Changing federal priorities are forcing states to revise spending plans and rethink policy decisions across key programs.
The rules vary widely from state to state, and they do little to prevent policymakers from pushing costs into the future unsustainably. A couple of states are trying to take a longer-term view.
Florida lawmakers are increasingly spilling into costly special sessions, raising questions about the limits of part-time governance.
Democratic gains in districts previously won by Donald Trump suggest shifting voter sentiment as state leaders head into redistricting and midterm season.
The fast-tracked bill would limit use of voter registration information, shield ballots from disclosure under open records law and expand rules governing recounts.
Three incumbents who voted with Republicans in key moments lost reelection bids in their districts.
Every seat in the Michigan state Legislature is up for grabs this fall, with opportunities for Democratic or Republican gains. A three-way gubernatorial race could complicate candidates’ strategy.
Lawmakers in at least 19 states are advancing wealth taxes, capital gains surcharges and corporate tax changes to combat inequality and rising living costs.
Lawmakers in some Republican-controlled states face resistance from business groups that say strict verification could cripple key industries.
Whether it’s political polarization, ruthless social media or federal interference, this is a particularly tough time to be in elected office in a city or a state.
A Southern California air board received more than 20,000 comments from an AI-powered campaign before rejecting pollution limits on gas appliances.
The administration’s framework could jeopardize broadband grants and spark legal battles, but lawmakers in states like Colorado and California say they’ll continue regulating artificial intelligence.
A proposed bill would clarify when conversations outside public meetings violate the state’s open government law.
As red states build far more homes, New York’s stagnating housing production risks population stagnation and a projected loss of two U.S. House seats and Electoral College votes.
As coins dwindle and retailers struggle, Indiana debates how rounding to the nearest nickel should work, including impacts on state revenue and point-of-sale systems.
Laws targeting the practice have been a mess. It benefits both businesses and consumers, and pricing decisions should be left to market forces.
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