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6 takeaways from a less contentious 2026 Missouri legislative session
14+ min ago (1006+ words) Missouri legislators experienced something unusual during the final week of their 2026 session, which ended Friday: a relatively drama-free experience. Instead of being mired in the rancor and discord of last year, Republicans and Democrats finished work on wide-ranging bills dealing…...
Oklahoma lawmakers send hundreds of measures to governor
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (985+ words) Lawmakers sent Stitt about 500 bills this session. He's already signed more than half of them. But there are two weeks left before the legislature must adjourn per the Oklahoma constitution, and some in the statehouse say members ought to use…...
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill emerges at center of Republican efforts to reshape New Orleans
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (1453+ words) Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill takes questions after speaking in Western District Court on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Federal Courthouse in Lafayette. In the span of less than a month, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill indicted New Orleans" outgoing sheriff,…...
Minnesota Legislature successfully ushers key bills through ahead of midnight deadline
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (780+ words) ST. PAUL " Avoiding a last-minute blowup, Minnesota lawmakers successfully pushed their key items past the finish line by midnight Sunday. Large measures from a bipartisan end-of-session deal, like financial aid for Hennepin County Medical Center, a bonding bill, property tax…...
Arkansas Explained: Proposal aimed at restricting access to "sexually explicit" library books
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (1199+ words) Arkansans have until June 15 to give the state Department of Education feedback on a'proposed set of standards'requiring libraries to restrict children's access to certain materials in order to receive state aid.' The rules would govern the availability of content some…...
'Affordability is not an excuse': Locals urge New York governor to protect 'economic engine' policies
4+ min ago (449+ words) Government officials are urging New York to take the lead in national climate initiatives as Gov. Kathy Hochul contemplates modifications to existing climate policies. According to the Mid-Hudson News, discussions are underway regarding potential changes to the 2019 Climate Leadership and…...
Runoff election to decide Senate nominees
34+ min ago (13+ words) Yahoo Runoff election to decide Senate nominees...
Possible recounts of tight state Senate races could extend into July
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Minnesota lawmakers OK license tab cut, HCMC fix, construction project package in final flurry
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (16+ words) MPR News...
Minnesota session enters last day with big-ticket bills in limbo
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (136+ words) Red Lake Nation News Minnesota session enters last day with big-ticket bills in limbo The Minnesota State Capitol on the next to last day of the session Saturday May 16, 2026 Glen Stubbe for Minnesota Star Tribune (Glen Stubbe) Minnesota lawmakers head…...