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State Legislature

The California State Capitol

Even in States Where Legislators Earn More, Economic Diversity in the State House Remains Elusive

Even in states where serving in the legislature is a full-time job, few working class people run for the position. A job with term limits can be a gamble for Americans worried about putting food on the table.
By Courtney Vinopal
A couple walks on the boardwalk past shuttered stores during the coronavirus pandemic

Atlantic City’s Casinos Used the Excuse of Covid to Get a Huge Tax Break, But They’re as Lucrative as Ever

Using the threat of Covid, Atlantic City's casinos won a huge tax break, even though their profits are growing.
By ProPublica
390565 02: A woman holds prescription contraceptives June 13, 2001 in Seattle, Washington. A federal judge ruled on that Bartell Drug Co., which operates 50 drug stores in the Seattle region must pay for prescription contraceptives, like the birth control pills shown here, for its female employees. The class-action suit was brought against Bartell Drug Co. by Jennifer Erickson, a 27 year-old pharmacist with the company, and may lead employers across the country to do the same. (Photo by Tim Matsui/Getty Images)

Legislature Gives Final Approval to Measures Restoring Christie Family-Planning Cuts

It took eight years of effort.
By Steve Cronin
A nuclear power plant.

Nuclear Subsidy Bill Pulled From Lame Duck Session in NJ

By Alyana Alfaro
The Assembly chamber in the New Jersey statehouse.

Here’s What the NJ Legislature Will Focus on Before the End of Lame Duck

By Alyana Alfaro
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference to announce that Spotify will move an office to 4 World Trade Center in the Financial District, February 15, 2017 in New York City.

Cuomo Rips State Legislature for Failing to Extend de Blasio’s Control of NYC Schools

By Madina Toure
Paul DiGaetano at the Bergen County GOP Convention, March 23, 2017.

DiGaetano, Traier Call for Unity After Bitter NJ Senate Primary

By Alyana Alfaro
Anthony M. Bucco

GOP Assemblyman ‘Frustrated’ as Democratic Peers Continue to Focus on Trump

By Alyana Alfaro
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairmen Sen. Roger Wicker (R) and Rep. Greg Walden hold a joint news conference at the Republican National Committee (RNC) in Washington, DC, following a Trump victory on November 9, 2016.

The Worst Could Be Yet to Come for Democrats

By Cliston Brown
The New York State Senate debates legislation in the Senate chamber on June 16, 2011 in Albany, New York.

Legislative Races Could Determine Control of Several States

By Cliston Brown
Mayor Bill de Blasio with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

‘Disappointed at Every Turn’: de Blasio Rips Cuomo for ‘Revenge’

By Jillian Jorgensen
State Senator Dean Skelos, the former Republican majority leader

State Senate Republicans Say Democrats Don’t Believe in Presumption of Innocence

By Jillian Jorgensen
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo gives his fourth State of the State address on January 8, 2014 in Albany, New York. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Capital Punishment

By The Editors
122 applications were filed this year. (uBookworm/flickr)

Loft Law Protection Applications Surged Before March Deadline

By Kim Velsey
Mayor Bill de Blasio testifies in Albany.

Bill de Blasio Goes to Albany to Defend His Tax Hike

By Ross Barkan
Al Sharpton speaking earlier today.

State Lawmakers Push Albany to ‘Walk the Walk’ on Progressive Agenda

By Kamelia Kilawan
Joe Borelli. (Photo: Facebook)

Assemblyman to Introduce Bill to Close Unpaid Intern Harassment Loophole

By Colin Campbell

A Good Bet

By The Editors

Poll: Voters Split on Fracking, Fond of Cuomo

By Reid Pillifant
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