Backers of reparations for California residents who descended from slaves are again gearing up to gain support from the state ...

Hochul included the bill in a package of 29 bills that she vetoed, all of which either created commissions or required the state to conduct studies. Altogether, the bills would have cost the state $24 ...

Despite national losses for the party, Connecticut Democrats have a historic super majority: 102-49 in the House and 25-11 in the Senate. For the first time, they have enough members in both chambers ...