News from the Majority
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Senate Passes Legislation To Support Education Diversity
February 3, 2021
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Senate To Repeal ‘Walking While Trans’ Law
February 2, 2021
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Senate Protects Election Integrity Against Ongoing Pandemic
January 26, 2021
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Senate Will Pass Strongest Eviction Moratorium In Nation
December 27, 2020
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COVID Rent Relief Program
December 18, 2020
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Have A Happy And Healthy Thanksgiving
November 24, 2020
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