State governments impact nearly every aspect of our daily lives: from setting the minimum wage and protecting civil rights, to determining criminal sentencing and funding for public schools.
Use the Legislator Finder tool below to see which legislators represent your community at the state capitol.
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An interview with State Rep. Karen Camper, the first African American House Democratic leader in Tennessee history.
Maryland Speaker Adrienne Jones talks about her historic election as the Maryland Speaker of the House, and the impact of her legislative "Black Agenda."
Senator Raumesh Akbari talks about fighting for criminal justice in the South and being the first African American chair of the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus.