State Houses
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Virginia Democrats pass new congressional map through legislature amid court battle
The new congressional map, which Democrats are hoping to put before voters in a referendum in April, was passed in the Virginia legislature a day after a judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by Republicans
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New Mexico authorities reopen investigation into 2 bodies allegedly buried outside Epstein ranch
“Revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination,” New Mexico Department of Justice chief of staff Lauren Rodriguez said
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Florida House passes legislation to rename Palm Beach airport after President Trump
The renaming effort, if passed by both chambers and signed by Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, could cost as much as $5.5 million.
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Texas Democrats return to Austin for 'next phase' of redistricting fight
The flight of Democrats did succeed in denying legislators a quorum, but also saw the state issue arrest warrants to force their return, with federal law enforcement reportedly getting involved.
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California launches blue state gerrymandering campaign in response to Texas redistricting
“We can’t stand back and watch this democracy disappear, district by district, all across this country,” Newsom said during a news conference in Los Angeles. “We need to stand up. Not just California: Other states need to stand up.”
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Texas Democrats expected to end redistricting boycott on Friday
Texas' House Democratic Caucus said they would end the walkout if the Texas Legislature ends its first special session on Friday, and if California lawmakers introduce a proposal that would equalize the Texas gains.
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Youngkin orders probe into Virginia schools funding abortions for minors without parental consent
The governor's office highlighted reports that school officials may have arranged and paid for abortions for multiple minors without notifying the students' parents, which Youngkin argued would be a violation of parental rights.
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Texas Democrats to return home after first special session on redistricting ends: Report
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Tuesday that the chamber will conclude its first special session on Friday if the state Democrats don't return before then.
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DeSantis names state Sen. Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor
The appointment by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited, comes after President Trump endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor in the 2026 election
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Courts let red states ban 'gender affirming' drugs for kids, keep boys out of girls' restrooms
Parents cannot "veto legislative and regulatory polic[i]es about drugs and surgeries permitted for children" like Oklahoma's minor transition ban, 10th Circuit finds. Restroom privacy goes beyond the stall, judge says in Idaho challenge.
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Texas Dems file rebuttal in redistricting case, rejecting allegations they abandoned their posts
Wu argued in the court filing that his actions and the actions of his fellow party members were not abandonment, but rather affirmed their devotion to their responsibilities and constituents.
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Ken Paxton opens probe into whether Soros-funded PAC funded Dems who left Texas amid redistricting
The investigation targets the Soros-funded Texas Majority PAC, which he accused of potentially bribing the Democratic legislators and coordinating illegal fundraising. The second group was founded by former O'Rourke staffers.
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Beto O'Rourke's political group funding Texas Democrats fleeing state to prevent quorum: report
Beto O'Rourke's political group, Powered by People, has $3.5 million and has been covering much of the Texas Democrats' costs