Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s special session proclamation would need to include language allowing the Legislature to take such action.

This special session follows a recent Chancery Court ruling, which ruled in favor of legislative efforts from this past summer.

Democratic lawmakers are seeking to spend up to $181 million to fund November and December benefits paused during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Despite a huge amount of campaign spending, Washington Republicans appear to have failed in picking up an additional Senate seat in Tuesday’s election. Democratic state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan was holding off Republican Rep.

The Georgia Republican sharply criticized her party during an appearance on "The View" but focused her remarks on congressional Republicans, not President Donald Trump.

Tuesday's election indicated the 2026 Minnesota Legislature will be basically identical to the 2025 Minnesota Legislature.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution. Meanwhile, the shutdown impacts are mounting as SNAP funding ran dry over the weekend and flights are delayed around the country amid air traffic controller shortages.

Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.