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Kansas Court Bolsters Abortion Rights, Blocks Ban
Kansas’ highest court declared for the first time Friday that the state constitution protects abortion rights, a sweeping ruling that blocks a ban on a common second trimester method for ending pregnancies and endangers other restrictions as well. The state Supreme Court’s decision immediately roiled Kansas politics. Abortion opponents called for amending the state constitution but might wait to push...
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Gov. Lamont Picks Technology Expert to Be a Commissioner
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has picked a technology expert to help streamline the state’s business functions.
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Public Can Participate in the Inauguration of 89th Governor
The public will have several opportunities to participate in the inauguration of Connecticut’s 89th governor.
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Prison Reform Legislation Would Expunge Records
Prison reform advocates are asking lawmakers to pass legislation that would expunge the records of many convicts.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Sweeping Lame-Duck GOP Bills Weakening Successor, AG
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a sweeping package of Republican legislation Friday that restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, brushing aside complaints that he is enabling a brazen power grab and ignoring the will of voters. Signing the bills just 24 days before he leaves office, the Republican governor and one-time presidential candidate downplayed...
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Next Governor Will Ask Walker to Veto Lame-Duck Legislation
The incoming Democratic governor of Wisconsin said Wednesday that he plans to make a personal appeal to his defeated rival, Gov. Scott Walker, to veto far-reaching GOP legislation that would strip the new administration of some powers. If that doesn’t work, he might sue. Wisconsin Republicans pushed through protests, internal disagreement and Democratic opposition to pass the bills after an...
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Preparations Underway for Connecticut's New Governor
Numerous preparations are underway for Connecticut’s first new governor in eight years.
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Nappier: Lottery-Backed Bonds Could Fix Teacher Pension Fund
Outgoing Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier is recommending lottery revenues be used to fix the state’s underfunded teacher retirement fund.
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Gradual Deployment of US Troops to Mexico Border Underway
The deployment of National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border at President Donald Trump’s request was underway Tuesday with a gradual ramp-up of troops under orders to help curb illegal immigration. The Trump administration also announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen will visit this week a stretch of new border wall breaking ground in New Mexico, putting additional focus...
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Poll Shows Connecticut Governor Race Still Tight
Connecticut’s race for governor remains tight and many voters appear to dislike both major party candidates, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll.