Assam's new land law defines 'original inhabitant', expands protected heritage belts and grants eviction powers. Here's what the amendment says and why it has triggered political debate.

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DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday took final action on legislation passed during the 2026 Iowa legislative session, signing bills that would limit a governor's authority during public health ...

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After a series of court rulings gave Republicans a decisive advantage in the national redistricting fight, Democrats’ options for a counterpunch before this year’s midterms are limited. So they are ...

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As Gov. Andy Beshear’s final term as Kentucky's top leader begins winding down, state lawmakers have again swooped in to pass several bills that would shift power or oversight from the executive ...

L. Louise Lucas was attending a conference in Boston last summer for state legislators when she learned that a group of Texas Democrats were in town after fleeing their home state to try to block a ...

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