legislative
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There aren’t many legislative trains queued up before the midterm elections.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
While state legislative redraws have not been approached with the same urgency as congressional maps, other states could follow suit.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Currently, the California Energy Commission handles the highly subscribed, state-funded program, which serves Californians in every legislative district.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
It was a monumental irony: The man famous as the indefatigable orator of independence in the Continental Congress was obliged to remain silent in the legislative councils of the new government.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing legislative
U.S. Government Lingo
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Civics I
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