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Senate, Michelle Wu and Boston Mayor

Boston Mayor Wu’s tax shift bill blocked again, this time in the Senate

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s controversial plan to raise commercial tax rates hit another snag on Beacon Hill Monday, when it was blocked by a member of the Senate, with the City Council’s annual tax-rate-setting hearing bearing down the next day.

MassLive.com on MSN · 3h

Boston homeowners await decision on property tax shift as Senate delays vote

The state Senate delayed a vote Monday on Boston’s request to shift its property tax burden away from homeowners, potentially jeopardizing the city’s ability to include the change on this year’s tax bills.

The Boston Globe · 4h

Amid contentious debate, Mass. Senate punts vote on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal to Thursday

South Boston state Senator Nick Collins moved to postpone a vote on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to temporarily adjust the city’s property tax formula.

The Business Journals · 3h

Wu tax bill stalls in Senate, threatening its prospects

The Massachusetts Senate tabled a vote on Mayor Michelle Wu’s property-tax proposal until Thursday, which Wu has said would be too late to put altered tax rates into effect.

North Carolina Senate, Cooper

The (Raleigh) News & Observer … · 5h

As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill

The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest example of Republicans using their supermajority power after election results indicated they will lose it next month. The House would have to take a similar vote before Cooper’s veto is overturned and the bill becomes law.

Greenville-N.bern-Washngtn WIT… · 1h

Amid protests, Senate overrides Cooper’s veto of bill stripping power from governor, other Democratic officials

The Republican-led chamber voted 30-19 — with no debate, and following a brief pause while authorities cleared protesters who were jeering lawmakers — to override the Democratic governor’s veto.

WVEC · 2h

NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.

Trump, Senate and Schumer

The Hill on MSN · 9h

Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s ‘advice and consent’ role on Trump nominees

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to preserve the Senate’s “vital role” in ensuring the fitness of

The New York Times · 13h

Schumer Presses for F.B.I. Checks and Senate Consideration of Trump Nominees

In a letter, the Democratic leader said members of his party would work with Republicans to consider the president-elect’s nominees — but asserted they should undergo traditional Senate vetting.

Idaho Capital Sun · 3h

U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to incoming Republican Leader John Thune urging him to move nominees through the traditional confirmation process.

ABC News on MSN2h

Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections

In politics, timing can be everything. While the 2026 midterm elections are still two years away, we can already say that ...

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‘Unwise’: Second Senate Democrat criticizes Hunter Biden pardon

A second Senate Democrat has criticized Hunter Biden’s recent pardon by his father, President Biden. “President Biden’s ...

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Senate overrides Cooper's veto of SB 382; vocal protesters ejected from gallery

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Before the Senate could even move forward with its veto override vote Monday afternoon, protesters ...

A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence

President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his ...

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Lara Trump dominates in Senate poll … but it’s not in Florida

Trump would have a tougher time in a General Election against the hypothetical Democratic Senate nominee, Gov. Roy Cooper. A ...

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Capitol’s new crop: Tim Sheehy forms unlikely bipartisan trio as he cements rightward shift in Senate

The 2024 election cycle has ended, with Republicans holding control of all three branches of government. The Washington ...

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Senate Democrat: California will use tax dollars to help migrants facing Trump ‘threats’

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said the state of California was prepared to spend taxpayer dollars on migrants in need of ...

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