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What are the most important characteristics or traits that allow legislators to work effectively across the aisle? Read More

Minnesota launches new housing assistance program as a regular part of its state Medicaid plan Read More

How has campaigning, and running a campaign, changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about health? Read More

What has the COVID-19 pandemic taught you, or reinforced to you, about your role and work as a state legislator? Read More

MIPRC asks Midwestern members of Congress to support the ‘Moving America Forward’ Act’s rail title Read More

Mural depicting African-Americans killed by Police. From left to right: Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, and George Floyd.

After death of George Floyd, push for state-level change intensifies: Proposals seek new police training protocols and ways to prosecute misconduct cases Read More

COVID-19 contact tracing has states in Midwest launching new apps, hiring new workers and addressing privacy concerns Read More

The stained glass ceiling of the Illinois State Capitol dome.

Capital Closeup | Balance of power among state branches of government Read More

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