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Buffalo’s Fire North Dakota state representative from Fort Berthold casts votes during special legislative session

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Missouri lawmakers have announced intentions to revive the debate about restricting foreign farmland ownership during the 2024 legislative session.

Gun safety advocates are asking for feedback from Tennessee residents on several gun safety initiatives that will be publicized as lawmakers returned for their legislative session in January.

Five Oregon Republicans challenging the decision barring them from running for reelection will make their arguments to the Oregon Supreme Court.

One of the more contentious votes happening in Bismarck was once again deciding the future of the Public Employees Retirement System, also known as the PERS board.

We're now on day two of the special legislative session in Bismarck and so far, lawmakers say they've avoided any shouting matches — but they also note that there's still plenty of work to be done before they go home.

The Oregon Supreme Court will decide whether Republican state senators who carried out a record-setting GOP walkout during the legislative session this year can run for reelection. The decision, announced Tuesday, means the lawmakers should have clarity before the March 12 deadline to file for office, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. The senators from the minority party are challenging a 2022 voter-approved constitutional amendment that bars state lawmakers from reelection after having 10 ...

Slow drivers blocking the fast lane and refusing to change lanes is a common issue on Florida highways. Should drivers be allowed to use the left lane on highways if they are not passing other vehicles?