State Houses
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Massachusetts bill would create state commission to promote civil rights, inclusion of Muslims
Supporters argue the legislation is needed because “the American Muslim perspective and experiences are often absent in policy conversations on issues that directly impact the community.”
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Prominent NJ Dem who co-sponsored state DMV voter registration program says he supports SAVE Act
Democratic New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley called for an immediate pause on the program that registers people to vote until "stronger safeguards" are in place.
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Critics warn California records bill could be 'weaponized' against citizens
Californians seeking access to public records could face fines or court battles if a new law passes.
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West Virginia state senator invites over two dozen Maryland, Virginia counties to join state
State Sen. Chris Rose unveiled the resolution in a news release, which invited 27 counties in Virginia and three in Maryland to join West Virginia. But the counties would need approval from both state legislatures and Congress.
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New Mexico becomes first state to offer free universal child care
The state must create 14,000 more child care slots and recruit 5,000 educators.
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Illinois lawmakers approve statewide ban on illegal alien arrests in vicinity of courthouses
A lead sponsor of the bill admits it may not withstand a court challenge
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Virginia state Senate passes constitutional amendment for redistricting
The amendment must be passed again by Virginia's legislature in the next session before sending it to voters
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Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts new congressional map to assist GOP in 2026 midterms
The redrawn congressional districts will help Republicans gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next year
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Maryland Senate president departs from state Democrats' push for redistricting
“[I]f Maryland redistricts, Republican-led states that were not planning to do so, will,” Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said
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Virginia legislators to begin special session for redistricting
Virginia Democrats already hold six of 11 congressional seats, and are looking to add two or three more ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
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Virginia Democrats to attempt redistricting commonwealth's congressional maps
The plan follows Republicans in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina who have redrawn congressional maps to help the GOP gain more House seats in next year's midterms.
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ACLU loses last-ditch effort to stop SCOTUS from evaluating state bans on males in girls' sports
ACLU and transgender client Lindsay Hecox sought a no-exceptions stay of district court proceeding as SCOTUS decided whether to grant Idaho's petition, and trying to drop case now seems "somewhat manipulative," judge says.
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North Carolina GOP enters redistricting battle as leaders plan vote next week to redraw House map
North Carolina already redrew its map in 2023, which gave the GOP 10 seats out of 14 in the House last year. The newer map though could target North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis' seat, which is the only seat in a swing district.