Democratic governor Gavin Newsom has planned to use some of the state's budget surplus from federal COVID stimulus payments toward climate-related projects.
Rep. Ed Perlmutter announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection, joining the ranks of retiring House Democrat ahead of an election cycle projected to favor Republicans.
Anthony Fauci is set to rake in the highest-ever federal government retirement package in U.S. history with his annual payment exceeding $350,000, according to a Forbes estimate.
The balance of power could flip in Washington after next year’s midterm elections if Republicans win a House and/or Senate majority. But state legislatures and governor’s mansions could be in for dramatic changes as well. With 36 governorships up in 2022, here are five among the most likely to change party control.