California lawmakers block Newsom’s push to limit wildfire liability
California lawmakers block Newsom’s push to prevent insurance companies from suing utilities that cause wildfires SACRAMENTO, Calif. —…
Effort to ban genetically modified animals dies in California Legislature
SACRAMENTO — Proposed legislation to protect animals from “Frankenstein”-like medical experimentation died in the state Senate on Thursday, and supporters…
N.Y. bill would expand swimming lessons for kids with autism
New York state Sen. Pat Fahy has introduced a bill that would expand access to swimming lessons for…
5 takeaways from New York 2026 primary election results
New York primary voters on Tuesday sent a lot of messages to elected officials. They unseated numerous incumbents…
Environmental Advocates NY on possible climate law changes
While the budget dance continues, Gov. Kathy Hochul has remained focused on slowing down the state’s ambitious climate…
N.Y. advocates push for increase in state budget for arts
Artists, cultural organizations and advocates gathered in the New York state Senate gallery in the state Capitol on…
Illinois Democrats spend big to help Sara Feigenholtz
SPRINGFIELD — Chicago North Side voters have unfailingly sent Sara Feigenholtz to the Illinois General Assembly since 1994,…
N.Y. Senate forms group to push Hochul on ICE reforms
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed last month that she supports restricting state coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…
New York lawmakers push new election reforms
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump made comments about nationializing voting, which has caused concern about the upcoming…
Special NYC elections 2026: Moreno wins Mamdani’s district
The representatives for three state Legislature seats were decided Tuesday evening in special elections in Manhattan and Queens.…