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New abortion bill is drawing fire from both sides of the abortion fight

Anti-abortion bill's criminal penalties for pregnant women unpopular on both sides of the aisle

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Gov. Josh Shapiro asks Pennsylvania lawmakers to abolish the death penalty

PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the General Assembly to end the death penalty in Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jan. 6 documents: Georgia legislators answered Trump’s call to overturn election

ATLANTA — With his chances of winning Georgia slipping away in December 2020, then-President Donald Trump hit upon a novel scheme to stay in power: State legislators would name him the winner.

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UN to mark Russia invasion of Ukraine anniversary by urging 'just peace'

Marking one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, the UN General Assembly will vote next week on a draft resolution stressing "the need to reach, as soon as possible, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace" in line with the founding United Nations Charter.

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UN draft resolution calls for ceasefire in Ukraine and peace

The European Union is circulating the resolution to be voted on by the U.N. General Assembly on the eve of next week’s first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Georgia bill could end runoffs by deciding winners in general election

ATLANTA — Runoffs would be eliminated after Georgia general elections as long as a candidate wins at least 45% of the vote, according to a Democratic-sponsored bill filed Wednesday.

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Nikki Haley kicks off campaign for the White House

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nikki Haley is officially back on the campaign trail, and this time she’s seeking the White House.

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The New International Economic Order stumbled once before. Will it succeed a second time around?

Calls for a new approach to the management of global affairs intensified after the curtain came down on this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held at Davos, Switzerland.

The Conversation

UN draft resolution: Any peace must keep Ukraine intact

Ukraine’s supporters have circulated a proposed resolution for adoption by the 193-member U.N. General Assembly on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of its smaller neighbor

The Independent UK

Panel: Improve Georgia elections oversight but don’t take over Fulton County

MACON, Ga. — If there’s ever another elections takeover attempt in Georgia, it should be run better than the prolonged and unfunded investigation that targeted Fulton County, state officials said Tuesday.

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Dominion-backed rates bill whittled down in House committee

Dominion Energy’s ongoing push for yet another year of legislative tinkering with the way its rates are regulated took a surprise turn this week

The Independent UK

Safety, justice, education highlight state Rep. Kam Buckner’s campaign for mayor

Buckner, chairman of the Black Caucus in the Illinois House of Representatives, said his campaign is focused on instilling trust in city government, improving Chicago Public Schools and reducing violent crime.

Chicago Sun-Times

Church of Scotland joins Pope Francis on peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will visit South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury this week.

The National (Scotland)

Gov. McMaster targets courts after abortion ruling, says he wants say in South Carolina judge picks

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster says he no longer wants lawmakers getting all the say over who can be a judge in South Carolina.

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SC governor renews push for abortion ban in State of State

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is pressing forward with efforts to further restrict abortion

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: A week’s paid leave? What took Illinois so long?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he intends to sign a bill, passed by Illinois’ Democratic-controlled General Assembly, that would require employers to offer an hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, allowing employees to accrue and bank at least five days a year. The measure would take effect Jan.…

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Georgia Democrats push measures to allow abortions in any instance

ATLANTA — Democrats filed identical bills in each chamber of the General Assembly that seek to repeal Georgia’s 2019 abortion law and add the right to the procedure to the state code.

The Independent UK

Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says the state has reached a deal with Amazon Web Services for the company to invest $35 billion in new data centers

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World Court Says It Has Received UN Request for Opinion on Israel Occupation

The International Court of Justice on Friday confirmed it had officially received a request from the United Nations General Assembly to give an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The ICJ is expected to draw up a list of states and organizations that…

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World Court says it has received U.N. request for opinion on Israel occupation

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon, South Sudan Lose UN Voting Rights Over Dues

Venezuela, Lebanon and South Sudan are in arrears on paying dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and are among six nations that have lost their voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly, the UN chief said in a letter circulated Thursday. Also losing voting rights are Dominica, Equatorial Guinea…

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Redistricting litigation updates in five states

Welcome to the Thursday, January 19, Brew.

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Wes Moore takes oath of office as Maryland’s first Black governor

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Wes Moore, placing his hand on a Bible once owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass, took his oath of office Wednesday to become Maryland’s 63rd governor, the state’s first and the country’s only current Black chief executive.

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Wes Moore takes oath of office as Maryland’s first Black governor

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Commentary: Legislators can’t make effective laws for incarcerated people without seeing prisons

Illinois has inaugurated its 103rd General Assembly, with a host of new legislators.

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