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governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /


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More drastic ideas to lower the federal government’s interest burden include a so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, floated back in late 2024 by Stephen Miran, then in the private sector, and now a Fed governor.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Under the proposal adopted last week, the governor and the leaders of the state House and Senate would each pick seven members.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

In Utah, the governor has signed two related bills into law, and in Tennessee and Indiana, bills are awaiting their governors’ signature.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

California’s next governor would have the power to end Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty, appoint state judges and grant state pardons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Rukia had so much information on the first woman governor and senators from the encyclopedia, she couldn’t stop talking.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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