Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor
The Virginia Supreme Court recently struck down a referendum that would have let the state’s lawmakers draw congressional districts to favor one party by a large margin. The decision was made after the legislature introduced an amendment just days before voters could cast ballots in the November ele
The Indiana Senate recently approved two bills that could change how bail is handled in the state. These bills aim to amend the state constitution, allowing judges to deny bail for crimes other than murder or treason. The changes would let judges keep dangerous suspects in jail if they believe relea
In Illinois, judges have a unique way of choosing their successors. When a judge steps down, other judges often pick who will fill the vacant seat. This is not a new practice. It has been part of the state's constitution since 1970. Mary Jane Theis, a judge from Chicago, is about to retire. She has
In Florida, a new proposal is stirring up conversations about religion in public schools. The idea is to let students openly express their religious beliefs in their schoolwork and add a daily moment of silence. This isn't just about freedom of expression; it's about making sure everyone's beliefs a
Alaska's budget process is stuck in the past. The state's constitution demands an unusually high threshold for overriding a governor's veto on budget matters. This rule, requiring three-fourths of legislators to agree, makes it tough for the public's voice to be heard. It's time to update this rule
Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin
Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has decided to change the constitution. This change would let President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in office until 2030. The party made this decision during a conference on Saturday. Mnangagwa is currently 83 years old. His second five-year term was supposed to end in
Hungary has taken a significant step backward in its treatment of LGBTQ+ communities. The country's parliament approved a constitutional change that gives the government the power to stop public events organized by these groups. This move has sparked outrage among legal experts and critics, who see
The idea of a president serving more than two terms has sparked intense debate. The 22nd amendment clearly states that no one can be elected to the presidency more than twice. This amendment was put in place after Franklin D. Roosevelt served an unprecedented four terms. It was ratified in 1951,
