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A protester holds a sign as the Republican-dominated North Carolina House convened to complete the override of Gov. Cooper's veto, Dec. 11, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Matt Kelley/AP hide caption

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Politics

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers

December 12, 2024 • North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address in Lansing, Mich. in January 2024.

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address in January 2024. Republicans won control of the Michigan House this year, ending the Democratic trifecta that ushered in a wave of progressive policies. Al Goldis/AP hide caption

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Outspent 4-to-1, Republicans still made gains in state legislative elections

November 15, 2024 • Despite outspending Republicans, Democrats didn't achieve some ambitious goals in state legislative races. The GOP continues to control more legislatures, though Democrats notched some victories.

Who controls the states?

Tired of presidential politics? Here's where power could shift in state capitols too

October 3, 2024 • With so much focus on the presidential election, keep in mind these down-ballot races can lead to big changes in your state when it comes to policies like abortion, health care and criminal justice.

A look at elections for state legislatures — and why they matter

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State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid

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Shots - Health News

State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid

May 12, 2015 • Medicaid expansion was a big deal in a handful of state legislatures this year. Wyoming said no. Tennessee said no. But Montana said yes, and three more states are coming down to the wire.

State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid

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Remembering A Scholar Who Reshaped States

For an academic, Alan Rosenthal had unusual political clout at the Capitol in New Jersey, his home state. Tim Larsen/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Remembering A Scholar Who Reshaped States

July 12, 2013 • Alan Rosenthal, a giant in the study of state legislatures, was also a leading figure in changing the way they operated. He died this month, at 81.