Tag: Legislature
Republicans test history in vote against pandemic relief
<p>NEW YORK — With the nation's financial system on the brink of collapse, all but three Republicans voted against the massive stimulus package designed...
Things to Know: $1.9T package heads toward House approval
Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
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Oregon high court affirms juries can acquit in split votes
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Supreme Court, ruling before the start of a murder case, has upheld that a defendant can be acquitted by...
Things to Know: $1.9T package heads toward House approval
<p>Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:</p>
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Greek PM vows legal overhaul in wake of #MeToo allegations
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greece's prime minister on Thursday promised sweeping changes to the country's laws and labor regulations to combat sexual abuse and misconduct...
Biden’s trade pick vows to work more closely with allies
<p>WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s pick to be the top U.S. trade envoy promised to work with America’s allies to combat China’s aggressive trade...
Gay GOP lawmaker urges defeat of anti-trans athlete bill
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports would likely result in vulnerable students being marginalized while also harming...
South Carolina lawmaker: Trump can be buried at our Capitol
<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker said he is filing a bill that would allow former President Donald Trump to buried on...
Arkansas lawmaker’s ability to participate remotely halted
<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas lawmaker who was censured this month for cursing at a colleague temporarily lost her ability to participate remotely...
NIL bill would allow college athletes to return from draft
The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to...