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News · VA
Lawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
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 · NE
Husker athletic director Troy Dannen will serve as the new opening keynote for the Governor’s Summit.
News · IN
Braun said FEMA approved a request to expand an existing major disaster declaration to additional Indiana counties.
News · ME
An opinion piece argues that scrutiny of Portland’s mayor must be paired with concrete policy decisions on addiction.
News · CA
The California legislation is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.
News · VA
The funding is intended to expand child care in Southwest Virginia, though the amount, recipients and schedule have not been announced.
News · WY
Drake says Sen. John Barrasso missed a Sunday opportunity to defend the Constitution’s protection of a free press.
News · MD
Moore’s executive order establishes new state rules for data centers without a direct connection to a race or election.
News · NH
Voters will choose a U.S. senator, two U.S. House members and a governor on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · KY
Kentucky voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · CA
The governor signed legislation that California describes as supporting Native American communities across the state.
News · PA
The plan would restrict hemp cannabinoid sales to adults 21 and older while adding testing and registration requirements.
News · CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law and other measures intended to strengthen California’s response to DUI offenses.
News · VA
West Virginia has announced Dolly Days, a read-a-thon centered on children and reading.
News · MN
Minnesota’s Nov. 3 ballot includes contests for U.S. Senate, all eight U.S. House seats and four statewide offices.
News · OR
Oregon’s governor has directed state government to follow new safety standards for artificial intelligence.
News · WI
Gov. Gaylord Nelson signed a bill requiring all 1962 cars produced in Wisconsin to come equipped with seatbelts.
News · MO
Boundary changes could place some Missouri voters in different U.S. House districts for future elections.
News · CA
Braun’s Law is part of a group of signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to DUI offenders.
News · OR
The governor has directed Oregon to increase oversight of artificial intelligence, with the scope and implementation still to be defined.
News · TX
The council approved a municipal campaign finance measure that is not tied to a specific election, race or candidate.