All articles tagged with #legislative control
The 2026 Wisconsin elections are highly uncertain, with the gubernatorial race and legislative control both up for grabs, influenced by national politics, candidate qualities, and local issues, making this a pivotal and unpredictable election cycle.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has threatened to hold up the state budget if the Legislature doesn't fix broken bail laws, a sign that she's tired of being treated like a doormat. The stakes are high for Hochul, who is in danger of becoming roadkill just months after being sworn in. Despite being the most powerful official in Albany, no governor in recent times has had so little impact in shaping the state's agenda. The Legislature is controlled by fellow Democrats, but on some crucial issues, they're in the same party as her in name only.