legislative
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Streeting and Sir Keir met shortly before the Labour government set out its legislative agenda in the King's Speech, which marks the start of a new parliamentary session.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Sims, establishing the “one person, one vote” rule for state legislative districts, that because of “equitable considerations,” it would not be applying the new rule to the impending elections.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Indiana’s pause ends on June 8 and can’t be extended further without a special legislative session, according to Braun’s announcement.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
In Virginia, lawmakers must vote on a change to the Constitution in two successive legislative terms, with an intervening election occurring between them, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Since many of the guests had legislative power to make reforms, I suggested that they find a foster child who needed a permanent home and help make it happen in less than six months.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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