State & Regional Legislatures

14+ hour ago   (463+ words) In a time of unprecedented rollbacks of environmental and public protections at the federal level, state solutions offer environmental justice (EJ) communities the opportunity to clean our air and address climate change. In New Jersey, the principles of environmental justice…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago   (1228+ words) Efforts to boost housing construction in San Diego have hit a potential setback: the San Diego Housing Commission refuses to stop charging a hefty fee that discourages developers by making projects more expensive. Critics say the Housing Commission’s stance could…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago   (282+ words) Was it all worth it? As it stands, many strategists still believe the redistricting efforts could net Republicans six to 10 seats. But that outlook ignores the fact that many seats designed to be safe are surprisingly competitive. Now, what was…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (377+ words) A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans The Fight Over Congressional Maps Put Nearly 35 Million People Into New House Districts, Report Says A report by Protect Democracy found that…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (361+ words) (The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed resolutions to revoke climate change regulations in California. U.S. Reps. Vince Fong, R-Calif., and James Gallagher, R-Calif., introduced resolutions to repeal California regulations against commercial harbor crafts and ocean-going…...

23+ hour, 48+ min ago   (460+ words) New Mexico’s place as one of the early Democratic presidential primary states comes with many advantages. Already, according to Politico, likely 2028 candidates are trying to curry favor with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The new calendar position also brings with it…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (53+ words) The Arkansas Department of Human Services' request for $200 million in one-time state funds for the state's Medicaid program cleared the Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday, after a few state lawmakers pressed state officials over the program's future funding needs. Arkansas…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (495+ words) A lawsuit filed in Cole County is asking a judge to wipe out the results of the Republican primary in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District and open the door for the party to choose a new nominee for November. The lawsuit was…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (727+ words) As the 10th annual Disability Rights Voting Week concludes, Bryant says it is important to note that one in four people identify as having a disability. Disability rights organizations throughout the country hold events to help people with disabilities register to…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (373+ words) Deb Haaland said that if she’s elected as New Mexico’s next governor, she would issue an executive order on her first day to pause data center construction and development until regulations are approved by state lawmakers. The Laguna Pueblo candidate…...