New York’s highest court ruled that the state’s congressional lines must be redrawn ahead of the 2024 elections, handing a victory to Democrats that could help swing control of U.S.
Virginia lawmakers now have a tentative budget agreement to vote on. Conferees from the Republican-controlled House of Delegates and Democratic-controlled State Senate have reached a deal. Officials say it includes a one-time tax rebate and an increase in standard deductions. A vote is needed in a special session, one that is not yet scheduled. NEWS
A day after rejecting a bill that would have classified child sex trafficking as a serious felony under California law, the Assembly Public Safety Committee is facing intense scrutiny from Democratic state leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who are vowing to address the issue.
In the waning hours of the 2023 state legislative session, Albany lawmakers are passing bills upending local elections, rolling back a campaign finance reform, sealing criminal convictions and much more.
Some of the members of the state Commission on Judicial Nomination are attorneys who may argue high-stakes cases before the judges they are charged with vetting. At least four of