After doing their best to dismantle the Women’s Health Program—and losing federal funding in the process—the state’s Republicans promise they’ll find the money somehow.
Abby Rapoport
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
ALEC Gives In, But There’s No Reason to Celebrate
The shadowy group of legislators and corporations has disbanded its Public Safety and Elections Task Force. But that’s no reason to stop the pressure.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
To Infinity—and Alabama
Some Alabama lawmakers hope the state can be home to the ninth spaceport in the country, where NASA hopes private companies will take up space travel.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Will Connecticut Abolish the Death Penalty?
The state Senate votes Wednesday whether to end capital punishment in a state that’s executed one man in the last 50 years.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
In New York, a Bipartisan Call for Reproductive Rights
Some Republican women in the state legislature are bucking the national party line and demanding the state protect access to women’s health care.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Tennessee Lawmakers Tackle Sagging Pants
Glad to see some lawmakers are investigating important policy areas.
Posted inEducation in America
Is There An Actual Crisis in U.S. Education?
Not much evidence exists to say America’s schools are spiraling downward—but that hasn’t stopped politicians and reporters from perpetuating the idea.
Posted inWorking in America
With the Wisconsin Recall Official, Who’s Winning?
It looks like it will be a race to the finish—not just between Walker and his opponents but also between the Democrats looking to oust him.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
State of the Week: The Wisconsin Recall
What’s next for Governor Scott Walker and other state news from around the country.
Posted inWorking in America
It Takes an Election
Rallies can energize supporters of a cause, but rarely do they change policy.