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Apr 16

Low pay is driving some state lawmakers to quit

By Susan Haigh, Associated Press

Various state legislators around the country are calling it quits this year, in part because of the low pay.

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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…

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Oct 29

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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…

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Feb 22

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Jul 09

GOP-led Virginia Legislature abruptly adjourns special session on guns

By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Lawmakers were summoned to consider a package of eight gun-control measures put forward by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who called for "votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers" in response to the Virginia Beach massacre.

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Dec 31

These issues will top state lawmakers’ to-do lists in 2019

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

Big-dollar decisions about health care and education will lead the agenda in many state capitols as lawmakers convene for their 2019 sessions with a closer balance between Republicans and Democrats.

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Nov 06

Democrats seek to put a dent in Republican stronghold on state-level offices

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

Republicans entered the election with a sizable advantage, controlling two-thirds of the state legislative chambers and 33 governors' offices.

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Oct 24

This is where Democrats and Republicans are battling for control of state legislatures

By Tess Conciatori

This November, Democrats are looking to pick up seats in state legislatures and gain more power outside of Washington.

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