Solomon Peña, who lost an election for a statehouse seat in 2022, was convicted on all 13 counts.
Tag: State Legislatures
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.
Takeaways From East Germany’s State Elections
The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, had a very successful night in two states, despite its state chapters’ classification as “extremist” by German domestic intelligence.
India to Reserve One-Third of Parliamentary Seats for Women
The landmark legislation will also apply to state legislatures, but it may be years before the law comes into force.
Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?
Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.
Michigan, a Climate Laggard, Plans to Catch Up, Fast
Lawmakers in Michigan have long fought tough pollution controls. But the toll of flooding, lost crops and damage to the Great Lakes appears to be changing minds.
The Response to Crime
Republican lawmakers are putting limits on progressive prosecutors.
Abortion on the Ballot
Democrats won crucial races in states where abortion rights were at stake.
‘Let the people in’
Trump and his top aides knew that the Jan. 6 rally was likely to turn violent.
Culture War, Redux
How did L.G.B.T. rights again become the subject of a culture war?