Lawmakers in the House unanimously advanced a budget on Thursday, restoring some funding for teacher stipends bringing them closer to — but still below — the original $2,000.
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Lawmakers gave final approval to a new state Supreme Court map with two majority-Black districts last week after failing to pass a new map earlier this year.
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Lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance a bill calling for a constitutional convention. Several bills also advanced that would expand the powers of the governor.
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Lawmakers passed a bill that would prohibit drivers from holding cell phones. Plus, a bill meant to protect in vitro fertilization cleared its first hurdle.
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Lawmakers are set to discuss two major budget bills this week. Plus, a House committee is expected to vote on a bill calling for a constitutional convention to begin in late May.
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The dispute stems from a ruling by a Louisiana judge that the agency’s application of race-based considerations exceeds its authority.
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Lawmakers on the House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee voted Thursday to remove a requirement that employers give minor workers a 30-minute lunch break after working five hours. The committee also advanced a bill to reduce unemployment benefits.
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Seven of the nine constitutional amendments Republican lawmakers had proposed were deferred.
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A new report from The Washington Post provides the clearest link yet between India's government and a foiled assassination attempt targeting a Sikh activist in the U.S. in 2023.
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The Justice Department has taken steps to close the so-called "gun show loophole." But there's a murky legal question: Who counts as a gun seller?
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International arrest warrants could be issued for Israel's top officials. Pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. colleges show no sign of letting up. Spain's prime minister may announce he's stepping down.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to convince Israelis to consider a future Palestinian state, but many in Israel are more opposed to it than ever.
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The latest electric vehicles are on display at the Beijing auto show. The huge event spotlights the newest front of competition between the U.S. and China.
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