legislative
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But in that meeting, commissioners passed a resolution asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to address the concerns about the industry’s massive electricity and water demands.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
As previously noted, this demand was primarily aimed at obtaining legislative language that would allow the White House to go around a court ruling that is blocking ballroom construction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Talley told the group chat: “I’m going to try and use the levers of the legislative branch to check into his detention.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party which controls 130 of the 165 seats in Senegal's only legislative body.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Incensed local lawmakers responded with monuments to legislative creativity.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing legislative
U.S. Government Lingo
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Civics I
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