“If civic-affairs news is the broccoli of American journalism, then coverage of legislative procedure is the unsalted lima bean.” This will be the year journalism finally explains arcane legislative ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A question that could change the balance of power in Kansas is on voters’ ballots. Constitutional amendment question 1 asks voters if they would like the Constitution changed to ...

A simple Google search will produce a map and directions on how to find the state capitol, where staffers can help citizens locate legislative chambers and hearing rooms. But this seemingly easy ...

Every year, the legislature approves a state budget that lays out how Colorado will spend its state tax revenues, the proceeds of various fees, and much of the annual funding it gets from the federal ...

Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) would say about budget negotiations that “the pain was inevitable but the suffering was optional.” Sometimes, though, the suffering is not optional.

The New Hampshire House and Senate finished their last traditional voting days Thursday, taking action on hundreds of bills as they seek to wrap up the year. Now comes the messy part. While the ...

The Legislature is gaining momentum as lawmakers begin to consider which legislative proposals to make law before the regular session ends May 29. Lawmakers have proposed thousands of bills related to ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana voters will cast their ballots in just four days in the Dec. 7 general election. Along with local tax propositions and runoffs, all voters will see four proposed ...