| Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings 2024-04-27 [abcnews.com] Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s “yellow fla... Részletek >
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| South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog 2024-04-27 [abcnews.com] South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again Részletek >
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| Former Arkansas governor, U.S. senator David Pryor dies at 89 2024-04-21 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who was one of the state’s most beloved and active political figures, has died at the age of 89 Részletek >
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| Southern discomfort: Governors should be wary to discourage unionization 2024-04-20 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature Részletek >
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| West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March Részletek >
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| Bank of Mexico deputy governor sees rates on hold for longer than expected 2024-04-19 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing Részletek >
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| DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor 2024-04-18 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died Részletek >
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| Bob Graham, former Florida governor and U.S. senator with a common touch, dies at 87 2024-04-17 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy 2024-04-16 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Tennessee schools would have to out transgender students to parents under bill heading to governor 2024-04-16 [abcnews.com] Tennessee would join the ranks of states where public school employees have to out transgender students to their parents under a bill advancing in the Republican-supermajority Legislature Részletek >
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| Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors 2024-04-13 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills 2024-04-13 [abcnews.com] The governor of Kansas has vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she says is a vague bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion Részletek >
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| Prosecutor to decide if Georgia lieutenant governor should be charged in election meddling case 2024-04-11 [abcnews.com] A special prosecutor has been assigned to look into whether Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones should face criminal charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election Részletek >
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| Iowa governor signs bill that gives state authority to arrest and deport some migrants 2024-04-11 [abcnews.com] Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that will make it a crime for a person to be in the state if previously denied admission to or removed from the United States Részletek >
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| Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge 2024-04-09 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal 2024-04-08 [abcnews.com] An appellate court has granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district Részletek >
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| Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok, but their governors are using it 2024-04-06 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Kansas lawmakers scuttle a plan for cutting taxes, defying the governor and GOP leaders 2024-04-05 [abcnews.com] A bipartisan group of rank-and-file lawmakers in Kansas has scuttled a plan for cutting taxes Részletek >
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| Tax cuts pushed by Kansas GOP leaders and Democratic governor face a tough vote 2024-04-05 [abcnews.com] Top Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor in Kansas are close to winning final legislative approval for a compromise plan to cut the state’s taxes Részletek >
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| Kentucky governor vetoes nuclear energy legislation due to the method of selecting board members 2024-04-05 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| South Carolina governor undergoes knee surgery for 2022 tennis injury 2024-04-04 [abcnews.com] South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has undergone a minor elective knee surgery for a tennis injury he sustained about two years ago Részletek >
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| Wisconsin governor urges state Supreme Court to revoke restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes 2024-04-02 [abcnews.com] Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to once again allow absentee ballot drop boxes in places beyond the election offices they are now restricted to Részletek >
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| Oregon governor signs a bill recriminalizing drug possession into law 2024-04-02 [abcnews.com] Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs Részletek >
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| Baltimore bridge collapse: Governor details plan to remove bridge and help affected 2024-03-29 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky 2024-03-29 [abcnews.com] Kentucky lawmakers have given final passage to a bill stripping the Democratic governor of any role in picking someone to occupy a U.S. Senate seat if a vacancy occurs Részletek >
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| Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death 2024-03-29 [abcnews.com] Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on the repeal of Memphis police traffic stop reforms set in place after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers just over a year ago Részletek >
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| Ship that collided with Baltimore bridge lost power - governor 2024-03-26 [bbci.co.uk] The container ship issued a mayday call moments before hitting and bringing down the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Részletek >
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| Florida Governor Signs Bill Banning Kids Under 14 From Having Social Media Accounts - CNET 2024-03-26 [news.cnet.com] The new law, slated to go into effect Jan. 1, would be one of the most restrictive in the US. Részletek >
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| California governor, celebrities and activists launch campaign to protect law limiting oil wells 2024-03-23 [abcnews.com] California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda are calling on voters to keep a law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and hospitals as the oil industry fights to overturn it Részletek >
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| West Virginia governor signs vague law allowing teachers to answer questions about origin of life 2024-03-22 [abcnews.com] West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice has signed a law that supporters say promotes the free exchange of ideas in science classrooms Részletek >
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| California voters pass measure pushed by governor to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win 2024-03-21 [abcnews.com] California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis Részletek >
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| $6,500 school vouchers coming to Georgia as bill gets final passage and heads to governor 2024-03-20 [abcnews.com] Georgia senators are giving final approval to $6,500 vouchers funding for private school tuition and home schooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature Részletek >
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| Ohio governor declares state of emergency 2024-03-18 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Utah governor replaces social media laws for youth as state faces lawsuits 2024-03-16 [abcnews.com] Utah’s governor has approved an overhaul of social media laws meant to protect children as the state fends off multiple lawsuits challenging their constitutionality Részletek >
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| Nebraska governor approves regulations to allow gender-affirming care for minors 2024-03-13 [abcnews.com] Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has approved regulations tied to a new Nebraska law restricting gender-affirming care for minors Részletek >
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| North Carolina judges block elections board changes pushed by Republicans that weaken governor 2024-03-12 [abcnews.com] North Carolina trial judges have struck down portions of a new law that would have changed how election board members are chosen Részletek >
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| Six Polish rate-setters condemn attempts to put governor before tribunal 2024-03-08 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Law-abiding adults can now carry guns openly in South Carolina after governor approves new law 2024-03-08 [abcnews.com] Any adult who can legally own a gun can now carry one openly in South Carolina Részletek >
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| Kentucky GOP lawmakers override governor and undo efforts to prevent renter discrimination 2024-03-07 [abcnews.com] A bill that will undo efforts in Kentucky’s two largest cities to ban landlords from discriminating against renters who use federal housing vouchers has been restored after Republican lawmakers quickly overrode the Democratic governor’s veto Részletek >
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| What to know about Mark Robinson, the Republican North Carolina Governor nominee 2024-03-06 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Mark Robinson wins Republican nomination for governor in North Carolina primary election 2024-03-06 [abcnews.com] Mark Robinson wins Republican nomination for governor in North Carolina primary election Részletek >
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| Josh Stein wins Democratic nomination for governor in North Carolina primary election 2024-03-06 [abcnews.com] Josh Stein wins Democratic nomination for governor in North Carolina primary election Részletek >
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| Californians to vote on measure governor says he needs to tackle homelessness crisis 2024-03-05 [abcnews.com] California voters are set to decide on a statewide ballot measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis Részletek >
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| Utah governor mulls measure that would fund firearms training for teachers 2024-03-05 [abcnews.com] Gun violence prevention advocates are calling on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to veto legislation that they say could place children in harm’s way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus Részletek >
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| New Mexico governor signs bill that bans some guns at polls and extends waiting period to 7 days 2024-03-05 [abcnews.com] Some guns will be banned at voting locations, and the waiting period for purchasing firearms is being extended to seven days under measures signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Részletek >
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| My Take: What to know about governor 2024-03-03 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr. 2024-03-03 [abcnews.com] North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson has received former President Donald Trump’s formal endorsement in his bid for governor, several months after the former president pledged to do so Részletek >
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| St. Petersburg governor reports damaged buildings amid drone attack claims 2024-03-02 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Legislation to legalize, tax skill games in Virginia heads to governor 2024-03-01 [abcnews.com] Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation that would legalize skill games, the slots-like betting machines that proliferated in businesses around the state before an on-again, off-again ban took effect Részletek >
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| Struggling to stop illegal cannabis stores, New York governor asks online sites to hide them 2024-02-29 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| New York governor approves new congressional district maps that could give Democrats modest boost in fight for House 2024-02-29 [abcnews.com] New York governor approves new congressional district maps that could give Democrats modest boost in fight for House Részletek >
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| Exiled Missouri lawmaker blocked from running for governor as a Democrat 2024-02-27 [abcnews.com] A blacklisted Missouri lawmaker has been blocked from running for governor as a Democrat Részletek >
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| Republican Mississippi governor ignores Medicaid expansion and focuses on jobs in State of the State 2024-02-27 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Republican Mississippi governor ignores Medicaid expansion and focuses on jobs in State of the State 2024-02-27 [abcnews.com] Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he intentionally avoided hot-button issues and political conflict in his State of the State address Részletek >
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| California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans 2024-02-26 [abcnews.com] California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an ad campaign urging voters in several Republican-controlled states to speak up against laws designed to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions Részletek >
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| Oil falls after US Fed governor says no rush to cut interest rates 2024-02-23 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Governor says carjackers 2024-02-21 [abcnews.com] In an effort to subdue violent crimes, lawmakers have returned to the Capitol for a short special legislative session and are advancing a slew of Republican-authored tough-on-crime policies Részletek >
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| Wis. Democratic governor signs legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them 2024-02-19 [abcnews.com] Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, has signed new legislative district maps into law that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-leaning state Supreme Court draw the lines Részletek >
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| Russia says Ukraine poisoned governors of two annexed Ukrainian provinces 2024-02-19 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Louisiana governor declares state of emergency due to police shortage 2024-02-17 [abcnews.com] Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to a police officer shortage Részletek >
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| North Dakota lieutenant governor launches gubernatorial bid against congressman 2024-02-15 [abcnews.com] North Dakota Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announced her campaign for governor on Thursday Részletek >
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| Too many pardons? Kentucky lawmaker wants a limit after former governor gave over 600 on his way out 2024-02-15 [abcnews.com] A lawmaker has resumed his push to limit a Kentucky governor’s pardon powers Részletek >
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| Milei Slams Argentina Governors After Congress Setback 2024-02-07 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Pennsylvania governor to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit 2024-02-05 [abcnews.com] Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers with a firmer grasp on how he wants to pursue top priorities and his state in a strong fiscal position Részletek >
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| Tribal sovereignty among the top issues facing Oklahoma governor and Legislature 2024-02-05 [abcnews.com] Tribal sovereignty is expected to again be a top issue facing lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt as they return to begin the 2024 legislative session Részletek >
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| South Dakota Governor 2024-02-05 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings 2024-02-04 [abcnews.com] Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the Eagle Pass border to highlight his escalating attempts to curb illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border Részletek >
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| Ukraine attacked Belgorod Oblast, Russian governor claims 2024-02-04 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| What to know as Republicans governors consider sending more National Guard to the Texas border 2024-02-02 [abcnews.com] As tensions grow between Texas officials and the federal government over who can enforce immigration policies and how, some Republican leaders are pledging their support to the Lone Star state Részletek >
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| Utah Governor Signs Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill Into Law 2024-02-01 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| New York governor nominates new police leader to agency that has struggled to diversify its ranks 2024-01-31 [abcnews.com] New York Gov. Kathy Hochul nominated Steven G Részletek >
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| Trump praises Texas governor as border state clashes with Biden administration over immigration 2024-01-28 [abcnews.com] Former President Donald Trump has praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for defying the Biden administration over immigration Részletek >
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| 25 states with Republican governors sign letter supporting Texas in border control fight: What to know 2024-01-26 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| 25 Republican governors back Texas in escalating border standoff with US government 2024-01-26 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Wisconsin Republicans send last-ditch redistricting plan to Democratic governor 2024-01-24 [abcnews.com] The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly has sent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers a redistricting proposal that largely adopts maps he proposed, but with changes that would reduce the number of GOP incumbents who would have to face one another in November Részletek >
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| Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender athletes, despite the GOP governor 2024-01-24 [abcnews.com] Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender athletes, despite the GOP governor’s veto Részletek >
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| UA Cabinet approves Fedorov as Zaporizhzhya regional governor 2024-01-23 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Leading DeSantis supporters in Florida quickly shift to Trump as governor ends presidential bid 2024-01-22 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| California Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor in 2026 2024-01-19 [abcnews.com] The leader of the California Senate says she will run for governor in 2026 Részletek >
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| Ex-governor candidate completes jail term for possession of images of child sexual abuse 2024-01-18 [abcnews.com] A wealthy attorney who twice ran for governor in Maine is out of jail after completing his sentence for possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse Részletek >
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| Republican Ohio Governor Sticks Up For Trans Candidates That Are Being Kept Off The Ballot 2024-01-18 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Russian Central Bank Governor Nabiullina cancels appearance at exhibition 2024-01-16 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Governor: Russian missile downed over Kryvyi Rih 2024-01-14 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Illinois Governor Asks Texas To Halt Sending Migrants Amid Winter Storm 2024-01-13 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Governor Says Texas Isn 2024-01-12 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Ukraine war: Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel - governor 2024-01-11 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Mississippi governor says he wants young people to stop leaving the state 2024-01-10 [abcnews.com] Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been inaugurated for his second term Részletek >
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| Governor Healey defends 2024-01-10 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Governor: 2 injured in Russia 2024-01-08 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Russian strikes in east Ukraine kill 11, including children: governor 2024-01-06 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| DR Congo election: Three ministers and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence 2024-01-06 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| Governor: Russia plans war propaganda museums in occupied Luhansk Oblast 2024-01-06 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| DR Congo election: Three minister and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence 2024-01-06 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| New Mexico governor proposes 10% spending increase amid windfall from oil production 2024-01-05 [abcnews.com] New Mexico’s governor is proposing a nearly 10% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year to shore up housing opportunities, childhood literacy and health care access, with additional payouts for electric vehicles purchases Részletek >
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| New Mexico governor proposes 10% spending increase amid windfall from oil production 2024-01-05 [news.yahoo.com] Részletek >
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| New York governor pushes for paid medical leave during pregnancy 2024-01-04 [abcnews.com] Pregnant people in New York would have 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul Részletek >
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