How State Government Works

State government shapes our lives in ways we feel every day from schools and healthcare to reproductive freedom, voting rights, housing, and public safety. And yet, it’s often the level of government we know the least about. Join us for RWB Civics Salon: How State Government Works to better understand where real power lies and how change actually happens close to home. We’ll break down what the state government really does, who’s calling the shots, and why statehouses have become ground zero for fights over democracy, rights, and equality. Understanding state government isn’t just nice to have, it’s how we protect what matters