oregon senator, a war veteran, now under fire for threats

SALEM, Ore — An Oregon state senator who once worked in the world's hotspots as contractor and soldier now finds under fire over threats he made during Republican over climate legislation... Brian Boquist, veteran who served Iraq, warned Senate President Peter Courtney that hell is..

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as lawmakers weigh next abortion ban, sc women seek access elsewhere

The bill — which provides exceptions when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life or physical health, or in cases of rape or incest — has the support of Republican S.C. ... Henry McMaster and could be taken up in the state Senate next year. Senate Democrats, though, pledge to fight..

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the important 2020 elections not talked about: state legislatures

The party had been feeling Hillary Clinton would win White House instead they were dealt devastating blow with Donald Trump's election the presidency, Republican majorities in US House and Senate. ... Michigan Democrats broke Republican in Senate in 2018 and are four..

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