawmakers launched their Jeffrey Epstein investigation, it came with an ambitious promise: to pull back the curtain on decades of failed federal probes, secure the full release of long-withheld files and provide a public accounting of how the late pedophile evaded accountability for so long.
SEC in support of Protect College Sports Act after negotiations with lawmakers
A vote on a federal law to set guidelines for college athletes’ Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) could come as soon as this week.
GOP lawmakers keep trying to defang voters in their own states
The big headline out of Tuesday’s primaries was the slim victory of former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary — proof that progressives are ascendant in the party, even in a key swing state.
DHS: Mass. lawmakers putting ‘politics above public safety’ with signing of Protect Act
DHS is slamming Massachusetts lawmakers after Gov. Healey signed the Protect Act into law, which limits ICE’s capabilities, saying Bay State politicians are “putting politics above public safety.”
Republicans move to oust embattled Florida GOP lawmaker in bitter primary fight
Reps. Cory Mills, Chuck Edwards and Max Miller face misconduct allegations that now threaten GOP control of Congress heading into midterms. Edwards has dropped his campaign.
North Carolina lawmakers push hemp restrictions as Asheville business warns of impact
Exclusive | Pete Hegseth Army Chief Pick in Jeopardy Over Republican Objections
Some lawmakers and experts say Gen. Christopher LaNeve lacks experience at the four-star level.
Lawmakers announce gun safety actions in response to proposed federal rollbacks
The actions include legislation that would keep gun sales in person in New York state.
NC hemp industry fights bill that could wipe out most THC products
Hemp businesses call hemp-ban bill an existential threat to the industry, as House lawmakers return this week.
Rep. Edwards’ behavior with staffers violated House code of conduct, panel finds
The House Ethics Committee released a report Monday in its investigation into the western North Carolina lawmaker's treatment of two female staffers.
GOP lawmaker's gifts, 'effusive affection' toward young staffers detailed in explosive ethics report
The House Ethics Committee recommends censure after an ethics probe found Chuck Edwards violated the code of conduct with two young female staffers.
Maryland Democrats considering partisan redistricting for 2028 election
Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
Parents and politics: Moms of minor children now serve in all 50 state legislatures
Every state legislature now includes at least one lawmaker who is also the mother of a minor child, according to the Vote Mama Foundation.
Parents and politics: Moms of minor children now serve in all 50 state legislatures
Every state legislature now includes at least one lawmaker who is also the mother of a minor child, according to the Vote Mama Foundation.
After contract dispute with East Idaho hospital, Legislature’s task force to study health insurers
Idaho Republican legislative leaders founded a new working group of lawmakers tasked with studying health insurance companies.
More than two dozen Pa. lawmakers reported stakes in businesses with overdue filings
Twenty members of the House and five members of the Senate disclosed income or a financial interest in companies that had overdue filings.
Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers are set to kick off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
The Senate is likely to vote on the measure before leaving Washington at week's end for its traditional August recess, a period that many lawmakers want to spend shoring up their reelection prospects rather than working in the nation's capital.
Anthony Scaramucci: don’t let politics cost America the digital economy
I've been one of Trump's most outspoken critics since my tenure in his White House. But this legislation evolved as lawmakers raised legitimate concerns.
WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
Trump urges John Thune to eliminate the Senate filibuster or cancel August recess until lawmakers pass the SAVE Act election integrity bill.
SENATE IN PLAY: Bray’s step back raises stakes on political direction of Indiana’s upper chamber
By Sydney Byerly and Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2026 Noting Republican lawmakers could put their political careers in jeopardy simply for supporting him, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray announced Friday he will be stepping down from his leadership position. Bray, R-Martinsville, who has served as Senate president since 2018, will not
Salem Health-Santiam emergency merger request draws mixed feedback from Regence, lawmakers and patients
During a two-week public comment period, the Oregon Health Authority gathered almost 300 public responses from Oregon’s largest health insurer, local lawmakers, hospital employees and several patients weighing in on a recent emergency merger request.
Majestic Care touts hospitals progress; lawmakers worry about unknown location
The New York-based developer now operating four long-term care hospitals in West Virginia -- Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont; and Lakin Hospital in West Columbia -- says it is making progress on new builds, while state lawmakers worry that the new facilities could move elderly patients and jobs out of their communities.
State lawmakers keep introducing bills despite January reset
Legislators say the quieter months give them time to build coalitions around legislation.
Lawmakers set to leave for August break with few legislative wins
Some legislation passed the House but is unlikely to advance in the Senate, while other must-pass bills, including a full federal budget, have not passed either chamber.
NC lawmakers, business owners push to end ‘Wild West of Towing"
State lawmakers and Charlotte business owners held a news conference Thursday to call for an end to what they described as predatory towing practices and to outline changes they want made to North Carolina law.
Business owners call on N.C. House to reject proposed ban on most hemp products
Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina.
Should AI be formally recognized as a national and global security threat? In London, politicians increasingly think so
More than 125 U.K. lawmakers support ControlAI's campaign led by Luciana Berger to have non-human superintelligence officially recognized as a national and global security threat.
Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets
Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets after new warrants show lobbying group spent big on strip clubs, golf and vacation homes.
Troy Jackson ran anonymous account to troll Republicans online
In 2012, Troy Jackson had plenty to say about Maine politics. An outspoken Democratic state lawmaker, Jackson openly feuded with then-Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
N.Y. lawmakers renew push for updated sex offender registry
An operation in Syracuse found that 85 registered sex offenders were not complying with requirements.
Some Louisiana lawmakers backing out of NDAs as questions arise over data centers, other deals
The use of nondisclosure agreements for projects, including with companies like Meta and Hyundai, has drawn community criticism and concern about transparency. But some state officials say they’re necessary for closing economic development deals.
The Lone Republican Who Voted Against Advancing Bill to Put Tougher Sanctions on Russia
The lawmaker referred to the legislation as the "latest counterproductive attempt to hold Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine."
US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement
The letter notes that Merck earlier this year agreed to pay $50 million to settle litigation over Gardasil.
Lawmakers begin crafting aid package for businesses affected by wildfires
A Democrat and Republican from northeast Minnesota say they’ll be ready with a proposal if the Legislature convenes in a special session.