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A life can be "redeemed," lawyers for convicted Miami killer tell jurors at new sentencing

Convicted killer Tavares Calloway's death sentence retried due to changes in death penalty requirements.
Jurors hear contrasting views of Calloway's past and present character during re-sentencing trial.

California lawmakers can't take lobbyist donations - unless they're running for Congress

State Sen. Susan Rubio can accept donations from lobbyists for her federal campaign, which isn't restricted unlike state campaigns.
Eight state legislators running for Congress have received lobbyist donations totaling $96,090, raising concerns about potential influence on state decisions.

Kathy Hochul's Housing Plan Calls Legislators' Bluff

Governor Kathy Hochul challenges state legislators to cede control to New York City on property taxes and housing density.
State legislators refuse to let the city reduce taxes on rental projects and make conversions of office properties illegal.

Rural Republicans Are Fighting to Save Their Public Schools

Many state legislators view voucher programs as a threat to their communities.

Eric Adams must use mayoral control to better NYC's schools -or he'll lose it for good

Mayoral control gives limited power; state legislators influence mayor's agendas and spending priorities.
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