state house

British

noun

a house built by the government for renting

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Behn, who was first elected to the state house in a 2023 special election, is a longtime liberal activist who was an organizer for progressive groups like Indivisible.

From Slate

Last month, he pardoned Tennessee state House Speaker Glen Casada who was convicted of fraud, money laundering and conspiracy charges.

From BBC

Godfrey Arthur Jalale, who served as State House deputy chief of staff under former President Lazarus Chakwera, has been arrested in connection with the theft of the four German Shepherds.

From BBC

But once in state house, he has been accused of passing oppressive measures which he had previously opposed, such as the Cybersecurity Law.

From BBC

And he has hit out at critics who are planning to hold national prayers to protest against the process on Friday, saying there is already a consultation process and discussions at state house, as well as legal avenues to object.

From BBC

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