A group of Texas churches and the IRS agreed to nix the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits nonprofits from endorsing candidates. A Trump-appointed judge said no.

Kansas lawmakers are on their annual break and will return next week to vote on potentially overriding the governor's vetoes.

Tens of thousands of residents and small businesses sought damages from power generators after losing electricity during the storm that resulted in billions in losses and 246 deaths.

The resolution, which would have been on the August ballot for voters to decide, limits the assessed valuation of residential, commercial, and agricultural property from jumping more than 9% in any one year.

The lawsuit alleges Texas' use of a federal immigration database to review voter eligibility could have put eligible voters at risk.

The yearlong program for accomplished, early-career journalists provides an opportunity for fellows to learn together and work full time as reporters, editors and visual journalists alongside some of the best in the industry.

HPPR is seeking individuals for two full-time positions with key roles in creating the High Plains Civic Media Network, a new initiative by HPPR to provide much expanded civic news and information across the High Plains region.

Oklahoma Republicans are moving a bill through the legislature that would allow residents to vote on altering the state constitution. But some lawmakers worry about who exactly would have a say in the process.

The State Board of Education plans to announce the next commissioner during its April 14 meeting.

Starting April 1, Texans won't be able to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to purchase "candy or sweetened drinks." Texas retailers and nonprofits have spent month preparing for the new restrictions — but some recipients may not know until they're checking out at the store.