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Delaware committee approves state pay raises, adds funds for marijuana industry

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Members of the Delaware legislature’s budget-writing committee began marking up Gov. John Carney’s spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday by approving across-the-board pay raises of up to 9% for state employees.
What will Minnesota lawmakers do for an encore in 2024 after momentous 2023 legislative session?

What will Minnesota lawmakers do for an encore in 2024 after momentous 2023 legislative session?

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature isn't scheduled to reconvene until Feb. 12 but with the curtain barely down on the momentous 2023 session there's already discussion about what lawmakers might do for an encore.
Governor's new stance revives New Hampshire marijuana effort

Governor's new stance revives New Hampshire marijuana effort

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent shift to support marijuana legalization has inspired a last-minute push for new legislation.
Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy

Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy

Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns about risks including preterm labour, low birth weight and negative effects on the baby's developing brain.
Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

ST. PAUL, Minn.

Labor union says it will start recall effort against Oregon state lawmaker

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One of Oregon’s largest labor unions says it’s going to try to oust a Democratic state lawmaker who has been a longtime labor ally.
Thailand's victorious progressive Move Forward Party, 7 allies agree on coalition platform

Thailand's victorious progressive Move Forward Party, 7 allies agree on coalition platform

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party.
Back in hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman tackles Senate life after depression treatment

Back in hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman tackles Senate life after depression treatment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself in to the hospital for clinical depression in February, he walked the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits.
Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor's desk

Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor's desk

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Senators in Minnesota passed a bill Saturday that would allow recreational marijuana use by people over the age of 21 and make it the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults .
End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where 'The Oregon Way' once meant bipartisan trust

End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where 'The Oregon Way' once meant bipartisan trust

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has long been seen as a quirky state whose main city was satirized in a TV comedy , where rugged country folk and urban hipsters could get along and political differences could be settled over a pint or two of craft beer.
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