WI Gov. Tony Evers signs new legislative maps into law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed the new congressional district maps on Monday. Democrats celebrated the signing as a significant victory in a state where Republicans have controlled the Legislature for more than a decade. Democrats are likely to gain seats in the state House and Senate under new maps that take effect heading into […]
SD Gov. Kristi Noem fills 2 legislative seats after state Supreme Court ruling
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has filled two congressional seats that have been vacant for several months. Last fall, Noem sought the state Supreme Court’s opinion on conflicts of interest related to state contracts after the state senator resigned and agreed to repay $500,000 in federal coronavirus aid. The court issued a 4-1 opinion that […]
Maryland Black Caucus releases legislative agenda, prioritizes housing and criminal justice reform
Maryland's Black lawmakers on Thursday highlighted a series of measures that prioritize improving health, housing access, business opportunities for minorities, education and criminal justice reform. Rep. Janelle Wilkins, chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, said the caucus, which includes 66 of the 188 members of the Maryland General Assembly, is the largest caucus of […]
Freedom Caucus revolts in South Carolina over claims GOP plans to ‘muzzle’ legislative powers, boost Democrats
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New Mexico governor outlines broad legislative agenda for crime, education and climate amid protests
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in her State of the State address Tuesday that the state will reduce violent crime, improve public education, expand access to affordable housing, and address concerns about climate change and drought. He outlined an ambitious legislative agenda. The speech marked the start of a 30-day legislative session that […]
North Carolina election board says Republican with criminal past qualifies as legislative candidate
Ex-felons can run for election to the North Carolina General Assembly this year, the state Board of Elections decided Tuesday, upholding a county elections board's decision that the former felon was released for crimes from another state. did. State commissioners at the meeting unanimously approved last week's divisive decision by the Rockingham County Board of […]