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FEA calls lawmakers out of touch, says budget shortchanges public schools
'This budget puts politics above people.'
NC leader to encourage mental health treatment without commitment to psychiatric facility
North Carolinians who are suffering from mental illness are sometimes required by judicial officials to undergo treatment at a psychiatric facility — a process that could become more flexible if lawmakers take up a proposal expected Tuesday.
New York Democrats eye single redistricting amendment
Initial plans to pass multiple amendments to provide state lawmakers with flexibility to account for changing circumstances when it comes time for second passage next year had been scrapped in favor of a single proposal.
Lawmakers Deliver Big Wins for Small Business
This year's regular session of the state legislature ended on Monday.
A California bill that preserves access to video games achieves its first victory
California lawmakers are progressing a bill to preserve access to video games.
12-year-old C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital patient heads to Washington to advocate for children’s health
Twelve-year-old with sickle cell anemia to share his story with lawmakers to help them understand how federal health policies affect children like him as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day.
Mississippi rural health program least transparent in U.S.
Mississippi will get over $1 billion from the federal government for rural health care. State lawmakers say they don't know where that money is going.
Family from UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Heads to Washington to Advocate for Pediatric Health Care
Carlina Szabo, 11, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and her family are traveling to Washington, D.C., to share their story with lawmakers during the Children's Hospital Association's 21st Annual Family Advocacy Day.
Warner Robins business grateful for community support after items, including an AC unit, were stolen
Florida Policy Institute warns proposed homestead exemption changes will cost billions
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on lawmakers in a Special Session to revise homestead exemption taxes, restructuring property taxes in Florida.
NC lawmakers return from break with budget pending. Catch up on what they’re doing
The NC legislature is about to return from a break. Here’s what you need to know about their activity so far.
Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts
“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.
Concentration is Key For Browns Rookie KC Concepcion
Cleveland’s first-round pick battles a history of costly drops by sharpening his focus, as the Browns offer unwavering support for the No. 24 overall pick.
MSU Benefitted From Recent Legislative Session
The recently-completed 2026 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature saw encouraging gains for Mississippi State University, the state’s leading research university, as lawmakers invested in the land-grant institution’s core missions and in the university’s world-class faculty and staff. “While the bulk of our operations saw level funding, I’m extremely pleased that the Mississippi Legislature and […]
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability.
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
Illinois cannabis businesses push for regulatory changes as legislative session winds down
Illinois cannabis dispensary owners are urging lawmakers to ease security and surveillance requirements, arguing the costly regulations are outdated and should be modernized as the state's legal cannabis industry matures.
'We want you smiling' | Macon Bacon brings entertainment and community to Central Georgia for 9th season
Bailey wants to keep the Bears. How? Well, that’s not clear.
As Illinois lawmakers struggle to craft a plan that would help keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says the state should find a way to keep the team — but insists individual taxpayers should also get a break.
Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says
Rep. Darrell Issa tells Fox News Digital that insurgent LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is catching fire among frustrated Democratic voters.
Ashley Gantt launches campaign to succeed Shevrin Jones in SD 34
The two-term lawmaker will leave her HD 109 seat at the end of this legislative term.
New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide
New York lawmakers have been trying to pass the New York Health Act since 1992. Public support is overwhelming. And while most lawmakers have taken a public stance in favor of the bill, in private,…
Pam Bondi will face a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
The transcribed Bondi interview will give lawmakers a chance to dig for information on the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files and other related matters, including the prison sentence of Epstein's former girlfriend and confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House committee over Epstein files
Lawmakers to have fresh chance to dig for information on Trump’s administration’s handling of issue by grilling former attorney-general
Lawmakers Push IRS To Issue 'Prompt' Tax Guidance For Marijuana Businesses Now That Rescheduling Is Happening
A group of congressional lawmakers are pressing federal officials to issue “prompt guidance” on tax issues for marijuana businesses in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. A new letter, led by Reps. Steven Horsford (D-NV and Steve Cohen (D-TN), notes that “state-legal cannabis businesses have been denied ordinary business tax deductions […]
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin, laid out a clear strategy for the months ahead: Litigating Paxton’s scandals to a weary electorate.
Curt Cignetti’s warning signals a sport nearing its limit: 'It's scary'
Curt Cignetti warns that soaring NIL costs are pushing college football toward a breaking point, with lawmakers now scrambling to rein it in.
GOP lawmakers urge Treasury to press ahead with probe of Hasan Piker over Cuba trip
U.S. lawmakers push for a full investigation of influencer Hasan Piker over his Cuba trip as a Jewish advocacy group alleges FARA violations.
Clean Water, Hospital Construction Among Tribal Health Concerns at Senate Budget Hearing
Health care was the focus of last week’s Senate Indian Affairs Committee budget hearing as lawmakers pressed agency leaders on Indian Health Service funding cuts. While the FY 2027 budget requests $9.1 billion in discretionary funding for the IHS, the budget cuts several key programs, including sanitation facilities, special diabetes programs and scholarships for health […]
No Solution to Health Coverage Cliff in Delayed State Budget
Despite last-ditch efforts by a coalition of lawmakers, the state failed to avert a health coverage cliff coming this summer.
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, longtime public servant, has died
Former Gov. Engler described the lawmaker who also was a doctor, Vietnam vet and longtime lecturer at UM as a 'wickedly smart man.'
NFL analyst grades Chargers' offseason moves
The Los Angeles Chargers made a multitude of moves in the offseason. Here is how a CBS Sports analyst graded them overall.
Expected NC budget won’t restore GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage for state employees, treasurer says
State Treasurer Brad Briner doesn’t expect North Carolina lawmakers to include funding in the upcoming budget to restore State Health Plan coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, as costs and competing budget priorities keep the benefit off the table.
Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting
Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats.
Business leader sounds alarm over Mamdani’s NYC housing proposal
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $22 billion housing proposal is drawing criticism from a business leader and a Republican lawmaker who warn parts of the plan could discourage developers and investors from building in the city.
How Greenville’s surprise shift to nonpartisan elections could reshape local politics
Local officials agree: State lawmakers’ decision to upend how city council members are elected could transform the city’s politics. How politics could change — that’s where views diverge.
Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
How an obscure EV tax cost Ukraine thousands of battle bots this year
Ukrainian lawmakers are racing to undo a tax measure that came into effect in January, saying that it's stifled supply of the drones for the military.
Doctors in UK call for lawmakers to restrict social media for children
Virginia’s newest lawmakers balance politics, family and a fast-paced session
For Virginia’s freshman lawmakers, the first General Assembly session was a crash course in the inner workings of state government.
Bipartisan college sports bill with salary cap for players, antitrust protection set to be introduced in days
The Cantwell-Cruz bill has been delayed several times but may finally be heard by lawmakers
Healthcare bills spurred by $50B federal program await Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
State lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session aimed at fulfilling requirements of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Nearly 500 N.Y. small business owners call for state data center moratorium
It follows a rally at the state Capitol two weeks ago where lawmakers and advocates pushed for the passage of proposed legislation before the end of session.
State lawmakers voting on final budget bills this week
“It’s the first time in a long time the budget has gone this late,” said Brooklyn Democratic Assemblyman Brian Cunningham.
Budget conference: Lawmakers want to spend millions on affordable housing
The Legislature wants to fully fund the state's affordable housing trust funds.
South Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate amid GOP opposition
Some Republican lawmakers changed their stance on enacting a new map before the midterms when early voting for the June primary began on Tuesday.
South Carolina sees record-breaking turnout by lunchtime on first day of early voting
South Carolina voters headed to the polls in record-breaking numbers on the first day of early voting, as state lawmakers in Columbia debated reshaping the districts they're voting in.
Howie Roseman Gets Top Praise in Latest GM Rankings
There seems to be consensus around the NFL that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is the best in the league.
State lawmakers cancel funding for Boundary Waters educational trips after criticizing nonprofit as too political
Sprinkle list: Lawmakers steer millions toward South Florida projects
Last-minute legislative earmarks sent millions toward South Florida education, healthcare and infrastructure initiatives.
Budget conference: House, Senate aligned on $1M for off-world data backups
Lawmakers may strap a rocket to the 3-2-1 rule.
New billion-dollar-plus science centre breaks ground at Ontario place
The provincial government has officially broken ground on the new Ontario Science Centre, one of the key components to the revitalized Ontario Place development
Budget conference: House and Senate strike land deal on USF transfer to New College
The biggest concern for lawmakers to bridge an agreement stemmed from money — not land.
Lawmakers stripped the Board of Equalization of power. Now they're fighting to join it
The Board of Equalization has very little power, but it's a launching pad to statewide political office in California.
Budget conference: Lawmakers strike a deal on state parks, environmental projects and kill Ocklawaha River project
A budget deal was reached on how much to fund state parks.
Busta Rhymes brings anti-AI message to BottleRock
During his Napa festival debut, Busta Rhymes celebrated analog showmanship and blasted the technology he says is making performers lazy. See video here.
Precise storms to 1,000 Guineas victory
Precise bounces back from disappointment at Newmarket and holds off favourite True Love to win the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.
Politics chat: Tulsi Gabbard steps down, lawmakers oppose proposed $1.2 billion fund
President Trump posts that negotiations with Iran are progressing. Meanwhile, there's discontent within his own party over his midterm primary endorsements and $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
School workers pass first goal post towards health insurance reform in final day of legislative session
On the last day of the Minnesota legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
Illinois lawmakers consider grants or loans for Chicago businesses devastated by Operation Midway Blitz
Six months after Operation Midway Blitz, lawmakers are considering if and how to support businesses who struggled financially due to the federal government’s incursion into Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers consider grants or loans for Chicago businesses devastated by Operation Midway Blitz
SPRINGFIELD — When federal immigration officers flooded Chicago neighborhoods last fall, walk-ins at Erick Camargo’s hair salon in Chicago plunged from about 40 customers per day to as few as five. At...
Letter to the Editor: The human cost of science getting it wrong
Patrick Newman cites one scientist calling RCP 8.5 ‘not implausible,’ yet the IPCC has now officially removed it as implausible. Notably, that same scientist said RCP 8.5 should be clearly labeled a high-end scenario. It…
Some Lawmakers Want a Gerrymandering Truce
Could the current partisan redistricting frenzy lead to reform?
Trump's plan to limit PSLF student-loan forgiveness is inching closer
Republican lawmakers are letting the Education Department continue narrowing eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Chicago's public health commissioner resigns, mayor's office says
The commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health has resigned, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office confirmed Friday afternoon.
The state budget process is finally moving along
State lawmakers finally began voting on budget bills in earnest this week.
Budget conference: House offers $200M for local roads, moves toward Senate on jobs, space and housing
But lawmakers still have more to settle before agreeing on a final budget.
Here is who Epstein’s longtime assistant accused of sexual abuse
Lawmakers investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are turning their attention to three men who Epstein’s longtime assistant accused of sexual abuse in closed-door testimony this week, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Republican Lawmakers Suggest Cutting Off Funding for National Academies
A letter from 11 Republican representatives has caught the White House’s attention.
Pritzker hopeful on Bears deal as Legislature heads for finish line
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s confident the Illinois Senate will advance a revised Bears stadium incentive bill as lawmakers race to keep the team from moving to Indiana.
House lawmakers seek more AI transparency from the SBA
The House Small Business Committee advanced a bill requiring the SBA to deliver an annual report on its AI use, weeks after the GAO revealed issues with the agency’s inventory compliance.
Lawmakers discuss rising antisemitic threats in political campaigns
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., address the rise of antisemitism permeating 2026 political campaigns.
Mass. pols issue report on possible effects of Haiti TPS termination on local health care
The lawmakers' investigation found that terminating TPS would "exacerbate" shortages in the health care workforce, limit high-quality care, and "endanger patients," the report says.
Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA
The Biden administration spent almost a year crafting regulations to block U.S. adversaries from buying commercial data gathered from cell phones at the federal government’s most sensitive locations.
Trump Gets Another Ally in EU With Jansa’s Return in Slovenia
Slovenian lawmakers elected nationalist leader Janez Jansa as the country’s next premier, tilting another European Union member to the right and handing Donald Trump a potential ally in the bloc.
How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement agreement.
Lawmakers target hospitals – and Atrium Health in particular
Legislation aims to increase oversight of hospital mergers, cap hospital CEO pay and add more accountability for hospital authorities like Atrium Health.
In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump
President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies.
Did a bot deny your claim? NC lawmakers want to regulate AI in health insurance
North Carolina lawmakers want to limit how artificial intelligence is used in health insurance decisions, citing fears over “upcoding” and algorithm-driven denials.
Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill
Democratic lawmakers voted against a women's history museum bill Republicans amended to focus on biological women, not trans people.
‘Second to None’: Tributes Pour in for Former Congressman, Progressive Icon, and LGBT Trailblazer Barney Frank, Who Died at 86
The late Massachusetts progressive lawmaker was known for his razor-sharp wit and humor, for being a trailblazer for gay rights, and for leading significant reform of the U.S. financial system.
Colorado Charts Its Own Course on Vaccines Amid Federal Pullback
Doctors, lawmakers, and other advocates are joining forces to promote recommended childhood vaccines.
Top Dem lawmakers duck questions when pressed on Platner's Reddit scandal
Top Democratic lawmakers refuse to say whether Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's graphic Reddit posts have become a party liability ahead of midterms.
Actor Noah Wyle Leads Rally for Health Care Workers
Actor Noah Wyle leads a rally for health care workers featuring bipartisan lawmakers and other stakeholders.
Senate panel hears testimony on online sports betting, prediction markets
Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.
NC lawmakers pass bill to place amendment on ballot that would limit property taxes
North Carolina lawmakers in the House and Senate passed HB 1089, which places a constitutional ballot in November to enact a property tax levy limit.
Lawmakers, health leaders make bipartisan push to expand clinical trials access
A House Democrat and Republican on Wednesday highlighted their push to expand access to clinical trials, saying artificial intelligence could be one tool used to reach more underrepresented communi…
N.Y. Assembly speaker eyes 2 constitutional amendments for redistricting reform
Redistricting has been a heightened issue with the time lawmakers have left this year at the state Capitol.
Trump-backed housing bill clears House after GOP defies Senate pressure campaign
Lawmakers passed a bipartisan housing bill backed by Trump that aims to make housing more affordable and restrict large investors from buying homes.
Could the Museum of Science and Industry offer permanent free admission?
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry could return to being a free museum for everyone.
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies
He was the first lawmaker to come out as gay voluntarily
‘Morbid’ doesn’t want you to fall for antiaging hype
Scientist Saul Justine Newman debunks high-profile longevity research and antiaging “medicine” in a new book.
Mace targets Squad Dem with proposed constitutional ban on foreign-born lawmakers
Rep. Nancy Mace proposes expanding the natural-born citizen requirement beyond the presidency to Congress, federal judges and cabinet appointees.
Israel Politics
Israeli lawmakers in the Israeli parliament, during a session considering a bill to dissolve the government in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 20,2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
How Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, toppled by Trump, charted his own way
There aren’t many lawmakers like Thomas Massie left in Congress. READ MORE: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries The renegade Republican who rose to prominence as an idiosyncratic and stubborn outlier in his party, popular in the Kentucky district that repeatedly sent him to the House, lost his primary bid for reelection Tuesday after a vicious and costly attack by President Donald Trump. The stunning
Colorado’s prisons are underfunded, not overcrowded
By John Kellner The state does not have a “prison crowding” problem. It has a prison under-capacity problem. This is a crucial distinction for lawmakers and the public to understand. If it is not properly understood, the state risks falling into the same kind of criminal justice system spiral that mistakes leniency for clemency. This […]