State Politics
Governors, state legislatures, ballot measures, and state-level policy.
Attorney General James warns New Yorkers about price gouging during Long Island Rail Road strike
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned that price gouging on transportation-related services may be illegal during the Long Island Rail Road strike, including higher charges for rideshares, rental cars and parking. State officials later said the strike would end after a deal was reached.
Governor, First Partner statement on Islamic Center of San Diego shooting
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued a statement after the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, saying California is coordinating resources with local and federal partners as authorities investigate the attack as a hate crime.
Healey Administration Further Caps Growth of Health Care Deductibles and Co-Pays
Massachusetts is limiting average member cost-sharing growth in the merged market to 3.6 percent for plans sold beginning in January 2027, down from 4.8 percent.
Governor Hochul Announces Membership of FutureWorks Commission
Gov. Kathy Hochul has named the 20 members of FutureWorks, a blue-ribbon commission co-chaired by Tom Perez, Thasunda Brown Duckett and Molly Kinder to advise New York on AI’s impact on workers and the economy.
Michigan announces 144 new jobs and $4 million investment in Wayne and Oakland counties
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced two business expansions that are expected to create 144 jobs and more than $4 million in capital investment in Wayne and Oakland counties.
New York governor announces $97.8 million financing for Harlem redevelopment
New York state says financing has closed for the former Lincoln Correctional Facility site in Harlem, advancing a plan for 105 affordable cooperative homeownership units and community space.
Texas attorney general opens investigation into SPLC funding of extremist groups
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says his office has opened a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center’s fundraising and whether it misled donors about funding violent extremist groups.
Cohutta mayor resigns after police department turmoil
Cohutta Mayor Ron Shinnick has resigned after weeks of turmoil over the town’s police department, according to local reporting and city officials. The resignation letter was dated May 15 and the town council accepted it later in the week, with officials moving toward naming an interim mayor.
Did the debates change your mind? What NBCLA viewers had to say
NBCLA’s post-debate poll found most viewers said the LA mayoral and California governor debates did not change their minds, though some said they did.
Watch the full LA mayoral and California gubernatorial debates
NBC Los Angeles has posted the full video of the Los Angeles mayoral and California gubernatorial debates, which were held May 6 at the Skirball Cultural Center.
Colorado bill redirecting $300M in TABOR refunds raises legal concerns, sparks budget committee dispute
Colorado lawmakers have moved a bill forward that would reduce future TABOR refunds by about $300 million, but legal and accounting objections continue to shadow the measure.
Tennessee legislature begins special session on redistricting
Tennessee lawmakers have begun a special redistricting session, and Republicans released a proposed congressional map that would reshape the state’s districts.
Georgia Supreme Court candidates ask to sue a state agency in secret
Georgia Supreme Court candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin have filed notice that they want to bring a legal challenge against the Judicial Qualifications Commission under seal.
Dallas County considers $350 million in projects, including jail-related spending
Dallas County is moving ahead with a plan to publish notice for up to $350 million in certificates of obligation, including jail land and a deflection center.
Massachusetts Judiciary Committee schedules April 7 hearing on late-file bills
The Massachusetts Judiciary Committee has scheduled an April 7 hearing on late-file bills, with virtual testimony registration due Sunday evening.
Massachusetts committee schedules April 8 hearing on Great River Regional School District vote bill
A Massachusetts committee has scheduled an April 8 hearing on a bill tied to the proposed Great River Regional School District, moving the issue forward.