The Senate will try again today to pass a bill supporters say will streamline the location of wind power facilities in Massachusetts. The legislation, which has received mixed reviews from Berkshire lawmakers, passed both the Massachusetts Senate and House.

SACRAMENTO – This week The California Senate voted 23-13 to approve SB 1142, legislation by North Coast State Senator Patricia Wiggins (D – Santa Rosa) to help preserve working farmlands and open space.

The state Senate will meet in special session September 21 to vote on legislation to provide scholarship money for students attending Delaware State University.

U.S. lawmakers Thursday approved an extra $600 million to improve security along the United States' southern border with Mexico. The Senate backed the measure by unanimous consent during a rare break from August recess, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama's desk for signature.

The U.S. Senate will reconvene Thursday during its summer recess to approve a $600 billion border security bill following a technical change made to the legislation in the House chamber, Fox News Channel reported Wednesday. The House voted unanimously approved the measure Tuesday, while the Senate approved the bill...