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Business groups oppose Arizona ballot measures
The rotunda in the Arizona State Capitol building. Derek Draplin / The Center Square By Kimberly James (The Center Square) –…
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Pritzker not planning to call special session on ethics reform despite allegations against Madigan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference Monday in Peoria. Courtesy of the State of Illinois By Kevin Bessler…
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Federal lawsuit filed against Illinois State Police over FOID card delay
An assortment of firearms are seen for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply in Springfield in 2013. AP Photo/Seth Perlman…
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Minnesota Legislature passes police reform, House Republicans sink bonding bill
Gov. Tim Walz gives a press conference on May 5 about the state’s response to COVID-19. Gov. Walz’ Youtube page…
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Virginia lawmakers to prioritize police reform in special session
Law enforcement officials respond to reports of a shooting at Ballston Quarter mall in Arlington, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 14,…
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Wolf says transparency bill jeopardizes private information, doubles down on veto
Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media during a news conference in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania on July 16, 2020. Commonwealth Media…
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Pennsylvania Senate passes probation reform bill
Pennsylvania state Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, addresses a news conference on probation and parole reform Jan. 28, 2019, in Harrisburg.…
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Pennsylvania government transparency bill facing certain veto
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks to reporters at a news conference on July 15, 2020 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Media…
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Michigan Supreme Court slams door on counties keeping excess profits from tax home foreclosures
The Michigan Supreme Court building, also known as the Michigan Hall of Justice, in downtown Lansing. Shutterstock photo By Scott…
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Couple sues Whitmer, Nessel over 100-person wedding restrictions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to mask up on July 15 to prevent the state’s return to phase three. Image…
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Georgia lawmakers, city officials say Kemp’s mask stance sends mixed signals
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp looks on during a coronavirus briefing Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Capitol in Atlanta. John…
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DeWine vetoes bill that would have limited punishments for violating health orders
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks April 29, 2020, about the coronavirus crisis. Facebook / Gov. Mike DeWine By Todd DeFeo…
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MEA loses court battle to force Ann Arbor teacher to pay union dues
The Michigan Education Association unsuccessfully sued Ann Arbor teacher Deborah L. Wolter (above) for more than $3,000 of unpaid dues…
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Las Vegas bars sue Sisolak over shutdown order amid virus resurgence
Davey Francis mixes drinks at Velveteen Rabbit, a cocktail bar in the Las Vegas Arts District, on the last night…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards signs civil justice overhaul
The Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. William Silver | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – Gov. John Bel Edwards…
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t intervene in Florida felons voting case, barring 85,000 from primary
The United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. Shutterstock image By John Haughey (The Center Square) – The U.S.…
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Kemp signs Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, extends postpartum Medicaid coverage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs House Bill 521 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Marietta, Ga.…
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Pennsylvania Senate approves constitutional amendments to limit governor’s emergency powers
Pennsylvania Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, D-Allegheny, (left) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, R-Centre, talk May 25, 2020, during…
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Northam calls for special session to address Virginia’s budget, police reforms
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Shutterstock photo (The Center Square) – The Virginia General Assembly will convene a special…
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37 states have Blaine Amendments blocking public funds from religious schools in their constitutions
The United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. Shutterstock image On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in…
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Colorado governor mandates masks in public, indoor spaces
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Adjusts his face mask after a news conference on the state’s efforts to contain the spread…
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AG Landry calls Louisiana order closing bars and requiring masks unconstitutional
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces a drug donation meant to help in the fight against COVID-19 on April 6,…
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Op-Ed: Civil Justice Reform Act will help fix Louisiana’s broken legal system
House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, right, speaks about the legislative session with Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, left, on Monday,…
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Legislators, Gov. Walz face off over emergency powers via Zoom court battle
The Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Shutterstock photo By Scott McClallen (The Center Square) – The result of…
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Judge agrees Houston mayor’s action was unconstitutional but denies restraining order based on technicality
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during a peace march honoring George Floyd Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Houston. Floyd died…
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Challenge to Florida’s vertical integration marijuana law to get second Supreme Court hearing
Shutterstock photo By John Haughey (The Center Square) – The Florida Supreme Court has ordered parties engaged in a lawsuit…
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Kemp renews COVID-19 restrictions, does not require Georgians to wear masks
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Elijah Nouvelage / AP By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed…
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Gun-rights group applauds gains in Virginia background check lawsuit, says fight continues
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before a pro-gun rally Jan. 20 in Richmond. Julio Cortez / AP By Tyler…
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Gov. Whitmer extends emergency declaration until Aug. 12
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 9 gives an update on COVID-19 cases in Michigan. Image courtesy of Michigan State Police…
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