senate

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Last week, a Tennessee senate committee backed a bill to appropriate $50 million to a dedicated precious-metals fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The bill still needs to pass the state senate and be approved by Gov. Bob Ferguson to become law.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

It still needs senate approval to become law.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

“It’s time for a change,” my rideshare driver said as we crept through traffic, explaining why she was running for state senate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

The Illinois senate was hung up in a marathon debate, trying to settle on the provisions of a major crime bill.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama