The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 ...

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 ...

After decades of steady stewardship from Hazel Dukes, the NAACP New York State Conference has found its new leader in L. Joy ...

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the ...

The longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison on federal corruption ...

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 ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting sentencing in federal court for 10 convictions on bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud charges.

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

Supporters argue changes are critical to ensure public safety. Critics say they risk violating constitutional rights, ...

Assistant Minority Leader Sen. Cleave Simpson of Alamosa takes the reins as the new Senate GOP leader. Lisa Frizell succeeds ...

Introduction The last few months have been marked by aggressive measures by numerous governments that aim to further restrict ...