How a new Georgia bill could change the fate of domestic abuse survivors in prison
Many women are in prison for killing their abusive partners. Lawmakers in Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut and Massachusetts ...
The Columbian1d
Allegations persist in statehouses: More than 100 lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct in 8 years
Since 2017, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers across 44 states who have been accused of sexual ...
The Vindicator2d
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings, schools
Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to ...
MyNorthwest2d
Satanist leader’s attempt to hold ‘Black Mass’ inside Kansas Statehouse sparks chaos and arrests
The leader of a small group of self-described satanists and at least one other person were arrested Friday following a ...
The Mining Journal2d
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states’ plans at risk
Budget woes, combined with cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats against Canada, have made it more difficult for state officials ...
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
Utah has become the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings. Republican Gov ...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear displays his colors in veto fights with Republican lawmakers
Knowing the odds of winning were stacked against him, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear nevertheless vetoed bills sent his way by ...
Louisiana voters to decide on constitutional amendments for crime, courts and finances
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisianians are set to vote Saturday on several constitutional amendments dealing with crime, courts and ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution9d
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's special elections will fill two vacancies in Pennsylvania's General Assembly. Democrats are defending a state House seat on friendly turf with control of the deadlocked ...
The Hans India18d
AP Assembly Budget Sessions: Question hour continus, members raise various issues
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly budget sessions commenced today, featuring robust discussions during the Question Hour as MLAs raised various issues to the government. Ministers fielded questions on ...
The Bulletin20d
Legislature takes up plan to shield Oregon consumers from data centers’ power costs
Oregon lawmakers began considering a bill Thursday designed to protect households from the costs of building new transmission lines and generators to power the state’s enormous data center ...