Tag: State Legislatures

Ohio bill pushes prescription help for deductibles, out-of-pick expenses

J.D. Davidson | The Center Square · May 21, 2025 3:07 pm

‘Largest tax increase in state history’: Gov signs WA’s $78B operating budget into law

Carleen Johnson | The Center Square · May 21, 2025 2:37 pm

Wells Preparatory Elementary School teacher Charlotte Owens, left, works with her fifth grade students during the literature segment of their day, Friday, March 8, 2024, in Chicago. In Chicago Public Schools, the average reading score went up by the equivalent of 70% of a grade level from 2022 to 2023. Math gains were less dramatic, with students still behind almost half a grade level compared to 2019. Chicago officials credit the improvement to changes made possible with nearly $3 billion in federal relief.

Alaska lawmakers override governor’s veto of education funding bill

Elaine Mallon · May 20, 2025 5:16 pm

FILE -State Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, speaks with a colleague, Feb. 14, 2023, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Supreme Court restores Maine GOP lawmaker’s privileges after transgender dispute

Jack Birle · May 20, 2025 3:53 pm

School classroom with desks and chalkboard in Chinese high school

House budget ups teacher pay, restores master’s pay, and gives a raise

Alan Wooten | The Center Square · May 20, 2025 8:38 am

Utah GOP Chairman Rob Axson retains post despite challenge at party convention

Annabella Rosciglione · May 19, 2025 2:53 pm

Fans watch an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants at Arrowhead Stadium.

Missouri governor calls special legislative session to prevent Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas

Annabella Rosciglione · May 19, 2025 12:37 pm

State Rep. David Young (R) talks with State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R), right, during the opening day of the Iowa Legislature, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa lawmakers wrap up 21-hour final day of 2025 session

Brady Knox · May 15, 2025 3:54 pm

The State of the Commonwealth address delivered by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) is scheduled for Monday Jan. 13, 2025, at the Capitol in Richmond, Virginia.

GOP presents plan to capture Democratic seats in Virginia and New Jersey legislatures

Annabella Rosciglione · May 14, 2025 5:19 pm

North Carolina State Capitol building in Raleigh North Carolina USA. (iStock)

Death of Democrats’ proposals criticized

David Beasley | The Center Square contributor · May 14, 2025 11:38 am

President Donald Trump talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) after arriving on Air Force One on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Los Angeles International Airport.

Newsom to roll out revised budget that is at least $10 billion in the red

Barnini Chakraborty · May 14, 2025 5:00 am

Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis answers questions during a hearing in the Senate that could start the process of removing him from office on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.

South Carolina House punts on vote to remove state treasurer after $1.8 billion accounting error

Jack Birle · May 9, 2025 12:02 pm