Capitol’s new crop: Tim Sheehy forms unlikely bipartisan trio as he cements rightward shift in Senate
The Montana conservative who ousted Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) has found himself part of an unexpected trio with some of his most ...
As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill
The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest ...
‘Unwise’: Second Senate Democrat criticizes Hunter Biden pardon
A second Senate Democrat has criticized Hunter Biden’s recent pardon by his father, President Biden. “President Biden’s ...
Amid contentious debate, Mass. Senate punts vote on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal to Thursday
South Boston state Senator Nick Collins moved to postpone a vote on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to temporarily adjust ...
Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s ‘advice and consent’ role on Trump nominees
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to ...
Boston Mayor Wu’s tax shift bill blocked again, this time in the Senate
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s controversial plan to raise commercial tax rates hit another snag on Beacon Hill Monday, when it ...
Schumer Presses for F.B.I. Checks and Senate Consideration of Trump Nominees
In a letter, the Democratic leader said members of his party would work with Republicans to consider the president-elect’s ...
Plan to shift Boston’s tax burden toward businesses to go before State Senate
The State Senate is set to take up a proposal by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to change the way property taxes are calculated in ...
North Carolina Senate Republicans Override Dem Gov’s Veto Of Their Power Grab
North Carolina Senate Republicans on Monday voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent veto of a Republican-passed ...
NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of bill stripping power, providing storm relief
The North Carolina Senate is overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on Senate Bill 832. The Monday vote was 30-19. Cooper ...
A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence
President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his ...
Boston homeowners await decision on property tax shift as Senate delays vote
The state Senate delayed a vote on Boston's proposal to change its property tax rates, and will now miss the deadline for the city to finalize its 2025 property tax bills.