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"Michigan Democrats Regain House Majority in Special Elections"

Democrats in Michigan won special elections in two metro Detroit-based districts, restoring their majority in the state House of Representatives. Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg, both Democrats, secured victories and will join the state House, giving Democrats a razor-thin, one-vote majority. The wins could end the legislative gridlock that has defined the tied chamber for the past several months, allowing Democrats to move forward with their priorities. The Democratic victories were celebrated by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and President Joe Biden's campaign, and the special elections come ahead of the November elections where every seat in the Michigan House of Representatives is up for election.

via Detroit Free Press|

#democratic-majority #democratic-priorities #legislative-gridlock

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes Bills to Establish Marijuana Market, Arena Deal Collapses"

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has vetoed bills that aimed to establish a state-regulated marketplace for recreational marijuana, citing concerns about the legislation endangering Virginians' health and safety. The veto comes after the governor's opposition to the bills had been carefully avoided while talks about a $2 billion sports arena project were still underway, leading to speculation about their use as bargaining chips. The bills, passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, aimed to set commercial standards and licensing requirements for cannabis retailers in the state.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-priorities #glenn-youngkin #marijuana-legalization

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Moderate Democrat Disagrees with White House on "Very Small" Debt Limit Deal

The debt limit agreement reached between the White House and GOP negotiators does not include any Democratic priorities, but it may still get Democratic votes because it's a "very small bill," according to Rep. Jim Himes. The bill rescinds only a "very, very small fraction" of the $80 billion set to fund the IRS. Himes said that the bill is not something that will make any Democrats happy, but it is a small enough bill that may prevent the economy from being destroyed this week.

via POLITICO|

#debt-limit #democratic-priorities #gop