Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced on Tuesday morning that he will run for California governor in 2026, his second time running after an unsuccessful 2018 run. Villaraigosa, who hasn't held public office since leaving Los Angeles City Hall in 2013, joins a crowded field of Democratic candidates that includes Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, […]

‘God Had A Hand In Saving You’: Utah Governor Cox ‘Impressed,’ Offers Endorsement After ‘Courage Literally Under Fire’

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a previous critic of Donald Trump, announced his support for the 2024 Republican presidential nominee on Sunday following the former president's nearly assassination attempt. Trump was grazed in the right ear by a bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Cox, who had not yet endorsed the […]

Tubbs, Ma and Bradford join 2026 California lieutenant governor race

Sacramento — California's highest office is more than two years away, but the campaign is already underway for lieutenant governor, a low-profile and low-power position that has nevertheless been the launch pad for successful runs for two California governors. Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor on Wednesday, joining the race […]

Gavin Newsom’s political legacy as governor is tied to homelessness

Gavin Newsom's legacy as California governor, and perhaps his future in politics, is inextricably linked to the problems plaguing the state's largest city. Governor Newsom has made homelessness a top policy priority for his final three years as governor, but nowhere is the problem more acute than in Los Angeles. Discover the changemakers shaping all […]

Tennessee governor says Volkswagen unionization would be a big mistake

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has weighed in on the ongoing autoworkers union debate, saying a union for Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga is a bad idea. Just before the vote was defeated — the second time since 2019 that unionization at the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has happened — Lee said it's not in the […]

Governor Ivey marks ‘Parental Alienation Awareness Day’ with State Rep. Paschal

At a recent signing ceremony in Montgomery, State Assemblyman Kenneth Paschal joined with Governor Kay Ivey to proclaim April 25 as “Parental Alienation Awareness Day” and April 21 through April 27 as “Parental Alienation Prevention Week.” The Declaration and the initiatives it accompanies aim to demonstrate the importance of allowing children to share love with […]

Alabama lawmakers send record general fund budget to Governor Ivey for approval

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of changes made by the House last week to the state's General Fund budget, with Gov. Kay Ivey congratulating lawmakers after the final passage. “Here in Alabama, we continue to pursue prudent budgeting,” said Governor Ivey. “Despite the challenging economic climate across the country, our fiscal footing […]