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State lawmakers looking to revamp several laws regarding sex crimes and voyeurism.

Congressman David Trone says in 2016, there were more than 64,000 overdose deaths and his nephew was one of them.

Strolling Thunder came to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, asking lawmakers to 'think babies' and prioritize legislation to help working families.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly told a paralyzed Democratic state representative in a letter Thursday that he will not grant his request to call in to committee meetings by phone but will pursue other accommodations to appease the lawmaker. Speaker Robin Vos sent Rep. Jimmy Anderson the letter just […]

Rhode Island is the first state in New England to implement sports betting and online gambling. 

The House is expected to vote this week on a package that would raise lawmakers' annual salaries by thousands of dollars.

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in Ghana as the head of a Congressional delegation to hold discussions with President Nana Akufo-Addo Monday and to address Ghana’s lawmakers on Wednesday. While in Ghana, Pelosi and other members of the U.S. Congress plan discussions on “regional security, sustainable and inclusive development and […]

Connecticut lawmakers on Monday heard another round of gripping testimony about whether to allow terminally ill, adult patients to receive medical help in dying.

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Democratic lawmakers of color, saying they run counter to what she considers “the strength of America” and expressing solidarity with the women. Merkel was asked at her annual summer news conference whether there she still sees a basis of […]

Governor Ned Lamont spoke on Wednesday about why he is calling for a special session on tolls.