Democrats, Republicans clash in Virginia Senate over timing and intent of redistricting amendment

A tense second day of Virginia’s surprise special legislative session erupted Tuesday morning into partisan fireworks, as ...

WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes on Day 28 of shutdown as federal workers union calls for end to standoff

The building strain on lawmakers to end the impasse was exemplified by the nation's largest federal employee union calling on ...

Kansas Senate ready to call a special session but still needs House

Two-thirds of Kansas Senators signed a petition to call a special session to gerrymander Kansas. The House hasn't made a ...

Kansas Senate secures enough signatures for special session on redistricting

“The Kansas Senate Republican caucus has secured the signatures needed to exceed the constitutional threshold, demonstrating ...

Kansas Senate gets enough Republican signatures to call redistricting special session

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session ...

Alabama Senate Democrats calling for special session amid government shutdown

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — Alabama Senate Democrats sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday asking for her to call a special ...

Alabama Senate Democrats urge Ivey to call special session to address food stamp suspension

The federal government shutdown has caused the suspension of SNAP benefits for November, assistance that goes to about 750,000 Alabamians.

Indiana governor calls special session to boost Republicans in Congress

Gov. Mike Braun made the announcement after weeks of criticism from Democrats and, at times, from members of his own party.
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State budget impasse continues as lawmakers return to session for first time in months

Lawmakers in Harrisburg are back in session this week as the state budget impasse persists.A meeting between Gov. Josh ...