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Debate heats up over English-only bills introduced in Minnesota

Saint Paul - A group of Minnesota Republican State Senators and Representatives have introduced similar legislative bills in the House and the Senate that would make English the official state language. The bills have been called racist and an attack on immigration.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

BC lawmakers reconvene for four days

Victoria - The BC legislature is open again for business after a closure of about 256 days. The news, which has surprised many people here including some MLAs is centred on a discussion of the current budget tabled by Finance minister Colin Hansen.

In the Media by Gibril Koroma

Baby Bicycle Ban – Oregon Rep proposes bill, Oregonians outraged

Portland - Oregon House Representative Mitch Greenlick, D, Portland district 33, has proposed a state law that would prevent families with young children 6 and under from legally commuting by bike.

In the Media by Jenna Griffith

Oklahoma Legislator Blames Sins and Obama for Economic Woes

Oklahoma state representative Sally Kern introduced a resolution Tuesday titled the "Oklahoma Citizens' Proclamation for Morality" that links recent economic woes to moral collapse and President Obama's celebration of LGBT Pride month.

In the Media by Mat Elmore - 3 comments

Op-Ed: Does The Legislature Really Need The Lord's Prayer To Operate?

Does the Lord's Prayer belong in the Ontario's Legislature? It has been recited there for over 100 years but it just may be time to move beyond a Christian prayer in a province of such diversity. At least Premier Dalton McGuinty thinks it may be time.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 8 comments

Massachusetts Proposes Law Banning Cell Phones While Driving

Proposed law will add Massachusetts to the list of states where cell phone usage while driving is illegal. The Transportation Committee is seeking fines for adult violators, while operators under 18 can face fines and loss of license

In the Media by Andi Bryant - 3 comments

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Thousands attend B.C. teachers' rally at legislature

Several thousand striking teachers and their supporters marched through Victoria to the front lawn of the British Columbia legislature Tuesday to protest back-to-work legislation.

Hundreds of students march on Ontario legislature

Hundreds of post-secondary students marched to the Ontario legislature under the watchful eye of police Wednesday, as part of a national day of action.

Egypt upper house elects Islamist

Egypt's upper house of parliament elects an Islamist as its speaker, consolidating the Muslim Brotherhood's control of the country's legislature.

N.S. MLAs warned to put away BlackBerrys