Tag: State Legislatures

FILE - The Louisiana Capitol is seen, April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. A person found guilty of a sex crime against a child in Louisiana could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration, in addition to prison time. Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Monday, June 3, 2024 that would allow judges the option to sentence someone to surgical castration after the person has been convicted of certain aggravated sex crimes — including rape, incest and molestation — against a child younger than 13. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith, File)

Lawmakers send major social safety net overhaul to governor’s desk

Nolan McKendry | The Center Square · June 12, 2025 9:21 am

Arizona Sen. Gallego backs bill to combat U.S. obesity crisis

Zachery Schmidt | The Center Square contributor · June 10, 2025 12:46 pm

Close up cropped of woman holding smartphone in hand, typing on screen writing message in social network, young female chatting or shopping online, browsing mobile device apps, ordering in internet

Change in internet access program could affect rural Nevada

Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor · June 10, 2025 12:23 pm

The Michigan State Capitol.

Party chairs endorse Byrum for secretary of state

Elyse Apel | The Center Square · June 10, 2025 11:41 am

The Tennessee state Capitol is seen Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee state lawmakers file bill aimed at O’Connell

Kim Jarrett | The Center Square · June 10, 2025 10:36 am

A large Texas flag hangs from the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 14, 2019.

Texas Secretary of State refers 33 potential noncitizens for voter fraud to AG

Bethany Blankley | The Center Square · June 10, 2025 9:59 am

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., speaks to supporters after being declared the winner in his Republican primary race Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Franklin, Tenn.

Lawmakers use Los Angeles situation to call out Nashville mayor

Kim Jarrett | The Center Square · June 9, 2025 2:17 pm

A man walks by the Wisconsin Capitol, Oct. 10, 2012, in Madison.

MacIver Institute pushing for budget process reforms after impasse

Jon Styf | The Center Square · June 9, 2025 1:36 pm

A man walks by the Wisconsin Capitol, Oct. 10, 2012, in Madison.

Vos says budget should happen this month

Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor · June 9, 2025 12:02 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).

Gavin Newsom blames anyone but himself. That could backfire in a presidential bid

Barnini Chakraborty · June 7, 2025 8:00 am

Modern investor disclosure proposed in Senate

Alan Wooten | The Center Square · June 6, 2025 2:54 pm

Washington state capital

King County Executive bets on new sales tax proposal to balance upcoming budget

Spencer Pauley | The Center Square · June 6, 2025 2:43 pm