State Legislatures

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., shown Wednesday, June 21, 2006, measures 361 feet to the top of its familiar dome. The neck-bending skyscrapers that pack Chicago's fabled skyline are little more than scaled-down miniatures in downstate cities, where even the tallest buildings are at least three times shorter than the Sears Tower and John Hancock Center.

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Lawmaker criticizes $500 student board scholarships amid lowered K‑12 standards

Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor -

August 19, 2025 12:05 pm

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier listens to Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows announce the need for permission slips for Democratic state representatives to leave the House chamber during the House floor session at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

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Texas Democrat stuck in House chamber after refusing GOP mandate for police escort

Annabella Rosciglione -

August 19, 2025 8:58 am

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California Democratic lawmakers start work on redistricting fight

Barnini Chakraborty -

August 18, 2025 4:27 pm

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$750 million facility to protect Texas cattle, wildlife from screwworm threat

Bethany Blankley, The Center Square -

August 18, 2025 2:03 pm

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

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Chicago posts fewest homicides since 2016, arrests rate also declines

Glenn Minnis -

August 18, 2025 1:45 pm

The Pennsylvania State Capitol is seen, Monday, June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa.

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Manufactured homeowners brace for land rent spikes amid legislative stall

By Lauren Jessop | The Center Square contributor -

August 18, 2025 12:08 pm

The exterior of the Washington State Capitol building is seen Friday, April 25, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

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WA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice law

TJ Martinell -

August 18, 2025 11:16 am

The Capitol building is in Austin, Texas, on August 6, 2025.

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State foreign agent laws gain momentum as critics warn of risks

Samantha-Jo Roth -

August 18, 2025 7:00 am

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AI is being implemented in government. How does that work legislatively?

David Zimmermann -

August 16, 2025 7:00 am

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Texas Republicans plan for another special session for redistricting starting next week

Emily Hallas -

August 13, 2025 8:25 am

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Tag: State Legislatures

Lawmaker criticizes $500 student board scholarships amid lowered K‑12 standards

Texas Democrat stuck in House chamber after refusing GOP mandate for police escort

California Democratic lawmakers start work on redistricting fight

$750 million facility to protect Texas cattle, wildlife from screwworm threat

Chicago posts fewest homicides since 2016, arrests rate also declines

Manufactured homeowners brace for land rent spikes amid legislative stall

WA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice law

State foreign agent laws gain momentum as critics warn of risks

AI is being implemented in government. How does that work legislatively?

Texas Republicans plan for another special session for redistricting starting next week

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