For its “My District” series, NCSL talks with Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter, whose district is home to part of Portland’s annual Winter Light Festival.

NCSL talks with Sen. Ken Horn and Rep. Rodney Wakeman about Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest year-round holiday store, which is located in their Michigan legislative districts.

For its “My District” series, NCSL talks with two Ohio legislators, Sen. Dale Martin and Rep. Terrence Upchurch, whose districts include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, and that means only one thing: Six more weeks of winter. Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., as members of the groundhog’s “inner circle” summoned...

Welcome to Metropolis, Ill., recognized in 1972 by DC Comics as the hometown of the legendary Superman. Located in the state’s southern tip, about 230 miles southeast of the capital Springfield, this town of 6,500 takes its superhero status...