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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing hearing was unexpectedly adjourned without a new date being set, with the judge now scheduled to sentence him on October 3. The defense had sought an earlier date citing exceptional circumstances, but the court will proceed with the original scheduled date amid ongoing legal proceedings related to prostitution charges.
The Democratic-led Michigan Legislature has adjourned for the year, earlier than usual, prompting criticism from Republicans. This year marked the first time in four decades that Democrats had a majority in both chambers of the legislature. Despite pushing through several major legislative proposals, not all received the necessary Republican support for immediate effect. Bills that did not receive a two-thirds majority will automatically go into effect 90 days after adjournment, which would conflict with the state's plan to move its Democratic presidential primary to late February. Democrats argue that they want laws to go into effect sooner, including measures on gun violence, retirement tax repeal, abortion rights, and LGBTQ+ civil rights. The date for lawmakers' return in the new year has not been announced.
Nikola has adjourned its annual shareholder meeting and will reconvene it in July to marshal shareholder support.
The Maryland General Assembly ended its 2023 session with high drama in both houses, with the final minutes in the House of Delegates devolving into a partisan shouting match over a controversial cannabis bill. The Senate president interrupted a motion for final adjournment with a last-seconds vote. Republicans called for a ruling from the parliamentarian, and some struggled to articulate what exactly was being challenged. The fallout from the finish was bitter, with some lawmakers demanding an apology to the speaker and the chamber.