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Ballotpedia · Jun 11

The role of the Governor in legislature | Explained

Govs must act as per advice of Council of Ministers; exceptions rare. SC has expressed displeasure over delays in Bills. Sarkaria & Punchhi Commissions have recommended time limits for decision-making. Politicisation of gubernatorial post has been a problem; amendments may be considered to empower State legislatures.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Money Bill, AMU’s minority status, Quota within quota: The cases before the new CJI-led seven-judge Constitution Bench | Explained

On October 12, the seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will hear matters about the passage of laws as ‘money bills’, Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, re-distribution of quota within SC reservation, freedom of press vis-a-vis legislative privileges, and the competence of State legislatures to levy additional taxes.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Authority on the anvil to address Bengaluru’s traffic woes

A Bill to enable its formation to be tabled in the coming session of the State Legislature

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2022

Three’s a crowd?

The dispute around Amaravati versus 3 capitals for Andhra Pradesh rages even after the High Court verdict

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022

Missouri Legislature passes constitutional amendment allowing increase in funding to Kansas City police

A constitutional amendment that would allow the state Legislature to increase the minimum required funding for Kansas City’s police department passed Missouri’s state Legislature on Friday. The measure passed in Missouri’s House of Representatives before they ended the legislative session, with 103 votes supporting the measure and 44 votes opposing…

Ballotpedia · May 16, 2022

State Legislature Passes Bill Restricting Pharmacist Speech About Ivermectin and Hydroxycholoroquine

From a Missouri bill (HB 2149), which is apparently now heading to the Governor for approval or veto: A pharmacist shall not contact the prescribing physician or the patient to dispute the efficacy of ivermectin tablets or hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets for human use unless the physician or patient inquires of…

Reason · May 13, 2022

Editorial: DeSantis owns the ‘libs’ and has turned Florida into MAGA Central

Gov. Ron DeSantis has governed like an extremist. He’s stoked racial animosity. He’s disregarded the 73,000-plus Floridians who have died from COVID-19. He’s scapegoated LGBTQ youth. He’s forced the state Legislature to cede power to him in the redrawing of congressional districts that likely diminish Black representation. He’s got autocratic…

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022

New York governor’s budget bill increases November bond measure from $3 billion to $4.2 billion

New York governor’s budget bill increases November bond measure from $3 billion to $4.2 billion

Ballotpedia · Apr 14, 2022

Florida to vote in November on additional property tax exemption for certain public service workers

The Florida State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the November ballot that would allow for an additional homestead property tax exemption on $50,000 of assessed value on property owned by certain public service workers, including teachers, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, active duty members of the military and…

Ballotpedia · Mar 14, 2022