Tag: House
Texas Democrat spends night on House floor, alleges ‘illegal confinement’
A Texas Democrat who spent the night on the House floor of the state Capitol on Monday after…
Democratic Texas lawmaker spent night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort
Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing…
Texas Rep. staying in House chamber after rejecting DPS monitoring
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The Texas House is adjourned until Wednesday morning. But one State Rep. is staying in…
A look at Texas’ redistricting walkout and California’s response, by the numbers
A walkout by Democratic legislators in Texas has ended and Republicans arranged to push a plan for redrawing…
California pushes left, Texas to the right, with US House control and Trump agenda in play
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A political standoff in Texas over proposed House maps that could hand Republicans five…
Texas Supreme Court sets expedited schedule in Paxton, 13 House Dems case
(The Center Square) – The Texas Supreme Court has set an expedited schedule in a case filed by…
South Dakota lawmakers endorse more video livestreaming, hear update on Capitol water damage
South Dakota Public Broadcasting livestreams Senate floor debate on Jan. 21, 2025. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)A committee of…
Texas governor preparing to call second special session on redistricting by Friday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing to call a second special session to address redistricting if a quorum…
Hurricane season started. Here’s how to prep your house for a hurricane in Florida
After a quiet start, the 2025 hurricane season is beginning to stir. The National Hurricane Center is currently…
South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker in jail awaiting trial on charges he distributed sexual…
Republican Party of Texas sets stage to censure members who stepped out of line in likely bid to block them from primary ballot
This article was adapted from our premium politics newsletter, The Blast, which delivers exclusive reporting, nonpartisan analysis and…
Republicans are going outside of Texas to try to redraw more US House seats
National Republicans are ramping up their efforts to squeeze more GOP-friendly congressional seats ahead of the 2026 midterm…