The Metropolitan King County Council appointed several people to fill positions left vacant by those stepping down to work for Gov. Bob Ferguson.

On Jan. 23, 2020, the Chinese government issued a travel ban for all residents of Wuhan, the epicenter of a novel coronavirus ...

For the first time in eight years, the Alaska Legislature has opened its two-year session without a deadlock in its lower ...

Mexico was raising sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge ...

Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the essential achievements needed this session, state Senate leaders said as the ...

Greetings! Week one of the 100th legislative session is in the books. The legislature is made up of two bodies — the House of ...

The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators ...

Alaska’s 34th State Legislature is officially in session! Lawmakers were sworn in, and discussions on education, energy, and ...

Senate Majority will Prioritize Education Funding, Retirement for Teachers and Public Employees, Energy, and Election Reform ...

Oregon’s state Senate often offers new members leadership responsibilities, but one new Democratic senator received more than ...

Emily Alvarado moved from the House to the Senate in the state Legislature on Tuesday after the King County Council appointed ...