Legislature

California May Soon Fine Oil Companies For High Gas Prices

The proposed bill hopes to stop customer gouging by requiring oil companies to disclose information about pricing to state regulators.
By Adam Beam, AP

Colorado State Republican Makes Lynching Joke, Defends 3/5 Compromise

Rep. Ron Hanks argued on the House floor that the Three-Fifths Compromise made at the nation's founding "was not impugning anybody’s humanity."
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Fallout From Riot, Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Toxic Mood On Capitol Hill

Not yet 100 days into the new Congress, the legislative branch has become an increasingly unsettled place.
By LISA MASCARO, AP

South Emerges As Flashpoint Of Brewing Redistricting Battle

Of the 10 new congressional seats expected this year, six are likely to be in Southern states
By Nicholas Riccardi, AP

Wisconsin GOP Repeals Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate

The GOP-Controlled Assembly's vote came a week after the state Senate killed the Democratic governor's mask order.
By Scott Bauer, AP

Trump Summons Mich. GOP Leaders To Special Meeting At White House

The gathering may be a long-shot attempt to subvert the process that saw Democrat Joe Biden win the battleground state.
By Ed White, David Eggert and Zeke Miller, AP

GOP Leaders In 4 States Quash Dubious Trump Scheme On Electors

Lawmakers in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have all said they won't intervene in selecting electors.
By Bob Christie and Nicholas Riccardi, AP

Will States Find Enough Money This Year To Prevent Teacher Walkouts?

"The system is messed up."
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Kansas Governor Reinstates Protections For LGBTQ State Employees

Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order was her first official action since taking office Monday.
By John Hanna, AP

Scott Walker Signs Wisconsin GOP's Massive Power Grab Into Law

Walker is making sure that his Democratic successor won't be as powerful as he was.
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