Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...

For the first time in 14 years, Colorado's state legislature could override a governor's veto. Gov. Jared Polis vetoed Senate ...

The so-called "Biden effect" appears to be a factor in congressional longevity after Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...

The amendment would have asked voters to allow future lawmakers to pass laws permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to ...

The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school ...

Durbin was first elected to the Senate in 1996, succeeding Democratic Sen. Paul Simon. In the primary that year, Durbin ...

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is ...

The impasse between the House and Senate means lawmakers will go into overtime on the 60-day legislative session to pass a ...

State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, who sponsored the bills, said there’s no one-size fits all solution. The “common ...

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Friday he is endorsing his Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Richard J. Durbin.