"When the result of last year is a nurse getting an 8-cent increase, we didn't do our job," said Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.

A proposal to disconnect parts of Oregon's tax code from the federal code is heading to the Oregon Senate for a vote. Here’s what to know.

Colorado’s General Assembly passed 487 bills during the 2025 legislative session, representing a 56% growth in legislative output since 2012. According to a report by the Common Sense Institute, that ...

Here’s what we know about for the coming week. If you know of something that’s coming up that you should think we should pay attention to, email us at info@alaskabeacon.com.

Torrance has identified four major projects for which the city will pursue either state or federal funding in order to complete.

A conservative policy group awarded Utah's K-12 system an "A-" for education. Utah ranks No. 6 nationally for open enrollment practices and excels in homeschooling. The Utah Fits All Scholarship ...

Less discussed about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new memoir are the stories he chose to tell about his time in state government — and ...

Two courts have rejected audits sought by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, citing an attorney general opinion and intensifying a ...

Four Eastern Shore counties would lose disparity grant funding under Maryland’s proposed FY2027 budget, shifting costs to local governments.

Online privacy is a legislative priority this year, with several bills already introduced, including two put forward by Gov.

Torrance has identified multiple legislative priorities ahead of the 2026 California legislative session, including public safety measures, supporting local infrastructure and ensuring fiscal security ...