Tag: Legislature
Kentucky governor looks beyond virus to post-pandemic world
<p>FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear says political rancor has ratcheted up since his father was governor, but he's holding out hope for bipartisan...
‘Hillbilly’ to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.
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As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it
<p>Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to...
GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo
WASHINGTON — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.
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Indiana House votes to override emergency powers bill veto
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana legislators inched towards a possible court fight with Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday by voting to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-health-eric-holcomb-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-e76f52408912f30af789a6fab654a9fc">override his veto</a> and give...
Lawmakers fighting like cats and dogs? Not over this bill
CONCORD. N.H. — Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire.
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Missouri House delays lawmaker resignation to finish review
<p>COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri House on Thursday refused to accept a lawmaker's resignation so the Ethics Committee can fully investigate allegations that he...
Indiana budget outlook shows bigger tax revenue jump
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s state tax collections are expected to bounce back even stronger than expected from the pandemic recession.
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Alaska denied oil check benefits to gay couples, dependents
<p>ANCHORAGE, Alaska — DO NOTE MOVE DO NOT MOVE DO NOTE MOVE</p>
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Indiana House votes to override emergency powers bill veto
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana legislators inched towards a possible court fight with Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday by voting to override his veto and give themselves...