Articles for State Speaker

Mike Johnson blames 'wide open border' after U.S. citizen allegedly attacks New Orleans
6 days, 18 hours ago

Mike Johnson blames 'wide open border' after U.S. citizen allegedly attacks New Orleans

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson pointed to the "wide open border" after a U.S. citizen allegedly carried out a truck attack, killing over a dozen people in New Orleans. During a Thursday interview on Fox News, host Lawrence Jones asked Johnson if the FBI was previously aware of the identity of the man suspected of attacking people on Bourbon Street in …

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'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers
1 week, 1 day ago

'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has a message for Republican state legislators: Don’t mess with the Texas speaker’s race – or else. The far-right attorney general – a staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump – announced on New Year’s Eve that he would embark on a statewide tour of districts where incumbent Republican state representatives are reportedly working with Democratic …

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Odisha needs robust healthcare infrastructure and skilled manpower: Speaker Surama Padhy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Odisha needs robust healthcare infrastructure and skilled manpower: Speaker Surama Padhy

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Surama Padhy, on Sunday emphasised the need to build robust healthcare infrastructure across the state and upskill human resources in the sector during the Vision Odisha Healthcare Conclave 2024. Highlighting existing gaps, Padhy noted that many Primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres in Odisha continue to lack adequate numbers of doctors, paramedics, …

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U.P. monsoon session: New LoP uses ‘political acumen’ in leading opposition’s charge
5 months, 1 week ago

U.P. monsoon session: New LoP uses ‘political acumen’ in leading opposition’s charge

Hindustan Times  

Leading the opposition attack on floor of the house, new Leader of Opposition in U.P. assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey, 81, opened his innings by launching an attack on the state government when the house assembled on Monday. When the monsoon session commenced, Pandey said the state government should give reply to the problems faced by the people in flood-hit areas, …

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Haryana Congress again urges Speaker to disqualify MLA Kiran Choudhry from State Assembly
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Congress again urges Speaker to disqualify MLA Kiran Choudhry from State Assembly

The Hindu  

Days after the Congress party’s senior leader and MLA Kiran Choudhry joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Haryana, the Congress on Tuesday reiterated its demand before the State Assembly Speaker to immediately disqualify her from the Assembly. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Congress’ Aftab Ahmed, and the Congress’ Chief Whip Bharat Bhushan have written …

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MP Assemby witnesses furore over removal of Nehru's portrait
1 year ago

MP Assemby witnesses furore over removal of Nehru's portrait

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday witnessed furore over replacement of the portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru with that of Dr B R Ambedkar in the house with the Opposition Congress demanding its restoration in its original place. The photo of Nehru had been removed from the wall and replaced with that of Ambedkar around six months ago without disturbing the …

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New doc on the wrestling abuse that dogged Jim Jordan’s Speaker run
1 year, 2 months ago

New doc on the wrestling abuse that dogged Jim Jordan’s Speaker run

The Independent  

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Jim Jordan’s rapid rise has been cheered by Trump and the far right. Could it soon make him speaker?
1 year, 2 months ago

Jim Jordan’s rapid rise has been cheered by Trump and the far right. Could it soon make him speaker?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan has such a reputation as a political brawler that former House Speaker John Boehner once said he’d never met someone “who spent more time tearing things apart.” Now, nearly a decade after Boehner stepped down in the face of a conservative revolt, it is Jordan, of Ohio, who is trying to bring the Republican Party …

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Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones Sues House Speaker Over Expulsion
1 year, 3 months ago

Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones Sues House Speaker Over Expulsion

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING State Rep. Justin Jones filed a lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court against Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other officials in the state House for expelling and silencing him in the legislative body. After that, Sexton led the move to expel both Jones and state Rep. Justin Pearson from the chamber for speaking on the House …

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U’khand: Chief secretary summoned over non-compliance with protocols for MLAs
1 year, 4 months ago

U’khand: Chief secretary summoned over non-compliance with protocols for MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan on Friday summoned chief secretary SS Sandhu to her chamber over the “non-compliance” with protocols for MLAs by government officials. Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya said the state Bharatiya Janata Party government has no control over the bureaucracy and erring officials get patronage of the state government despite their misbehaviour with public representatives and …

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California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon is stepping down. He's not happy about how it happened
1 year, 6 months ago

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon is stepping down. He's not happy about how it happened

The Independent  

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Punjab assembly: Stormy scenes after Cong adjournment motion on law & order disallowed
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab assembly: Stormy scenes after Cong adjournment motion on law & order disallowed

Hindustan Times  

The budget session of the Punjab vidhan sabha resumed post-recess on a stormy note on Wednesday with members of the opposition Congress raising slogans in the well of the House after their adjournment motion on law and order was disallowed. As soon as Question Hour began, leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa rose to his feet and took up the …

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GOP’s intraparty power battle roiling lawmaking in Ohio
1 year, 10 months ago

GOP’s intraparty power battle roiling lawmaking in Ohio

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A battle for political control of the Ohio House has laid bare the risks the Republican Party faces as factions of its legislative supermajority square off more over tactics and the willingness to thwart long held institutional norms than policy. With Stephens preparing finally to unveil Republicans’ session priorities Wednesday, a group of GOP lawmakers lined up …

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'No Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha & Some Assemblies' : Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union, States
1 year, 10 months ago

'No Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha & Some Assemblies' : Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union, States

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Union of India and five states in a PIL which highlighted that the elections for Deputy Speakers for Lok Sabha and for State legislatures of five states had not yet taken place. Senior Advocate Vibha Dutta Makhija, appearing on behalf of the petitioners submitted that as per Article 93 and Article …

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Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi
2 years, 1 month ago

Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step aside, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York launched a history-making bid Friday to become the first Black person to helm a major political party in Congress as leader of the House Democrats. “I write to humbly ask for your support for the position of House Democratic Leader …

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Democrats win enough for narrow Pennsylvania House majority
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrats win enough for narrow Pennsylvania House majority

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrats won a suburban Philadelphia state House race Friday, giving them barely enough seats to take the chamber majority after 12 years, although two of their reelected incumbents also won higher offices and a third died in October. Mike Straub, spokesperson for current House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, said the situation may come into better focus after …

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Close races put Pennsylvania House majority control in limbo
2 years, 1 month ago

Close races put Pennsylvania House majority control in limbo

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Partisan control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives remained up in the air Thursday, two days after 101 Democrats and 100 Republicans were elected, leaving two races in swing districts still unresolved. In 1994, Democratic state Rep. Tom Stish, of Luzerne County, switched parties a week after being elected, turning over control to Republicans by a single …

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Paul Pelosi released from hospital a week after assault
2 years, 2 months ago

Paul Pelosi released from hospital a week after assault

Associated Press  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her husband, Paul Pelosi, was released from the hospital Thursday after his treatment for injuries from a violent assault last week in which he was attacked with a hammer. Paul Pelosi’s release from the hospital comes as a federal official says the Canadian man accused of breaking into their home and attacking him should have …

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Nana Patole finally moves out of official residence
2 years, 2 months ago

Nana Patole finally moves out of official residence

Hindustan Times  

Strap: The state has waived off arrears of rent – nearly ₹ 2.5 lakh - due from the time Patole ceased to be the speaker of the Legislative Assembly HT Image Mumbai: State Congress chief Nana Patole vacated the ministerial bungalow, opposite Mantralaya a fortnight ago, where he overstayed since February 2021. In his plea to the government to retain …

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Sri Lanka protest: President Rajapaksa to resign on 13th July, Speaker tells state media
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka protest: President Rajapaksa to resign on 13th July, Speaker tells state media

India TV News  

Sri Lanka protest: Sri Lankan protesters demanding that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign forced their way into his official residence on Saturday, a local television report said, as thousands of people took to the streets in the capital decrying the island nation’s worst economic crisis in recent memory. It was not clear if Rajapaksa was inside the residence in Colombo but …

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Calcutta High Court Seeks WB Speaker's Response Over Suspension Of Suvendu Adhikari & 4 BJP MLAs From State Assembly
2 years, 8 months ago

Calcutta High Court Seeks WB Speaker's Response Over Suspension Of Suvendu Adhikari & 4 BJP MLAs From State Assembly

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought sought response from West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay in a writ petition challenging his decision to suspend BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari from the Assembly for future sessions this year.Five BJP MLAs, including Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended by the West Bengal Assembly Speaker on March 28 for their …

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Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar uses rape analogy to target Home Minister Jnanendra
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar uses rape analogy to target Home Minister Jnanendra

India Today  

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has used rape analogy to mock state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra over his comments on Mekedatu march and violation of Covid protocols by Congress leaders. DK Shivakumar, addressing a gathering in Kanakapura, allegedly said, “I welcome ignorant Araga Jnanendra’s statement. It all started with the rape issue and then he got raped.” DK Shivakumar was …

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Fuel price hike in Bihar: RJD to stage protest on July 18, 19
3 years, 5 months ago

Fuel price hike in Bihar: RJD to stage protest on July 18, 19

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal will stage protests against rising prices of petrol, diesel and LPG at all blocks and district headquarters of the state on July 18 and 19, respectively, party officials said on Wednesday. HT Image Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said, “We will write to all parties of the Mahagathbandhan to join the protest.” Addressing media persons …

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Congress Moves No-Confidence Motion Against BJP Govt in Manipur
4 years, 6 months ago

Congress Moves No-Confidence Motion Against BJP Govt in Manipur

The Quint  

The notice, which has the signature of 11 other MLAs, including senior Congress leader and three-time chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, National People’s Party leader and former deputy chief minister in the BJP-led government Y Joykumar Singh, among others, said: “This motion for removal of the speaker of the Manipur, legislative assembly is necessitated for the removal that the Hon'ble …

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