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Latest Indiana legislative updates This story may be updated with additional reporting.
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This column is about one important concept: that our system of government is made up of three equal parts: the legislative, the executive and the judicial.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This column is about one important concept: that our system of government is made up of three equal parts: the legislative, the executive and the judicial.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislative
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Manny Abarca, Jalen Anderson and Venessa Huskey are running for county committeeships alongside their legislature re-election campaigns.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Guy-Sheftall said privates tend to be more insulated from political pressure, particularly in Southern states where legislatures and regent boards — often dominated by conservatives — wield significant power over public universities.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because food allergies can interfere with breathing and restrict diet, your child may qualify for special accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Patients currently have access to a full menu and depending on their diet order can order their choices.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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