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More than 40 U.S. states have amended their CPA licensing laws since January 2025, although about half have yet to take effect, according to the Minnesota Society of CPAs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In 2018, voters rejected a proposal that would have amended the city charter to allow the bank’s formation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023

The document, created after meetings between the cities’ managers and mayors, would have amended the agreement to prohibit future residential development within the area, including the Tempe Entertainment District.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

In Rwanda, officials have amended laws to make registration easier and have vastly expanded the number of registration offices throughout the country.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

By that, I mean I thought privately that we should have amended, or relaxed, our general non-engagement policy.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey