Special interests spend big to influence L.A. legislative races
The California Legislature is poised to welcome one of its largest freshman classes in more than a decade, and special interest groups are spending millions…
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party wins big in legislative election
Chairman of the Freedom Party of Austria Herbert Kickl celebrates during an election event after parliamentary elections in Vienna, Austria, on Sunday, September 29. Photo…
Democrats in South L.A. legislative race accused of misconduct
A south Los Angeles legislative race that pits two Democrats against each other on the November ballot is resurfacing allegations of misconduct levied against the…
California energy bills spark legislative tug of war with Newsom
Amid tense, closed-door negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have released a suite of seven bills that aim to reduce Californians’ soaring energy costs…
Newsom signs legislative crime package addressing organized retail theft
SAN JOSE — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 10 bills in what he is calling an unprecedented effort to combat escalating retail crimes, car thefts and…
How Nebraska’s special legislative session on taxes came about and what to expect
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressMargery A. BeckPublished Jul 31, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power, judges say
JACKSON, Miss. — Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts, saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters…
Macron Calls French Legislative Election After Far-Right Win
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessVoters in France and Germany dealt a massive blow to their leaders in European Parliament elections Sunday, leading Emmanuel Macron to take…
Iranians vote in legislative, key assembly polls amid economic concerns | Elections News
Iranians are voting for a new parliament in an election marred by frustration over economic woes and restrictions on political and social freedoms. The election on…
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor signs his new state legislative maps into law
Democrats tried unsuccessfully for more than a decade to overturn the Republican-drawn maps. But it wasn’t until control of the state Supreme Court flipped in…
Florida legislative session: Where’s DeSantis?
His focus on his presidential campaign instead of the session — the most important several months for lawmakers in the state — has left legislators…
Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new state legislative maps
“Because the current state legislative districts contain separate, detached territory and therefore violate the constitution’s contiguity requirements, we enjoin the Wisconsin Elections Commission from using…
New Jersey Democrats notch big legislative wins after bracing for losses
Democrats also capitalized on backlash from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, warning voters that New Jersey Republicans would chip away…
Georgia congressional, legislative districts discriminate along racial lines, judge rules
ATLANTA — A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia’s congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a racially discriminatory manner, ordering…
Biden taps new legislative affairs head as spending fight looms
The administration’s appointment has satisfied Hill allies who had pushed the administration to consider diverse candidates for the coveted spot. Some congressional Democrats had privately…
Biden’s top legislative director Louisa Terrell to step down
Terrell, who has been with Biden since the start of his presidency, played a key role in getting his key legislative priorities passed, including the…
White House touts legislative wins on the road, in GOP strongholds
In a PowerPoint presentation, Granholm listed all the tax credits available to consumers who buy the products thanks to legislation approved in the beginning of…
One of Kevin McCarthy’s biggest legislative tests is still ahead — and it’s going to be messy
That’s presenting McCarthy with one of his biggest legislative tests yet: Fending off yet another revolt from the right flank of his caucus while securing…
CJID Proffers Legislative Measure To Protect Journalists In Nigeria
A recently drafted legislative bill will aid in ensuring the safety of journalists in Nigeria, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has said.…
Guinea-Bissau holds legislative polls amid political deadlock | News
Guinea-Bissau heads to the polls on Sunday in legislative elections as voters seek stability more than a year after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament…