2+ min ago  (1622+ words) State Sens. Merv Riepe of Ralston and Kathleen Kauth of the Millard area meet on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature. April 22, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN "Legislative committees this week narrowly advanced bills seeking to define group bathrooms in…...

7+ min ago  (347+ words) The Court, on Wednesday, said that instead of distributing resources through freebie schemes, political parties should frame planned and structured policies aimed at long-term welfare, such as unemployment schemes and other development-oriented measures. "The economic development of the nation will…...

11+ min ago  (476+ words) SEOUL, Feb "20 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his reclusive country had overcome recession and accomplished major "economic goals over the past five years as he opened the Ninth Party Congress, state media KCNA "reported on Friday. The…...

13+ min ago  (405+ words) Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) pulled no punches on Thursday in attacking his GOP primary rival Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) " offering a preview of what is sure to be one of the most bruising contests heading into the 2026 midterms. "But let…...

19+ min ago  (504+ words) Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. South Carolina lawmakers are weighing a proposal to legalize online sports betting, setting up debate over regulation, revenue, and social impact. A legislative…...

22+ min ago  (985+ words) (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - The House Commerce Committee advanced six bills Wednesday, several of which lawmakers said were aimed at reducing the cost of utilities for Iowans. Other bills advanced in the committee would make gold and silver a legal tender…...

23+ min ago  (455+ words) A top Republican who has been described as Wisconsin's "shadow governor" is the latest GOP figure to abruptly retire during President Donald Trump's second term. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, 57, said Thursday he will step down at the end of…...

25+ min ago  (583+ words) Republican state senators found not just one but two ways Wednesday to honor Charlie Kirk. And one is crafted help raise money for Turning Point USA, the organization he founded. On a party-line vote, the Senate approved SB 1010 to rename…...

25+ min ago  (40+ words) President Trump made his pitch to voters in former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's district on Thursday as they head to the polls for early voting. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports. Trump holds rally in Marjorie Taylor Greene's former district...

26+ min ago  (364+ words) (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - The Iowa Geological Survey would expand the number of wells where it can monitor groundwater and aquifer resources under a bill that advanced Tuesday from an Iowa House subcommittee. Rep. Jason Gearhart, R-Strawberry Point, said he introduced…...