Kansas Gov. Kelly accuses GOP legislature of ‘distracting’ public with ‘wedge issues’
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly called for Republican officials to stop "distracting" themselves with "wedge issues" in public education.
New York legislature passes abortion, trans protections amendment
The New York legislature passed a constitutional amendment enshrining anti-discrimination rules for abortion and gender identity into law.
South Dakota legislators push to teach American exceptionalism in public education
South Dakota lawmakers advanced an initiative allowing for an optional social studies curriculum in K-12 schools teaching American exceptionalism.
South Dakota House passes $200M housing package
The South Dakota House has approved a $200 million housing infrastructure fund, with the spending package now going to Republican…
Larry Elder takes aim at San Francisco’s $5 million reparations plan: ‘When do we stop?’
TV and radio host Larry Elder is taking aim at a new proposal in San Francisco to give $5 million…
Florida Supreme Court upholds state law banning local governments from implementing restrictions on guns
In a 4-1 ruling, the Florida Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a state law that prevents local officials from…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs sweeping abortion protections into law
Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill to insulate out-of-state abortion seekers from criminal penalties and affirm…
WI Gov. Evers appoints state’s first openly gay cabinet official
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers nominated Deputy Secretary James Bond of the state's Veterans' Affairs department to head the agency…
NC state budget law adds new requirements for governor’s use of emergency powers
Changes to North Carolina's criteria for governors to declare states of emergency have been included in a budget law in…
California reparations proposal could mean $223K per person in payments for Black residents
Gov. Gavin Newsom's California Reparations Task Force has received a consultation report that Black state residents who qualify may be…