Tag: State Legislature
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Richard Codey, Former New Jersey Governor and Longtime State Lawmaker, Dies at 79
A Storied Career in New Jersey Politics The political landscape of New Jersey has lost a towering figure with the passing of Richard Codey, the former Democratic governor who stepped in to lead the state after Jim McGreevey resigned in 2004. Codey, who remained a fixture in the State House for decades, died at the…
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Moves to Scrap the Transportation Funding Bill After Republican Pushback
Overview: A Political Pivot in Oregon Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signaled a dramatic shift in her approach to the state’s transportation funding package. After months of intense negotiations and legislative pressure, Kotek appears ready to push the entire transportation bill back toward the scrap heap. The move comes amid a persistent Republican-led effort to…