U.S. Democratic Party
Democratic pro-abortion rights PAC hopes to oust Gov. Baker
By Steve Leblanc Apr. 14, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — A national political action committee dedicated to helping elect Democratic woman who support abortion rights say they are targeting a series of...

More COVID state shutdowns unlikely, despite CDC suggestion
By David A. Lieb Apr. 14, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

Kansas fight shows how election 'reforms' may favor one side
By John Hanna And Andy Tsubasa Field Apr. 14, 2021 03:18 PM EDT

Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power
By David A. Lieb Apr. 10, 2021 10:34 AM EDT
Gun rights advocates sue lawmakers over virtual meetings
By Randall Chase Apr. 09, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Gun rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit challenging continued virtual meetings of the Delaware General Assembly after Democrats...
Court rules for Democrats in debate over legislative session
By Kathy Mccormack Apr. 09, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal appeals court has vacated a judge's ruling that upheld the New Hampshire House Speaker's refusal to provide remote access to...
Late NY budget could leave state workers awaiting paychecks
By Marina Villeneuve Apr. 06, 2021 05:20 PM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will boost spending by billions over the next year in a bid to revitalize the state's hard-hit economy under a late spending plan...
Minnesota House Democrats unveil package of budget bills
By Mohamed Ibrahim Apr. 05, 2021 07:13 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota House Democrats unveiled legislation on Monday that calls for more spending on education and recovery for those most affected by...

Biden's big infrastructure plan hits McConnell-GOP blockade
By Lisa Mascaro Apr. 05, 2021 12:07 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2021 03:33 PM EDT
The Hartford Courant. April 1, 2021.
Editorial: COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are climbing in Connecticut, despite the vaccine....

Big effort aims to elect candidates with science backgrounds
By Bryan Anderson Apr. 02, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
Washington Senate passes first draft of budget plan
By Rachel La Corte Apr. 01, 2021 04:48 PM EDT
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Senate on Thursday passed its two-year budget spending proposal that lawmakers said focuses on helping those hit hardest...

AP-NORC poll: US economic outlook rises after relief law
By Josh Boak And Hannah Fingerhut Apr. 01, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to 'win the future'
By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking And Zeke Miller Mar. 31, 2021 05:21 AM EDT
Oregon House of Reps. return to long floor session day
By Sara Cline Mar. 30, 2021 05:59 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's House of Representatives returned to action on Tuesday after a week of cancelled floor sessions due to multiple confirmed COVID...