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Citizen Portal News Washington

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11 months ago

Washington committee advances legislation recognizing Eid holidays for state employees Senate committee endorses bill for floating holidays, promoting inclusivity for diverse communities.

Washington's committee is taking bold steps to enhance cybersecurity and promote inclusivity by recognizing Eid holidays for state employees—could this change the future of governance?

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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1 year ago

Colorado House introduces bill to reflect gender identity on death certificates Bill mandates recording decedent's sex to align with their gender identity documents.

Colorado's House Bill 1109 is set to transform how we honor lives by ensuring that death certificates reflect a person's true gender identity, addressing a crucial gap in inclusivity.

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 year ago

New holiday schedule includes Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans' Day observances Legislators outline new holiday designations, adding Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans' Day.

New Mexico's Senate is shaking up its holiday calendar by introducing Indigenous Peoples' Day, igniting passionate debates about tradition and inclusivity!

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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1 year ago

Connecticut legislators discuss ranked choice voting and citizen election program proposals Legislators vote on multiple electoral reform proposals including ranked choice voting and pilot programs.

Connecticut's Government Administration and Elections Committee is making bold moves towards electoral reform, including ranked choice voting and a citizen's election program that could reshape the future of democracy in the state.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 year ago

Minnesota Senate votes to update cohabitation contract terms to gender-neutral language Minnesota legislators amend statutes to replace gender-specific terms in cohabitation agreements.

Minnesota lawmakers are poised to redefine equality in legal contracts by introducing a bill to replace outdated gender-specific terms with inclusive language.

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