Maryland bill allowing violent offenders to seek early release inches forward
One chamber of the General Assembly spent hours on Saturday debating a bill that could enable incarcerated individuals ...
‘Have you seen this politician?’ Public seeks town halls with Idaho’s federal delegates
It’s important that our elected officials — especially on a national level as often as is necessary and reasonable — hold ...
Connect to the Capitol: Budget battle, SC's surging power needs
This week we connect you to the capitol by diving into the state spending plan that House lawmakers passed after a series of contenti ...
NC’s new governor: Stein will give his budget proposal soon. Here’s what to watch for
Let’s delve into that Stein speech. With budget season begun at the Legislative Building, Stein’s coming budget proposal will be his biggest ask of lawmakers. His speech suggested some potential ...
Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ...
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Mississippi lawmakers struggle to reach tax agreement as federal cuts loom
With only weeks left in the 2025 session, lawmakers are pushing different proposals behind the scenes to see if Mississippi ...
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Gold Dome Nuggets: DOGE walking, light side of pink, I got it, you take it
If a dominatrix went hunting in a Georgia forest, would she wear pink? And who would carry the bill in the Senate?
Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown
Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a ...
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Georgia native plant fans hope compromise takes root after Cherokee rose supporters dig in
Native plant enthusiasts have been working to bring more attention to Georgia’s indigenous flora for years. In recent ...
Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp ...
Democratic Party fractures over Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown
Democrats, including House leaders and senators, repeatedly declined to answer whether they maintained confidence in Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader.
Congress averts a shutdown — but Democratic divisions ensue: 5 takeaways
The Senate approved a House GOP-crafted spending bill hours before the shutdown deadline Friday evening, capping off the first funding fight of President Trump’s second term — a saga that ripped ...