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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 138 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 138, Ballotpedia tracked three from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored two, while Democrats sponsored one. The three bills are:

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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 19 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 19, Ballotpedia tracked four from March 13-19. Democrats sponsored three, while Republicans sponsored one. The four bills are:

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Conversation between Michael Madigan and Daniel Montgomery | ComEd Exhibit 29-T

Michael Madigan has a conversation with Daniel Montgomery, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

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Florida Legislature approves universal school vouchers bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill creating universal school vouchers, and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected approval.

Orlando Sentinel

Trump’s protest calls lead to anonymous jury in rape trial

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s habit of calling for protests against his detractors warrants the use of a rare anonymous jury at the trial next month of civil sexual assault claims brought against the former president by New York author E. Jean Carroll, a judge ruled.

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The latest from the grand jury investigating Donald Trump's alleged hush money payments

New York prosecutors considering Donald Trump's alleged involvement in hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign have pushed back against a congressional probe. Here's the latest.

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Celia Israel’s Got ‘Both Feet on the Ground’

What the historic 2023 election for mayor meant for Celia Israel, for Austin, and women in Texas politics.

Texas Observer

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Populism triumphs as election looms

Although the campaign season for Thailand's much-anticipated election has only just begun, populism has already become the runaway winner. All of the contesting parties have come up with a plethora of populist pledges to woo voters. That populism has triumphed in Thai politics bears multiple longer-term implications.

Bangkok Post

Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children

The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Abortion-rights supporters prevail in New Hampshire House

In a victory for abortion-rights supporters, the Republican-led but closely divided New Hampshire House has rejected multiple bills to further restrict abortion access while also approving legislation to protect it

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Georgia governor signs bill limiting treatment to transgender minors

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed a bill into law that bans health care providers from providing certain hormones or surgical treatment to children to align with their gender identity.

Tribune News Service

Campaigning starts for gubernatorial elections

The official campaign period for gubernatorial elections in nine prefectures began Thursday, in the first half of the unified local elections.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate OK with Jan. 6 participant

The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court says he has no problem with someone who was on the U_S_ Capitol grounds during the Jan_ 6, 2021, insurrection campaigning for him across the state in the waning days of the high stakes race, calling his work “invaluable.”

The Independent UK

Ex-Madigan aide testifies in ComEd trial, the efforts to revive downtown and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Sen. Rand Paul: 'Dr. Fauci Is Disingenuous. He Is Conflicted.'

The Kentucky Republican also expressed disappointment that Congress has not repealed the war on terror authorization of military force.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

The Conversation

Mexico's help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

When a draft of an upcoming United States Supreme Court decision curtailing legal abortion access in the U.S. leaked in May 2022, Karina Gould, Canada’s minister of families, children and social development, declared that Americans seeking abortions would be welcomed north of the border.

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Election legislation roundup: New Mexico State Legislature

As of March 19, members of the New Mexico State Legislature, which includes the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico State Senate, have passed four bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those four bills, legislators passed three during the week of…

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Tunney on Ann Sather’s future, election, leaving City Council and why he didn’t run for mayor

Tunney, chairman of the Council’s Zoning Committee, came close to joining the race after his longtime friend and political ally, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., took a pass.

The Independent UK

Georgia governor signs law curbing transgender care for kids

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban on most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18

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Election legislation roundup: Indiana General Assembly

As of March 19, members of the Indiana General Assembly, which includes the Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana State Senate, have passed one bill related to election administration since the beginning of the year. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is:

The Independent UK

Rioter charged in Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison

A Pennsylvania woman linked to a far-right extremist movement has been sentenced to three years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol and invading then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office with other rioters

Chicago Sun-Times

Former top aide to Michael Madigan testifies under immunity in ComEd bribery trial as tape is played from secretly recorded meeting

“I understand we have a lot of people walking around trying to find things to complain about,” Madigan is heard saying at the meeting. “Every once in a while, the speaker gets to do what he wants to do.”

The Independent UK

Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports

Missouri minors no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a state Senate-approved bill

Salon

Legal expert: Trump needs a new lawyer

"The remedy would be to replace the attorney on the case," former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade told Salon

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