March 2, 2026
The first bill deadline. Way too early for an all-nighter. That bot isn't your lawyer. Fishing for vetoes.
Melinda Merkel Iyer
February 23, 2026
Legislative halftime. Way too many ballot measures. The gutless wimp of the week.
February 16, 2026
Long agendas. Petty, vindictive, angry little lawmakers. Eleven bright spots. What could be our longest ballot yet.
February 9, 2026
The glut nobody wanted. Eight good eggs. Lawmakers behaving badly. Why good bills so rarely get a hearing. This might be our longest report ever.
February 2, 2026
Lawmakers doing their best Scrooge impression. Attacks on immigrants, drag shows and the environment. More data centers?! One solitary good bill.
January 26, 2026
A tsunami of bills is headed our way. But we've got you: here's what you can do.
January 19, 2026
Our lawmakers want a 3-ring circus. They should be careful what they wish for.