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The Friday Times

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1 month ago

Reviving Parliament’s soul requires debate, oversight, and service-driven leadership. Democracy is hollow without responsibility.
By Sakib Berjees

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Citizen Portal News California

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6 months ago

Assemblymember Hadwick Leads Pledge of Allegiance in Sacramento Assembly Session Assembly meets in Sacramento as lawmakers honor America with flag salute and pledge.

As California's State Assembly convened, the Pledge of Allegiance echoed through the halls, setting a tone of unity and respect amidst crucial legislative discussions.

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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8 months ago

Senate debates uncertainty in veto process after attorney general's conflicting opinion Senators express concern over veto ambiguity created by attorney general's analysis and governor's actions.

North Dakota lawmakers are raising alarms as an attorney general's opinion threatens to redefine veto powers and challenge legislative authority.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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8 months ago

Representative Madden leads Pennsylvania House with Unitarian Universalist Invocation House session begins with invocation emphasizing integrity, respect, and public service.

As Representative Madden ignites the Pennsylvania House with a powerful call for justice and integrity, the stage is set for a session that promises to reshape the future of governance.

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Citizen Portal News US

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9 months ago

Guam Lawmaker challenges legislature's authority over session timing regulations Lawmaker insists legislature must abide by established timing laws for sessions

A Guam lawmaker boldly challenges the legislature's authority, insisting that rules about session timing cannot be disregarded without proper amendments.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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11 months ago

Chairman Lafferty navigates opposition over bare knuckle boxing rule amendment Committee debates amendment affecting regulation of bare knuckle boxing with mixed recommendations.

Tensions flared in the Tennessee State Legislature as Chairman Lafferty pushed for a controversial amendment to regulate bare knuckle boxing, despite a previous unanimous rejection.

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Citizen Portal News US

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11 months ago

Congressional debate reveals clash over election administration and discharge petitions Lawmakers argue over election bureaucracy and the legitimacy of discharge petition tactics

Tensions erupted in Congress as lawmakers clashed over proposed election legislation, sparking heated debates about federal overreach and state authority.

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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11 months ago

Senate committee reviews FTC evidence on legislator conflicts of interest Committee discusses relevance of FTC findings to potential conflicts of interest among legislators

Montana's Senate Ethics Committee is diving deep into potential conflicts of interest as they scrutinize evidence linked to an ongoing FTC lawsuit involving legislators' personal relationships.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 year ago

Oregon Senators emphasize truthfulness in legislative testimony during Black History Month Senators celebrate Black History Month while urging truthfulness in legislative testimonies.

Oregon Senators are calling for a year-round celebration of Black History Month while demanding truthfulness in legislative testimony—two crucial pillars for a more inclusive democracy.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 year ago

Pastor Derek Ben opens Texas House session with invocation and prayer Pastor Derek Ben offers invocation at Texas House, urging unity and integrity among lawmakers.

Texas lawmakers kick off their session with a powerful call for unity and community service, as Pastor Derek Ben urges them to prioritize the needs of Texans above party lines.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 year ago

Senate approves amendment to curb insider trading among legislators and families Legislators adopt amendment extending insider trading prohibitions to family members

Massachusetts senators take a bold step towards ethical governance by adopting a groundbreaking amendment to curb insider trading among legislators and their families.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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1 year ago

Rules Committee confirms constitutionality of House Bill 2703 Committee unanimously agrees House Bill 2703 is constitutional and in proper form.

The Arizona House Rules Committee just gave a unanimous green light to House Bill 2703, marking a pivotal moment in the state's legislative journey!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 year ago

Senate committee examines potential early release of youth offenders amid public safety concerns Senator Howe raises concerns about youth offenders' early release hearings in Minnesota.

Tensions rise in Minnesota as senators question the potential early release of violent offenders, sparked by a tragic school shooting case.

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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1 year ago

North Dakota committee reopens hearing on House Bill 1505 amid opposition concerns Committee hears opposition to House Bill 1505 and discusses ethics failures in legislation.

A significant procedural error at a North Dakota government meeting has reopened the debate on House Bill 1505, raising alarming questions about ethics and transparency in legislation.

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Citizen Portal News Mississippi

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1 year ago

Legislature proposes lobbyist registration for those with financial interests in bills New bill requires lobbyists with financial stakes to register with legislative officers.

Mississippi's Senate Bill 2089 could revolutionize lobbying transparency by requiring lobbyists with financial interests to register, igniting a fierce debate over accountability and advocacy.

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