The people should get the say on initiative process changes | Opinion

It’s important to preserve the power of the petition. It is the people’s only line of defense when their government stops ...
journalgazette

Legislative process far from conducive to input by citizens

Editor of the Indiana Capital Chronicle Niki Kelly recently shared why the end of the legislative session is her least favorite season. Kelly wonders why the democratic processes that are embraced ...
WBAL-TV

Maryland Legislative Black Caucus shares priorities for 2026 General Assembly

The caucus is focusing on several areas of concern: health, economic empowerment, education and civil rights. Many of the bills are already moving through the legislative process.
inforum

Port: We need a better process for filling legislative vacancies

MINOT — North Dakota has had a lot of legislative vacancies of late. By the way, are you wondering how that last squares with Article IV, Section 6 of the state constitution? The bit of law states, in ...
Iowa State Daily

A guide to student engagement in the legislative process

The Iowa legislative session began Jan. 12 and ends April 21. Here’s a step-by-step guide to engaging in the legislative process.  Maintaining contact with legislators “Email legislators when you have ...
Concord Monitor

One of Concord’s most publicly used buildings to shut down this summer, displacing parts of the state’s legislative process

This time of year, the New Hampshire State House and the Legislative Office Building are bustling with public hearings, committee meetings and voting sessions. Come summer, half of the legislative hub ...
Reno Gazette-Journal

Failed crime bill highlights messy, last-minute legislative process

In the end, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s wide-ranging crime bill to stiffen penalties for DUI offenses, retail theft, and crimes on the Las Vegas Strip died because the Nevada State Legislature simply ran out ...