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Republican Governor Calls Special Session To Help Ensure Biden Is On State’s Ballot

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Thursday that the state Legislature would hold a special session to help ensure President Joe Biden will be on the state’s ballot after the secretary of state’s office warned he might not be. GOP Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office informed the state Democratic Party in early April […]

Johnson says Netanyahu to address joint session of Congress ‘soon’ 

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress “soon.” “Tonight I am pleased to share one more thing with you: We will shortly be inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Knesset to hold a joint session of Parliament,” Johnson said at a news […]

Gov. Mike DeWine calls for special session to get Joe Biden on Ohio ballot

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, announced Thursday he will convene the Republican-controlled state Legislature in special session next week to discuss whether to put both President Biden and former President Trump on the state’s fall ballot. Democrats have been unable to certify Biden as their candidate in the state, largely due to procedural issues […]

Taiwan lawmakers erupt into massive brawl during parliament session

Days before President-elect Lai Ching-toku takes office without a legislative majority, Taiwanese lawmakers were shoved, tackled and punched inside parliament on Friday in a heated debate over parliamentary reform. . Even before voting began, some lawmakers shouted and shoved each other outside the chamber, before moving into the chamber. In chaotic scenes, lawmakers crowded around […]

Alaska lawmakers end their session with late bills passing on energy, education

Alaska lawmakers ended a four-month session early Thursday with a flurry of last-minute bills addressing priority issues such as energy and distance learning programs that are the focus of ongoing litigation. The spat over the budget has been quieter than in previous years, with Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy and legislative leaders having twice failed in […]

Alabama legislative session adjourned without final vote on gambling bill

Some Alabama lawmakers and even Gov. Kay Ivey expressed disappointment and frustration Thursday that the legislative session ended without a final vote on the gambling bill. The bill passed the House earlier in the session, but its supporters were unable to break the deadlock in the Senate, where a smaller version of the bill failed […]