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legislative

[lej-is-ley-tiv] / ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tɪv /


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State legislative panels convened to investigate the allegations also fizzled out after they were unable to substantiate such claims.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Democrats have flipped dozens of Republican-held state legislative seats while Republicans have flipped none.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

In 2024, wildfire expenses amounted to 17% to 27% of the costs the three companies charge to consumers, according to a legislative analysis of Boerner’s bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Argentina’s Congress revised a glacier-protection law, a legislative victory for President Javier Milei to boost copper mining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The British had forbidden the General Court to meet, but the Massachusetts men had merely changed the name of their legislative body and gone on sitting.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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