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Mar 12 2024
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Pro Tem’s temporary license plate legislation passes Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Legislation the would create a new system for temporary license plates passed the Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 2035 would develop a system for temporary license plates on vehicles sold in state, adding rules so no one will have to drive without a license plate after buying a car. This comes after a life-threatening car accident involving Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat’s son
KFOR 4Mar 19 2024
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Legislative leaders say they’re open to looking at ballot design reforms
As a federal judge deliberates on a lawsuit seeking to abolish the county organizational line, the top Democrats and Republicans in the New Jersey Legislature are saying that ballot design debates should be handled by the legislature – and that they’re open to voluntarily looking at reforms. The lawsuit, which was brought by Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown), argues that the New Jersey practice of
New Jersey GlobeMar 12 2024
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Legislation would require education about Holocaust in Pennsylvania schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. —
A planned Senate bill would require Pennsylvania schools to teach curriculum about the Holocaust, genocide, and civil rights as part of an effort to inform young people in Pennsylvania about what happened.
The legislation being drafted by Sen. Doug Mastriano would require schools to offer age-appropriate education about the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights
WGAL 8Mar 26 2024
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Guns, sneakers seized in probe of Amish death
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Police investigating the killing of a pregnant Amish woman in rural Pennsylvania seized six guns, a variety of ammunition and a pair of sneakers that may match tread marks left at the crime scene during searches of the suspect's home and vehicle, documents show. Search warrant documents released over the weekend said 23-year-old Rebekah Byler suffered "multiple sharp-force
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteFeb 19 2024
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Gov. Tony Evers signs new legislative maps, ending Republicans' grip on legislative power
MADISON – Wisconsin Republicans lost their more than decade-long grip on control of the state Legislature Monday after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed into law new electoral maps that reshape down-ballot races in this battleground state. Evers signed a bill put forward by GOP lawmakers earlier this week implementing new legislative maps the Democratic governor drew himself that dramatically
Milwaukee Journal SentinelMar 24 2024
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Missouri is only state to restrict who offers certain doctorates. Legislative bid would change this
The University of Missouri is currently the only higher education institution in the state that can offer doctorates in certain fields. Rep. Melanie Stinnett, R-Springfield, has filed a bill to change this. She wants to let other four-year universities offer certain doctorates. “So, we’re talking about programs like dentistry programs, like optometry, pharmacy, veterinarian medicine, law, and
MissourinetMar 15 2024
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Proposed legislation looks to increase penalties to those who damage emergency equipment
Delaware- New legislation in Delaware looks to increase penalties to those who damage first responder’s equipment in the state. Representative Jesse Vanderwende (R-Greenwood) wrote House Bill 323, which looks to increase the status of the crime criminal mischief from a class G to a class E felony when damage is done to emergency vehicles and equipment while those items are being used to
ABC 47 WMDTMar 15 2024
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Here are your Ada, Canyon County legislative candidates for the primary election
Idaho voters will once again head to the polls in about two months to elect new state senators and representatives. The candidate filing period for Idaho’s primary election on May 21 closes at 5 p.m. Friday, meaning any individual hoping to run for office will be unable to do so after the deadline. Treasure Valley voters will be most interested in legislative districts 10 through 22, which
Idaho StatesmanMar 15 2024
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New “good government” amendment could lengthen MN legislative session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a new constitutional amendment, one they’re calling a “good government” amendment. “This is a good government constitutional amendment, and it is trying to make sure that we’re putting power in the hands of the people when it comes to work that’s happening at the Capitol and the drawing of our maps,” said House Majority Leader Jamie
Valley News LiveMar 24 2024
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North shore legislators urge St. Tammany’s president, council to push for new coroner’s ouster
COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) - Less than 12 hours before Dr. Christopher Tape was to take office as the new coroner of St. Tammany Parish, a delegation of north shore legislators issued a letter Sunday (March 24) that called him “unfit for office” and urged the parish president and council to push harder for his ouster. Tape assumes control of the office Monday at 12:01 a.m., after running unopposed
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