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Allen cites a busy legislative session in which he was an author of bills signed by the governor that cracked down on the insurance industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"We'll just have to cut down on something else," said Stevenson.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
On top of the legal boom, the state has attempted to clamp down on clandestine prospecting.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Facing these crossroads, Tenev doubled down on the active traders that played the market more frequently—and more aggressively—than other customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
I stepped my foot to the left and brought my heel down on the toes of Elliot’s boot and pressed.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
