With factions determined to crater renewables, Congress could pick up where state lawmakers left off. But rest assured, the energy markets will strike back.
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Colorado’s Governor Greenlights Price-Fixing Algorithms
Democrats in Colorado’s legislature unanimously passed a bill reining in price-fixing software like RealPage. Once again, Gov. Jared Polis broke away from his party and vetoed it.
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Missouri’s Republican Legislators Repeal Paid Sick Leave
State lawmakers used classic anti-democratic tactics to override their constituents’ clear preference.
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The Democrats’ One and Only Union-Busting Governor
Colorado’s Democratic legislature voted to repeal the state’s de facto right-to-work law. On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis vetoed it.
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‘Abolitionists’ Push Legislation to Criminalize All Abortions as Homicide
Measures introduced in 13 states this year would impose criminal penalties on people who obtain an abortion.
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The Squad Could Have a New Member in 2026
Justice Democrats endorses Donavan McKinney, their first endorsement in four years, to challenge multimillionaire Shri Thanedar for a House seat.
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Arkansas Dreams Up New Ways to Break the Ballot
The failed 2024 abortion ballot initiative campaign likely fueled a wider legislative backlash to direct democracy.
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South Dakota and Louisiana Voters Let Lawmakers Have It
Republicans in two states failed to twist the ballot initiative process to their ends. But the fight is far from over.
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America’s Only Half-Right-to-Work State May Finally Treat Unions Fairly
Colorado’s Democratic legislature is passing a bill to make worker organizations more feasible. But will the Democratic governor sign it?
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The Blue State Power Index
We reviewed 17 states with Democratic trifectas to see what they did with that power.
