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Mar 05 2024
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Secure DC Crime Bill passed by DC Council
The Secure D.C. Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 has been passed by the D.C. Council and is now headed to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's desk. The Secure D.C. Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 includes more than 100 proposals to help fight crime in our nation’s capital. 2023 ended with the highest number of homicides D.C. has seen in more than 25 years and carjackings nearly doubled. The bill includes a
Fox 5 DCApr 01 2024
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Constitutional right to abortion falls short in Maine Senate
AUGUSTA — A proposed constitutional right to abortion failed to get the two-thirds support of Maine senators needed to send it to voters for approval in a referendum. In a party-line vote, the Senate voted 20-13 in support of L.D. 780, falling short of the 24 votes needed to advance a constitutional amendment. Democrats voted in support of the measure while Republicans were opposed, and two
Portland Press HeraldMar 07 2024
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New version of youth social media ban awaits DeSantis’ signature
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – An amended version of Florida’s youth social media ban is one step away from becoming law. Florida’s House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a version of the bill with relaxed guidelines, less than a week after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the original proposal. Under the original legislation, the ban applied to individuals under 16 years old. The amended bill lowers the age to
WFLAApr 02 2024
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Timnath voters reject move to stall Ladera annexation – BizWest
TIMNATH — Timnath voters on Tuesday were resoundingly rejecting a measure that would have effectively nullified the final 188.5-acre annexation for the massive Ladera mixed-use development by prohibiting the town from annexing areas being used for mining until reclamation work is complete. Unofficial results as of 9 p.m. showed ballot issue 1A with 409 votes in favor and 1,573 opposed. The
BizWestMar 04 2024
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Jamie Raskin Says Democrats Are ‘Working’ On Bill To Disqualify Trump
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said Monday House Democrats are “working” on legislation to disqualify former President Donald Trump as an insurrectionist.
The Supreme Court said that Congress alone had the power to enforce the “insurrection clause” of the 14th Amendment in an unsigned 9-0 ruling that overturned the Colorado Supreme Court’s Dec. 19 decision that Trump was
The Daily CallerApr 07 2024
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Shang Forbes
The 2017 Famecast Comedy Winner, Shang, has been seen on CBS’S The Late Show 2X BET's Comic View Grandstand Winner HBO's Def Jam & Def Poetry, Gotham LIVE, STARZ 1st Amendment, Si TV, Mun2 Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central’s Jamie Foxx Laffapaloolza, Premium Blend & Gotham Comedy LIVE. Shang Also Has Guest Starred on NBC’s “Heroes,” CBS’s “CSI” & NCIS & Shang recently Co-starred
Denver WestwordFeb 07 2024
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Group resubmits ballot wording for proposal that would ease access to medical marijuana
The group behind a proposed constitutional amendment to ease access to medical marijuana resubmitted ballot wording for its proposal Monday. Arkansans for Patient Access is proposing an amendment that would allow nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants and pharmacists -- in addition to doctors -- to sign off on medical cards, and allow patients to grow cannabis at home among other reforms
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteApr 16 2024
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Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday unveiled a proposal for sending wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine as he seeks to fend off a right-wing revolt that could put his leadership in peril.
The Louisiana Republican said he plans to put four separate bills on the floor, separating aid for Israel with assistance for Ukraine, which has faced fierce pushback among some members of his
CBS News (Online)Mar 30 2024
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Judge says office block ballots only for Democrats, GOP can keep organization lines
U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi’s decision to strike down organization lines for the June 2024 primary election and replace them with office block ballots applies only to Democrats, leaving lines intact for the Republican primary. “This court declines to extend the scope of its decision beyond the limitations of the present litigation,” Quraishi said in an order today. “Nonetheless,
New Jersey GlobeMar 28 2024
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Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session. The measures include a state constitutional amendment that will need voter approval in a November referendum before it can take effect. The plan would limit increases in a home's
Atlanta Journal-Constitution