Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a wide-ranging executive order imposing a series of new regulations on large data centers that aims to protect ratepayers, the grid and the environment while also ...

TAXES: Ohio legislative leaders appear set to call lawmakers back to Columbus to suspend gas taxes for 90 days in the midst ...

Voters are poised to decide whether momentum building for Democrats overwhelms the hundreds of millions of dollars stockpiled ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have required some prior authorization approvals to remain valid ...

More than 1,500 California mental health professionals have signed a letter urging Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to approve legislation restricting artificial intelligence therapy chatbots. The letter ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new permits for data center construction in the face of rising public pressure, a stark turnabout in a state that only recently sought to become the hub of ...

MICHIGAN: A new Suffolk University poll finds Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) leading U.S. Rep. John James (R) by a 51% ...

Lindsay Clancy looks on as the jury has indicated they they are unable to reach a verdict during her murder trial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Plymouth, Mass. (Greg Derr /The Patr ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a statewide emergency ahead of what is expected to be one of the strongest El ...

California lawmakers gave final approval to several bills addressing concerns about data centers, including legislation aimed at protecting ratepayers from higher electricity costs and increasing ...

California lawmakers sent Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom several energy bills designed to help reduce electricity costs. The bills would target utility company profits, expand community solar, research ...

KANSAS: A new Emerson College poll finds state Senate President Ty Masterson (R) leading state Sen. Cindy Holscher (D) 51% to ...