Hawaii’s Commission on Salaries has unanimously approved a series of pay raises for state officials. Shown here, the opening of the 33rd Hawaii State Legislature in the Senate chamber on on Jan. 15 at ...

The Senate on Friday approved a House GOP-crafted spending bill hours before the shutdown deadline, capping off the first funding fight of President Trump’s second term — a saga that ripped apart ...

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin sparked controversy this week when he appeared on the Senate floor wearing a cowboy hat.

Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a ...

Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in Florida’s capitol on Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson.

Abortion restrictions have faced strong headwinds in the 2025 Legislature, as have supportive proposals for pregnant patients ...

Plus, schools express interest in voucher program, a measure to criminalize blocking security and debate over insurance coverage for trans residents.

The gathering unfolded as the Senate has stalled on Trump’s top legislative priority, a giant package of tax cuts. The House ...

Colorado House committee passes labor bill to make state a right-to-organize state, removing union security agreement ...

The U.S. Senate advanced a spending bill that would fund the government through the end of September, a step to avoid a ...

The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.