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Feeling out of step with President Trump’s G.O.P., Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon are deciding to retire.

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The Supreme Court is meeting Friday to decide the final six cases of its term, including President Donald Trump's bid to ...

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The Alaska State Legislature has launched a joint bipartisan task force to focus on education funding over the next 18 months ...

PHOENIX — A federal court refused Tuesday to disturb the lines for the state’s 30 legislative districts even if they were designed in part to favor Democrats. In a 55-page opinion, the three ...

The Wisconsin Legislature is pushing to pass a compromise state budget, with Democratic votes expected to be needed to ...

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