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Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

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. [ more ]
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