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state-politics1 month ago•8 min saved

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

state-politics2 months ago•9 min saved

DeSantis’ Florida finale teeters on a turbulent legislative sprint

With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ eight-year tenure ending, Florida’s closing legislative session looks likely to be messy as House–Senate clashes complicate an ambitious agenda: pushing a multibillion-dollar property-tax overhaul onto the November ballot, pursuing mid-decade redistricting in a special session, and advancing AI guardrails along with vaccine-mandate rollbacks—all of which could shape his legacy and his near-certain 2024 presidential bid amid a shifting GOP power dynamic.

via Politico|

#desantis #florida-legislature #property-tax

gov-and-politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Joseline Peña-Melnyk Elected Maryland's First Afro-Latina House Speaker

Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk is set to become the first Afro-Latina and first immigrant to preside over the Maryland House of Delegates, having secured the support of the Democratic Caucus for the upcoming special session and election.

via Maryland Matters|

#first-afro-latina-speaker #gov-and-politics #house-of-delegates

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Virginia Democrats Launch Redistricting Effort to Expand Blue Seats

Virginia Democrats are convening a special legislative session to propose a constitutional amendment aimed at changing the state's congressional redistricting process, with the goal of creating more Democratic-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, amidst a broader national context of redistricting efforts.

via The Washington Post|

#congressional-maps #democrats #politics

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Indiana Governor Calls Special Session Amid Redistricting Disputes

Indiana's governor has called a special session to redraw congressional districts amid political pressure and ongoing debates over redistricting, with potential legal challenges and partisan implications for the upcoming midterm elections.

via PBS|

#gerrymandering #indiana #midterm-elections

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Indiana Governor Calls Special Session Amid Redistricting Challenges

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, potentially increasing Republican seats and solidifying GOP control, amid ongoing political debates and legal considerations.

via Axios|

#congressional-map #gop #indiana

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Indiana Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map amid divisions within the Republican Party, influenced by pressure from the White House and national redistricting trends, with the session set to begin on November 3.

via NBC News|

#congressional-map #gop #indiana

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Indiana Governor Calls Special Session to Address Redistricting Challenges

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state's congressional map, amid national redistricting battles and pressure from the White House, with debates over fairness and political implications.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#congressional-map #gerrymandering #indiana

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Indiana Governor Calls Special Session for Redistricting

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called for a special session to redraw congressional districts, influenced by pressure from Trump and amid national debates on redistricting, with uncertain support from the GOP majority and potential legal challenges.

via AP News|

#gop #indiana #midterms

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Virginia Democrats to Redraw Congressional Maps in Redistricting Effort

Virginia's General Assembly is convening a special session to potentially overhaul redistricting processes in response to partisan gerrymandering concerns, with efforts led by Democrats to modify electoral maps ahead of the 2026 federal midterms, amidst ongoing political debates and legal procedures.

via VPM|

#democrats #gerrymandering #politics

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Utah Republicans Choose New Congressional Map Amid Redistricting Debate

The Utah Redistricting Committee selected 'Map C' for congressional districts in a vote, aiming to meet legal requirements and public input, with the full legislature set to consider it during a special session, impacting the 2026 elections.

via KUTV|

#congressional-map #map-c #politics

politics7 months ago•6 min saved

Texas Legislature Wraps Up with New Maps and Conservative Wins, but THC and Hemp Bills Stall

The Texas Legislature concluded a tense six-and-a-half-week special session with significant GOP wins, including new gerrymandered congressional maps, conservative social policies, and retribution against Democrats, while leaving some issues unresolved like hemp regulation and property tax reform.

via The Texas Tribune|

#conservative-priorities #gop-victories #politics

politics7 months ago•7 min saved

Missouri Redistricting Battles Intensify Amid Political Tensions

Missouri lawmakers have convened a special session to redraw congressional districts favoring Republicans and to change the rules for passing ballot initiatives, amid protests and concerns over gerrymandering and voter suppression, influenced by national political pressures and recent election trends.

via STLPR|

#ballot-amendments #gop #missouri

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Texas Legislature Struggles to Finalize THC Regulations Amidst Deadlock

Texas lawmakers are in last-minute negotiations to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products, including potential restrictions on THC, amid ongoing disagreements between state leaders over how to regulate the booming hemp market and ensure public safety.

via The Texas Tribune|

#hemp-products #legislation #politics

politics7 months ago•1 min saved

Missouri Begins Special Redistricting Session Amid Protests and GOP Efforts

Missouri lawmakers, led by a Republican majority, are set to begin a special session to redraw congressional maps in favor of Republicans, aiming to gain an additional seat in Congress amid broader efforts influenced by the Trump administration to manipulate electoral boundaries.

via The New York Times|

#gerrymandering #missouri #politics