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Of the hundreds of bills that will be debated throughout South Dakotas 99th Legislative Session, few will be based in as much controversy as those affecting carbon dioxide pipelines.

Heres a recap of the first day, on Jan. 10, 2024 of the 60-day West Virginia legislative session in Charleston.

The Herald met with WKU President Timothy Caboni on Wednesday, Jan. 10 to discuss the upcoming spring semester. Enrollment and Retention Last semester marked the first increase in degree-seeking enrollment at WKU in 13 years of 1.5%, as well as total enrollment increases of 5.8%, according to an email Caboni sent to faculty and staff...

RICHMOND — Virginia’s new legislative session is off to a groundbreaking start. Portsmouth Democrat Don Scott was unanimously elected Wednesday as the new House speaker, marking the first time in the chamber’s history that a Black delegate holds the position. “The historic nature of my speakership is not lost on me,” said Scott, speaking from the House floor. “…It is an honor and a privilege ...

One of Minnesota’s longest-serving lawmakers says this year’s legislative session will be his last.

Republicans now occupy all statewide elected positions in Louisiana.

Of the many things on their agenda, the legalization of medical marijuana may be back up for debate.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will outline her agenda in a State of the State address on Tuesday, with the Democrat expected to focus on housing, crime and education policies ahead of a pivotal election season in a state whose races could determine control of Congress. The annual speech is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the state Capitol in Albany and will detail the governor's priorities for the nascent legislative session. Hochul has spent the last week debuting pillars of her agenda, calling for...

Lawmakers will have 60 days to pass a supplemental budget, policy bills, and address six initiatives.

Draft legislation would also give the attorney general more influence into post-conviction decisions in capital cases.