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Christopher Walters, deputy executive counsel with the Landry administration, said at a May legislative hearing that the state has identified about 390 prisoners who might be eligible to be paroled and deported.
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ProPublica, 24 Nov. 2025
With the session ended, here are the legislative asks Greenberg did — and didn't — get from the General Assembly.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Latest Indiana legislative updates This story may be updated with additional reporting.
—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
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ProPublica, 24 Nov. 2025
With the session ended, here are the legislative asks Greenberg did — and didn't — get from the General Assembly.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Latest Indiana legislative updates This story may be updated with additional reporting.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislative
Noun
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If the legislature exceeded its authority, then the lawsuit asserts that the new map cannot be used.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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If the legislature exceeded its authority, then the lawsuit asserts that the new map cannot be used.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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When part of a balanced diet (and a generally active lifestyle), such foods can help manage high levels of blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Notably, neither is a quick fix and would best be combined with lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and regular exercise to support weight management.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
17 May 2026
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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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