California allocates $12 million for reparations initiatives

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed the state’s new $297.9 billion budget over the weekend, allocating $12…

Oregon follows in New York’s footsteps with massive healthcare expansion plan

The Oregon Health Authority is expanding Medicaid coverage to those who earn more than the federal…

California soaring costs could spell ‘devastating’ future for Golden State

California’s aging population is raising concerns as young people turn to other states for cheaper housing…

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear case to enshrine abortion rights in state Constitution

The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that would enshrine the…

White nationalists ordered to pay additional $2 million for violence in Charlottesville rally

A panel of judges ordered white nationalist leaders and organizations involved in the Charlottesville, Virginia, Unite…

Arizona Republicans look to block voting without proof of citizenship in presidential race

The Republican Party of Arizona, national Republicans, and Arizona GOP lawmakers are seeking an emergency order…

Mailing it in: Fights brewing over voter registration in key swing states

Four months out from Election Day, activists are still fighting over the rules that will dictate…

Historic ocean liner docked in Philadelphia is fighting for its survival

“America’s Flagship” is being evicted.  That is the current situation the SS United States faces in…

Ballot measure to reform district mapmaking in Ohio gathers 700,000 signatures

Citizens Not Politicians, a group seeking to change the way Ohio draws its congressional and legislative…

Hawaii governor under fire for veto threat

Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) is facing opposition for his intention to veto a bill that would…

Nevada to vote on abortion referendum in November

An abortion rights referendum will be on the Nevada ballot in November. “The support this initiative…

California Republicans slam Democrats’ alternative retail theft ballot measure: ‘A sham’

California Republicans took aim at a last-minute effort by Democratic lawmakers in the state to add…

Social Security update: July direct payments worth $943 go out today

Millions of beneficiaries can expect to see their July Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, on…

Florida’s abortion ballot measure faces daunting threshold in November

In the Sunshine State, abortion will be on the ballot when voters decide on the presidential…

In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges

WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a…

Record-setting New Jersey budget raises taxes on corporations to help transit system

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed into law the state’s largest budget package, at $56.6…

Eric Adams and NYC Council agree on $112 billion budget avoiding some proposed cuts

A $112.4 billion budget was agreed to on Friday by New York City mayor Eric Adams…

IRS: Illinois loses $10 billion in income from 87,000 people moving out

(The Center Square) — More than 87,000 people moved out of Illinois taking with them nearly…

Rising housing costs in New York City pushing older folks into homeless shelters

The rates of homelessness among seniors in New York City have never been higher, according to…

New Jersey Republicans say Democrats are trying to push through budget without giving them time to read it

New Jersey lawmakers advanced a $56.6 billion budget for fiscal 2025, marking a 4.2% increase from…