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Debates over THC, abortion pills, STAAR and more resume as Democrats return for second special session

Now that the Texas House has a quorum following Democrats’ two-week absence, lawmakers are back to debate a wide range of ...

Colorado lawmakers push for pause on wolf reintroduction in new bill for special session

I think the state would make a better investment in people’s health insurance right now, (rather) than spending money on more ...
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Alaska legislators have largely departed Juneau, but special session continues until Aug. 31

The Alaska State Legislature is planning a brief session without taking any action on Tuesday, and legislative leaders say ...

At least 4 bills to reform sweeping AI law expected during Colorado special session

Colorado state lawmakers will convene for a special session Thursday to offset a $1.2 billion revenue shortfall caused by ...
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Competing visions of how — and how much — to regulate AI decision-making, as Colorado lawmakers return for their special session

The legislature is trying to head off a law that takes effect early next year. They’ll have several different choices of how ...
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Alaska Legislature gavels in and out, taking no further action in special session

The Alaska State Legislature gaveled in and out Tuesday as a technical step in running down the clock on a special session, ...

Colorado’s Emergency Session: $800M Cuts and a Threat to Gray Wolf Reintroduction

Colorado lawmakers are meeting in a special session to close an $800 million gap after a $1.2 billion revenue shortfall. One ...

Public hearing scheduled for special session transportation package. What to know

Here are details about the make up of the brand-new transportation committee, when to expect the full bill and the date for a public hearing.

Lawmakers look to Gov. Polis as bills for special session offer no clear plan to fill $800M hole

Lawmakers are working to find nearly $800 million in budget cuts in a special legislative session, with no clear plan for ...

Indiana taxpayers would foot the bill for a redistricting special session. What it would cost

Every day state lawmakers meet, taxpayers foot their bills. Here's what that could add up to if they meet to redistrict, as ...