Politics / Texas Politics

Texas House Democrats Face Fines for Quorum Break Over Congressional Maps

Texas House Democrats are facing significant financial penalties for breaking quorum in 2025 to block the approval of newly drawn congressional districts. This action has led to fines and investigations, highlighting the intense political b...

Apr 12, 2026 22:02 Texas House Democrats who broke quorum last year to block new congressional maps must pay thousands of dollars in fines, costs

Texas House Democrats Face Fines for Quorum Break Over Congressional Maps

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Politics / Illinois Politics

Illinois House Addresses IDOC Mail Fees, Voter Registration, and Immigration Detention

The Illinois House recently passed several bills addressing issues ranging from mail fees for incarcerated individuals to voter registration and immigration detention, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts to balance community needs, indiv...

Apr 12, 2026 11:32 IL House unanimously passes bill banning unnecessary fees for IDOC mail

Politics / US Congress

Arizona Rep-Elect Pursues Lawsuit Over Delayed Swearing-In

Arizona Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson over the delay in her being sworn into Congress. The delay, attributed to the government shutdown, is being challenged as politically motivated.

Nov 10, 2025 04:32 ‘A judge has been assigned’: Rep-elect Grijalva pursues lawsuit over not being sworn into Congress

Politics / Elections

Chris Wright Announces Campaign for Missouri House of Representatives

Chris Wright, a 24-year military veteran, former law enforcement officer, and small business owner, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 160. Grounded in service, family, and hard work, Wright is c...

Jul 22, 2025 22:32 Fossil-Fuel Supporters Have an Odd New Narrative