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Fianna Fail TD Jackie Cahill will not run in upcoming general election

Cahill decided not to run in the General Election due to personal circumstances, apologizing for the short notice.

Nevada lawmakers aim to restructure higher ed governance

Nevada lawmakers seek voter approval to restructure higher education oversight by passing Question 1, addressing years of controversy and distrust in the current system.
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Social justice

California lawmakers got tougher on crime this year. What will Newsom decide?

California's legislature is altering its approach to criminal justice reform by implementing stricter crime bills in response to rising public concerns about crime.

Newsom calls lawmakers into special session to find ways to cut gas prices

California lawmakers will enter a special session to discuss Governor Newsom's proposals aimed at mitigating future gas price spikes.

California new retail theft committee announces first Assembly hearing. Here's when

California lawmakers are studying retail theft and potential solutions
The Assembly's new select committee on retail theft will hold its first hearing next week

California lawmakers got tougher on crime this year. What will Newsom decide?

California's legislature is altering its approach to criminal justice reform by implementing stricter crime bills in response to rising public concerns about crime.

Newsom calls lawmakers into special session to find ways to cut gas prices

California lawmakers will enter a special session to discuss Governor Newsom's proposals aimed at mitigating future gas price spikes.

California new retail theft committee announces first Assembly hearing. Here's when

California lawmakers are studying retail theft and potential solutions
The Assembly's new select committee on retail theft will hold its first hearing next week
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Psychedelic therapy, workers' rights bills fail to advance in California's tough budget year

Lawmakers in California face tough decisions on which bills to advance due to budget deficits. Some bills are unexpectedly held back during the suspense file review process.

State Assembly Passes Bill Apologizing for California's Role in Supporting Slavery | KQED

Confronting historical oppression of Black people through legislative action.
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Albany just chose to play politics with NYC schools - at our kids' expense

Gov. Hochul supports mayoral control of education system and aims to reauthorize it through budget negotiation.

Let there be light: NY taxpayers deserve transparency on the $230 billion budget

Good-government groups advocate for more transparency in New York state budgeting process.
Budget details should be openly shared to empower New Yorkers and lawmakers.

Albany just chose to play politics with NYC schools - at our kids' expense

Gov. Hochul supports mayoral control of education system and aims to reauthorize it through budget negotiation.

Let there be light: NY taxpayers deserve transparency on the $230 billion budget

Good-government groups advocate for more transparency in New York state budgeting process.
Budget details should be openly shared to empower New Yorkers and lawmakers.
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Arizona Democrats Consider 3rd Attempt to Repeal 1864 Abortion Law

Democratic lawmakers in Arizona are attempting to repeal an 1864 law outlawing abortion, sparking a divisive battle in the Republican-controlled State Legislature.

Cyberattack hits New York state government's bill drafting office

The New York state Legislature's bill drafting office faced a cyberattack affecting the bill drafting system, posing a potential challenge during finalizing state budget bills.

NYS Assembly passes stopgap spending plan ahead of eclipse day off as budget talks drag on

Temporary spending measure passed to keep government open during ongoing budget talks.
Legislature facing delays with no budget passed, multiple extenders needed this year.
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California's state Senate is set to hit gender milestone

Gender parity in California state Senate expected to surpass with more women elected.
Importance of diverse representation in legislative bodies highlighted by the potential increase in female senators.

Germany falls short on women in parliament, Rwanda on top DW 03/05/2024

Germany ranks 47th globally in female parliamentary representation, despite over one-third of lawmakers being women.
Worldwide, the proportion of female MPs is increasing, but still below gender parity with women making up just over a quarter of all legislators.

California's state Senate is set to hit gender milestone

Gender parity in California state Senate expected to surpass with more women elected.
Importance of diverse representation in legislative bodies highlighted by the potential increase in female senators.

Germany falls short on women in parliament, Rwanda on top DW 03/05/2024

Germany ranks 47th globally in female parliamentary representation, despite over one-third of lawmakers being women.
Worldwide, the proportion of female MPs is increasing, but still below gender parity with women making up just over a quarter of all legislators.
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CA High-Speed Rail Hearings: Progress, Plans, and Responding to Critics - Streetsblog California

Progress made on the CA High Speed Rail 2024 Business Plan includes completing environmental clearances and securing funding.
Oversight hearings by the legislature involved discussions on the program's progress, future plans, and funding challenges.

Albany Dems want to scrap Hochul's proposed education cuts, raise taxes on high earners

Democrats want to scrap Gov. Hochul's education funding cuts.
Senate's wide-ranging budget funded by tax increases on high earners and corporations.

Oregon Legislature reaches compromise on public records proposal

Compromise bill passed to maintain transparency
House Bill 4031 ensures tax information confidentiality
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