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Texas Democratic legislator to stay in State Capitol after refusing law enforcement escort to leave

ustowner-013 2025-08-19 03:22

First, Texas House Democrats refused to meet in their legislative chamber in an act of resistance. Now, one of them won’t leave. State Rep. Nicole[……] ....

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Gavin Newsom Convenes California Legislature to Pass $25 Million for Anti-Trump Lawsuits

ustowner-011 2024-12-02 15:36

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) convened the state legislature for a special session on Monday designed to “Trump-proof” the state, including by pass[……] ....

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A GOP Split Thwarted Election Conspiracy Promoters in Kansas and Sank Tighter Mail Ballot Rules

ustowner-011 2024-03-05 19:41

A split among Republican lawmakers has doomed proposals from election conspiracy promoters to upend how Kansas conducts elections. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP[……] ....

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Permit to buy handgun no longer required inNorth Carolina

ustowner-013 2023-03-31 08:43

North Carolina residents can now buy a handgun without getting a permit from a local sheriff, after the Republican-controlled legislature on Wednesday[……] ....

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With over 100 anti-LGBTQ bills before state legislatures in 2023 so far, activists say they’re ‘fired up’

ustowner-011 2023-01-16 03:00

The bills continue to limit gender-affirming health care for minors, while a slate of newer bills target drag performers. More than 100 bills targetin[……] ....

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Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles

ustowner-011 2022-12-25 00:42

Federal proposals that would have significantly boosted security funding for election offices and heightened penalties for threatening their staff fai[……] ....

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