The stunning, lame-duck power grab this week by the Wisconsin legislature would be far more difficult to pull off in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Legislature operates under a system of rules that gives lawmakers nearly a half-year off while they campaign for reelection. During that six-month period, the Legislature meets in what it calls informal sessions, where […]
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Could Wisc. lame-duck power grab happen here?
The stunning, lame-duck power grab this week by the Wisconsin legislature would be far more difficult to pull off in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Legislature operates under a system of rules that gives lawmakers nearly a half-year off while they campaign for reelection. During that six-month period, the Legislature meets in what it calls informal sessions, where […]