Addressing the issue of financial autonomy for state legislatures, Shri Birla opined that such autonomy would enhance ...

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 29 The Washington Post on Trump's OMB pick The White House memo announcing a federal spending freeze, rescinded Wednesday ...

The House voted on Wednesday to pass a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, handing an early legislative win to President Donald Trump and ...

Alaska was one of 12 divided state governments at the start of 2025 legislative sessions ... and a state constitutional convention. Alaska requires a simple majority vote (50% plus 1) for voters to ...

During the first legislative session, a simple majority vote is required in both legislative chambers. During the second legislative session, a two-thirds vote is required in both legislative chambers ...

It starts on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and ends Saturday, Mar. 22. Who makes up the legislative branch of New Mexico?The legislative branch is made up of the New Mexico State House of Representatives ...

Sen. Bryan King said the current system gives the only three officials who draw the legislative districts every 10 years too much power. Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Nashville high ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As lawmakers ascended on the Capitol for the start of the new session and 34th Legislature on Tuesday, priorities are beginning to take shape, with education, energy, and ...

The 2025 New Mexico legislative session begins Tuesday ... For a bill to pass, there must be a quorum — simple majority — present and a majority vote, according to the handbook. The procedure repeats ...

Though typically, major bills, like those forming the budget, do not develop until later on in the legislative session. Lawmakers have until the end of June to pass a two-year budget. The session ...

The New Mexico Legislature's 2025 session, a 60-day affair, kicks off at noon Tuesday at the state Capitol. If you plan to navigate the Roundhouse in the next two months, you might find yourself ...