legislature
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Carlos Bautista Tafolla, a friend of Manzo’s since childhood who had been elected with the hat movement to the state legislature, nominated Quiroz to replace him as mayor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
In 2014, California’s legislature gave the agency even more power, permitting it to impose fines up to $11,250 per violation a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
The state legislature fixed this problem by adding a pathway for near-retirees.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Radcliffe hoped they would formulate a set of bipartisan recommendations to the state legislature.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“When I’m in the legislature we can’t take midnight plunges,” said Henry.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
Vocabulary lists containing legislature
U.S. Government Lingo
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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