Politics Feb 23 Federal court rejects GOP-led effort to block House map that helps Democrats in Utah A federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election.
Politics Feb 17 Some states push back on Trump recruiting local officers to aid immigration enforcement Ten states — all led by Democrats — now have statewide policies prohibiting law enforcement officers from cooperating in one of the primary programs Trump is using to carry out his agenda of mass deportations.
Politics Feb 13 Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections.
Nation Dec 30 These new 2026 state laws are among the first of their kind The first of the year brings with it a variety of new state laws on climate change, driving drunk and the minimum wage.
Politics Dec 09 Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump.
Nation Nov 13 As shutdown ends, states scramble to send SNAP benefits to millions State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.
Politics Nov 10 Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown.
Nation Nov 07 Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments After a Boston appeals court declined to immediately intervene, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued an order late Friday pausing the requirement to distribute full SNAP payments until the appeals court rules on whether to issue a more lasting…
Politics Nov 05 What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new U.S. House map California's new map could counter that with five additional seats for Democrats. Redistricting in Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio leaves Republicans still ahead. But more states soon could take up redistricting.
Politics Oct 31 Ohio panel, Virginia lawmakers move forward on congressional redistricting plans President Donald Trump has been urging Republican-led states to reshape their U.S. House districts in an attempt to win more seats. Democrats have been pushing back.