The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is off to a rough start. How did we get here, and what’s next?
House Republicans have elected a speaker but the DFL is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene. At issue is whether 67 ...
Republican Lieutenant Governor concerned new speaker may handcuff conservative agenda
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...
The Sunshine Blog: What Has Gotten Into Sen. Brenton Awa?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ...
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
As the 136th Ohio General Assembly starts work, challenges abound: Thomas Suddes
Still, there’s some doubt the 136th General Assembly will fully fund the multiyear, bipartisan Cupp-Patterson school funding ...
Ohio Republicans are ready to party. What that means for your taxes? |Opinion
With new raises coming to their pockets, Statehouse leaders are far more prepared to ready to party than do the people's ...
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The triumphant return of Donald Trump
The Republican wants to exercise power from day one, with promises of political revenge and plans for mass deportations. His ...
Divorce remains banned in Catholic-majority Philippines
Divorce remains illegal in Catholic-majority Philippines, the only place outside the Vatican where it is outlawed, contrary ...
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
After a battle that split the GOP, Texas leaders select a new Speaker of the Texas House
After a contentious battle that split Texas House Republicans, State Representative Dustin Burrows of Lubbock was elected ...
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Mike Johnson elected House speaker, easing concerns over delays to market-friendly bills
The Republican-run U.S. House of Representatives on Friday re-elected Mike Johnson as its speaker on the first ballot after two GOP lawmakers changed their votes, an outcome that eases some ...