CT Supreme Court finds public financing law restricts free speech
The Connecticut Supreme Court concluded in an opinion Monday that the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s restrictions on advertising in publicly financed campaigns were overly broad and violated the free speech…
Measure expanding localities’ speed-limiting authority takes effect July 1
A speed limit sign in Richmond. (Wyatt Gordon/ For the Virginia Mercury) Gov. Glenn Youngkin took his final actions on bills from Virginia’s 2024 legislative session on Friday, signing seven…
Utility watchdog calls to cap Oregon rate hikes as energy bills continue to rise
Rising electric rates, sparked by natural gas hikes, are affecting people across Oregon. (fhm/Getty Images) Electric and gas rates are on the rise, and it’s being felt by Oregonians across…
Parson orders state agency not to pay legal expenses for legislators facing defamation suit
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson prior to the State of the State address on Jan. 24, 2024 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Missouri taxpayers will not cover the costs of damages that may…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama addresses a crowd at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery on Nov. 3, 2023. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) WASHINGTON — Two…
As early voting expands, more than 27,000 New Mexicans cast their votes in primaries
Dividers at a polling location at the Doña Ana County Government Center. (Photo by Danielle Prokop / Source NM) May is basically early voting month in the lead-up to the…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
An embryologist holds a dish with human embryos at an IVF clinic. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Two Republican U.S. senators have teamed up to try to prevent states…
Pa. launches ‘Great American Getaway’ tourism push
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils Pennsylvania’s new state tourism brand: Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway at PNC Field in Moosic May 20, 2024 (Commonwealth Media Services photo) Gov. Josh Shapiro is…
UVM halts plans to build housing near Centennial Woods
A 2023 rendering of a proposed undergraduate housing project near Centennial Woods, which University of Vermont officials have said they are no longer pursuing. Image courtesy of the University of…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama addresses a crowd at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery on Nov. 3, 2023. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) WASHINGTON — Two…