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Israel delays controversial judicial reform bill until next session amid protests

Monday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Israel's controversial judicial overhaul plan pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been delayed until the parliament's next legislative session, according to the head of the far-right Jewish Power party."I agreed to remove the veto for the postponement of the legislation,... Read More.

Legendary session drummer Jim Gordon dies at 77

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

Jim Gordon, a top session drummer who played with some of rock's biggest acts, including Derek and the Dominoes, Joe Cocker and George Harrison, died Monday from natural causes at California Medical Facility in Vacavillle, California, after a long incarceration and lifelong battle with mental illness, publicist Bob Merlis confirmed... Read More.

Florida Legislature’s agenda this session may offer clue to a DeSantis 2024 bid

Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- This week is a busy one for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, with the state Legislature convening for their 2023 session and DeSantis traveling to the early presidential nominating state of Iowa -- though he's played down chatter about a White House bid.During... Read More.

What Congress is and isn’t likely to do in the lame duck session

Monday, November 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawmakers return to Washington after Thanksgiving break with a long agenda and just weeks until a new Congress begins.Come Jan. 3, Republicans will run the House, ending two years of total Democratic control of the federal government. Already, GOP members are jockeying... Read More.

COVID cases not dramatically rising with schools back in session, but experts say testing is down

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Most children in the United States have returned to school for the year as districts aim to bring kids back to a setting that resembles the pre-pandemic normal.Masks are now optional in most classrooms and, last month, the Centers for Disease... Read More.

Wisconsin governor calls special session to repeal 1849-era abortion ban

Wednesday, September 21 by ABC News

(MADISON, Wisc.) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that he is calling a special session of the state legislature in his latest attempt to repeal a criminal abortion ban dating back to 1849 which suspended some abortion services in the state after the... Read More.

Uvalde victims, families call for special session at March For Our Lives rally

Saturday, August 27 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- March For Our Lives held a rally in front of the state capitol in Austin Saturday with parents who lost their children in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, families and survivors from a 2018 shooting at Santa Fe High School, and... Read More.

Nebraska governor will not call special session to discuss 12-week abortion ban

Wednesday, August 10 by ABC News

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday he will not call a special session to discuss stricter abortion laws because there is a lack of votes for the proposed legislation.Currently, the Cornhusker State bans abortion after 20 weeks. However, Republicans in the state... Read More.

NYC city council holds special session after migrants arrive from Texas buses

Wednesday, August 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The New York City Council held a special hearing on Tuesday after buses of asylum seekers recently arrived in the city after being sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.The hearing focused on the conditions of the city's homeless shelters and how... Read More.

Senate Democrats pass climate, tax and health care bill after marathon voting session

Monday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Sunday passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) along party lines, 51-50, handing Democrats a crucial legislative win as the midterm cycle ramps up -- despite GOP objections at the billions in spending and drug pricing reforms.The sprawling climate, tax... Read More.

Free information session tonight for families interested in tuition-free public school

Tuesday, June 27 by Everett Post

Washington Connections Academy, a tuition-free virtual public school, will host a free information session for families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to education in preparation for the 2017-18 academic year. Washington Connections... Read More.

Stories tagged with: session

Israel delays controversial judicial reform bill until next session amid protests

Legendary session drummer Jim Gordon dies at 77

Florida Legislature’s agenda this session may offer clue to a DeSantis 2024 bid

What Congress is and isn’t likely to do in the lame duck session

COVID cases not dramatically rising with schools back in session, but experts say testing is down

Wisconsin governor calls special session to repeal 1849-era abortion ban

Uvalde victims, families call for special session at March For Our Lives rally

Nebraska governor will not call special session to discuss 12-week abortion ban

NYC city council holds special session after migrants arrive from Texas buses

Senate Democrats pass climate, tax and health care bill after marathon voting session

Free information session tonight for families interested in tuition-free public school

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