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a group of people with the power to make or change laws
Our legislature passed a law requiring people to wear safety belts. Each state has its own legislature. state legislatures
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Recent Examples of legislature
And because those worker health care and Medicaid expenses ultimately must be covered because of contracts or other legal agreements, the legislature then has emergency authority to appropriate extra funds.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
In response, the legislature and governor, in discussion with key stakeholders, recently passed two bills that carved out exceptions and exemptions to ease projects in critical needs areas, such as urban areas, health clinics, child care and food banks.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Many state legislatures, meanwhile, may deprioritize support for higher education.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.
—Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
In response, the legislature and governor, in discussion with key stakeholders, recently passed two bills that carved out exceptions and exemptions to ease projects in critical needs areas, such as urban areas, health clinics, child care and food banks.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Many state legislatures, meanwhile, may deprioritize support for higher education.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislature
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Latest Indiana legislative updates This story may be updated with additional reporting.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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With the session ended, here are the legislative asks Greenberg did — and didn't — get from the General Assembly.—
Eleanor McCrary,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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During the debate on her leadership, von der Leyen defended her record in parliament, rejecting criticism of her management of the pandemic and asserting that her approach ensured equal vaccine access across the EU.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Our declaration of revolt against kings and intrusive parliaments was possible because of the theoretical framework provided by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes and others.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The governing Camogie Association has called a special congress on May 22 to discuss the issue, but last year the same body rejected two proposals that would have authorized shorts.—
Ken Maguire,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Full Story Von der Leyen rips Trump’s ‘unpredictable tariff policy’ President Trump’s tariffs will rattle countries across the world, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday at the European People’s Party annual congress in Valencia.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
29 Apr. 2025
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