News from the Majority
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Legislature Announces 2023 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing Schedule
February 1, 2023
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Equal Rights Amendment Passes Senate
January 24, 2023
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Equal Rights Amendment Passes Senate
January 24, 2023
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Board of Election Professionalization Package Passes Senate
January 17, 2023
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Senate Passes Prescription, Healthcare Affordability Measures
January 17, 2023
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