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The recent news from Benue state in Nigeria has revealed a worrying trend of the state's House of Assembly abusing its powers, undermining the principle of democracy, and disregarding the rule of law. The Assembly, led by Speaker Hyacinth Alia, has been engaging in a power struggle with
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Ghana's Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan-Cudjoe, has been formally honoured by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Disability Desk for her dedication to the welfare of persons with disabilities. The prestigious Citation of Honour was presented to her during a ceremony, acknowledging her "exceptional kindness,
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As part of the ongoing special legislative session, the Colorado House of Representatives has given final approval to six bills aimed at raising additional state tax revenue to help close the state's nearly $800 million budget hole. The budget shortfall was triggered by federal tax code changes, and
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Governor Tony Evers' administration has come under fire from Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin after submitting 27 administrative rules for publication without Legislative Review. The Joint Committee on Legislative Organization (https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lc/media/o1jdynfq/aug21_ballot_results.pdf) voted 6-4 to direct the Legislative Reference Bureau not
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A special legislative session in Colorado continues with the state Senate voting on four bills addressing a billion-dollar state budget gap caused by changes to the federal tax code. Senate Bill 25B-1, sponsored by Senate President James Coleman and Senator Judy Amabile, was approved by a narrow 19-16 vote and
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Professor Oby Orogbu, a member of the House of Representatives from Anambra State, has emphasized the importance of women's participation in Nigerian politics. Speaking at an empowerment program for 500 widows in her constituency, Orogbu asserted that women possess the capacity to deliver good governance and dividends of
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The Natural Products Association and other industry trade groups have appealed to the IRS to revise Publication 502, urging the agency to classify dietary supplements as "medical expenses" under the Internal Revenue Code. This move aims to align with the Make America Healthy Again movement, allowing Americans to
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has responded to the controversy surrounding President William Ruto's allegations of corruption in Parliament, stating that the President can only provide evidence to investigating agencies and not the Parliament itself. Murkomen believes that the President's comments were not focused on any
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Colorado's U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow held a town hall at Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, addressing concerns from about 500 constituents on artificial intelligence (AI), environmental protection, bipartisanship, and preserving democracy. The event came as the Colorado Legislature convened for
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State Rep. Cam Cavitt sponsored a plan to withhold legislator pay if a state budget is not signed into law by the statutory July 1 deadline. The proposal, House Joint Resolution M, requires two-thirds support in both the state House and Senate to amend the Michigan Constitution. Despite Cavitt'
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Colorado state lawmakers are gathering for a special session to address a $1.2 billion revenue shortfall, sparked by changes to the federal tax code. The session, the third in as many years, will focus on revising the state's budget and finding solutions to plug the budget hole
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State Representative Karl Bohnak has championed a plan to suspend legislator pay if a state budget is not signed into law by the statutory July 1 deadline. This move aims to increase pressure on lawmakers to finalize a bipartisan budget on time, allowing schools, critical services, and local units of
