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state-politics12 days ago

New York lawmakers mull multiple redistricting amendments as session winds down

Democratic New York lawmakers are weighing several state constitutional amendments to overhaul the redistricting process, aiming to keep options open as the session ends June 4 and the June 23 primary approaches. They may pass multiple versions for a second passage next year, with any change requiring voter referendum. Proposals range from minor tweaks to potentially scrapping the map-drawing commission entirely, while Republicans push for independent redistricting in line with broader national debates after a Virginia court ruling.

via Politico|
#constitutional-amendment#gerrymandering#legislature
Colorado wraps 2026 session with 101 notable bills
colorado-politics12 days ago

Colorado wraps 2026 session with 101 notable bills

Colorado’s 2026 legislative session ended after 120 days with roughly 650 measures considered; a curated list highlights 101 bills that passed or failed, spanning housing, homelessness, gun policy, budget and taxes, elections, AI regulation, and education. Many measures await the governor’s signature, veto, or enactment timing, while others died in committees; the year featured major housing groundwork, budget-balancing moves, and policy shifts across energy, health and technology as part of a Capitol News Alliance project.

via The Colorado Sun|
#colorado#colorado-politics#elections
Kelly vetoes 24 bills and 31 budget items, signaling a renewed Kansas budget showdown
politics1 month ago

Kelly vetoes 24 bills and 31 budget items, signaling a renewed Kansas budget showdown

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed 24 bills and 31 budget provisions in a clash with a Republican‑led Kansas Legislature, after signing a budget that removed a lawmakers’ pay raise, a large loan and a no‑bid contract she deemed wasteful. She framed the budget as flawed but necessary, urging collaboration; lawmakers will consider overrides as they push on issues from voter access and privacy to mental health funding and education mandates amid ongoing budget pressures.

via Kansas Reflector|
#budget#kansas#laura-kelly
California's governor race tests if a GOP bid can shake a blue state
politics1 month ago

California's governor race tests if a GOP bid can shake a blue state

Two Republican candidates, Steve Hilton and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, lead California's 2026 governor race and, with President Trump's endorsement, raise the prospect of a political upheaval in the blue state. They pledge sweeping deregulation and MAGA-style governance, but would clash with a Democratic Legislature, powerful unions, and an independent judiciary that could blunt their agenda, likely resulting in gridlock or pushback rather than rapid change. Analysts note that undecided voters may still coalesce around Democrats, making the November general election far from certain and raising the possibility of California electing its first Republican governor since Schwarzenegger only if dynamics shift markedly.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#governor-race#legislature
Colorado braces for deeper cuts as budget gap grows to $1.5B
politics2 months ago

Colorado braces for deeper cuts as budget gap grows to $1.5B

Colorado's budget shortfall for 2026-27 has swelled to more than $1.5 billion, driven by weaker tax receipts and rising Medicaid costs. The Joint Budget Committee is trimming programs while weighing different revenue forecasts from legislative staff and the governor's team, and the surplus allowed by TABOR cannot be used to close the gap. Even so, forecasts suggest a remaining cushion that could cover the constitutionally required property tax relief, but lawmakers face a difficult, fast-moving week to finalize a balanced plan.

via The Colorado Sun|
#budget#colorado#legislature
Washington lawmakers inch toward 9.9% tax on top earners as deadline nears
politics2 months ago

Washington lawmakers inch toward 9.9% tax on top earners as deadline nears

Legislative leaders in Olympia moved overnight toward a vote on a proposed 9.9% income tax on income above $1 million, set to take effect in 2029. Supporters, including Gov. Ferguson, say the revenue would fund families and small-business programs, while Republicans push amendments such as a charitable deduction. Critics warn the plan could violate the state constitution and invite court challenges, with opponents weighing a citizen initiative to repeal if it passes. If approved by the House, the bill would go to the Senate and then Ferguson for signature.

via KOMO|
#income-tax#legislature#millionaires
state-politics2 months ago

Florida's 2026 Capitol Chaos: Budget Gridlock and GOP Fallout

With seven days left in Florida's 60-day 2026 session, a budget stalemate between the House and Senate and simmering tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis threaten to derail top priorities (including AI regulation) as lawmakers prepare for redistricting and a looming property-tax special session; even as some bills pass, the session is expected to end without major agreements, highlighting ongoing divisions and affordability concerns for residents.

via Politico|
#budget#desantis#florida
politics3 months ago

Kansas lawmakers split on extending World Cup emergency powers

Gov. Laura Kelly declared a three-county state of emergency to prepare for the 2026 World Cup; the Kansas House approved a 15-day extension, but the Senate has not voted, raising questions about the breadth of executive authority. Without extension, the emergency expires soon, potentially complicating access to coordinated state resources for handling visitors and events.

via Kansas City Star|
#emergency-declaration#kansas#legislature
Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes bid to regulate transgender restroom use
politics3 months ago

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes bid to regulate transgender restroom use

Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a GOP-backed bill that would require sex-segregated restrooms and locker rooms in public buildings, ban changing gender markers on licenses and birth certificates, and impose fines or lawsuits for violations, with limited exceptions for young children and caregivers; supporters say it codifies norms, but Kelly calls it poorly drafted and costly for local governments, and lawmakers may override the veto amid a broader wave of anti-trans legislation in Kansas.

via KCUR|
#bathroombill#kansas#legislature
Virginia House Advances Broad Gun-Control Package, Heads to Senate
politics3 months ago

Virginia House Advances Broad Gun-Control Package, Heads to Senate

Virginia House Democrats approved a sweeping gun-control package that includes an assault-weapons ban, limits on large-capacity magazines, ghost-gun restrictions, safe-storage rules, and new civil-liability provisions for gun manufacturers and sellers; the bills advance to the Senate amid Republican accusations of infringed rights and likely litigation, while supporters argue they address gun violence in a state shaped by mass shootings.

via Virginia Mercury|
#gun-control#legislature#politics
Nebraska lawmaker resigns as expulsion vote looms over staffer allegations
politics4 months ago

Nebraska lawmaker resigns as expulsion vote looms over staffer allegations

State Sen. Dan McKeon resigned minutes before a floor vote on his expulsion over allegations of inappropriately touching a legislative staffer; an outside investigation said the conduct may violate the Legislature’s harassment policy but was not actionable sexual harassment, and McKeon faces misdemeanor charges (disturbing the peace) with a Jan. 26 court date, while Gov. Pillen will appoint his replacement.

via Nebraska Examiner|
#expulsion#legislature#nebraska