Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona
The majority of state constitutions shield lawmakers from arrests, lawsuits and low-level infractions like traffic tickets ...
Muzzleloader bill back on Idaho legislative agenda
A slimmed-down version of a muzzleloader bill that failed to advance in the 2024 Idaho legislative session is back.
Why Kansas wants to modernize outdated paper-based regulation system
The Kansas regulation making process uses paper and wet ink stamps, with files carried between agencies. State officials want modernization software.
Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study finds
Republicans are trying to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states ...
House panel advances budget resolution after marathon meeting
The House Budget Committee advanced a budget resolution after a marathon meeting Thursday, clearing the first hurdle in the ...
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After Madigan’s Conviction, Lawmakers Ask: Has Illinois Done Enough to Root Out Corruption?
In a statement, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the verdict an “important message to anyone in government” that “if you choose ...
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North Dakota Legislature eyes $300 million plan to rebuild State Hospital in Jamestown
Senate Bill 2096 would appropriate $5 million to renovate the existing facility in Jamestown and distribute $25 million to each of four state regions to build smaller clinics and supportive housing.