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[stayt-haus] / ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs /


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The son of Greek immigrants who settled in Bristol, Conn., “Kosta,” as he is known, became a lawyer and was elected in 1992 as a Democrat to represent Bristol in the statehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

She selected the New York statehouse in Albany because she thought it would be an easier target than the White House, prosecutors say.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Reeling from a depressed economy, then an explosive greening problem, then hurricanes, they were soon going to the statehouse, desperate for bailout money.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

While lawmakers weigh new policies at the statehouse, Camarillo said she hopes the priority will be protecting communities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

Catt waited back at the hotel, sitting next to the window and listening to the noisy crowds at the statehouse.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

It might involve advocating behind the scenes with elected officials in Congress and statehouses, or with opinion leaders in the media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

“And as they moved inside the corridors of statehouses and the U.S. Congress, they focused on delivering for their constituents and building seniority.”

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2025

Besides holding the presidency, Morena dominates Mexico’s Congress, the Mexico City government and many statehouses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025

So, the work of rolling back mass incarceration has to be done in statehouses, down-ballot county elections, and local city budget hearings.

From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2024

Debates revolving around initiatives on diversity, equity and inclusion — known as DEI — are playing out in statehouses across the country.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024


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