Supermajorities reshape state politics across the nation
AP reports bulging party majorities in state legislatures, with California Democrats holding new two‑thirds control and Republicans expanding in North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri and more. The shift could yield veto overrides, tax changes, and divergent education and welfare policies across states.
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Unions mobilize funds and voters in state races
Unions spent millions backing Democratic candidates from New Hampshire to California to counter efforts against collective bargaining. They helped Hassan win the governor’s race and supported labor-friendly majorities, while defeating a California ballot measure limiting union political activity.
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