State level changes are in response to revenue-reducing federal tax policies

Gubernatorial, congressional contests draw big fields for the March primaries

Lawmakers stayed busy until the end of the fall session, passing several key pieces of legislation.

Bill incentivizes energy storage, lifts nuclear moratorium, gives regulators new powers

After weeks of criticizing federal immigration raids, state lawmakers took legislative action

Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan

Advocates say devoting state funds to food pantries will not fill gap left by federal shutdown.

Proponents say energy storage, efficiency programs will save money, critics wary of claims

The move comes amid a rise in threats and harassment against those in elected office

The state’s supermajority party could still reconvene to redraw maps in order to keep up with Republican gerrymandering efforts, but serious logistical questions remain.