Capitol Weekly

Possible hierarchy of legislative materials for statutory interpretation purposes

After a California judge or justice determines there is ambiguity in a state statute, they will turn to consideration of ...
The White House

The Legislative Branch

Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants ...
The National Law Review

The Chevron Doctrine: Part II—Congress’s Reaction to the Repeal and the Legislative Process

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
journalgazette

Legislative process far from conducive to input by citizens

Editor of the Indiana Capital Chronicle Niki Kelly recently shared why the end of the legislative session is her least favorite season. Kelly wonders why the democratic processes that are embraced ...
Concord Monitor

One of Concord’s most publicly used buildings to shut down this summer, displacing parts of the state’s legislative process

This time of year, the New Hampshire State House and the Legislative Office Building are bustling with public hearings, committee meetings and voting sessions. Come summer, half of the legislative hub ...
Post-Bulletin

Students get real-life glimpse of legislative process through Winona Model Legislature

WINONA, Minn. — Graduates of the Winona Model Legislature who have gone on to hold elected office say the experience helped prepare them for future service. The annual Winona Model Legislature brought ...