VOTER ID LAW

Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Senate Rejects Ban on Trans Athletes, Keeps Voting Bill in Flux

The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Voting Rules: Who's Really Affected?

In Maryland, voters don't need to show ID when they vote. They only need it to register. This makes Maryland one of 14 states that don't require ID at the polls. Other states do, but some let people skip the photo ID if they have a good reason. Why is this a big deal? Some people think ID rules sto

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin's Education and Voting Shifts: A Closer Look

Wisconsin's recent elections brought significant changes. Voters chose to keep Jill Underly as the state's top education official. The decision was a clear victory for public schools. Underly, backed by the Democratic Party and teachers' unions, won against her Republican opponent, Brittany Kinser.

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