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State of play: Carmody joined small-scale farmers, agricultural leaders and other representatives from about 70 countries last month at the World Farmers Markets Coalition's general assembly in Rome.
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
The power to remove or add statues previously belonged to the Historic Properties Advisory Commission, and the bill also outlines the process for the commission to seek the general assembly's approval.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
The French are voting for the 577 members of the country’s general assembly, or parliament.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2024
The state’s general assembly, which met for a short session beginning in February, adjourned on May 8.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
The power to remove or add statues previously belonged to the Historic Properties Advisory Commission, and the bill also outlines the process for the commission to seek the general assembly's approval.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
The French are voting for the 577 members of the country’s general assembly, or parliament.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2024
The state’s general assembly, which met for a short session beginning in February, adjourned on May 8.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
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The legislative assembly will have powers to debate local issues, make laws and approve decisions for governing the territory but cannot restore special status as that is the remit of the federal government.Reuters, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2024
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One result was the shuttering of most of Europe’s legislative assemblies: the Estates-General in France, the Cortes Generales in Spain.Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
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On the other side of the country, the head of the Washington state DOT has requested $150 million from the state legislature to address the shortcomings of legacy highways.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The legislature approved the bill in late March and a few weeks later overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who said the bill advanced too quickly and that there should be a testing period before fully autonomous vehicles are allowed to drive in the state.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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“General assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general%20assembly. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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