The Latest Breaking News from General Assembly

In April and May, there has been one irregular officeholder transition in Missouri for offices within Ballotpedia’s coverage scope. This includes the resignation, death, appointment, or winning of a special election in positions such as a state executive office, a seat in the General Assembly, or a non-district judgeship. 

Convincing the General Assembly to support more programs down the road could turn out to be nearly impossible if this fails.

The Iowa State Legislature adjourned its 2022 legislative session at 12:16am on May 25, 2022.

A bill from North Carolina Senate Republicans that regulates teaching about LGBTQ people is almost surely going to be blocked by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, if it gets that far.

A motion was agreed at the Church' General Assembly this week, calling for the body to "acknowledge and regret the terrible harm caused" to thousands of people, mainly women

Long COVID symptoms lasted a median of 15 months, study finds

Delaware Governor John Carney (D) vetoed a bill to legalize marijuana that the legislature had passed and sent to his desk earlier this month, which sets up a historic showdown with the General Assembly, reported DelawareOnline.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he had restored voting rights to 3,496 felons — but a local legislator who spearheaded a push to restore voting rights to all felons who’ve served their time said it isn’t enough.

Ministers and deacons will now be able to conduct same-sex marriages in the Church of Scotland if they so wish.

THE Church of Scotland has voted to allow parish ministers and deacons to marry same-sex couples if they wish.

Commissioners to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland voted 275 in favour and 136 against.