Feb. 16, 2026
Hawaii Bill Proposes Strict Guardrails on Liquefied Natural Gas
Lawmakers consider regulating LNG rather than banning it outright amid debate over the fuel's role in the state's clean energy transition.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ohio Lawmakers Oppose Fracking in State Parks
Reps. Cockley and Rader fight to protect Egypt Valley Wildlife Area from oil and gas development
Feb. 16, 2026
Washington Aims to Sell Abortion Drug Stockpile Before Expiration
State legislature passes bill to give more flexibility in distributing medication
Feb. 16, 2026
SNAP Restrictions Take Effect in Oklahoma
No more soft drinks and candy for SNAP recipients
Feb. 16, 2026
South Carolina Grapples with Measles Outbreak Amid Religious Exemption Debate
Lawmakers consider limiting school access for unvaccinated students as cases surge in the state
Feb. 16, 2026
Hawaii's 'Green Fee' Projects Face Funding Dilemma
Governor proposes using debt instead of new tax revenue to pay for initial environmental improvement projects
Feb. 16, 2026
Kentucky House Approves Slew of Bills, Including School Bus Safety and 'Food is Medicine'
Lawmakers in Frankfort consider over 800 bills as key deadlines approach.
Feb. 16, 2026
Maine Landlords Oppose Proposed Eviction Moratorium
Landlords argue the policy would unfairly burden property owners during economic hardship
Feb. 16, 2026
Ohio Lawmakers Urged to Fund Schools Without Property Taxes
Letter writer suggests General Assembly should find alternative revenue sources to meet constitutional duty.
Feb. 15, 2026
House Republicans Release New Farm Bill
Legislation aims to support specialty crops, rural communities, and SNAP program
Feb. 15, 2026
Senate Democrats Demand Treasury Probe of Trump Crypto Deal with UAE
Senators cite national security risks and conflicts of interest in $500M investment by UAE in Trump family's crypto venture
Feb. 15, 2026
Hawaii Leaders Condemn EPA Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Regulations
State and local officials vow to continue climate action despite federal deregulation
Feb. 15, 2026
South Dakota Voters to Decide on Mobile Sports Betting
State Senate Approves Bill to Amend Constitution, Allowing Mobile Betting if Passed by House and Voters
Feb. 15, 2026
Ohio Petition Approved to Repeal Cannabis Law
Ohioans For Cannabis Choice gathers signatures to put Senate Bill 56 on hold until November election.
Feb. 15, 2026
Colorado Bill Aims to Repeal Forced Sterilization Law
Proposed legislation would address reproductive rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Feb. 15, 2026
Georgia Senate Proposes Historic Income Tax Cut, Dividing Stone Mountain Residents
State senator Kim Jackson criticizes plan as favoring higher earners, while Republicans hail it as tax relief
Feb. 15, 2026
Florida Lawmakers Push for Federal Policy Changes After Parkland Tragedy
Bipartisan efforts aim to honor victims and improve school safety nationwide
Feb. 15, 2026
Book Review: 'Capitol Crude' Examines Oil Industry's Influence on Alaska Politics
The new book by Lisa Weissler details decades of how the oil industry has shaped Alaska's political landscape.
Feb. 15, 2026
Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Climate Endangerment Finding
Critics say the move will worsen the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities
Feb. 15, 2026
Virginia Seeks State Center to Address Gun Violence
Proposed legislation would establish a statewide hub to coordinate gun violence prevention efforts across the state.
