According to sources who reached out to the press, Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote on the proposed new congressional maps are now planning to return. They believe they have succeeded in their goal of stopping the first special session called by Governor Greg Abbott.
Read More Sources: Texas Democrats set to return as Gov. Abbott concludes special redistricting session
As catastrophic fires continue to rage in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, California Democrats rebuffed requests from Republicans in the Legislature to adjourn a special session preparing for the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Read More CA Democrats Hold Special Session to ‘Trump-Proof’ State Amid Wildfires: : ‘More Focused On Trump Than Helping Residents’
California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and other state legislators will reportedly convene on Monday to defend California’s “progressive policies” in the run-up to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Read More Gov. Newsom And State Lawmakers Brainstorm How California Laws Can Be ‘Trump-Proof’
California Gov. Newsom is preparing to challenge Donald Trump, planning a special legislative session to combat any future “unlawful” federal authority actions under the second Trump administration.
Read More Gov. Newsom Prepares Special Session To ‘Protect California’ From Second Trump Term
Iowa’s new abortion law went into effect Monday, which bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Read More Iowa Law Banning Abortions After 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy Takes Effect