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The role of the Governor in legislature | Explained

Govs must act as per advice of Council of Ministers; exceptions rare. SC has expressed displeasure over delays in Bills. Sarkaria & Punchhi Commissions have recommended time limits for decision-making. Politicisation of gubernatorial post has been a problem; amendments may be considered to empower State legislatures.

The Hindu

Money Bill, AMU’s minority status, Quota within quota: The cases before the new CJI-led seven-judge Constitution Bench | Explained

On October 12, the seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will hear matters about the passage of laws as ‘money bills’, Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, re-distribution of quota within SC reservation, freedom of press vis-a-vis legislative privileges, and the competence of State legislatures to levy additional taxes.

The Hindu

Defector to lose seat: Bill introduced

Fifty years ago, a Constitution Amendment Bill seeking to disqualify a defector from his continued membership of Parliament or State Legislature was introduced in the Lok Sabha

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Atlantic City betting it can put COVID behind it in 2023

Atlantic City's casinos are betting they can finally put the COVID pandemic behind them in 2023

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State Capitol prepares for fight over marijuana legalization in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota cannabis advocates have waited years for this moment: Democrats who support legalizing marijuana now control the governor's office and the state Legislature, and they are signaling they could act on the issue next year.

Tribune News Service

Newsom to call special legislative session over gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil companies

The Independent UK

Authority on the anvil to address Bengaluru’s traffic woes

A Bill to enable its formation to be tabled in the coming session of the State Legislature

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Three’s a crowd?

The dispute around Amaravati versus 3 capitals for Andhra Pradesh rages even after the High Court verdict

The Hindu

Missouri Legislature passes constitutional amendment allowing increase in funding to Kansas City police

A constitutional amendment that would allow the state Legislature to increase the minimum required funding for Kansas City’s police department passed Missouri’s state Legislature on Friday. The measure passed in Missouri’s House of Representatives before they ended the legislative session, with 103 votes supporting the measure and 44 votes opposing…

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State Legislature Passes Bill Restricting Pharmacist Speech About Ivermectin and Hydroxycholoroquine

From a Missouri bill (HB 2149), which is apparently now heading to the Governor for approval or veto: A pharmacist shall not contact the prescribing physician or the patient to dispute the efficacy of ivermectin tablets or hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets for human use unless the physician or patient inquires of…

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Editorial: DeSantis owns the ‘libs’ and has turned Florida into MAGA Central

Gov. Ron DeSantis has governed like an extremist. He’s stoked racial animosity. He’s disregarded the 73,000-plus Floridians who have died from COVID-19. He’s scapegoated LGBTQ youth. He’s forced the state Legislature to cede power to him in the redrawing of congressional districts that likely diminish Black representation. He’s got autocratic…

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New York governor’s budget bill increases November bond measure from $3 billion to $4.2 billion

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Florida to vote in November on additional property tax exemption for certain public service workers

The Florida State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would allow for an additional homestead property tax exemption on $50,000 of assessed value on property owned by certain public service workers, including teachers, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, active duty members of the military and…

Ballotpedia

Missouri Lawmakers Propose Ban on Eviction Bans

A series of bills introduced in the state Legislature would prohibit city councils and county courts from adopting their own eviction moratoriums.

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