State Houses
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Indiana governor Braun gives up on another redistricting special session, citing vote deficit
“I think that ship has sailed," Republican says after Senate votes decisively to reject redrawing Hoosier State's congressional districts, so the ruling party will "focus on the things we have under our control."
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States address economic uncertainty on own terms, slashing, scrapping taxes to draw residents, biz
Arizona switched from a progressive taxing system like the feds to flat tax in which everybody now pays the same low rate.
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Indiana Senate Committee advances redistricting map, setting up key floor vote
The vote comes after the state House passed the map in a 57-41 vote last week. The new congressional map would tilt all nine congressional district races in favor of the GOP if passed by both chambers and signed into law.
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Trump's new portrait hangs in Colorado Capitol after he criticized previous one
The new portrait, by Tempe, Ariz., Christian worship artist Vanessa Horabuena, was donated by the White House about a month ago and hung up this week in the state Capitol.
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Newsom signs bills rolling back Reagan's landmark 1970 California environmental law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had threatened to veto the state budget unless legislators rolled back the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Stop stalling and protect girls' sports after upholding gender transition ban: red states to SCOTUS
Sending West Virginia and Idaho laws that block males from girls' sports back to appeals court won't fix the problem SCOTUS left unresolved when it upheld Tennessee medical treatment restrictions, states say.
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You Vote: What is motivating Gavin Newsom to step up and blame Trump for the riots in LA?
With Newsom having been down so long over issues such as the fires in Southern California, men in women's sports, the economic condition of his state, the high rate of crime and the sanctuary cities, this gave him a chance to go on the offensive.
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Michigan GOP-led House files impeachment articles against Dem secretary of state for corrupt conduct
“As a legislator and lifelong Michigan resident, it is my belief that we are dealing with the most lawless Secretary of State in Michigan history,” Michigan state Rep. James DeSana said.
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Critics: Texas legislature passes 'California style budgeting'
The Texas House and Senate approved a conference committee bill Saturday that finalized SB 1, the state’s budget.
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Kentucky state senator leaves Democratic Party, switches to Republican
"Like countless other Kentuckians, [Webb] has recognized that the policies and objectives of today’s Democratic Party are simply not what they once were, and do not align with the vast majority of Kentuckians," Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Robert Benvenuti says
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WATCH: IL Democrats propose $55B budget with $7K legislator pay hike, tax increase
Aside from spending on state government operations, various other line items the spending plan includes are tens of millions of dollars for chambers of commerce across the state, $5 million for NASCAR, and $6 million to an Indo-American Center for costs associated with building a Pan Asian American Community Center.
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Legislation heading to Texas governor’s desk strengthens protections for sex crime victims
Several bills strengthening protections for sex crime victims and penalties for perpetrators nearly unanimously passed the legislature and are headed to the governor for his signature. HB 3073, filed by state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, amends the state penal code
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Texas Assembly passes Ten Commandments in public schools bill, Gov Abbott expected to sign
"Let's get this bill to my desk. I'll make it law," Gov. Greg Abbott said.