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. Continue reading
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
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading