Some Texas House Democrats confirmed they were leaving after the first special session in the Lone Star state ended Friday, ...

Signed a few years ago, the law prohibits utility companies from disconnecting residential electric and gas service when temperatures reach 90°F or above, or drop to freezing and below, aiming to ...

The new special session started Friday with threats to House Democrats, who have signaled their intention to return to Texas after leaving the state to block the passage of a new GOP-friendly ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation that business groups fear will make it easier to sue companies that do business in ...

Texas Republicans ended a legislative session without approving new congressional maps. Meanwhile, California Democrats are ...

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul endorses the National Youth Tobacco Survey along with a coalition of 22 state attorneys general.

In a Friday announcement of the status of 269 bills, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation which led opponents to call ...

In the battle over Texas' redistricting plan to pick up Republican House seats, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Texas Gov.

John Bucy’s older daughter “seemed a little frustrated” with him this week when he wasn’t home to take her to school for her ...

CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved a number of gaming licenses and other measures today including issuing a gaming license for the State’s first racino and welcoming the first ...

Students in third to 12th grade in Illinois will be able to take annual mental health screenings starting in the 2027-2028 school year, under a bill Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Thursday. “ ...

CHICAGO — (AP) — U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announced Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year after 15 terms in office, making him the latest longtime Illinois Democrat to announce their ...