BOSTON ― Unhappy with what he views as a political blame game being spread by taxpayer-funded state communications, state Sen. Ryan Fattman shut down the Senate’s session after just a few minutes Monday, Oct. 27 and suggested he might do the same Oct. 30 unless the messaging changes.

Republican senators joined the Democrats' effort to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Brazilian and global imports.

“The Kansas Senate Republican caucus has secured the signatures needed to exceed the constitutional threshold, demonstrating strong support for this call for a special session,” Senate President Ty Masterson announced on Monday in a news release. “We’re sending a clear message: we’re ready to get it done.”

The Virginia Senate continues to debate a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the redrawing of the state's 11 congressional districts ahead of next year's midterm elections.

The Indiana General Assembly is not expected to be ready for a special session to discuss redistricting efforts on Monday.According to the Senate Majority Commu

Two-thirds of Kansas Senators signed a petition to call a special session to gerrymander Kansas. The House hasn't made a similar announcement, yet.

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session to consider gerrymandering the state's congressional map. It's not clear yet if the Kansas House has enough support yet,

Senate President Ty Masterson announced Monday that he has secured enough signatures from Senate Republicans to meet the two-thirds majority required under the Kansas Constitution.

The government shutdown has reached Day 29 and is the second-longest in history. Will the Senate vote today to reopen? What time? Here's what to know.

The Kansas Legislature is one step closer to convening for a special session focused on “redistricting and other time-sensitive issues.”

As the shutdown drags on, President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to go around Democrats to break an impasse with growing ramifications, with millions of Americans poised to lose federal food assistance.