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Recent Examples of statutory
Inspectors general have been told to follow the same MPIA procedures as outside requesters, despite possessing statutory subpoena authority, according to inspectors general.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Court’s holding is more than justified on statutory and separation-of-powers grounds.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Eight Maryland counties expecting larger disparity grants next year will instead see their funding frozen under a three-year state budget cap, while Baltimore City — already at its statutory limit — remains flat in a program designed to prop up jurisdictions with weaker tax bases.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike the Tim Cole Act, civil lawsuits do not have statutory caps on damages.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Court’s holding is more than justified on statutory and separation-of-powers grounds.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Eight Maryland counties expecting larger disparity grants next year will instead see their funding frozen under a three-year state budget cap, while Baltimore City — already at its statutory limit — remains flat in a program designed to prop up jurisdictions with weaker tax bases.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike the Tim Cole Act, civil lawsuits do not have statutory caps on damages.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
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The suit alleges Logan’s staff violated her constitutional right to refuse a medical procedure and ran afoul of Illinois’ Reproductive Health Act.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kiley said his opposition centered on constitutional oversight, not the substance of tariff policy.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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Bankman-Fried, after all, was supposed to be crypto’s good-guy wunderkind, the pro-regulation prophet who would finally lead crypto into the mainstream.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2022
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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Treating canker diseases can be difficult, but proper care and watering can help.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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