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February 11, 2023

BALANCE OF POWER: GOP holds big advantage in state legislatures nationwide despite historic Democrat win

Republicans hold an edge in terms of the number of state legislatures and governor's offices controlled following the 2022 midterm elections.

February 10, 2023

Former North Carolina legislator Tom Murry running for attorney general

Former North Carolina legislator Tom Murry announced Friday he will be running for attorney general. The local prosecutor will run against Democratic AG Josh Stein.

February 10, 2023

Gov. Chris Sununu: Chinese spy craft should have been handled 'quick and decisive'

Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H., weighs in key issues facing the executive branch including several congressional investigations, the 2024 primary season and the China surveillance airship.

February 10, 2023

'BIG WORDS': Biden official takes dig at GOP governor following joke during major announcement

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm appeared to overreact to a joke by GOP Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo this week during an event announcing a green energy loan for a Nevada company.

February 9, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Evers announces additional spending for veterans' education, mental health

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has announced the incorporation of further spending on veterans' educational and mental health programs into his proposed 2023-25 budget.

February 8, 2023

Connecticut Gov. Lamont optimistic about state economy following tax cut proposal

Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont expressed optimism about the state's financial standing Wednesday, where he proposed the state's first income tax reduction in almost 30 years.

February 8, 2023

Whitmer pushes Michigan's highest-ever budget

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $79 billion budget Wednesday — the largest in the state's history — with a focus on school and health spending.

February 8, 2023

Russia seeks lengthy prison term for former governor standing trial for murder

Russian officials are requesting a lengthy prison term for a former governor who is standing trial on murder charges. Sergei Furgal's arrest two years ago led to weeks-long protests.

February 8, 2023

Alabama governor urged by 170 faith leaders to order third-party review of state's execution procedures

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey received a letter from more than 170 faith leaders urging her to appoint a third-party investigator to review the state's execution procedures instead of ADOC.

February 7, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Walz confident zero-carbon law will beat legal challenge

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed optimism about the future of a carbon-free utility law he signed off on, despite neighboring North Dakota threatening to sue over it.