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Protesters set rubbish on fire as French govt barely survives no-confidence vote

Protesters set piles of rubbish on fire in central Paris on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron's government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in parliament on Monday over a deeply unpopular pension reform.

Reuters

Andhra Pradesh: Pandemonimum in Assembly as TDP, YSRCP MLAs come to blows

The ruling YSR Congress and the opposition Telugu Desam Party MLAs got into a brawl in the assembly on Monday during a protest by the TDP against the government order banning roadshows and rallies on the roads. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked 135 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 135, Ballotpedia tracked seven from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored four. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one bill. The seven bills are:

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked five election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the five, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 6-12. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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After Macron’s use of ‘nuclear option’ on unpopular pension reform, what's next?

Several consequences could follow the French government’s use of Article 49.3 of the constitution to pass President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform without a vote in the National Assembly on Thursday. They include no-confidence motion against the government, the dissolution of the Assembly, and ongoing street protests. FRANCE 24 breaks down…

France 24

Outgoing Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn launches new website as a keynote speaker and coach

The North Antrim MLA announced she was stepping down this month to take up a new role at Queen's University

Belfast Live

MLAs claim almost £8m in expenses during collapse of Stormont power-sharing

More than £152,000 was claimed for travel costs to the Assembly - during a period when it has not been functioning

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Kate Nicholl: No quick fix for childcare situation in NI but bravery needed for overhaul

The Alliance MLA for South Belfast wrote for Belfast Live about the childcare situation in Northern Ireland after 30 hours of free childcare in England was announced in the budget

Belfast Live

McDonald plays down significance of US newspaper adverts on Irish unity

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson had both raised concerns about the Sinn Fein backed ads.

The Independent UK

French Senate approves pension reform plan ahead of National Assembly vote

A final version of the controversial pension reform that has set off massive protests and strikes in France was approved on Thursday in the Senate. The reform passed by 193 votes to 114 and will now be put to the National Assembly, where President Emmanuel Macron's faces a battle to…

Radio France Internationale

California regulators could decide oil profits penalty

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants state regulators to decide whether to impose the nation's first penalty on oil companies for price gouging

The Independent UK

Wisconsin Republicans propose abortion ban exceptions

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have unveiled a bill that would create rape and incest exceptions to the state’s 1849 abortion ban and clarify when abortions that protect the health of the mother would be allowed

The Independent UK

As California student housing crisis deepens, solutions face roadblocks at UC and elsewhere

As California's student housing crisis deepens, plans to build more campus apartments and dorms are facing myriad roadblocks that could delay construction of thousands of urgently needed beds across the state's three public higher education systems.

Los Angeles Times

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Artist Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony will be displayed at Parliament Buildings throughout April.

The Independent UK

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Irish Mirror

Paul Reid defends new role speaking to RTE's Claire Byrne after 'jobs for the boys' criticism

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's announcement that former HSE CEO Paul Reid would be appointed to the chairmanship led to criticism from some Government TD that it looked like a case of "jobs for the boys".

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Wisconsin House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 128 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 128, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Democrats sponsored five, while Republicans sponsored one. The six bills are:

France 24

The challenge of enshrining abortion rights in the French constitution

During a speech given on International Woman’s Day, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision to put forward a bill enshrining abortion rights in the country's constitution. Despite being lauded by women’s rights groups, changing the constitution may be more difficult than it appears.

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California's K9 Reform Bill Is Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Police dogs seriously injured 186 people within the last two years—more than batons or tasers did, according to the ACLU.

The Canberra Times

Police operation targeting dangerous driving should be permanent: inquiry

The government has also been told to consider more road cameras to better support police pursuits.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein asks Irish premier for ‘sense of urgency’ in restoring NI Assembly

Sinn Fein expects to have ‘common cause’ with Leo Varadkar in making a return to powersharing happen.

The Independent UK

Wisconsin court sides with AP, others in open records case

A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that the state Assembly violated the open records law when it initially rejected, then fulfilled with redactions, documents sought by The Associated Press and three other media outlets

The Japan News/Yomiuri

980 leadership, assembly races expected in upcoming local elections

A total of 980 local leadership and assembly races are expected to be held in the upcoming unified elections, according to a tally by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry as of Feb. 1.

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 122 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 122, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 20-26. Democrats sponsored the four bills. The four bills are:

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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey General Assembly

As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 97 election-related bills in the New Jersey General Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 97, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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