AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Legislature must have what’s called a “quorum” in order to do business proposing, discussing and voting on bills. But what does that mean, and why would you ever “break” it?

This summer, during the Alaska Legislature’s special session, the governor reissued Executive Order 137 to create a standalone Department of Agriculture, a step vital to strengthening Alaska’s food ...

A look at some of what got done in the regular session, what didn’t and what’s still up in the air as the Legislature poises for a special session Speaker of the House Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, ...

Rhode Island's part-time legislature convenes for six months each year to create and pass laws. Experts question if the time constraint hinders the General Assembly's ability to oversee the executive ...

Lawmakers in the Nevada Legislature are staring down a busy final week of the 120-day session. Friday was the last major deadline for the Silver State’s part-time legislature. But the work is far from ...

Legislators are officially back to work in the statehouse this week — and redistricting is obviously top of mind. Gov. Gavin Newsom last week officially launched his campaign for mid-cycle ...

Meeting Monday for the Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview event, Statehouse leaders addressed what the Legislature is likely to consider during the upcoming General Assembly.

Jeanne M. Kempthorne and Jennifer Nassour, who is former chair of the state Republican Party, are members of the steering committee of the Coalition to Reform Our Legislature. The Legislature has ...

California legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a deal this week to fund the state's beleaguered statewide train project with $1 billion every year through 2045. High Speed Rail Authority ...