The director of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation questioned the assumption that high-risk areas should pay substantially more for firefighting resources.

The omnibus bill aimed at increasing transparency in New York’s prisons is the first major piece of legislation to pass since the recent beating deaths of two handcuffed people while incarcerated at ...

The Hamilton County State Legislative Delegation said the new mental hospital will not be at Lincoln Park.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing to 7.5 years for bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud ends his ...

During this year’s legislative session, the governor’s office and members of the Iowa House of Representatives used ...

The bill package will now head to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk, and she could either sign, veto, or scale it back through ...

A new study finds that people around the world see gender-balanced government as better for policy—and better for democracy.

Franson said it was a long day, as legislators had over a dozen bills to pass, but they were able to secure key GOP ...

Governor Lombardo has completed the bill signing process following the adjournment of the 83rd Session of the Nevada ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's attempt to fast track the construction of the Delta Conveyance Project had a setback Tuesday.

Leery about taking on the high-profile. controversial issue through the budget process, state legislators punted instead.