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California lawmakers race to pass bills before midnight deadline
Some headlines emphasize the urgent "race" to pass bills, while others highlight specific, passed legislation like a "ban on shock gloves" or a bill on "Jewish ancestry".
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What happenedCalifornia lawmakers on Monday are facing a midnight deadline to pass new laws as the state’s legislative session comes to an end, with a few exceptions scheduled for votes on Tuesday morning.
The headline splitKCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) frames it as "California lawmakers race to pass bills before midnight deadline". Courthouse News frames it as "California lawmakers rush to pass bills on final day of session".
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CenterCalifornia lawmakers race to pass bills before midnight deadline
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California lawmakers race to pass bills before midnight deadline
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California lawmakers on Monday are facing a midnight deadline to pass new laws as the state’s legislative session comes to an end, with a few exceptions scheduled for votes on Tuesday morni...
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