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New Illinois General Assembly Convenes

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The 103rd General Assembly has more Asian Americans, the first Muslim member in 23-year-old state Rep. Nabeela Syed. A record number of Democratic House members, led by Illinois' first Black House Speaker Emanuel Welch. The newly-minted House Minority Leader, Rep. Tony McCombie, said she was elected to restore and rebuild Republican ranks.

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New Illinois General Assembly Convenes

Illinois’ leadership has shifted, with a fresh group of 177 lawmakers sworn in to office on Wednesday.

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VA General Assembly Opened Today

The General Assembly, the oldest democratically-elected legislative body in the New World, opened on January 11 in Richmond. The eventful day kicked off at 7:00 am with the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast. According to the event’s website, “For more than a half-century, the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast has been held on the day when the General Assembly convenes and the Governor delivers the State of the Commonwealth address. It is fitting to star…

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