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Hearing on effort by Texas Republicans, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, to redraw congressional lines, in Austin

Politics Aug 03

Texas Democrats leave the state in effort block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump

By Joey Cappelletti, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Politics Mar 24

Pennsylvania State Capitol
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.

By Isabella Volmert, David A. Lieb, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America

Politics Jan 02

Massachusetts State House the seat of Government, with golden dome and columns in the city of Boston, USA. Photo by Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025

As the new Congress goes to Washington, state lawmakers, too, will be starting fresh with a new slate of priorities.

By Hannah Grabenstein

Nation Feb 27

Arkansas State Capitol
Trans people face hostile rhetoric from state lawmakers

The Human Rights Campaign says at least 150 bills targeting transgender people have been introduced this year.

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Politics Jun 19

Control of U.S. Senate hangs in the balance as Georgia begins counting ballots
Supreme Court appears ready to hear election case that could increase state lawmakers’ power

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans that could increase the power of state lawmakers over races for Congress and the presidency, as well as redistricting, and cut…

By Mark Sherman, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

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