Theists-only policy for legislative prayers is constitutional, 3rd Circuit rules
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State lawmaker imprisoned for barratry is re-elected in jail, released in time for legislative session
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Two Norwich GOP legislative candidates have delinquent property taxes
Two Norwich Republican legislative candidates have delinquent property taxes locally and elsewhere in the state, and one has a series of delinquent bills, including a mortgage foreclosure filing in Norwich. The Day checked the property tax payment status of 21 state House candidates and eight state Senate candidates with local districts. Foreclosure News
Supreme Court strikes down one legislative district in Texas as racial gerrymander, upholds others
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A Florida bank now owns the former legislative office building in downtown Anchorage
A Florida-based bank is now the owner of the office building in downtown Anchorage that Alaska lawmakers left after an extensive and pricey renovation project. EverBank went to Anchorage Superior Court over the building in April last year, asking for a foreclosure sale. Foreclosure News
Rulings make judges legislative targets; impeachment bid in Pennsylania
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Pennsylvania legislative leader defies court order to turn over map data in gerrymandering case
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2017 Legislative Changes to the Florida Condominium Act
On June 26, 2017, Governor Scott approved House Bill 1237, changing or amending a number of statutes regulating condominium associations. These statutes address conflicts of interest and access to official records, changes substantially based on a final report by a Miami-Dade County grand jury, titled Addressing Condo Owners' Pleas for Help: Recommendations for Legislative Action […]
California legislative leaders hire former AG Holder for legal advice in Trump legal battles
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End of legislative session laws a ” Zombie Properties
One of the highlights of the end of legislative session is an agreement to combat the rising problem of abandoned residential properties by creating new obligations for mortgage owners and lenders to maintain property which has been rendered vacant and abandoned. As a former Mayor and an individual who represents 5 cities which are spattered […]