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News · MS
A young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
News · OK
An Oklahoma senator has proposed Lizzy’s Law, a measure intended to improve safety during supervised visitation.
News · AL
Filed contracts and a changing commission review process will shape what the new law means for Alabama electricity customers.
News · UT
The proposals would put data center transparency before Utah lawmakers, with their effect depending on the legislative process.
News · DC
An executive order directs several federal agencies to coordinate a mosquito-control effort in Washington, D.C.
News · OR
Oregon has signed legislation improving workers’ compensation benefits, with implementation details now becoming the next focus.
News · NM
A New Mexico lawmaker has announced legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence in the state.
News · MI
The petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.
News · FL
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people were arrested over allegations of illegal voting.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state measure prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins.
News · IL
Illinois voters will choose a U.S. senator, governor and other statewide and congressional officeholders on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · TX
John Fetterman rejected criticism of his work as a senator and his standing as a Democrat in a dispute involving foreign policy.
News · AZ
The measure would require notice of tax increases, adding a disclosure step to the process.
News · PA
Publishers ending access to a digital game would have to preserve play or issue a refund of at least 25%.
News · AZ
An Arizona lawmaker has proposed increasing federal support for services that help people gain English fluency.
News · VA
Lawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
News · PA
The bill would set age limits and testing requirements for hemp products containing THC in Pennsylvania.
News · CA
The governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.
News · CA
The new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.
News · AK
The phrase is being used to question whether political figures answer to Alaskans or powerful interests outside the state.
News · CA
The governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
News · CA
California voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
News · CA
The California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.
News · IN
Indiana’s governor has announced that I-69 ORX Section 3 is complete, marking a specific milestone for the highway project.
News · OR
The governor has ordered additional oversight of artificial intelligence, a state policy action with no direct link to an election or candidate race.
News · MO
New district boundaries could change which Missouri voters choose each U.S. House representative in future elections.
News · CA
The new laws address firearm storage, protective orders, state reporting, youth cases, violence prevention and 3D-printed guns.
News · CA
The package addresses health-data privacy, veterans’ support, youth services, conversion therapy and access to HIV prevention drugs.
News · CA
SB 1354 sets authorization and accountability requirements for specific military forces coming to California from outside the state.
News · NE
Husker athletic director Troy Dannen will serve as the new opening keynote for the Governor’s Summit.