U.S. House GOP votes to hold attorney general in contempt in dispute over audio recording
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department to announce the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents held…
A bill to repeal Pennsylvania’s same-sex marriage ban will be considered in the state House
(Getty Images) A decade after a federal court struck down Pennsylvania’s law against same-sex marriage, a bill to repeal the invalid statute was voted out of the state House Judiciary…
Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate
Washington Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray speaks Wednesday during a press conference on in vitro fertilization outside the U.S. Capitol. Also pictured are supporters of Senate Democrats’ IVF access bill…
Watchdog group, GOP U.S. House members blast ‘reckless’ earmark spending
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, a Republican from Arizona, speaks Wednesday at a press conference opposing earmarks. (Photo by Lia Chien/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON – A group opposed to wasteful government spending…
Iowa regents signal support for CYTown development progress
Iowa Board of Regents meets June 12, 2024. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Despite a state lawmaker’s call for caution, members of the Iowa Board of Regents signaled their…
Public comment on Arkansas ‘wet signature’ voting rule expected to start Friday
Chris Madison, director of the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners, prepares to start a meeting on June 12 in Little Rock. Former state Sen. Joyce Elliott and Lauren Cowles…
Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate
Washington Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray speaks during a press conference on in vitro fertilization outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Also pictured are supporters of Senate…
Second foster care leader to exit Department of Human Services in last two weeks
Jeff Pack will transition to commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, the governor announced Wednesday. Jeff Pack, head of the state’s foster care system within the Department…
Manufacturing group lobbies R.I. legislators to narrow definition of ‘forever chemicals’
Firefighting foam, used at airports and military bases, has been identified as a source of toxic PFAS chemicals. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or…
CSCU, faculty union still at odds over spending plan
A funding rally organized by union officials Wednesday marked the most recent example of the ongoing miscommunication between Connecticut State College and Universities administrators and the faculty unions as the…