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Iowa Governor Signs Bill Ending Transgender Civil Rights Protections
The Republican-backed bill passed both legislative chambers by large margins despite warnings from Democrats that the measure could lead to discrimination and harassment.The New York Times - 10h -
Iowa governor signs bill removing gender identity from state civil rights protections
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that strikes gender identity from Iowa law, making the state the first to remove civil rights from a previously protected class.NBC News - 9h -
Iowa governor signs nation's first bill removing transgender civil rights protections
Iowa became the first state to strike anti-discrimination protections for transgender people from its civil rights code on Friday after the state’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed hotly ...The Hill - 9h -
Arizona governor signs order to fight Mexican cartels, drug trafficking at border
Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.CBS News - 3d -
Arizona governor signs order 'to combat the cartels' and 'stop drug smuggling'
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) has signed an order “to combat the cartels, stop drug smuggling, and secure Arizona’s border,” the governor said in a Tuesday news release. The executive order requires ...The Hill - 3d -
Bills signing Khalil Shakir to four-year extension: Buffalo WR getting reported deal worth up to $60.2M
Shakir cashes in after a career campaignCBS Sports - 3d -
Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid
Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his long-shot bid for the White House in 2024. "President Trump is reviving our ...The Hill - 4d -
Donalds launches bid for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) announced he's running for Florida governor on Tuesday, becoming the first major candidate to jump into the race. “I’m here to announce my candidacy as the next governor ...The Hill - 3d -
Democratic governors push back against Trump
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. "Byron Donalds would be a truly ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Watch: Trump speaks on Ukraine to coalition of governors
President Trump gave remarks Friday morning from the White House to the National Governors Association, as scrutiny mounts over his Ukraine rhetoric. His comments follow an address before the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Vivek Ramaswamy announces run for Ohio governor
Former Republican presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced his run for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy previously signaled his plans to run for governor after exiting from ...NBC News - 4d -
Millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race
A Republican who left the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day has launched his bid for Ohio governorABC News - 4d -
Trump, Musk endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race
President Trump and his senior adviser Elon Musk have thrown their support behind former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial bid in Ohio. “VIVEK RAMASWAMY is running ...The Hill - 3d -
Florida governor's race exposes DeSantis-MAGA fissures
President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Florida governor is revealing fissures among the state’s Republicans in a state that has become the center of the GOP universe. ...The Hill - 3d -
5 governor races to watch as 2026 takes shape
Gubernatorial races are creeping into the spotlight as attention turns toward 2026, when three dozen governors’ mansions will be up for grabs. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made ...The Hill - 1d -
Governors to fired federal workers: We're hiring
A growing number of governors, mostly Democrats, have begun to recruit federal workers impacted by DOGE's efforts for public and private sector jobs in their statesNBC News - 1d -
Casey DeSantis stokes speculation on Florida governor run
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis stoked speculation that she could run for governor in 2026 during a press conference Friday alongside her husband Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “Well, I would say one ...The Hill - 13h -
Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?
Democrats in the state believe the impact being felt by the job cuts on the federal level by the Trump administration might sway voters and flip the governor seat.ABC News - 14h -
For the first time, Alabama governor commutes a death sentence
In a first, Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama, an ardent supporter of capital punishment, commuted the death sentence of an intellectually disabled man convicted of murder on Friday.NBC News - 7h -
Can you dispute your tax bill with the IRS?
Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS doesn't mean you're automatically obligated to pay it.CBS News - 4d -
Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members
A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump's January executive order to dismantle such programming. The ...The Hill - 4d -
Britain’s household energy bills to rise from April
Regulator Ofgem lifts quarterly price cap 6.4% following increase in wholesale costsFinancial Times - 3d -
The seven bills due to go up in April
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".BBC News - 3d -
GPs accused of leaving bills unpaid and patients in danger
GP firm says it is "committed to delivering the highest standards of care" in wake of criticism.BBC News - 3d -
Troubles loom for Johnson on Trump budget bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) notched a significant win Tuesday night when he muscled the House GOP’s budget resolution through the chamber in a stunning — and dramatic — vote, flipping a trio of ...The Hill - 2d -
Thames Water customers shocked by ‘scandalous’ bill increases
Some consumers will pay almost 50% more from April as confusion mounts over price risesFinancial Times - 20h -
David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83
David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has diedABC News - Feb. 20 -
Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude
Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
'We are the federal law': Trump, Maine governor clash over transgender athletes
President Trump and Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills briefly quarreled Friday at a National Governors Association session at the White House after Trump told a meeting of Republican governors he ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump spars with Maine’s governor at the White House over transgender athletes
Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Trump, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump Clashes With Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, Over Trans Athletes
President Trump asked Gov. Janet Mills if her state would comply with the executive order he signed banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. He didn’t like her answer.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Donalds coy on potential Florida governor bid while thanking Trump for endorsement
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was coy while discussing his potential Florida gubernatorial bid during a Friday interview while also expressing gratitude for landing an early endorsement from ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event
At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump chides Maine governor at CPAC after clash at White House
National Harbor, Md. – President Trump chided Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday after the two clashed the day before at the White House ...The Hill - 6d -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - 6d -
Hochul says Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as Trump threatens retaliation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as President Trump threatens retaliation if the leaders do not comply with his agenda.CBS News - 5d -
Vivek Ramaswamy to Kick Off Run for Ohio Governor in Cincinnati
The former presidential candidate is seeking the top office in his home state after a brief stint on President Trump’s cost-cutting task force alongside Elon Musk.The New York Times - 4d -
Watch live: Ramaswamy expected to announce campaign for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday announced his campaign for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy built up his national profile through his long-shot presidential bid last year, before becoming a Trump surrogate and ...The Hill - 4d -
New York lieutenant governor says he will not seek reelection
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado said on Monday he would not run for reelection with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026 but said he would explore other options to represent New York in state government. “I ...The Hill - 4d