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Ott Lumi: the dismissal of an official undermines the credibility of the parliament

Political scientist Ott Lumi argues that the dismissal of a parliament official undermines the credibility of the legislature and that politicians, not officials, bear responsibility for decisions.

Mar 22 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
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Moldova Parliament Denounces the Founding Agreement of the CIS

The Moldovan Parliament has denounced the founding agreement of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in a recent vote, highlighting political divisions within the legislature.

Mar 20 • 21:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is the Texas Bullet Train Advancing?: All the Details of the Million-Dollar Project That Would Connect Dallas and Houston

The Texas bullet train project, aiming to connect Dallas and Houston in under 90 minutes, is gaining momentum amid financing debates and property rights concerns in the legislature.

Mar 20 • 14:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
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Robert Gwiazdowski: Dribbling at the Constitutional Tribunal

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding judges of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting past and current selection processes by the legislature.

Mar 20 • 03:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
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In election year, Tarcísio attends to police and proposes 10% salary increase to Alesp

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has proposed a 10% salary increase for the Civil and Military Police in São Paulo, along with changes to their career plans, as part of a package sent to the state legislature.

Mar 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
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There is a decision regarding the 'Polish SAFE' by President Nawrocki

The Polish legislature will not proceed with President Karol Nawrocki's proposed SAFE project due to insufficient funding details.

Mar 19 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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The 72 hours that prevented the collapse of the legislature in Catalonia

A last-minute agreement between the Catalan government and ERC has extended the budget negotiations, avoiding a potential legislative collapse.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Manitoba NDP, Tories trade accusations and insults in testy legislature session

The Manitoba legislature witnessed intense exchanges between the governing NDP and the opposition Tories, with accusations of bigotry and transphobia dominating the session.

Mar 18 • 23:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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What the constitutional reform approved in El Salvador means: Bukele moves forward with life imprisonment

El Salvador's legislature has approved a constitutional reform that allows for life imprisonment for serious crimes, removing historical restrictions on such penalties.

Mar 18 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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PF points to Rodrigo Bacellar's influence in the Executive and ties to loans to a slaughterhouse

New documents reveal that suspended president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio, Rodrigo Bacellar, has significant influence beyond the legislature into the state executive, including connections to questionable loans to a slaughterhouse.

Mar 17 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Will Florida have an airport named Donald Trump? What is known about the project awaiting Ron DeSantis's signature

Florida's legislature has approved a bill that would allow the renaming of major commercial airports, specifically proposing to rename Palm Beach International Airport to 'President Donald J. Trump International Airport.'

Mar 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
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Overturning an outlandish Supreme Court ruling is the only way to fix education

Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill that mandates public schools verify students' immigration status, reflecting a partisan divide in the legislature.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
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Wyoming passes new six-week abortion ban that lawmakers call ‘insult to voters’

Wyoming's legislature has enacted a six-week abortion ban, with significant backlash from lawmakers who view it as an affront to voters.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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What is the highway that will be named 'President Donald Trump' in Florida

Florida's state legislature has approved a bill to rename a section of a highway after Donald Trump as part of a broader initiative to honor various public figures.

Mar 13 • 13:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Liberia: Beyond the Border - How Liberia Must Balance Sovereignty, Diplomacy, and the Constitution

Liberia faces a significant constitutional challenge following the reported incursion of Guinean troops into its territory, prompting President Boakai to engage the Legislature.

Mar 13 • 10:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
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Korean legislature passes US investment bill, but loophole for waiving safeguards sparks backlash

South Korea's National Assembly approved a special bill aimed at facilitating a $350 billion US investment package, but it faces criticism due to a loophole that allows waiving regulatory safeguards.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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The battle against the cellphone

The Buenos Aires legislature has enacted a law banning cellphones in primary schools to aid student focus and promote interactive activities.

Mar 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Agro Tax is terminated in Goiás

The Agro Tax in Goiás, imposed on rural and mining products, has been permanently terminated by the state legislature due to financial difficulties faced by the agro-sector.

Mar 12 • 10:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Liberia: Boakai Consults Legislature Amid Guinean Military Incursion

Liberia's President Joseph Nyuma Boakai engages with legislative leaders amid security tensions following a Guinean military incursion.

Mar 12 • 10:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Liberia: Guinea Troops Back Down, but Boakai Holds Firm On Defense Consultations

Guinean troops have retreated from a disputed area along the Liberia-Guinea border, though Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai continues to engage with the legislature on national security matters.

Mar 12 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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The City requested authorization to take on debt of US$1.35 billion and finance the F subway line

The Buenos Aires government has proposed a bill to the Legislature to authorize debt financing of up to US$1.35 billion for the construction of a new subway line intended to enhance transportation between different neighborhoods.

Mar 11 • 18:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Attention Florida: A bill could stop a new cruise port in Manatee County

A bill passed by the Florida Legislature could halt plans for a controversial cruise port in Manatee County, pending the governor's decision.

Mar 11 • 00:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
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The Behind-the-Scenes of Valenzuela's Frustrated Entry into the Government: Differences with Bullrich's Successor and the Shadow of Karina Milei

Diego Valenzuela will not assume the role of head of the Migration Security Agency and will return to the Buenos Aires Legislature as a provincial senator due to internal conflicts within the libertarian party.

Mar 10 • 21:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Indigenous chiefs head to Alberta legislature to push province to nip separatism push

Indigenous leaders in Alberta have called on the provincial government to address the separatism movement, asserting that their rights are being diminished within the political discourse.

Mar 10 • 16:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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City Legislature: La Libertad Avanza and Fuerza Patria Corner Jorge Macri and Displace Pro from the Main Commissions

The opposition capitalizes on Jorge Macri's weakness in the Buenos Aires Legislature, pushing for control of major commissions while Pro retreats on budget matters.

Mar 10 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Indigenous Chiefs gather at legislature, pressure Alberta to quash separatism push

Indigenous leaders in Alberta are calling on the provincial government to suppress a separatist movement that seeks to remove Alberta from Canada, criticizing the government's handling of Indigenous rights.

Mar 9 • 23:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
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Trump cheers FBI subpoena of Arizona 2020 election records

Arizona's state legislature received a subpoena from a federal grand jury regarding its controversial review of the 2020 election, with Donald Trump expressing approval of the move.

Mar 9 • 19:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Lashes Lawmakers in Capitol Speech, Calls Low Representation of Women Embarrassing

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf criticized the low representation of women in the Legislature during a speech, calling it an embarrassment that hinders the country's development.

Mar 9 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
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US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks

The US Congress narrowly rejected a war powers resolution aimed at stopping President Trump's military actions against Iran, reflecting deep divisions within the legislature.

Mar 5 • 23:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Party window begins and may change the composition of the Legislative Assembly of MS; check it out

The party window opens in Brazil, allowing legislators to change parties without losing their mandates ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 5 • 19:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Meth detention and other health-care issues dominate first day of legislature sitting

The first day of the legislature sitting in Manitoba focused on the introduction of a new protective care center for detaining individuals intoxicated by methamphetamines and other substances for extended periods.

Mar 5 • 03:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Health care, deficit expected to be focus of Manitoba legislature spring sitting

Health care and budget deficits are set to dominate the discussions in the upcoming Manitoba legislature spring session, with significant legislative proposals from the NDP government.

Mar 4 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP Falls to the Minimum Voting Level of the Legislature While Vox Reaches Its Fourth Consecutive Record

The Popular Party (PP) faces its lowest voter support since the beginning of the legislature, while Vox sets a new record in polling.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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‘I don’t think the public are buying it’: Fallout from the Musqueam agreements

There is ongoing political backlash in British Columbia regarding the agreements made between the federal government and the Musqueam First Nation, with significant questions raised in the legislature.

Mar 3 • 23:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Protesters rally outside N.S. legislature as tensions rise inside during debate

Hundreds protested outside the Nova Scotia legislature against government budget cuts to cultural programs and resource extraction policies, voicing concerns over treaty obligations and environmental conservation.

Mar 3 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mayra Mendoza criticized Axel Kicillof for not speaking about Cristina Kirchner during the opening of sessions in the Legislature

Mayra Mendoza criticized Governor Axel Kicillof for his failure to address Cristina Kirchner's illegal detention during his speech at the opening of ordinary sessions in the provincial Legislature.

Mar 3 • 12:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Elections in North Carolina: What is voted on in today's primaries on March 3rd

North Carolina voters are participating in primary elections today to select candidates for the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and state legislature.

Mar 3 • 07:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Kicillof harshly attacked Milei, said the country is in recession and gave a nod to businessmen

Axel Kicillof criticized Javier Milei's national government during the opening session of the Buenos Aires Legislature, stating that Argentina is in a recession while advocating for a hopeful approach towards the upcoming elections.

Mar 3 • 00:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford names new chief of staff

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has appointed Travis Kann as his new chief of staff, replacing Patrick Sackville, ahead of the legislature's return.

Mar 2 • 21:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri opened the ordinary sessions in the Buenos Aires Legislature focusing on security and public works

Jorge Macri opened legislative sessions in Buenos Aires, emphasizing security and public works, while reaffirming a shift towards more right-wing policies.

Mar 2 • 13:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When does the labor reform proposed by Milei, sanctioned by Congress, come into effect?

The labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei has been approved by Argentina's legislature and awaits presidential promulgation to take effect.

Mar 2 • 13:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming

Saskatchewan's legislature opens for its spring session, facing a looming deficit budget due to revenue shortfalls linked to trade issues.

Mar 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Kicillof prepares his speech for the Legislature and keeps responses to Milei open until the last moment

Governor Axel Kicillof is finalizing his speech for the opening of sessions in the Buenos Aires Legislature, anticipating possible responses to President Javier Milei's address.

Mar 1 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Quebec politician praised for speaking openly about menopause symptom in legislature

A Quebec Liberal MNA, Jennifer Maccarone, has been commended for openly discussing her experience with menopause symptoms during a parliamentary session.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President Chico Filho determines recertification of employees at the City Council

Chico Filho, the President of the Municipal Chamber of Maceió, has mandated a general recertification of all permanent and commissioned employees in the Legislature to enhance transparency and efficiency.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Manitoba Tories used legislature room for campaign: elections commissioner

Manitoba's election commissioner found that the Progressive Conservatives violated provincial laws by using a legislative room for campaign activities before the 2023 provincial election.

Feb 27 • 00:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez has already accumulated more than half of the decrees rejected in Congress during this legislature

Pedro Sánchez's government faces significant setbacks as the Congress once again rejects crucial social protection measures intended to support vulnerable populations.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
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China’s top legislature removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

China's legislature has removed nine military officials, including five generals, ahead of the critical political meetings known as the 'two sessions.'

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
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Alberta legislature set to resume ahead of new budget

The Alberta legislature is reconvening to discuss a new budget, amidst criticisms from the Opposition about the government's handling of the healthcare system.

Feb 24 • 11:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP document to negotiate with Vox requires Abascal's party to approve the Budgets for the entire legislature

The PP has drafted a framework document demanding that Vox commit to approving budgets for all of its regional governments throughout the entire legislative term.

Feb 23 • 18:26 UTC

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