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Assembly Member Jen Lunsford spoke about her new role as assistant majority leader and the giant budget gap lawmakers face due to federal funding cuts ...

Keller ISD will allow homeschooled students to participate in all University Interscholastic League activities in the district after a 4-3 vote at a regular board meeting Aug. 28.

The Texas governor told reporters Friday to "stay tuned," hinting at a possible third special session despite resistance from ...

Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.

The Texas Legislture’s campaign against local control had disastrous consequences in the Central Texas floods.

Posted: August 30, 2025 | Last updated: August 30, 2025 The special legislative session at Oregon’s State Capitol is facing delays after lawmakers were late to meet to consider a bill to fund the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The special legislative session at Oregon’s State Capitol is facing delays after lawmakers were late to meet to consider a bill to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The Texas Tribune - After several months of fiery debate and tearful testimonies over the prospect of banning THC statewide, proposed measures to do so have stalled in the Texas House. Senate Bill 6, ...

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is calling for a special session for redistricting. The expected move was announced on Friday afternoon. Kehoe scheduled the special session to begin Sept. 3. In a statement, ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - All eyes are on the Oregon State Capitol Friday as lawmakers hold a special session to decide the fate of Governor Tina Kotek’s transportation bill, a proposal designed to protect ...