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Legislative committee appointed to review emergency executive powers in Tennessee
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville Mark Humphrey / AP By Vivian Jones (The Center Square) – A legislative study…
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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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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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Nearly a dozen commonwealth attorneys support Virginia Senate Dems on police reform
The Virginia state flag flies. railway fx / Shutterstock.com By Tyler Arnold (The Center Square) – Policing reform will be…
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Reports: Ohio Speaker Larry Householder arrested as part of $60 million public corruption case
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. Image courtesy of the Ohio House of Representatives (The Center Square) – Authorities arrested Ohio…
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Illinois lawmakers call for Madigan to resign
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin R-Western Springs John O’Connor By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – In light of…
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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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Feds zero in on Madigan in $200 million ‘plea’ deal with ComEd over bribery claims
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan gives an interview following a committee hearing on October 31, 2017. Image courtesy of BlueRoomStream By…
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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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Op-Ed: Gov. Wolf should not inflict harm on those he represents
Shown is a view of Lebanon, Pa., Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Matt Rourke / AP By Rep. Frank Ryan I…
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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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Nevada Legislature asks Trump administration, Congress for funding to fill $1.2 billion shortfall
A few Democratic members of the Assembly gather in the chambers before gaveling in on the third day of the…
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Gov. Walz announces $100 million in housing assistance
Gov. Tim Walz announces $100 million housing support program on July 14. Image courtesy of KARE11 live stream By Scott…
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Texas voters decide more than 30 races in Tuesday runoff
Allen J.M. Smith | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – Texas voters on Tuesday decided more than 30 races that remained…
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Constitutional amendments would limit Pennsylvania governor’s authority during emergency declarations
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the news media on June 10, 2020. Pennsylvania Governor’s Office By Christen Smith (The Center…
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North Carolina lawmakers feud over wearing masks
House minority leader Darren Jackson, D-Wake, is seen wearing a mask on the House floor in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday,…
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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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Abbott extends emergency declaration as critics call for special legislative session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Shutterstock.com By Bethany Blankley (The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced he has…
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Biden-Sanders proposal for DNC Convention includes increased taxes, tuition-free community colleges, other spending increases
From left, Democratic presidential candidates, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., former Vice President Joe Biden, talks before a Democratic presidential primary…
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