California Democratic lawmakers strike deal on solicitation of minors legislation
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Democrats walked back opposition to a controversial bill that would increase the penalty for soliciting a minor aged 16 ...
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Cleveland Browns’ quest for a domed stadium starts an NFL fight for Ohio dollars
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A political battle fit for the gridiron is underway in Ohio, where state Republican leaders are clashing ...
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California lawmakers take steps to shield immigrants from Trump policies
SACRAMENTO — California legislators announced several bills to protect the state’s immigrants being targeted by President Trump’s aggressive new policies, including federal ...
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Georgia lawmakers’ sudden exit came as some Senate measures languished in the House
ATLANTA -- Here’s how a Georgia legislative session is supposed to end:After a last-minute rush of negotiations, lawmakers jam through ...
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Georgia lawmakers pass religious freedom bill despite discrimination concerns
ATLANTA -- Lawmakers in Georgia's House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to protect people's rights to express their ...
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Maryland lawmakers approve measure to study reparations for slavery
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland lawmakers voted Wednesday to create a commission to study and recommend potential reparations for slavery and ...
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At least half of US states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns
In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns. In Alabama, ...
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Georgia lawmakers won’t seek student database after deadly high school shooting
ATLANTA -- Georgia lawmakers are giving up on creating a statewide database to collect information on students who might commit ...
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Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he ...
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Top House Democrats are seeking DOGE details under the Freedom of Information Act
WASHINGTON -- Top Democrats on the House Judiciary and House Oversight committees have filed a lengthy Freedom of Information Act ...
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