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Knodl faces Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin in next weeks election that will determine if Republicans win a super-majority in the state Senate.

Knodl faces Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin in next weeks election that will determine if Republicans win a super-majority in the state Senate.

The toll of reckless driving in Wisconsin was made clear at a state Senate hearing.

The budgetary reserve is defended by leaders as a way to insulate the legislative branch during a potential budgetary impasse with the governor.

A new report says the Pennsylvania Legislature’s spending on lawmaker salaries and other expenses rose last year, and its surplus also grew to a record $261 million.

The Pennsylvania Legislature's spending, including legislators' and staffers' salaries, increased last year, as did its overall surplus, according to a report.

The Conversation paid a visit to the Public Access Room and the Legislative Reference Bureau. It's one of only two public access rooms in the country. Coordinator Virginia Beck walks us through the ropes from drafting a bill to getting it heard.

Dan Patrick told The Texan he would "absolutely" run again in 2026 as he addressed legislative issues on education, taxes and Trump.

Two Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Friday seeking to ask voters whether able-bodied Wisconsin adults without children should be required to look for work to receive welfare benefits.

Adam Payne, who ran Sheboygan County for 24 years, is the new secretary.