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Washington state Democrats renew efforts to pass a capital gains tax despite likely uphill legal battle
(The Center Square) — Washington is one of nine states to lack a capital gains tax that courts have ruled…
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TennCare block grant signed by Lee after final approval from Legislature
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law authorization that significantly will change the way Tennessee’s Medicaid…
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Committee asks Kentucky governor to respond to impeachment charges
(The Center Square) – A special committee created to review an impeachment petition against Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has given…
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Illinois lawmaker considers sending Pritzker a message with agency cuts to get answers on unemployment issues
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker said the Illinois legislature might have to flex its appropriations muscle to get…
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Special election for Pennsylvania House seat scheduled for May 18
(The Center Square) – Voters in the Pennsylvania House’s 59th district will choose a new representative May 18 after the…
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Pritzker considering new rules to enforce statewide COVID-19 orders
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his administration is continuing to look for ways to enforce his executive…
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Illinois House spent $143K for alternate location during May’s pandemic session
Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, talks with Illinois State Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, and Illinois State Rep.…
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Court of Appeals hears arguments for GOP-led Legislature lawsuit against Whitmer over executive order authority
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks for more federal aid to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on July 28, 2020. Image courtesy of…
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Ten COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Tennessee legislature
The House of Representatives chamber in the Tennessee State Capitol. Nagel Photography / Shutterstock.com By Vivian Jones (The Center Square)…
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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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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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COVID-19 precautions in spotlight ahead of possible Tennessee Legislature special session
Rep. Charlie Baum (front left), R-Murfreesboro, and other House members sit behind glass partitions because of the coronavirus pandemic during…
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Gov. Walz to convene special session on Monday, city associations push for bonding bill
Gov. Tim Walz on June 10 calls the Minnesota Legislature back for a special session focusing on police reform and…
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