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Mar 19 2024
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How a Phoenix council district could have up to 4 different representatives in 13 months
Over the next 13 months, as many as four different council members could represent Phoenix's District 7 seat, which encompasses parts of downtown and the southwest portion of the city. Yassamin Ansari's resignation on March 28 means the City Council will temporarily appoint a replacement to the seat this April. But, the vacancy also triggers a special election on top of the pre-scheduled
AZ CentralApr 25 2024
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House passes bill to create felony for keeping organs without consent
The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill to make it a felony for a medical examiner to retain a dead person’s organs without consent. The bill comes in response to allegations by families of people who died in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections that their loved ones’ remains were returned to them with organs missing after autopsies. Alabama law already prohibits
AL.comApr 20 2024
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House Adjourns Without Forcing Vote On Mike Johnson’s Speakership
The House of Representatives adjourned Saturday without there being a motion called to vote on ousting Republican Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia initially filed the motion March 22 shortly before the House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill to fund the government through the rest of the fiscal year by a 286 to 134 vote
The Daily CallerApr 25 2024
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Alabama House approves ban on meat from cultured animal cells
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to prohibit the manufacture, sales, and distribution of food products made from cultured animal cells, rather than live animals. SB23 by Sen. Jack Williams, a Republican from Mobile County, passed by a vote of 85-14. The bill goes back to the Senate before it can become law because the House changed it. There was very little
AL.comApr 23 2024
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House Republican infighting by the numbers
A few numbers illustrate Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) precarious hold on the gavel and the dilemma for House Republicans more broadly. The Ukraine aid package that is the latest policy imperiling Johnson was opposed by 112 Republicans while only 101 voted yes. (That is identical to the breakdown among Republicans on the March $1.2 trillion spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
Washington ExaminerApr 18 2024
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Republican newcomer eyes Olsen's seat in the House
Apr. 18—CHEYENNE — New to Cheyenne, but not to the Wyoming Legislature, 31-year-old Seth Ulvestad is running for the House District 11 seat, saying he aligns his views with the Wyoming Caucus. After the formation of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus started gaining members in the state's House of Representatives, Republican lawmakers whose views didn't line up with the ultraconservative group formed
Yahoo NewsApr 23 2024
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House considers bill to expand ban on sexual orientation in school
The Alabama House of Representatives is considering a bill to expand a ban on teachers providing instruction or classroom discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. HB130 by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, would expand the ban that now applies from kindergarten through fifth grade to apply through 8th grade. The ban was first passed in 2022 and was similar to
AL.comMar 12 2024
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Alaska legislators vote to preserve boards representing midwives, barbers and massage therapists • Alaska Beacon
In an unprecedented joint session of the state House and Senate on Tuesday, the Alaska Legislature rejected eight executive actions proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The proposals were among 12 executive orders issued by the governor earlier this year and mean state boards regulating midwives, barbers, and massage therapists will continue operating. The Alaska Board of Game will remain in charge
Alaska BeaconApr 18 2024
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Another Republican House Rep Is Hitting The Exit
U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, a Republican who represents Kansas’ 2nd District, announced Thursday he won’t seek reelection, creating another open race in a furious partisan fight for control of the House. LaTurner, 36, was first elected to the House in 2020. In a statement, LaTurner said it was time to “pursue other opportunities and have the benefit of spending more time with my family.” LaTurner
JoeMyGodMar 11 2024
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11-month-old will represent Virginia in Baby Miss USA National Pageant
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The lovely 11-month-old Adalynd Lu Toler of Halifax County will represent Virginia in the Baby Miss USA National Pageant.
According to a Baby Miss USA Pageant spokesperson, Adalynd beat out over 1,000 other Virginia darlings, selected for her “exceptional natural beauty and charisma.”
Adalynd and others will be judged during the pageant on natural
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