CINCINNATI — federal appeals panel on Wednesday heard arguments on whether Kentucky can ban type of abortion performed later in pregnancy that opponents claim is barbaric and advocates say is safe commonly used.. ..…
The Human Rights Campaign invested $250,000 Virginia Metro Weekly can reveal.. ..…
Sanders Blogger endorsements are in General Assembly races this year. ..…
RICHMOND — Virginia Democrats have raised millions more than Republicans in out-of-state cash donations ahead of Nov 5 elections that will determine control of General Assembly... ..…
Breaking Unanimous State Court North Carolina Holds State Legislative Districts Are Unconstitutional Partisan Gerrymanders Under State Constitution What It Means and What Comes Next... ..…
Legislature's Republican leaders, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos issued joint statement saying they hope the decision ends Wisconsin lawsuit. ..…
The North Carolina legislature “drew a plan designed to subordinate the interests of non-Republican voters not because they believe doing so advances any democratic, constitutional, or public interest, but because, as the chief legislative mapdrawer openly acknowledged, the General..…
Illinois, America's sixth most populous state, will become the 11th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. ..…
ASHEVILLE - The City Council will use venue for on whether to act against controversial political districts imposed by Republican-majority General Assembly.. ..…
By the state and work in or close to the In this July 9, 2018, photo, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill speaks during news conference Indianapolis Legislative assistants Niki DaSilva and Samantha Lozano, communications Gabrielle McLemore and Democratic State Representative Mara Reardon are all employed..…
The lower court had blocked new laws that prohibit the state’s attorney general from withdrawing from a federal lawsuit without consent of the legislature’s Republican-dominated Joint Finance Committee. ..…
City Council is close to naming who will occupy City Hall's stop staff position.. ..…
In 2013 in Virginia, third party voter registration was greatly complicated, and a photo ID law was passed under Republican tie-breaking advantage in the legislature. Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell signed both. (It was slightly modified in 2015.) ..…
Courier-Journal.. A federal judge has struck down a 2018 Kentucky law banning type of abortion generally performed a victory for abortion rights activists and setback for the administration of Gov. ..…
It also stands virtually no chance of being passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Republican leaders made that clear last week. But their position comes at a price, particularly for Milwaukee County. . ..…
Washington A Republican of Pennsylvania House of Representatives is facing scrutiny for delivering invocation that is being called exclusive and political before the in of the state's first Muslim woman lawmaker... ..…
While Air Pollution Control Board still has steps to take, it's safe to consider Virginia's in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative done deal. That will hit you in your electric bill, as Virginia's two electricity generators will have to pay tax on their carbon emissions and alter their generation fleets to..…
federal judge Louisville has issued temporary order barring the state from enforcing law, less than 24 hours after it was passed by Kentucky General Assembly.. ..…
Watered-down measure would have allowed voters to register as Republicans or Democrats authors. ..…
In November 2017, 26 people were killed and about 20 injured in mass shooting at First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs, Texas. ..…
That means Davidson County, Hamilton County, Knox County, Shelby County, Madison County and the Achievement School District... ..…
That's what Louisville lawmaker is proposing out of frustration with a flurry of bills in the session meant to restrict or eliminate Kentucky... ..…
In the Texas Legislature, Republican men are more than aware of the need for more gender diversity in their ranks. . ..…
In the words of Richmond Times-Dispatch, House of Delegates snuffed out number of marijuana bills this week, including proposal backed by Gov. ..…
Pane made the trip from McClean, Virginia, to watch as the Delaware House voted 35-6 to advance equal rights amendment to the state constitution continuing legacy that her grandmother established nearly 50 years ago.. ..…
Curcio elected by peers to Fiscal Review Committee. ..…
From left, Superior Court Judges Alma Hinton, Paul Ridgeway, and Joseph Crosswhite, hear arguments Common Cause v. ..…
Legislature's Republican leaders are likely to call session next week to do that, choosing slate that would vote for Bush in Electoral College balloting 16 days from now.. ..…
Instead, the Legislature’s Republican leaders have already declared Abbott’s idea dead, and the governor has backed away from it. . ___ . ..…
James Madison warned majorities would exploit it to suppress dissenters and, his argument won the day. . ..…
Spurred by opposition to blinding, blinking billboard on New Haven's Whalley Avenue, state legislators voted favor of bill that would allow cities and towns to regulate the illumination of public advertisements, so long as those signs have the ability to calibrate their own brightness.. ..…
week Democratic National Committee has added the state party to its list of recipients of competitive $50,000 grants to help organize for the 2018 election.. ..…
Recent events Raleigh, North Carolina, and Madison, Wisconsin, suggest that perhaps we should add addendum to this oft-repeated quip — the threat of lost power corrupts the most of all.. ..…
Roem, the first out transgender person to be elected to legislature, lawmaking office.. ..…
The administration’s decision, which potentially reverses legislative actions in December to bolster hospital funding, drew angry responses from the Connecticut Hospital Association and the legislature’s Republican minority. . ..…
It was a day of revolt and revenge in the legislature. Republican factions fought with one another. ..…
Republicans were outraged Wednesday by Democratic-written bill that would eliminate Independent Party of Connecticut.. ..…
Republicans expressed outrage Wednesday at Democratic-written bill that would eliminate Independent Party of Connecticut.. ..…
Cooper, Democrat, announced Monday, April 15, he appointed Democrats Reuben Young and Christopher Brook to fill two seats on the highest court in the state. ..…
House of Representatives rejected Wednesday to abolish the penalty and spare the lives of Michael Ross and six others on Connecticut's death row.. ..…
The governor viewed the appointment which have sparred with Bush and Legislature's Republican majority on such issues as school vouchers, budget vetoes and the 2000 election results... ..…
WASHINGTON -- Bush administration was on the verge of announcing its first Middle East diplomatic initiative, including support for creation of Palestinian state. ..…
``The court in no way impedes the program we have put before Legislature, `` Republican governor said in news conference after he huddled with Florida Right to Life leaders.. ..…