Politics Jun 12 WATCH: Governors from NY, IL and MN testify at hearing on ‘sanctuary’ policies and immigration Republican lawmakers clashed repeatedly with the Democratic governors, as the daylong hearing turned into a yelling match at multiple moments.
Politics May 15 Missouri lawmakers pass referendum seeking to repeal abortion-rights amendment approved by voters last year Missouri lawmakers have approved a referendum seeking to repeal an abortion-rights amendment passed by voters six months ago.
Politics May 07 Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements Citizen activists could find it harder to get initiatives on next year's ballot in some states.
Politics Mar 24 147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017 In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.
Politics Nov 06 Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments Other state measures affected wages, taxes and education, including school choice measures defeated in Kentucky and Nebraska.
Politics Nov 05 Voters deciding on life, weed and taxes While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or…
Politics Nov 05 Voters face dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more Voters are deciding dozens of state ballot measures affecting the way people live, work and die.
Politics Sep 02 Noncitizen voting is extremely rare, yet Republicans are making it a major election concern Republicans have raised concerns about the possibility that noncitizens will be voting and they have taken steps in numerous states to address that prospect, even though cases of noncitizens actually voting are rare.
Politics Aug 29 Abortion measures on the ballot in 41 states, voters to have say on other tough questions More than 140 ballot measures are going before voters in the general election. They include constitutional amendments in at least nine states to enshrine abortion rights.
Politics Aug 13 Missouri will vote on whether to make abortion a state constitutional right in November The secretary of state’s office certified Tuesday that an initiative petition received more than enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for the general election.