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Some in our Legislature want an Article 5 Constitutional Convention for a "Balanced Budget" amendment, but once opened, those at the convention would not be bound to that proposal and the liberties and freedoms we hold dear, even our system of government, could be changed.
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Wednesday is declared a State Day of Service and Remembrance out of respect for the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Deaths occurring in our jailing facilities are often handled internally by correctional facilities. This legislation establishes a clear standard of transparency after an inmate’s death.
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Senator Smith writes about the public health risks of vaping and ways our state government needs to do more on this issue, including banning flavored e-cigarettes.
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Program funded by governor in 2023-25 biennial budget expands access to driver training for more teens across the state.
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