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Latest Indiana legislative updates This story may be updated with additional reporting.
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This column is about one important concept: that our system of government is made up of three equal parts: the legislative, the executive and the judicial.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This column is about one important concept: that our system of government is made up of three equal parts: the legislative, the executive and the judicial.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislative
Noun
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None of the separatist political parties currently hold seats in the Alberta legislature.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The judge may approve a new map or direct the state legislature to also take action.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And mango, papaya, avocado, poke, and açaí bowls become the staples of my diet.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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Apples are part of a healthy diet and are the star of many recipes, from savory soups to delicious apple pie.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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