Rep. Lisa Demuth became Minnesota’s first Black female House Speaker, sworn in by the state's first Black Senate President, ...

Even before Trump’s return, Republican legislators in some states were rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

After promising to veto, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked with lawmakers to find a middle ground on proposals he could sign.

Animal activists are pushing for 'Dexter's Law' in the upcoming Florida legislative session in honor of Dexter, a dog found ...

Attendees of the Natchez-Adams Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Monday morning were treated to a debate on the issue ...

Lawmakers in some states where abortion is already banned are seeking to explicitly bar abortion pills or take a step that ...

Legislative leaders said the new session was called "for the exclusive purpose of passing legislation to combat illegal ...

Week four of the legislative session was the only week that consisted of five days; the rest are four-day weeks. The session is almost halfway done.

Indiana legislative effort to abolish death penalty gains support from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson. He cites the Roman Catholic Church's position on dignity of life and death.

Williams also pointed out that legitimate property tax relief measures were passed during the 2024 session, such as a 4% cap on year-to-year tax increases. During the November election, voters also ...

With the next session of the West Virginia State Legislature set to begin on Wednesday, State Treasurer Larry Pack offered ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican leaders of the Legislature announced Monday evening their agreement on the state’s ...