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
Sanchez has fewer legislative backers and may have an even tougher run.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Environment Agency said it was satisfied the variation met environmental legislative requirements and provided a high level of protection for human health and the environment.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
After receiving a telegram from President Woodrow Wilson urging him to support the amendment, he agreed to call a special legislative session, but he planned to wait until August, after the state’s Democratic party primary.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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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