Voters created an ethics commission in North Dakota. Then the Legislature limited its power.
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Before women were allowed to vote, two were the first to be elected to state Legislature
Bessie Simison McColgin was the first woman elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Lamar Looney was first woman ...
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from ...
Congressional Black Caucus Hits Historic Milestone With 62 Members In The 119th Congress
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) celebrated its largest membership ever, with 62 Black lawmakers, while the total number ...
History-making LGBTQ legislators to be sworn in to 119th Congress
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.
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Pa. House session opens with ‘feel-good story’ of bipartisanship over potential for deadlock
Despite an even partisan divide, the Pennsylvania House had an easy and orderly start to the 2025-2026 session.
What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026
Democrats held onto their narrow majorities in Virginia's legislature as they won two of three special elections on Tuesday ...
Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...
New year, same old scramble for campaign cash in Annapolis
General Assembly opens Jan. 8, the earliest date possible, which means the annual scramble by lawmakers and elected officials ...
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March 2024: End of an era
The decision by a stalwart parliamentarian and former premier to bid farewell made March a pivotal month in the island’s ...
New faces on Capitol Hill: Demographics of the 119th Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As Washington prepares for the new legislative session, let’s meet who will be ...
Alabama sends two Black lawmakers to Congress for the first time after historic election
No Black Alabamian has ever served in the U.S. Senate. And only four Black lawmakers have been elected to represent the state ...