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South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in
‘You break the ceiling and they come from everywhere.’
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South Carolina state Sen. John Scott, longtime Democratic lawmaker, dies at 69
Senate Democratic Leader Brad Hutto remembered Scott’s ‘tireless work ethic, his willingness to bridge divides, and his unyielding commitment to the principles of justice and equality.’
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Texas Governor names second interim Attorney General ahead of Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Angela Colmenero is a lawyer and Gov. Greg Abbott’s deputy chief of staff.
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Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton
The Senate will set its own rules for a trial that has little precedent. Paxton is just the third sitting official in Texas history to be impeached.
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Greg Abbott picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job
Jane Nelson, a state Senator who didn’t seek reelection last month, hasn’t been a divisive figure in the Legislature and gives Abbott a candidate with a strong path to confirmation in the state Senate.
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Texas’ top election official resigns after midterms
Secretary of State John Scott came under immediate scrutiny from the moment he took the job in October 2021.