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School choice legislation has been a priority for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, but it failed in the House last regular session and ...

Speaker Mike Johnson is teeing up the bill for a vote despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, essentially daring them to ...

A spending bill that would avert a government shutdown fails to fund dozens of projects like water treatments plants and ...

The bills arise because victims pulled from individual retirement accounts or 401(k) plans, where money is taxed when it’s ...

The House will vote on a temporary budget Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown, giving Republicans more time to move on President Donald Trump's agenda.

The good news is there have been far fewer of these bills than expected. The bad news is there are still some stinkers.

A measure has been introduced to allow for the creation of a $250 note for the nation's semiquincentennial which would bear ...

For Californians, President Trump’s tariffs on Canada’s energy industry could drive up the cost of gasoline at the pump, home ...

Bills in the House and Senate stand ready for floor votes in Olympia, presenting different options to address public safety ...

Depending on the year and how it was circulated, some $2 bills are now worth thousands. Here's how to check the value of your ...

Two bills, one in the U.S. Senate and one in the U.S. House, seek to make daylight saving time permanent. Both remain in ...