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Allegations of misconduct have hung over the legislator from the Florida Panhandle for years, thanks in part to his association with convicted sex trafficker Joel Greenberg.

Missouri legislators have hardly missed an opportunity to attack abortion rights: One legislator floated a measure to make it illegal to help someone leave the state for an abortion.

When these young candidates do eventually start breaking through, they will face a whole other set of financial challenges because of what it costs to actually be a legislator.

It was named after longtime California legislator Vincent Thomas, who had fought to build it for decades.

“This incident has been a humbling reminder of the necessity for restraint and self-control, especially in challenging circumstances,” the legislator said.