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Renee Hardman’s decisive victory in Iowa’s special election keeps the Democrats’ hold on the Senate, preventing Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control. The first Black woman elected to Iowa’s 50-seat Senate, Hardman, a nonprofit CEO and West Des Moines City Councilmember, won by 43 points over Republican Lucas Loftin after the seat was vacated by the late Sen. Claire Celsi. Her win continues a series of Democratic gains, breaking the GOP supermajority that enabled easy confirmation of Governor Reynolds’ appointments. This shift influences key state decisions and represents a significant political milestone. Want to learn more? https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-renee-hardman-wins-iowa-state-senate-seat-blocking-gop-from-reclaiming-supermajority #IowaPolitics #DemocraticGain #StateSenate #ElectionResults #PoliticalShift #DiversityInPolitics

South Carolina judge's house burns down after ruling against Trump administration

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/crime/south-carolina-judge-house-fire

Session of the #Oregon #statesenate #committee on #veterans , #emergency #management and #federal and #world #affairs exploring details about the Oregon #NationalGuard members being pulled into a #federal #military action in the city of #portland

https://youtu.be/2_wo1ve6uQM?si=GrvpMyxi6r0HINjp

Sarah Huckabee Sanders sparked controversy by delaying the special election to fill Arkansas Senate District 26 until June 2026, well past the 150-day legal limit. Over 85,000 constituents risk nearly 280 days without representation during key budget decisions. Critics claim she’s shirking her duty. Full story: https://www.alternet.org/the-right-wing/sarah-huckabee-sanders-2674053429/ #SarahHuckabeeSanders #Arkansas #StateSenate #SpecialElection #PoliticalControversy #Representation

Just cast my vote for #DebraShigley to represent us in the #Georgia #StateSenate!! If you live in #Cherokee County (and parts of #Fulton) you could too!! Quick and easy!! https://cherokeegavotes.com/ https://www.debraforgeorgia.com/ @cherokeedemsga.bsky.social @votesaveamerica.crooked.com

California’s Democratic legislative leaders appear ready to follow Newsom’s lead on redistricting

California’s Democratic legislative leaders are not ready to talk publicly about Gov. …
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Assembly #California #californialegislature #Democratsredistricting #effort #GavinNewsom #governor #independentredistrictingcommission #lawmaker #lead #map #moredemocrats #multiplesource #power #specialelection #statesenate #UnitedStates #Us #USA #voter
https://www.newsbeep.com/39896/

#DACA #CindyNava
In #NewMexico, a #Dreamer has been elected to our #StateSenate. One wonders if Steven Miller will have her dragged off the floor at the state capitol. (Never mind that they say "criminals first" for deportation.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cindy-nava-daca-recipient-wins-new-mexico-legislative-seat-historic-2024-election-wins/

#SouthCarolina #Ignores #4thCircuit #AppealsCourt #Ruling.

#StateSenate #Bans #Trans #HealthCare just days after a #ruling stating that #discrimination against #transgender #medicalcare is #unconstitutional.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #SouthCarolina #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/south-carolina-ignores-4th-circuit

#SouthCarolina #Senate takes up #ban on #genderaffirmingcare for #transgender #minors.

The Heavily #Gerrymandered #StateSenate has 30 #Republicans, 15 #Democrats and one #independent, so the #Hateful #bill is likely to #pass.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #SouthCarolina #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #Hategroups #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://apnews.com/article/transgender-health-care-south-carolina-4c2f2f1e156d9955e22a396d903614d0

#Gerrymandered #Tennessee #StateSenate #Passes #Hateful #Bill Making "#Recruiting" For #Trans #Youth #Care A #Felony.

The bill could have far ranging impacts in #Tennessee and outside of the #state, and could be broadly used to #target #healthcareprofessionals across #state #lines.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/tennessee-senate-passes-bill-making

#California's #InlandEmpire #District to Choose Between #GOP #Latina and #Transgender #Democrat for #StateSenate.

If elected, #LisaMiddleton will be the first #transgender #person in the #state #legislature.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #California #Politics #Representation #Culture

https://www.kqed.org/news/11982269/californias-inland-empire-district-to-choose-between-gop-latina-and-transgender-democrat-for-state-senate

#StateSenate approves #chilling new #bill allowing #homophobic #families to #adopt #LGBTQ+ #children

The bill would #prohibit the #DCS from #excluding #parents who have a #moral or #religious #objection to #LGBTQ+ #people from #adopting a #child in #state #custody.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/04/03/tennessee-state-senate-adoptive-bill/

#Antitrans #health #coverage #bill clears #Idaho #StateSenate #committee

The #legislation would apply to those #enrolled in #Medicaid and potentially the 60,000 people covered by the #state #employeehealthplan.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Idaho #Transitioning #Healthcare #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2024-03-15/anti-transgender-health-coverage-clears-senate-committee

#Georgia #StateSenate #Republicans advanced #language that would #ban #pubertyblockers for #transgender #minors through a key #committee Monday after #grafting it to a #bill #requiring #overdose reversal #drugs in #government #buildings.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Georgia #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://georgiarecorder.com/2024/03/11/bill-to-provide-overdose-remedies-in-georgias-public-buildings-hijacked-to-ban-puberty-blockers/

#Maryland #Senate approves #legalprotections for #genderaffirming #Healthcare

Gender-affirming treatment in Maryland would be protected from #criminal and #civilactions brought by other #states under a measure approved Tuesday by the #StateSenate

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #DemocraticParty #Allies #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate