State Houses
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Virginia Democratic governor restores voting rights for more than 66,000 felons
“These Virginians deserve the right to use their vote, make their voices heard, and be recognized as contributing citizens to our Commonwealth and country,” Spanberger says
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Massachusetts bill would create state commission to promote civil rights, inclusion of Muslims
Supporters argue the legislation is needed because “the American Muslim perspective and experiences are often absent in policy conversations on issues that directly impact the community.”
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Prominent NJ Dem who co-sponsored state DMV voter registration program says he supports SAVE Act
Democratic New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley called for an immediate pause on the program that registers people to vote until "stronger safeguards" are in place.
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Critics warn California records bill could be 'weaponized' against citizens
Californians seeking access to public records could face fines or court battles if a new law passes.
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Virginia Dem Gov Spanberger, state lawmakers reach deal on retail sale of recreational marijuana
The new plan includes an increased penalty for public consumption of $250, which goes into effect next year. Spanberger had proposed making it a Class 4 misdemeanor.
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Former Biden officials running for governor distance themselves from him amid 'bad headlines'
California's Xavier Becerra, New Mexico's Deb Haaland and Georgia's Keisha Bottoms rarely mention Joe Biden by name in campaign events and none has named him or used his image in campaign ads, review finds.
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The Empire Strikes Back: Calif. lawmakers, Kansas judge block efforts to help gender-confused kids
Oregon "gender affirming care" providers settle before trial on detransitioner's malpractice claims, after jury awarded $2 million to New York detransitioner. Kansas judge belittles expert witness that helped save Alabama's similar ban.
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South Carolina Senate votes down measure to create new congressional map
President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to pass a redrawn map, which would have eliminated the state's single majority-Black district.
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Michigan Senate leader asks DOJ to investigate Whitmer over $20 million fraud scheme
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced 16 felony charges against Fay Beydoun, 62, of Farmington Hills earlier this month. Beydoun is accused of misusing a $20 million grant meant to start a business accelerator.
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Maryland to send replacement ballots after some voters receive ballots for wrong party
The state said the mistake only impacted voters who received a ballot before May 14, but all mail-in voters will be sent a replacement ballot, plus a postcard explaining the mistake and requesting they destroy the previous ballot and envelope.
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Virginia Dem Gov Spanberger signs bill banning assault weapons, NRA immediately files lawsuit
The NRA filed lawsuits in both federal and state courts, arguing the law is unconstitutional.
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Georgia joins redistricting fight after Gov. Brian Kemp calls for special legislative session
Kemp signed a proclamation that calls a special session of the Georgia General Assembly for June 17 to address the Supreme Court's historic ruling that is expected to require changes to the state's electoral maps before the 2028 elections.
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SC Governor to call special session for redistricting, lawmaker says
Their decision followed the Republican primaries in Indiana, where primary challengers largely ousted Senate Republicans who opposed redistricting.