legislature

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In recent months, several state legislatures have blocked new data centers from being built after pressure from residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bespectacled and known for his measured tone, the 68-year-old was believed to enjoy the confidence of the late Khamenei, after a long career in the military, media and legislature.

From Barron's

The state legislature passed the bill last year with widespread support.

From The Wall Street Journal

While its 2019 constitution grants citizens the right to demonstrate, a law defining the extent of that right is currently stalled in the legislature.

From BBC

Ladakh has since called upon New Delhi to include it in the "Sixth Schedule" of India's constitution and have their own local legislature to make their laws and policies.

From Barron's