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Democratic Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to win the nonpartisan election for Houston's mayor.

Under the legislation, pulling a license could no longer be a possible penalty for drug offenses, school truancy, or court fines, among other provisions.

One Ohio lawmaker who met with officials from the Cleveland Browns said it’s very early in the process, but he has some concerns about state funding of a new or renovated stadium.

The singer, who spent years behind the scenes crafting songs for other artists, says his transition from songwriter to performer was clumsy — but instructive.

New documents show FirstEnergy paid $2.5 million in secret to help Gov. Mike DeWine's initial campaign for governor in 2018.

Cannabis possession, use and home growth went legal at the end of 2023—but sale to adult-use, non-medical customers is not yet legal.

Former President Donald Trump still can't speak about prosecutors in his New York criminal trial after an appeals court decision denied his attempt to lift the gag order.

As expected, the new Ohio law banning contributions to ballot issue campaigns by foreign nationals - including permanent lawful residents known as green card holders - is being challenged in court.

U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.

The OCTOPUS Act would ban farming the animal, and imports of farmed meat. It was introduced by a senator whose office says he learned about the plan through a story on NPR.