Republican Lieutenant Governor concerned new speaker may handcuff conservative agenda
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is off to a rough start. How did we get here, and what’s next?
House Republicans have elected a speaker but the DFL is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene. At issue is whether 67 ...
Texas House speaker election of Rep. Dustin Burrows could test voters’ values
Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...
The Sunshine Blog: What Has Gotten Into Sen. Brenton Awa?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ...
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
As the 136th Ohio General Assembly starts work, challenges abound: Thomas Suddes
Still, there’s some doubt the 136th General Assembly will fully fund the multiyear, bipartisan Cupp-Patterson school funding ...
Ohio Republicans are ready to party. What that means for your taxes? |Opinion
With new raises coming to their pockets, Statehouse leaders are far more prepared to ready to party than do the people's ...
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Arizona flags to remain at half-staff in memory of former President Jimmy Carter
Trump has complained about this before Inauguration Day, some Republican-led states have raised flags for him.
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
MN Supreme Court says Walz must delay special election, extending GOP’s House advantage
The state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a decision that will extend Republicans’ advantage in a power struggle with Democrats in the House by granting them another month with a one-seat ...
Only cash can buy lottery tickets in SC, some, including governor, want to change that
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - If you want to hit the jackpot in South Carolina, you better have cash in your wallet. It’s one of three states that require physical dollar bills to purchase lottery tickets, ...
Ohio needs a new Lt. Gov. after Husted’s Senate appointment. How the process works
Now that Husted is moving to the United States Senate, Ohio will need someone else to fill the lieutenant governor position ...