statehouse

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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

Both sides said the legislative process is messy, and that eleventh-hour amendment fights are inevitable in a statehouse where more than 900 bills were passed and close to 800 signed into law last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The legislation is likely to be a priority in the statehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

"People had thought that we would have to move on to a legal strategy and didn't believe we could defeat it directly at the statehouse."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

“I was waiting for you to be strong enough to sign it before I deliver it to the statehouse in Enugu,” he had said.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie