Unfortunately, the current plan would preserve legislative appointments with minimal reform and a “special elections” ...

The word “reconciliation” sounds benign, even harmonious. But in Washington, D.C., reconciliation refers to a potent legislative shortcut that allows the party in power to avoid opposition and enact ...

Officially, the 2018 farm bill expired on October 1, 2023. Due to their inability to muster a bipartisan coalition to make needed changes in a new farm bill, Congress instead opted to extend the 2018 ...

In late May, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed 68 bills sent to his desk for signature by the Legislature; both chambers overrode 47 of those vetos. One particular bill received a standing ovation in the ...

After a California judge or justice determines there is ambiguity in a state statute, they will turn to consideration of ...

Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror's legislative guide.

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