https://www.wvtf.org/news/2026-05-07/state-lawmakers-hope-to-address-the-growing-amount-of-problem-gambling-in-virginia
State lawmakers hope to address the growing amount of problem gambling in Virginia | WVTF
May 7, 2026 - Virginia has experienced a huge explosion of gambling options in the last few years, with several new casinos and skill games at convenience stores and...
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https://www.prisonersofthecensus.org/news/2025/10/15/florida_prison_gerrymandering/
Federal Census policy breaks Florida’s democracy — state lawmakers can fix it | Prison...
Florida’s redistricting data was once again skewed after the 2020 Census; the state needs to take action to fix the issue for 2030.
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https://www.beyondplastics.org/press-releases/300-rally-new-york-lawmakers-environmental-justice
300+ Rally With State Lawmakers and Environmental Justice Advocates: End Plastic Pollution Now —...
Feb 10, 2026 - February is Black History Month, and today, more than 250 grassroots advocates joined state legislators in calling out the environmental injustices posed by...
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https://www.highereddive.com/news/commission-public-higher-education-state-laws/818856/
State lawmakers eye accreditation policy changes as new agency forms | Higher Ed Dive
Recent laws and proposals could make it easier for public colleges to leave their accreditors for the nascent Commission for Public Higher Education.
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https://1819news.com/news/item/stop-the-steal-terri-sewell-joins-state-lawmakers-in-rally-calling-for-dems-to-maintain-percentage-in-congress
‘Stop the steal’ — Terri Sewell joins state lawmakers in rally calling for Dems to maintain...
May 6, 2026 - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) popped up in Montgomery on Tuesday morning, alongside Democratic state lawmakers, to bemoan the legislature's…
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https://perkvalleynow.com/news/2026/may/05/democratic-gop-state-lawmakers-push-forward-bills-to-ban-death-penalty/
Democratic, GOP State lawmakers push forward bills to ban death penalty – Perk Valley Now
State Rep. Christopher Rabb, D-Philadelphia, the primary sponsor of HB 99, argued that the fallibility of the justice system makes the death penalty...
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https://www.prisonersofthecensus.org/news/2025/09/30/texas_prison_gerrymandering/
Federal Census policy breaks Texas’s democracy — state lawmakers can fix it | Prison Gerrymandering...
Texas’s redistricting data was once again skewed after the 2020 Census; the state needs to take action to fix the issue for 2030.
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https://www.arcounties.org/media/news/state-lawmakers-rush-to-set-rounding-rules-for-when-there-are-no-pennies/
State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies | Association of Arkansas...
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https://rollcall.com/2025/11/26/indiana-redistricting-trump-republicans-map/
Indiana state lawmakers will convene on redistricting in December – Roll Call
Nov 26, 2025 - Indiana state lawmakers will gavel in next month to consider a redistricting measure in response to insistent demands from President Donald Trump, reversing an...
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https://willowgrovenow.com/news/2026/may/05/democratic-gop-state-lawmakers-push-forward-bills-to-ban-death-penalty/
Democratic, GOP State lawmakers push forward bills to ban death penalty – Willow Grove Now
State Rep. Christopher Rabb, D-Philadelphia, the primary sponsor of HB 99, argued that the fallibility of the justice system makes the death penalty...
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https://horshamnow.com/news/2026/may/05/democratic-gop-state-lawmakers-push-forward-bills-to-ban-death-penalty/
Democratic, GOP State lawmakers push forward bills to ban death penalty – Horsham Now
State Rep. Christopher Rabb, D-Philadelphia, the primary sponsor of HB 99, argued that the fallibility of the justice system makes the death penalty...
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https://alphanews.org/employment-limitations-for-minnesota-state-lawmakers-fails-on-house-floor/
Employment limitations for Minnesota state lawmakers fails on House floor | Alpha News MN
May 7, 2026 - A proposal to set new limitations on employment for state lawmakers failed on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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https://www.kktv.com/video/2026/05/06/state-lawmakers-withdraw-bill-aimed-regulating-license-plate-reader-data-use/
State lawmakers withdraw bill aimed at regulating license plate reader data use
State lawmakers withdraw bill aimed at regulating license plate reader data use
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https://www.k12dive.com/news/report-state-lawmakers-shifting-support-to-school-choice-flexible-learnin/618167/
Report: State lawmakers shifting support to school choice, flexible learning options | K-12 Dive
Emerging policy trends include expanding private school choice and work-based learning programs, according to a new Bellwether report.
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https://phillydaily.com/news/2026/may/05/democratic-gop-state-lawmakers-push-forward-bills-to-ban-death-penalty/
Democratic, GOP State lawmakers push forward bills to ban death penalty – Philly Daily
State Rep. Christopher Rabb, D-Philadelphia, the primary sponsor of HB 99, argued that the fallibility of the justice system makes the death penalty...
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https://environmentalcouncil.org/discover-post/detroit-to-state-lawmakers-let-us-limit-litter/
Detroit to state lawmakers: ‘Let us limit litter’ - Michigan Environmental Council
Oct 9, 2025 - House Republicans pass FY2026 budget that will lead to increased pollution across Michigan.
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https://civicmedia.us/news/2026/05/07/state-lawmakers-want-property-tax-relief-for-minnesota-homeowners
State lawmakers want property tax relief for Minnesota homeowners - Civic Media
May 7, 2026 - A Minnesota Chamber of Commerce new poll found Minnesotans are concerned the state is becoming less affordable.
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https://www.highereddive.com/news/pennsylvania-lawmakers-compact-higher-education/802284/
Pennsylvania lawmakers seek to bar state-funded colleges from signing Trump compact | Higher Ed Dive
Two Democratic state representatives said the agreement threatens institutions’ independence and cast their proposal as safeguarding academic freedom.
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https://www.kold.com/2026/05/06/gov-hobbs-vetoes-budget-proposal-backed-by-state-republican-lawmakers/
Gov. Hobbs vetoes budget proposal backed by state Republican lawmakers
May 6, 2026 - Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the budget Republican lawmakers sent her this week, an expected move since their two plans were $800 million apart.
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https://www.wistv.com/video/2026/05/06/south-carolina-lawmakers-advance-pay-raise-state-budget/
South Carolina lawmakers advance pay raise in state budget
House lawmakers returned to the state budget this afternoon as the legislative session winds down.
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https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/05/lawmakers-local-electeds-make-final-budget-plea-more-housing-vouchers/413371/?oref=csny-skybox-post
Lawmakers, local electeds make final budget plea for more housing vouchers - City & State New York
May 6, 2026 - Municipalities and local governments say more is needed to combat increased homelessness, but housing has not been a main focus of this year’s budget ne...
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https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/04/16/as-us-and-china-seek-rare-earths-brazilian-lawmakers-push-for-state-owned-developer/
Brazilian lawmakers push for state-owned rare earths developer
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https://www.1012industryreport.com/manufacturing/lawmakers-position-the-state-for-aerospace-with-incentives-approval/
Lawmakers position the state for aerospace with incentives approval
Louisiana lawmakers gave a collective thumbs up to a package of incentives that could attract investment in aerospace, and perhaps enable the state to compete...
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