The GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is proposing a budget bill with a $3.5 billion income tax cut that would benefit high earners more than it would lower earners.

State Sen. Joe Morrissey lost his primary run for reelection Tuesday night against Del. Lashrecse Aird in a campaign focused on abortion rights.

Attorney General Dana Nessel's comments come after her department's investigation into allegations of corruption and sexual assault against the state's former speaker of the House.

Conservatives in the one-house Nebraska Legislature announced early this month that they would amend the trans health bill to squeeze in the abortion restrictions, combining the two most contentious measures of the session.

The Safety in Private Spaces Act would allow trans people to be criminally charged for using certain bathrooms.

In South Carolina, five female lawmakers, including three Republicans, led the filibuster that defeated the bill.

'The attack in Montana on Rep. Zephyr is an attack on all of us,' said Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr was not allowed to speak at all during sessions this week in the state's House of Representatives, including on anti-trans bills that the Republican majority is seeking to pass.

H.B. 1469, which would protect those who travel to Washington for health care services from legal repercussions in other states, now goes to Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.

State Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were accused of ‘disorderly behavior’ for chanting in support of gun safety legislation after a Nashville school shooting left six dead.

Wisconsin is one of just 11 states that haven’t expanded health care coverage to low-income Americans under the Affordable Care Act.

Republican lawmakers want to cut taxes for the rich, ban books from schools, and pass anti-abortion legislation.

Republican Juan Pablo Segura kicked off his campaign by attacking school equity efforts and using an antisemitic trope to attack progressive prosecutors.

Three varying anti-abortion proposals by Republicans have already failed to pass the Virginia Senate, making it unlikely further abortion restrictions will become law.

Wisconsin’s 173-year-old abortion ban went into effect after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in June.

Aaron Rouse’s victory adds to the Democrats’ majority in the state Senate, where they plan to block anti-abortion legislation the Republican governor wants to enact.

The outcome of the state Senate election could have sweeping implications for abortion rights in Virginia.

Police officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 and 2020 election officials will also receive the second-highest civilian award in the United States.

Democrats from across the country will come to Washington this week to focus on discussing how they can protect LGBTQ rights, voting rights, and democracy.

The Supreme Court of the United States may allow Republican-led state legislatures across the country to bypass other branches of their state’s government when it comes to regulating elections for federal office.

California is believed to be the first state to have approximately 1 in 10 of their state lawmakers who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.

More than 56% of voters backed a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in the state.

Aruna Miller also became the first Asian-American to win statewide election, becoming Maryland’s first immigrant lieutenant governor.

Daylen Howard hired a political operative who is behind dark money groups pouring millions into multiple ballot drives.

New Hampshire GOP Senate nominee Don Bolduc was introduced at the event by former self-proclaimed Democrat Tulsi Gabbard.

Sen. Nancy Barto was one of 22 Arizona state legislators who signed a ‘joint resolution’ in December 2020 urging Congress to accept her state’s fake slate of electors.

Matt Gress has deep ties to the parent company of Arizona Public Services, which spent millions to influence state elections.

Maria Syms removed ‘election integrity’ from her website, but continues to support prominent election deniers

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers had called the special legislative session for Oct. 4 to discuss establishing a ballot initiative process in the state, which could be used to let residents vote on the state’s abortion law.

President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for Florida a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request despite DeSantis’ repeated attacks on the administration.