And Evanston resident Jeff Boarini, who challenged Biss in the 2025 mayor election and lost, reaffirmed his intent to run for mayor if Biss resigns in time to spur a special election.
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Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Lieutenant governor If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.
When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.
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William Morris,
Des Moines Register,
17 Mar. 2026
When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.
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