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Minnesota’s state House is split down the middle, but could that still change?
All indications are that Minnesota is headed for a 67-67 state House of Representatives in 2025. But that road to a tied ...
Incoming legislative leaders hope to bridge partisan divide with focus on transparency, process
As the incoming leaders of the Maine Senate and House of Representatives prepare to lead their chambers with slimmer Democratic majorities, they say they hope to bridge partisan divides with ...
Who is Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director?
Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI and an ardent supporter of the president-elect, has vowed to help dismantle ...
After Trump's Win, His Election Denial Movement Marches On
“The election denial movement has been evolving and shapeshifting in an effort to stay relevant,” said Lizzie Ulmer, a senior ...
Blue states prepare for battle over Trump’s environmental rollbacks
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slash federal climate, clean air and clean water regulations during his second ...
A more evenly split state Legislature will convene next year. Will it lead to compromise?
Strategists say it's too soon to know if a more evenly divided state Legislature will produce more cooperation between Republicans and Democrats.
Capitol’s new crop: Tim Sheehy forms unlikely bipartisan trio as he cements rightward shift in Senate
The Montana conservative who ousted Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) has found himself part of an unexpected trio with some of his most ...
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Congress gears up for bold legislative sprint
Spending and defense are the priorities, but many lawmakers also want a deal on permitting and resource bills.
Plan to shift Boston’s tax burden toward businesses to go before State Senate
The State Senate is set to take up a proposal by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to change the way property taxes are calculated in ...
Morning Report — President pardons son Hunter; lawmakers return
President reverses vow and pardons son Hunter  Trump FBI choice roils Washington, law enforcement   Democrats strain to ...
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Bryan in Washington to Advocate for Rum Cover Over Tax Extension, Medicaid Expansion and St. Croix Refinery
Governor Bryan also thinks that Republican majorities on Capitol Hill and a Republican administration in the White House ...
How a Trump sign could pave the way to Congress
ALBANY, New York — A 42-year-old boxer in upstate New York is leveraging the 100-foot sign he built to support Donald Trump — and allies like Roger Stone and the president-elect’s son — into a bid to ...