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Evers picks ex-Democratic lawmaker to lead parole commission
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers plans to appoint a former Democratic legislator to lead Wisconsin’s parole commission.The governor's office said Friday that he plans to pick former state Sen. Jon Erpenbach to serve as chairman of…
Democrats’ Legislative Expectations And Our Song Of The Week This West Virginia Morning
On This West Virginia Morning, West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s show The Legislature Today returned to the air last night with a response to the governor’s State of the State Address. Reporter…
Pennsylvania Democrats upended as House Speaker flips to Independent
By Salena Zito
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania -- Come January in Harrisburg, there are two constants: The annual Farm Show will be better than it was the year before -- it always is -- and swearing-in for the new two-year legislative…
Sinema sees approval sink among Democrats, spike among Independents
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s party switch from Democratic to Independent has hurt her approval rating with the first group and helped it with the second, according to a new Morning Consult survey.
The poll, published on Thursday,…
A Virginia special election could change the state’s abortion politics
Democrats appear to be on track to widen their majority in the Virginia Senate — a key chamber they’re defending this year in a state where abortion access is on the line.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Democrat Aaron Rouse, a former…
Arkansas Democrats react to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders inaugural address
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ inaugural address on Tuesday, the Democratic Party released a statement responding to the newly sworn-in governor.
The Democrats of Arkansas opened their statement…
Mississippi Democrat is running for secretary of state
Shuwaski Young, the Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Michael Guest in November, officially announced that he is running for secretary of state.It is unclear whom Young might face, as speculation surrounds current Republican…
Commentary: The Democratic Party and the power of projection | Nvdaily
In the pages of the Daily, Democrats consistently label members of the Republican Party as “fascists” and…
Arizona Legislature starts session in new era with Democrat governor
The 56th Arizona Legislature opens for work Monday, with 41 new members, new leaders and a new governor.Opening day also will mark the return of divided government, something the state hasn't seen for 14 years. While Republicans have…
Democrats seek to wield increased power as General Assembly tackles recreational pot,
Cannabis, abortion rights and gun control are expected to dominate debates by state lawmakers in the coming months as the Maryland General Assembly begins its annual legislative session Wednesday.The 90-day lawmaking sprint will be the…