State Houses
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Texas Democrats to return home after first special session on redistricting ends: Report
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Tuesday that the chamber will conclude its first special session on Friday if the state Democrats don't return before then.
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DeSantis names state Sen. Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor
The appointment by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited, comes after President Trump endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor in the 2026 election
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Courts let red states ban 'gender affirming' drugs for kids, keep boys out of girls' restrooms
Parents cannot "veto legislative and regulatory polic[i]es about drugs and surgeries permitted for children" like Oklahoma's minor transition ban, 10th Circuit finds. Restroom privacy goes beyond the stall, judge says in Idaho challenge.
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Following 15-hour filibuster Texas Senate passes elections legislation
State Senate Democrat Carol Alvarado talked through the night in an attempt to filibuster the bill.
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A defiant Cuomo resigns, bowing to political pressures after bombshell sexual harassment report
His resignation will go into effect in 14 days
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Judge temporarily blocks arrests of state Democrat lawmakers who fled Texas to avoid voting on bill
The Texas Democratic lawmakers have been in Washington, D.C., since July.
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After N.Y. Attorney General report, two more women contacted office with allegations against Cuomo
The specifics of the women's allegations are currently unknown.
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Cuomo tries to cut a deal to avoid impeachment
The embattle New York governor offered not to seek reelection in 2022 to avoid impeachment.
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Texas House Democrats sue state Republicans who tried to call them back to session
The Texas lawmakers have twice now fled a vote on an elections bill that would limit the use of drop boxes and ban 24-hour voting.
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New York lawmakers give Cuomo deadline as impeachment investigation nears completion
Lawmakers gave Cuomo until Aug. 13 to provide additional materials.
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NY Assembly majority is ready to impeach Gov. Cuomo if he refuses to resign
At least 40 of the 83 members favoring impeachment are Democrats.
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Details on New York's impeachment process emerge as more Dems urge Cuomo leave office
New York's Constitution says the impeachment process starts in the state Assembly with a simple majority, then moves to a Senate trial.
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Albany County District Attorney requesting N.Y. Attorney General materials on Cuomo investigation
The district attorney's office said it welcomes contact from any victims providing additional information.