Politics Jan 15 Missouri Democrats criticize ‘ridiculous’ debate over House dress code By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Jan 07 Republican states aim to restrict transgender health care in first bills of 2023 More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states — Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia — for the legislative sessions beginning in… By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Politics Nov 20 State-level anti-transgender legislation reverberates on Day of Remembrance Statehouse victories for Republicans around the country in this month's midterm elections are resonating for trans people as they mark Sunday's Transgender Day of Remembrance, an international observance honoring victims of anti-transgender violence and raising awareness of the threats trans people face. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Nation Apr 21 In some states, versions of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills have been around for awhile At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. But in a handful of states, versions of the legislation have existed for decades. By Kate Sosin, The 19th
Politics Apr 16 Low pay is driving some state lawmakers to quit Various state legislators around the country are calling it quits this year, in part because of the low pay. By Susan Haigh, Associated Press
Mar 22 After record 2020 election turnout, states look to limit voting options By Chloe Jones The Brennan Center, an independent nonpartisan law and policy organization in New York, found that more than 253 restrictive voting bills had been introduced in legislatures across 43 states just this year through Feb. 23 — up from 35 bills… Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 5:28 What state ballot measures Americans are considering this year Although most national attention is focused on the races for president and Congress, policies and agendas at the state and local levels are on the ballot as well. Voters across the country are considering ballot measures about racism and election… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch 4:11 Diverse electorates but stark gender divide in Nevada, South Carolina legislatures By PBS NewsHour This week's Nevada caucuses and next week's South Carolina primary have the most diverse electorates thus far in the 2020 presidential race. But there are stark divides in gender representation in those states' own legislative halls. Capri Cafaro, a former… Continue watching
Nov 06 Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic leaders said Virginians should expect a higher minimum wage, new gun restrictions and greater abortion rights after their party flipped control of the state House and Senate in Tuesday's election. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats flip Virginia’s legislature; Kentucky governor’s race too close to call By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades. Continue reading