The Commission on Salaries on Thursday unanimously approved a series of pay raises for state officials totaling 27% for ...

A proposed statewide public financing program for political campaigns was once again shot down Wednesday, even as a raft of election reform measures remain alive.

Gov. Josh Green appointed him to serve on the commission last October. However, the decision drew criticism and legal action ...

President Donald Trump has nominated a cybersecurity executive to lead the agency that works to protect the nation's critical ...

Hawaii’s congressional delegation has long supported the East-West Center, but even their influence may not be enough to ...

Hoosier senators have unanimously agreed to bury the Indiana Election Division in duplicative paperwork in the name of transparency. Senate Bill 186, sponsored by state Sen. Dan Dernulc ...

The leaders of each political party in the House and Senate currently get to appoint four commissioners. Rep. Adrian Tam ...

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ...

The Mississippi Senate passed a legislative district redraw that will require 10 special elections in November if approved by the full Legislature and a federal court. The redraw was ordered by a ...

Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland appeared Wednesday to be headed for a victory in the 36th Senate District special election without the need of a runoff with 51.1% of the vote, ...

Both chambers of our state Legislature have five chances this session to distinguish themselves as supporters of good government. A total of 10 worthy reform bills are currently divided equally ...

“general elections are won in the middle of the electorate,” and making clear that not performing well at the top of the ticket could have down-ballot repercussions that could cost the Senate ...