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Jared Polis, Colorado senate

Colorado senate's override of a veto by Gov. Jared Polis leads to schism at the State Capitol

For the first time in 14 years, Colorado's state legislature could override a governor's veto. Gov. Jared Polis vetoed Senate Bill 85 -- which imposes a host of new regulations on social media companies -- saying the bill is unworkable,

Yahoo · 3h

Colorado Senate overrides Polis' veto of social media bill

For the first time in 14 years, lawmakers in the Colorado Senate took a rare step, voting to override one of Governor Polis' vetoes.

The Denver Post · 16h

Colorado Senate votes to override Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of social media regulation bill

Letting the veto stand would mean “choosing to protect the business interests of billion-dollar tech companies over the safety of Colorado kids,” Sen. Lindsay Daugherty said. The House

Texas, Senate and school choice

CBS News on MSN · 18h

Texas Senate passes private school vouchers bill; heads to Gov. Abbott's desk

The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school tuition.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Partisan school board bill passes out of Senate, heads to governor’s desk

The partisan school board bill passed the Senate by one vote and heads to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk. The Senate voted 26-24 on Thursday to give final legislative approval to Senate Bill 287, which will require school board candidates to declare a political party when running in a general election.

Yahoo · 5h

East Texas districts react to senate’s approval of school choice bill

In a historic move for Texas, the $1 billion school choice bill, SB 2, was approved recently. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,

Juliana Stratton, United States Senate and Dick Durbin

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Dick Durbin's Senate seat

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Friday he is endorsing his Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton enters race to succeed Durbin in Senate

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Richard J. Durbin.

Chicago Tribune · 23h

Gov. JB Pritzker endoses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for US Senate

Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton gives her a key edge in the race to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.

Florida Senate, Democratic Party

Fox News · 19h

Sunshine State senator dumps Dems, switching to no party affiliation

Florida state Senator Jason Pizzo, who was serving as state Senate Democratic leader, announced a switch to no party affiliation. Credit: Florida State Senate

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Florida Senate's Democratic Leader Says the State Party Is Dead and He's Leaving It

The top Democrat in Florida’s Senate is leaving his party, declaring that “the Democratic Party in Florida is dead.”

Miami Herald · 19h

Florida Senate minority leader says Democratic Party is ‘dead,’ switches to independent

In the latest blow to Florida Democrats, the Senate Democratic leader abruptly announced Thursday that he is leaving the party in favor of no-party affiliation. In a dramatic speech on the floor of the chamber,

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Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...

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'Biden effect' hits the Senate: Wave of retirements clears path for younger Dems

The so-called "Biden effect" appears to be a factor in congressional longevity after Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

Colorado Senate rejects childhood sex abuse amendment — again. Advocates hope to put it on ballot anyway.

The amendment would have asked voters to allow future lawmakers to pass laws permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to ...

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Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk

Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...

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Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate

Durbin was first elected to the Senate in 1996, succeeding Democratic Sen. Paul Simon. In the primary that year, Durbin ...

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Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is ...

mlive on MSN14h

Board to cap prescription drug prices clears Michigan Senate

State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, who sponsored the bills, said there’s no one-size fits all solution. The “common ...

Clash between Florida House, Senate stalls state budget, session going into overtime

The impasse between the House and Senate means lawmakers will go into overtime on the 60-day legislative session to pass a ...

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Who will replace Ruggerio in the R.I. Senate District 4 seat?

The potential candidates include North Providence Town Council members Autiello and Famiglietti, former state Rep.

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