A statewide ban on cell phones in public schools took one step closer to becoming reality Thursday, when members of the state Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation that would implement such a ban.

The Massachusetts State Senate approved a bill Thursday that would ban cellphones in schools across the state. The legislation requires public school districts to adopt a cellphone-free policy by the beginning of the next school year in 2026.

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno will seek suspension of federal funds to Cincinnati if the city doesn't "come up with a plan to protect" residents.

Senate Republicans push through Trump nominees as Democrats use delaying tactics, with GOP leaders threatening to cancel August recess to confirm pending appointments.

Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the race for that state’s newly open seat with a vow to address voters’ persistent concerns about the