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legislator

[lej-is-ley-ter] / ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tər /


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He is also set to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang and top legislator Zhao Leji.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Bass, a former legislator who served in Sacramento and Washington, is in the biggest fight of her political career, campaigning for reelection amid widespread voter discontent.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

It also sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's general election between Paxton and his Democratic opponent, state legislator James Talarico.

From BBC May 27, 2026

Bill Essayli, a former state legislator who leads the federal prosecutor’s office in Los Angeles, joined the raid along with a Fox News crew.

From Salon Apr. 15, 2026

Stephen Clark, the legislator who brought the bill to ban texting to the Utah House, eventually was honored by being named an LDS mission president in Missouri.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

But if the governor and legislators intend to impose burdens on AI that are not imposed on other industries, they are heading for a huge mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

These legislators were also more likely to be white, to have served in the military and to be religiously observant.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

The Akal Takht summoned Sikh ministers and legislators from across parties, including the AAP, to explain why they had backed the law.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Dow called on Californians to contact their state legislators to urge a change to state law to allow for harsher penalties for such a crime.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Across the country, legislators were grappling with whether to regulate cell phone use by drivers.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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