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Colorado Democrats to bolster haven against abortion bans

Colorado lawmakers are looking to strengthen the state’s role as a safe haven for abortion rights in a region largely dominated by conservative states that have restricted the practice

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Kansas nears ban on transgender athletes in women's sports

The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature has given final approval to a ban on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

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Far left, far right — including Illinois members— united in House vote to pull troops in Syria

Strange bedfellows: Progressives on the left, Freedom Caucus members on the right backing — for different reasons — a measure to withdraw troops from Syria.

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All candidates for Madison Common Council District 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Madison Common Council District 2 — Incumbent Juliana Bennett (nonpartisan) and Colin Barushok (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

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Thinking about Biden’s age

Perhaps 86 is the new 76. People are living longer and better than ever. And yet, it’s not crazy for voters to be concerned about the possibility of the man they elect dying in office.

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Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued 22 opinions in 2023 — the same amount at this point a year ago. The two opinions are below:

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Florida Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

The Florida Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—12 fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below:

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No consequences for refusing to certify

Review of officials who refused to certify 2022 election results found that most did not face formal consequences

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The top fundraisers among North Carolina statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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The top fundraisers in the North Carolina House

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The top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate

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These 10 North Carolina contributors gave over $6.6 million

In North Carolina politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $219.1 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $6.6 million, or 3 percent of all contributions.

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Indiana Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

The Indiana Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued eight opinions in 2023—five fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below:

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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5

The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—two fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is below:

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Ex-Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis censured after admitting she twisted the truth over 2020 election

Jenna Ellis, a lawyer who once described herself as part of an “elite strike force” fighting for Donald Trump, was formally censured by the Colorado Supreme Court after admitting to making 10 misrepresentations about the 2020 election.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Indiana roundup

Indiana is holding elections, including for mayor of Indianapolis, on May 2, 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.

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 117 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 117, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored two. The six bills are:

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House GOP votes to overturn Biden rule on water protections

The House has voted 227-198 to overturn the Biden administration’s protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, advancing long-held Republican arguments that the regulations are an environmental overreach and burden to business

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Garcia, progressives will unite behind Johnson, CTU president predicts

Johnson’s campaign manager said Johnson and Garcia have had “several good conversations.” More meetings with a “broader group” of Garcia supporters are scheduled for next week, in hoipes of securing Garcia’s endorsement.

Salon

Tenn. GOP lets clerks deny gay couples

The bill is a direct challenge to federal marriage equality protections

The Independent UK

Teamsters boss boasts about taking on ‘schoolyard bully’ Republican at fiery Senate hearing

Sean O’Brien and Sen Markwayne Mullin squared off at a Senate HELP committee hearing

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Legislative fight brews in Alaska over Gov. Dunleavy's 'parental rights' measure

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The day after Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled a controversial "parental rights" bill that would limit LGBTQ policies in Alaska schools, lawmakers began to hint at the battle that awaits.

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Ron DeSantis wallops Donald Trump in Florida presidential poll — but right-wing state legislative agenda is unpopular

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leads former President Donald Trump by a nearly 2-to-1 margin in a new poll of potential Sunshine State Republican presidential primary voters.

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Report: Massive increase in antisemitic propaganda seen across Georgia, nation

ATLANTA — A new report from the Anti-Defamation League finds the spread of white supremacist propaganda in Georgia, including flyers distributed in driveways and on car windshields, rose dramatically in 2022.

Al Jazeera

GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell hospitalised after fall

A spokesperson said that the Senate Republican leader is under observation after suffering from a concussion.

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