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House Democratic lawmakers on Monday introduced legislation to legalize marijuana in Minnesota, arguing the state should end the black market for the drug and create a tax and regulatory framework

On Monday, the Virginia Senate approved a bill from Sen. David Suetterlein, R-Roanoke County, to improve transparency on parole board votes. It now moves to the House of Delegates.

Norman’s lawmakers took few positives from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s third State of the State address Monday, and said they ultimately felt discouraged by his message.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave updates on COVID-19 and other issues facing the Lone Star State during his State of the State address on Monday, Feb. 1.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Dozens of state and religious leaders, as well as activists from across Arkansas, rallied at the Capitol Sunday to express concerns against the proposed "stand your ground" legislation. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Bob Ballinger, R-Ozark, ends the duty to retreat when using physical or deadly force. SB 24 sailed through the senate on a 27-7 vote, but not before a heated debate that came down to race, your rights to defend yourself, and some arguing the current ...

Dr. G. Melodie Naja, has been working on Everglades-related issues since 2008, was recently named director of the South Florida Natural Resources Center in South Florida. “We are very excited to have Dr. Naja join the South Florida National Parks and Preserve team,” said Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks Superintendent Pedro Ramos. “She brings with her a deep knowledge of and passion for the Everglades ecosystem. I am confident she will use that to achieve the Centerâ€...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Two Kentucky men have been charged with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

Jeffery Blanton, who has served in various leadership roles for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has joined East Tennessee State University as assistant vice President for Administration and Director of

Redistricting debates will heat up in many states as Democrats try to stop Republicans, who control most statehouses, from drawing district lines that would solidify their political power for another

Law enforcement professionals and dog handlers are teaming up to improve the way Flathead Countys canines are trained, deployed and funded through a new nonprofit organization.