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The often-overlooked battleground state could be pivotal for both parties.

Apple pies and containers of prepared rice and beans were hand delivered to the Springfield offices of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Congressman Darin LaHood early Friday afternoon ahead of Independence Day. In coming together downtown to drop off the food, a diverse group wanted to send a message as it asked the legislators to support the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. "We're here to support the immigration reform,” said Maria Sorto, who is from Honduras and has lived in Springfield with her family since 1994. “It is something that is needed and is beneficial — not only for immigrants, ...

"Voting and election reform that is done in a partisan manner will all but ensure partisan divisions continue to deepen," the West Virginia Democrat wrote.

"Voting and election reform that is done in a partisan manner will all but ensure partisan divisions continue to deepen," the West Virginia Democrat wrote.

By fred nathan-think new mexico • May 10, 2021   Commentary: As the special election to fill New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District heats up, an important area of bipartisan common ground has emerged: Both Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury and Republican Sen. Mark Moores are emphasizing their support for repealing New Mexico’s tax on Social Security income. During the last two legislative sessions, nine bills were introduced to repeal this tax, sponsored by lawmakers from across the political spectrum. Unfortunately, despite the strong bipartisan support for this re...