When Oregon U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and about 20 other Democratic members of Congress set out to meet with the acting director of the U.S. Department of Education, they weren't expecting to be barred from entry. However, upon their arrival, they found themselves confronted by armed officers
The Minnesota Legislature experienced a significant and tumultuous week marked by political shifts and legislative developments. The House reached a power-sharing agreement, and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) majority was officially restored in the Senate. Despite the chaos, lawmakers and the
Recent legislative measures in several states have aimed to prevent utility companies from charging lobbying and marketing expenses to their customers. This movement, led by Colorado, Connecticut, and Maine, marks a significant shift in utility regulation, focusing on transparency and fairness in
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn necessitated unprecedented federal intervention to support local governments and public health efforts. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distributed $1.5 billion to Maine to address the economic and public health fallout from the pandemic.
In a bold move to address growing concerns and criticisms, the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) has initiated a sweeping overhaul of its health services division, impacting the care of around 12,000 inmates across twelve state prisons. This overhaul follows intense scrutiny over the
The recent directive from the Trump administration to pause and review federal financial assistance has sparked significant legal and public concern. Federal judges have intervened, issuing a temporary restraining order to counteract the potential disruptions this pause could cause to various state
