as in capitol
the building in which a state legislature meets a field trip to the statehouse to see the legislature in session

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Recent Examples of statehouse Since 2018, this series has helped many patients and readers get their medical bills reduced, and it has been cited in statehouses, at the U.S. Capitol, and at the White House. Harris Meyer, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024 The position of flags is fast becoming a political test at statehouses across the nation in the lead-up to President-elect Trump's inauguration — and Gov. Josh Shapiro is in the hot seat. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 After Kelly threw herself into helping Democrats win statehouse elections last fall, even forming a political action committee to aid candidates, the results were disappointing. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 Listen to this article In the world of Springfield politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the statehouse could count on his word. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for statehouse 

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“Statehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statehouse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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