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Politics and Policy

105 articles

A legislative resolution document from the Hawaii Senate, calling for federal cannabis legalization, resting on a polished wooden desk alongside a small, stylized cannabis leaf emblem.
Politics and Policy

Bold Move: Hawaii Senate Backs Federal Cannabis Legalization

Hawaii Senate passes resolutions urging Congress for federal cannabis legalization, banking access,…

David Hale·April 10, 2026, 7:06 PM
A conceptual image depicting a large, ornate golden key (representing state law) suspended just above an intricate, locked city gate (representing Los Angeles), with the key unable to open the gate, symbolizing the California SB 79 holdout.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic California SB 79 Holdout in Los Angeles

Despite being passed and signed, California SB 79 faces an unexpected holdout in Los Angeles, highlighting state-local g…

Sarah Chen·April 10, 2026, 3:05 AM
A vibrant political rally for Kerala Elections 2026 with party flags waving and supporters cheering.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic Kerala Elections 2026: Welfare, Jobs, Infrastructure Dominate

Kerala Elections 2026 see LDF, UDF, and NDA focus on welfare, youth unemployment, and infrastructure. Key battles and is…

James Whitfield·April 9, 2026, 7:05 PM
A formal, polished wooden desk with a nameplate reading 'Sasmit Patra' and another, empty nameplate, symbolizing the BJD leadership change.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic BJD Leadership Change as Sasmit Patra Resigns

Sasmit Patra resigns as BJD’s Rajya Sabha parliamentary leader, accepted by Naveen Patnaik, amid internal calls for chan…

David Hale·April 9, 2026, 11:05 AM
Close-up of a student's hand pointing at a career and technical education (CTE) program brochure, highlighting a specific skill or trade, symbolizing bolstering student success.
Politics and Policy

Landmark Education Bills Bolster Student Success in Virginia

Governor Abigail Spanberger signs landmark bipartisan education bills to bolster student success in Virginia, focusing o…

Marcus Rivera·April 9, 2026, 3:05 AM
Protestors marching with signs about utility regulation bill towards Alabama Power headquarters
Politics and Policy

Landmark Utility Regulation Bill: A Win For Alabama Power?

Alabama’s landmark utility regulation bill, signed by Gov. Ivey, faces backlash for favoring Alabama Power over consumer…

David Hale·April 8, 2026, 11:06 AM
A close-up detail of a ballot box slot, with a hand poised to insert a ballot paper, symbolizing the start of the Holyrood election campaign.
Politics and Policy

Bold Holyrood Election Campaign Kicks Off

The Holyrood election campaign began on April 8, 2026, as party leaders started bidding for votes, setting Scotland’s po…

Sarah Chen·April 8, 2026, 3:04 AM
A solitary, stark government building at dusk, conveying the weight of the new visa policy suggestion.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic Visa Policy Suggestion by Reform UK

Reform UK’s dramatic visa policy suggestion on April 7, 2026, has sparked intense debate, signaling a potential shift in…

James Whitfield·April 7, 2026, 2:18 PM
A detailed, conceptual image illustrating the Republican reconciliation debate with two stylized elephant figures pulling a legislative scroll in opposite directions, symbolizing internal party divisions. The background features a blurred Capitol Building, suggesting the legislative context.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic Republican Reconciliation Debate Unfolds

Republicans are locked in a dramatic debate over the scope and substance of a new reconciliation bill, revealing deep pa…

Marcus Rivera·April 7, 2026, 12:52 PM
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